Biography

Mohammad Abousaeidi is a Ph.D. student of the Built Environment joint supervised by Gloria P at UNSW. He holds a background in Architecture and Urban Design and is particularly interested in climate-sensitive urban design, bioclimatic architecture, and sustainable housing. His Ph.D. research is focusing on the significance of thermal retrofit strategies in mitigating heat gain and enhancing thermal comfort within social housing units in Sydney. By evaluating the differences between retrofit strategies and their impacts on parameters such as cost, time, and thermal comfort, he aims to provide valuable insights for landlords and property managers involved in renovating older high-rise residential apartments.