Mohammed Seddiki

Dr. Mohammed Seddiki is a faculty member at Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, contributing to teaching and research in Architecture and Built Environment. His academic journey includes a Master's Degree in Architecture (2012-2013) and a PhD in Architecture (2013-2017), completed through a collaboration between the University of Science and Technology of Oran (Algeria) and Robert Gordon University with support from an Algerian ministry scholarship.

Dr. Seddiki's research addresses critical climate challenges in the built environment:

• Energy efficiency in buildings and building physics
• Retrofitting of existing building stock toward net-zero
• Life cycle carbon assessment methodologies
• Decision-making frameworks for sustainable renovation
• Circular economy applications in construction
• Indoor environmental quality and occupant wellbeing

His methodological approach combines energy modeling (Revit, PHPP, IES), field studies, and multi-criteria analysis to develop practical solutions. Recent work examines humidity-sensitive ventilation systems, photovoltaic-powered solutions, and upcycling plastic waste into building insulation, demonstrating his commitment to innovative sustainability approaches.

With 26 research outputs spanning journal articles, conference presentations, and datasets, Dr. Seddiki's work has international reach across the UK, Algeria, Canada, and Mediterranean contexts. His publications address both technical and socio-psychological dimensions of building retrofitting, with recent 2025 work focusing on BIM implementation barriers, whole life carbon impacts, and circular economy pedagogy.

As an educator, Dr. Seddiki teaches across undergraduate and master's architecture programs, specializing in design studio, building services, and energy modeling. His professional credentials include Certified Passivhaus Designer status and AECB CarbonLite graduate certification, ensuring practical relevance to industry challenges.

Current activities include:

• Supervising two PhD students on building retrofitting topics
• Leading the 'Upcycling plastic waste into reusable building insulation modules' project
• Developing homeowner-focused retrofit decision tools
• Assessing climate adaptation measures for historic buildings