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CIBSE YEN UAE Building Perspectives Podcast - Episode 1: Applied Research and the Education Scene

The CIBSE YEN UAE Building Perspectives Podcast brings together emerging voices and established professionals from across the building services and built environment community to explore the ideas, experiences and perspectives shaping the future of the industry.

Episode 1: Applied Research and the Education Scene

The first episode of Building Perspectives brings together professionals from industry and academia for a discussion on the role of applied research, education and knowledge exchange within the building services industry.

The conversation explores current research practices and areas of interest across the region, looking at the topics shaping the future of building services engineering and the opportunities for research to respond to industry needs.

The discussion also considers how research can be translated into practical applications, connecting academic knowledge with real-world engineering challenges and projects.

A key focus is the relationship between industry and academia, including the gaps that can exist between research, education and professional practice, and how stronger collaboration can help bridge these areas.

This episode offers valuable perspectives for building services professionals, engineers, academics, educators, students, researchers and anyone interested in the connection between engineering research and industry practice.

🎙️ Listen to the Full Episode

Hear the panel share their perspectives on applied research, education, industry collaboration and the future of building services engineering.

Listen to the episode:
Building Perspectives - Episode 1

Featuring

Imran Sheikh
Head of Mechanical, Ramboll
Vice-Chair, CIBSE UAE

Dr. Hussam Chaudhary
Associate Professor
Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus

Munis Hameed
Senior Engineer, Data Centers
Black & White Engineering
CIBSE YEN UAE

Hosted by

Aishwarya Chengappa
Sustainability Specialist, ECIS
CIBSE YEN UAE Technical Officer

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