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Amin Al-Habaibeh

Amin Al-Habaibeh

Professor

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Staff Group(s)
Product Design

Role

Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh is Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems within the Product Design team at Nottingham Trent University.  His research and teaching activities focus on several multi-disciplinary topics in the broad area of product design and innovation, automation, energy, condition monitoring and artificial intelligence. Amin is currently the director of Product Innovation Centre (PIC) and  leading the Innovative and Sustainable Built Environment Technologies research group (iSBET) and co-founder of the Advance Design and Manufacturing Engineering Centre (ADMEC). Amin also acted as the national  Director of DTA-Energy (Doctoral Training Alliance for Energy), which is a consortium of 14 UK  universities to address research challenges in energy and sustainability. His international research profile and academic activities cover a wide range of countries such as Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Spain and Libya.  Amin has strong links and collaboration with industry including eight years as the industrial placement adviser and over 30 years of industrial research and collaboration.

Career overview

Amin is a Chevening Alumnus and Saïd Foundation Alumnus. He holds a PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and an MSc in Manufacturing Systems from the University of Nottingham; he also received his BSc in Industrial Engineering (Design and Manufacturing) from the University of Jordan. Before joining NTU, Amin had several industrial and academic positions including leading research roles at the University of Nottingham (Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre) and Loughborough University (Mechatronics Research Centre). Amin is a Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Engineering and Technologies (The IET) and past chair of the IET for the East Midlands Region and Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire local network panel. He  has acted as an external examiner at numerous UK and international universities including The University of Nottingham,  Loughborough University, Cardiff University, Bradford University, University of Oviedo, Szabist University, Teesside University, and Sheffield Hallam University.

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Research areas

Amin's research helps reshaping futures by creating a positive  impact  on individuals and society  using a wide range of  multidisciplinary subjects and technologies including product design & innovation, infrared thermography, sustainability, sensor fusion, Mechatronics, control, Intelligent Machines and processes, machining operations, condition monitoring, embedded systems, remote monitoring systems, advanced manufacturing technology, condition-based maintenance, image processing, quality control and engineering management.

Sponsors and collaborators

Over his career, Amin has secured over £9M of funding for his research an academic activities from the EU, Innovate UK, EPSRC,  AHRC, Royal Academy of Engineering and industrial funded projects.  Recent projects include BridgeAI Innovate UK project (circa £1.4M), British Council projects (circa £60k), Innovate UK KTPs (circa £400k), a H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions DTA3 (circa 6 Million Euros), EPSRC- Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (£50,000),   AHRC- Virtual Heritage Platform for the Archaeological Site. Amin also worked Innovate UK and EU funded project  for  extracting energy from flooded coal mines (£120k) and  Energy monitoring of buildings (£48k).

Publications

Full list of publications can be found by clicking on 'go to publications' link above.


Selected publications:

ABBAS, J.K., AGHDEAB, S.H. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2025. Investigating the effect of process parameters on surface roughness of AISI M2 steel in EDM using deep learning neural networks. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. ISSN 0268-3768 (Forthcoming)

AL-HABAIBEH, A., WATKINS, M., SHAKMAK, B., JAVARESHK, M.B. and ALLISON, S., 2024. Assessing air quality and physical risks to E-scooter riders in urban environments through artificial intelligence and a mixed methods approach. Applied Energy, 376 (Part B): 124282. ISSN 0306-2619

ZIARATI, R., AL-HABAIBEH, A., BARZEGARSEDIGH, A., SHAKMAK, B. and SINGH, L., 2024. The impact of quarrying activities on air quality and public health: a case study in Warwickshire. Science Journal of Public Health, 12 (6), pp. 212-218. ISSN 2328-7942

AL-HABAIBEH, A., SHAKMAK, B., WATKINS, M. and SHIN, H.D., 2024. A novel method of using sound waves and artificial intelligence for the detection of vehicle's proximity from cyclists and e-scooters. MethodsX: 102534. ISSN 2215-0161

POKUBO, D., PEPPLE, D.G. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2024. Towards an understanding of household renewable energy transitions. Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, 9 (3): 100521. ISSN 2530-7614

AL-HABAIBEH, A., SHAKMAK, B., WATKINS, M. and SHIN, H.D., 2024. A novel method of using sound waves and artificial intelligence for the detection of vehicle's proximity from cyclists and e-scooters. MethodsX: 102534. ISSN 2215-0161

AL-HABAIBEH, A., WATKINS, M., SHAKMAK, B., JAVARESHK, M.B. and ALLISON, S., 2023. Towards more sustainable urban transportation for NetZero cities: assessing air quality and risk for e-scooter users using sensor fusion and artificial intelligence. Energy Proceedings. ISSN 2004-2965

MILEV, G., AL-HABAIBEH, A., FANSHAWE, S. and LUKE SIENA, F., 2023. Investigating the effect of the defrost cycles of air-source heat pumps on their electricity demand in buildings. Energy and Buildings, 300: 113656. ISSN 0378-7788

AL-HABAIBEH, A., HAMADEH, L. and MCCAGUE, J., 2023. Experimental study for evaluating the response of the power take off of a point absorber wave energy generation system using a hydraulic wave simulator. Ocean Engineering, 281: 114906. ISSN 0029-8018

AL-HABAIBEH, A., AL-HAJ MOH'D, B., MASSOUD, H., NWEKE, O.B., AL TAKROURI, M. and BADR, B.E.A., 2023. Solar energy in Jordan: investigating challenges and opportunities of using domestic solar energy systems. World Development Sustainability: 100077. ISSN 2772-655X

MAJUMDAR, S., AL-HABAIBEH, A., OMURTAG, A., SHAKMAK, B. and ASRAR, M., 2023. A novel approach for communicating with patients suffering from completely locked-in-syndrome (CLIS) via thoughts: brain computer interface system using EEG signals and artificial intelligence. Neuroscience Informatics, 3 (2): 100126. ISSN 2772-5286

AL-AZMI, A., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and ABBAS, J., 2023. Sensor fusion and the application of artificial intelligence to identify tool wear in turning operations. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. ISSN 0268-3768

AL-HABAIBEH, A., YASEEN, S. and NWEKE, B., 2023. A comparative study of low and high resolution infrared cameras for IoT smart city applications. Ain Shams Engineering Journal: 102108. ISSN 2090-4479

ALMESHAIEI, E., AL-HABAIBEH, A., MINA, N. and AKIB, S., 2022. Rapid evaluation of the design and manufacture of cooling systems of photovoltaic solar panels. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing. ISSN 1955-2513

HAMADEH, L. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2022. Towards reliable smart textiles: investigating thermal characterisation of embedded electronics in e-textiles using infrared thermography and mathematical modelling. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical: 113501. ISSN 0924-4247

SHIN, H.D., NWANKWO, F. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2022. Design-led intervention for active behaviour to tackle youth’s sedentary behaviour. She Ji: The Journal of Design, Economics, and Innovation, 8 (3), pp. 387-414. ISSN 2405-8726

AL-HABAIBEH, A., WATKINS, M., WARIED, K. and BATHAEI JAVARESHK, M., 2021. Challenges and opportunities of remotely working from home during Covid-19 pandemic. Global Transitions Proceedings. ISSN 2666-285X

AL-HABAIBEH, A., HAWAS, A., HAMADEH, L., MEDJDOUB, B., MARSH, J. and SEN, A., 2021. Enhancing the sustainability and energy conservation in heritage buildings: the case of Nottingham Playhouse. Frontiers of Architectural Research. ISSN 2095-2635

HAWAS, A. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2020. An innovative approach towards enhancing energy conservation in buildings via public engagement using DIY infrared thermography surveys. Energy and Built Environment.

MILEV, G., HASTINGS, A. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2020. The environmental and financial implications of expanding the use of electric cars - a case study of Scotland. Energy and Built Environment. ISSN 2666-1233

AL-HABAIBEH, A., HAMADEH, S., ALJAHDALI, K. and AKIB, S., 2020. Towards enhancing sustainability: a novel approach for reducing carbon emission during the transportation of Zamzam water by pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah. Research in Transportation Business and Management: 100523. ISSN 2210-5395

AL-HABAIBEH, A., SEN, A. and CHILTON, J., 2020. Evaluation tool for the thermal performance of retrofitted buildings using an integrated approach of deep learning artificial neural networks and infrared thermography. Energy and Built Environment. ISSN 2666-1233

BEZAI, N.E., MEDJDOUB, B., AL-HABAIBEH, A., CHALAL, M.L. and FADLI, F., 2020. Future cities and autonomous vehicles: analysis of the barriers to full adoption. Energy and Built Environment. ISSN 2666-1233

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. الفن المعماري التقليدي، مصدر إلهام لمساكن الغد. UNESCO Courier [Arabic edition] (2019-4), pp. 29-33. ISSN 2220-3559

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. Города в эпоху глобального потепления: уроки традиционного зодчества. UNESCO Courier [Russian edition] (2019-4), pp. 29-33. ISSN 2220-2331

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. 写在过去的未来建筑课. UNESCO Courier [Chinese edition] (2019-4), pp. 29-33. ISSN 2220-3583

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. Lições de arquitetura para o futuro, por meio do passado. Correio da UNESCO [Portuguese edition of UNESCO Courier] (2019-4), pp. 29-33. ISSN 2179-8818

ALMESHAIEI, E., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and SHAKMAK, B., 2019. Rapid evaluation of micro-scale photovoltaic solar energy systems using empirical methods combined with deep learning neural networks to support systems' manufacturers. Journal of Cleaner Production. ISSN 0959-6526

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. Architectural lessons for the future, via the past. The UNESCO Courier (2019-4), pp. 28-33. ISSN 2220-2269

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. L'architecture traditionnelle, source d'inspiration pour l'habitat de demain. Le Courier de l'UNESCO (2019-4), pp. 28-33. ISSN 1564-0574

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. La arquitectura tradicional, fuente de inspiración para las ciudades del futuro. El Correo de la UNESCO (2019-4), pp. 28-33. ISSN 1564-0574

NWANKWO, F., SHIN, H.D., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and MASSOUD, H., 2019. Evaluation of children’s screen viewing time and parental role in household context. Global Pediatric Health, 6. ISSN 2333-794X

KROMANIS, R., XU, Y., LYDON, D., MARTINEZ DEL RINCON, J. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. Measuring structural deformations in the laboratory environment using smartphones. Frontiers in Built Environment, 5: 44. ISSN 2297-3362

SEN, A. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2019. The design of a novel approach for the assessment of thermal insulation in buildings using infrared thermography and artificial intelligence. International Journal of Design Engineering, 9 (1), pp. 65-77. ISSN 1751-5874

ASRAR, M., AL-HABAIBEH, A., SHAKMAK, B. and SHAW, S.J., 2018. A device for improving the visual clarity and dimension of veins. British Journal of Nursing, 27 (19), S26-S36. ISSN 0966-0461

AL-HABAIBEH, A., SHAKMAK, B. and FANSHAWE, S., 2018. Assessment of a novel technology for a stratified hot water energy storage – the water snake. Applied Energy, 222, pp. 189-198. ISSN 0306-2619

AL-HABAIBEH, A., ATHRESH, A.P. and PARKER, K., 2018. Performance analysis of using mine water from an abandoned coal mine for heating of buildings using an open loop based single shaft GSHP system. Applied Energy, 211, pp. 393-402. ISSN 0306-2619

AL-MARRI, W., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and WATKINS, M., 2018. An investigation into domestic energy consumption behaviour and public awareness of renewable energy in Qatar. Sustainable Cities and Society, 41, pp. 639-646. ISSN 2210-6707

SHIN, H.D., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and CASAMAYOR, J.L., 2017. Using human-powered products for sustainability and health: benefits, challenges, and opportunities. Journal of Cleaner Production, 168, pp. 575-583. ISSN 0959-6526

HAWAS, A. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2017. Innovative concept of an educational physical simulation tool for teaching energy consumption in buildings for enhancing public engagement. Energy Procedia, 142, pp. 2942-2952. ISSN 1876-6102

AL-HABAIBEH, A., SHAKMAK, B. and FANSHAWE, S., 2017. The development of an experimental test rig to evaluate the performance of a new technology for stratified hot water storage - the Water Snake. Energy Procedia, 142, pp. 3644-3653. ISSN 1876-6102

AL-MARRI, W., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and ABDO, H., 2017. Exploring the relationship between energy cost and people's consumption behaviour. Energy Procedia, 105, pp. 3464-3470. ISSN 1876-6102

ATHRESH, A.P., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and PARKER, K., 2017. An innovative and integrated approach for using energy from the flooded coal mines for pre-warming of a gas engine in standby mode using GSHP. Energy Procedia, 105, pp. 2531-2538. ISSN 1876-6102

HAWAS, A., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and MEDJDOUB, B., 2017. Innovative design of an educational physical simulation tool for investigating energy consumption in buildings for enhancing public engagement. Energy Procedia, 105, pp. 2615-2622. ISSN 1876-6102

BANKS, D., ATHRESH, A., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and BURNSIDE, N., 2017. Water from abandoned mines as a heat source: practical experiences of open- and closed-loop strategies, United Kingdom. Sustainable Water Resources Management. ISSN 2363-5037

ALKHADAFE, H., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and LOTFI, A., 2016. Condition monitoring of helical gears using automated selection of features and sensors. Measurement, 93, pp. 164-177. ISSN 0263-2241

SHAO, Y., SU, D., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and YU, W., 2016. A new fault diagnosis algorithm for helical gears rotating at low speed using an optical encoder. Measurement, 93, pp. 449-459. ISSN 0263-2241

ATHRESH, A.P., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and PARKER, K., 2016. The design and evaluation of an open loop ground source heat pump operating in an ochre-rich coal mine water environment. International Journal of Coal Geology, 164, pp. 69-76. ISSN 0166-5162

ASRAR, M., AL-HABAIBEH, A. and HOUDA, M., 2016. Innovative algorithm to evaluate the capabilities of visual, near infrared, and infrared technologies for the detection of veins for intravenous cannulation. Applied Optics, 55 (34), D67-D75. ISSN 0003-6935

The Conversation:

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2024. Swimming pools could slash bills by harvesting heat from servers – here’s how to make it work. The Conversation.

ROGERS, T., AL-HABAIBEH, A., DONASTORG SOSA, A. and VAHIDINASAB, V., 2023. Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning which means more electricity is needed – rooftop solar is a perfect fit. The Conversation. ISSN 2044-5032

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2023. AI might eventually be an extinction threat, but it poses more pressing risks. The Conversation. ISSN 2044-5032

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2023. Seven ways to recycle heat and reduce carbon emissions. The Conversation.

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2023. Lima teknologi yang terinspirasi dari alam – dari velcro sampai mobil balap. The Conversation.

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2022. Five human technologies inspired by nature - from velcro to racing cars. The Conversation. ISSN 2044-5032

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2022. Air fryers and pressure cookers: how you can save money on your cooking bills. The Conversation. ISSN 2044-5032

AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2022. Here’s one way to burn less fossil fuel – use human energy to heat buildings instead. The Conversation.

SHIN, D.H. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2020. How to reduce your child's screen time and get them moving. The Independent. ISSN 1741-9743

SHIN, D.H. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2020. Coronavirus: how to reduce your children's screen time – and make them more active. The Conversation.

MILEV, G. and AL-HABAIBEH, A., 2020. If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%. The Conversation.

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