Aziz Banawi

Aziz Banawi holds the Edgar P. Small Professorship and serves as Director in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. With over 20 years of industry and academic experience, he previously founded and led the Architectural Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University (KAU). He is a globally recognized expert in sustainable construction, green design, and advanced technologies like BIM and Machine Learning.

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering (Construction Management & Green Design), University of Pittsburgh
• MS in Civil Engineering (Construction Management), Florida Institute of Technology
• MS in Systems Engineering (Engineering Management), Florida Institute of Technology
• BS in Architecture, King Abdulaziz University

Research Focus: Dr. Banawi specializes in sustainable building policies, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and integrating Machine Learning into construction processes. His work emphasizes environmentally friendly design practices and innovative digital tools like BIM.

Awards:

• 2024 AGC Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency Award for collaboration with construction firms on impactful projects

Advising & Impact: While no formal advisees are listed, he has advised institutions globally (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Spain, India, USA) as a consultant and board member. His policy contributions shape sustainable building standards worldwide. His leadership in founding KAU’s Architectural Engineering program highlights his commitment to education and innovation.