Eman Alkhalifah

Dedicated professional specializing in energy efficiency in residential buildings. Focuses on implementing strategies aligned with the Saudi Building Code to enhance building energy performance, reduce environmental impact, and encourage sustainable solutions. Brings a multidisciplinary perspective to work, bridging technical expertise and practical applications in the built environment. Seeks a role to apply knowledge in supporting the shift towards an energy-efficient, environmentally responsible built environment. Aims to contribute to the sustainable development goals of Vision 2030 by leveraging academic research and practical experience in challenging roles that contribute to innovative, sustainable projects and further career advancement.

• Scholarship Award, Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2017
• Scholarship Award, Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2009

• Associate Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA), October 2017
• Member, Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) - Engineering Accreditation in Architectural Engineering, November 2016

• 2024: Certified Energy Auditor (CEA); Recognized certification for expertise in assessing and improving energy efficiency in buildings.
• 2021: Zero-Energy Design: An Approach to Make Your Building Sustainable; Learned sustainable design strategies for achieving net-zero energy consumption in buildings.
• 2021: Energy Demand in Buildings; Focused on analyzing and managing energy consumption patterns in residential and commercial buildings.
• 2019-02: Designing Transparency – Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, Chicago; Explored best practices for transparent building designs.
• 2019: Energy Solutions for Developing Economies
• 2019: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
• 2018-10: Advanced Environmental Design, University of Nottingham
• 2018-10: High Rise Issues, University of Nottingham; Covered challenges and design solutions for high-rise buildings, including energy efficiency.
• 2018-01 - 2018-06: Kaplan International Chicago – GRE Prep
• 2017-02: Autodesk Revit Architecture (35 hours); Advanced training in BIM software for architectural design and modeling.
• 2016-12: Project Management Professional (PMP) – 35 hours
• 2016-12: Introduction to Primavera – 10 hours; Basics of project scheduling, planning, and management.
• 2014: Wood Group Mustang Young Guns Program; Developed leadership and project management skills as part of a professional development program.
• 2007: 3D MAX Levels 1 and 2 (36 unit hours) –New Horizons Computer Learning Center
  Acquired skills in 3D modeling and visualization.

• 2012: NeoCon, Chicago
  Focused on commercial design and innovations in architecture.
• 2018: London Build Expo
  Attended one of the leading construction and design expos in the UK.
• 2022: International Conference on Architecture and Sustainable Building Technologies, London, UK
  Shared research findings on energy-efficient, sustainable building practices for retrofitting in Saudi Arabia.
• 2023: International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, University of Nottingham, UK
  Presented research poster on retrofitting residential buildings with sustainable energy technologies.