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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 empirical studies in construction sites with construction workers. I mainly look at the possible advantages that comes along with its integration, perceived 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.
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Projects
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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
Research output
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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., 11 Mar 2026, In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 33, 3, p. 2364-2399 36 p., 36.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › 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
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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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Cross-cultural analysis of movement patterns and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Danish and Kuwaiti construction: implications for targeted exoskeleton design
Al-khiami, M. I., Lindhard, S. M. & Søren, W., 2026, In: International Journal of Construction Management. 26, 8, p. 1690-1706 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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