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My research is two-pronged: Having actively engaged with the technological landscape of Industry 4.0, I’ve ensured its groundbreaking innovations find resonance both in academia and on the construction site. As we transition into Industry 5.0, I’m poised to further integrate advancements that prioritize both state-of-the-art tools and the well-being of the workforce.
Mainly I study the integration of industrial exoskeletons into the construction sector. I am actively involved in conducting empricial studies in construction sites with construction workers. I mainly look at the possible advantages that comes along with its integration, percieved discomfort and applicability.
In addition, I use and develop AI models using deep learning techniques to automate and improve occupational health and safety in construction sites.
I delve deep into engineering education pedagogy, harnessing the transformative power of Virtual Reality (VR) to bring to life complex engineering concepts in the classroom. Parallelly, I investigate its applications within the construction industry, exploring how VR, along with other emergent technologies, can reinforce safety measures, enhance worker well-being, and streamline construction processes.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Civil Engineering, PhD, Sustaining workers well-being: Integrating industrial exoskeletons into the construction sector
Award Date: 1 Sept 2026
Construction Management, Masters of Science, Integrating BIM in the design process, Chalmers University of Technology
Award Date: 1 Jun 2017
Civil Engineering, Bachelors of Science, Kuwait University
Award Date: 1 May 2015
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Sustaining Workers Wellbeing: The Integration of Industrial Exoskeletons in the Construction Sector
Al-khiami, M. I. (PI) & Lindhard, S. M. (Supervisor)
02/09/2023 → 01/09/2026
Project: PhD Project
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Integrating exoskeletons in the construction sector: a systematic review of empirical evaluation tools and future directions
Al-khiami, M. I., Lindhard, S. M. & Wandahl, S., 31 Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Enhancing concrete structures education: Impact of virtual reality on motivation, performance and usability for undergraduate engineering students
Al-Khiami, M. I., Jaeger, M., Soleimani, S. M. & Kazem, A., Feb 2024, In: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. 40, 1, p. 306-325 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Safer Working at Heights: Exploring the Usability of Virtual Reality for Construction Safety Training among Blue-Collar Workers in Kuwait
Al-Khiami, M. I. & Jaeger, M., Sept 2023, In: Safety. 9, 3, 63.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Exploring energy-efficient building solutions in hot regions: A study on bio-phase change materials and cool roof coatings
Sedaghat, A., Salem, H., Hussam, W. K., Mahdizadeh, A., Al-Khiami, M. I., Malayer, M. A., Soleimani, S. M., Sabati, M., Narayanan, R., Rasul, M. & Khan, M. M. K., 1 Oct 2023, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 76, 107258.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Paradox in Practice: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevalence and Reporting among Construction Workers in Kuwait and Denmark
Al-khiami, M. I., Lindhard, S. M. & Wandahl, S., 25 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 151, 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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