Dr. Elsarrag SHORT

Director, Research & Development
Gulf Organisation for R&D

Dr. Elsarrag is a Director - Research and Development- at the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development. He has more than 25 years of experience in higher education and building industry, gained through his work in the Middle East and Europe. In additional to his work as a consultant, he continues to be active in scientific research in buildings and energy.

Dr. Elsarrag has developed sustainability standards to the Gulf Region including unique applications such as Air-Conditioned Stadiums and Railways networks and stations.

Dr. Elsarrag has trained more than 4000 professionals, from more than 80 organisations, for Green Buildings certification from all over the world.

He also delivered hundreds of speeches and invited lectures and remains active in academic and scientific community.

He published his research in reputed institutions and journals with more than 12 patents. He has specialist expertise in sustainable developments, energy efficiency, energy modelling and building services. He is the managing editor of the International Journal of the Sustainable Built Environment.