Islam Abdellatif Mashaly

Islam Abdellatif Mashaly is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. His research focuses on Building Information Modelling (BIM), energy performance simulation, and design optimization. He holds a PhD in computational architectural design from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With over 25 publications and 100+ citations, his work spans daylighting systems, sustainable design, and energy efficiency in buildings. He co-invented an international patent for a daylight device system and specializes in teaching digital design tools and sustainable practices. Additionally, he consults on energy efficiency and BIM for global architectural firms.

• Education: PhD in Architectural Design (QUT, 2021); Prior degrees in Architecture and Engineering.
• Research Interests: BIM integration, daylight optimization, fenestration systems, sustainable building design, computational design processes.

His work bridges academia and industry, with grants supporting computational tools for sustainable education and collaborations in dense urban lighting solutions. He has presented at major conferences such as the International Building Performance Simulation Association and SPIE events.