Prof. Amjad Almusaed has a Ph.D. in Architecture (Environmental Design) from Ion Mincu University, Bucharest, Romania. He completed postdoctoral research on sustainable and bioclimatic houses at the School of Architecture, Aarhus, Denmark, in 2004. His academic focus is on the role of sustainability in building design and city planning. He has done extensive study, research, and technical surveying in these fields. He is an active member of numerous international architectural organizations and has edited several books. His bibliography includes around 185 worldwide academic publications (articles, studies, books, and chapters) written in various languages.