Gehad Mohamed

Adopting Material Passports in New Zealand’s Construction Sector: Investigating Strategic Approaches for Effective Implementation

This research studies how Material Passports (MPs) can be adopted in the construction industry in New Zealand. MPs are digital tools that keep information about building materials and help track them over time. Using MPs can make information more available and clear, which supports better reuse and recycling of materials. The study explores different internal and external factors that can affect the use of MPs. It also looks for simple ways to deal with challenges and use of possible opportunities. The aim is to support more sustainable building practices and help reduce waste in the industry.

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.

Contact

gehad.mohamed@vuw.ac.nz

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