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Ibrahim Motawa is a Full Professor in Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling at Ulster University's Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment. Based at the Belfast campus, he leads research in advanced construction technologies with a focus on digital transformation in the built environment sector.
His research interests span:
- Integration of AI and natural language processing with building information modeling (BIM)
- Sustainable building systems including phase-change materials and energy efficiency
- Digital twin applications for marine and infrastructure projects
- Circular economy implementation in building services
- Intelligent safety systems for healthcare facilities
Professor Motawa maintains an active research portfolio with 84+ publications demonstrating consistent output since 2003. Recent works focus on AI-driven solutions for construction challenges, sustainable material innovation, and digital twin implementations, reflecting strong interdisciplinary collaboration between computer science and built environment disciplines.
He currently contributes to multiple research projects including:
- Digital Built Environment and Data Science (2022)
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership with MJM Marine Ltd (2022-2025) developing digital-twin solutions for marine outfitting
