Energy Efficiency Services for Industry 

The university is contributing to SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy through its research on energy efficiency services for industry. ASU is collaborating with London South Bank University and industry partners such as Almanarateen company to advance the development of sustainable building components for environmentally friendly construction. One such innovation is the use of graphene-based concrete in construction, which has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry. The authors of the research project on graphene-based concrete include Dr. Wael Abdelhameed, Dr. Mohamed Salama, Dr. Faiza Zitouni, and Mr. Yusuf Buzaboon from ASU, as well as Prof. Udeaja Emmanuel Chika, Dr. Suela Kellici, and Dr. Lucy Ogbenjuwa from LSBU. The collaboration between ASU and LSBU demonstrates the university's commitment to international cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change. ASU's collaboration with industry partners such as Almanarateen company also demonstrates the university's commitment to practical solutions for sustainable development. A paper from the research project on decarbonisation of concrete using graphene-based materials in the cementitious mix design is currently under evaluation, highlighting the potential impact of this research on the construction industry's carbon footprint.  The conference link: https://bse.bh/en/conferences/2379/