Gehad Mohamed
Material Passport Adoption in New Zealand’s Construction Industry.
This research examines the adoption of Material Passports (MPs) in New Zealand's construction industry. MPs are digital tools used to document and track building materials. Developing MPs can enhance information availability and transparency, facilitating more effective reuse and recycling practices. The study investigates internal and external factors influencing MP adoption and identifies potential approaches to address challenges. The research aims to promote sustainable construction practices and reduce waste in the industry. The findings could help policymakers and industry stakeholders better understand the benefits and practical considerations of implementing MPs.
Supervisors
Professor Andre Brown & Dr Nigel Isaacs
Qualifications
Master’s in Environmental Sciences and industrial Development, faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences (PSAS) Beni-Suef University.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Fayoum university - Egypt
Publications
1- Mohamed, G., Brown, A., & Isaacs, N. (2023). Towards a circular economy: A review of the current challenges and potential for recycling construction waste materials in New Zealand. 56th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Launceston, Australia. https://archscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/680-693-Mohamed-Bron-Isaacs.pdf
2- Mohamed, G. R., Mahmoud, R. K., Shaban, M., Fahim, I. S., Abd El‑Salam, H. M., & Mahmoud, H. M. (2023). Towards a circular economy: valorization of banana peels by developing bio-composites thermal insulators. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 12756.
3- Mohamed, G. R., Mahmoud, R. K., Fahim, I. S., Shaban, M., Abd El-Salam, H. M., & Mahmoud, H. M. (2022). Bio-composite thermal insulation materials based on banana leaves fibers and polystyrene: physical and thermal performance. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(13), 4806-4821.
Conference Presentations
Towards a circular economy: A review of the current challenges and potential for recycling construction waste materials in New Zealand. 56th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA). Online presentation.