Dr Lina Khaddour

Dr. Lina Khaddour leads the MSc Environmental Sustainability programme at Edinburgh Napier University and serves as Environmental and Infrastructure Lead for the Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI), supporting cross-sector collaboration across Scottish universities, industry and the public sector. With over two decades of international academic and professional experience, Dr. Khaddour works at the intersection of sustainability, digital innovation and the built environment, focusing on how emerging technologies and data-driven approaches can accelerate the transition towards smart, resilient and low-carbon construction. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans Net-Zero buildings, modular construction, circular economy, sustainable supply chains, post-disaster recovery and AI-enabled sustainability. Dr. Khaddour has held senior academic leadership roles internationally, including Head of Engineering and Environmental Studies at Middle East University and Associate Professor and Research Lead at the International University of Science and Technology. Her industry and policy experience includes serving as International Head of Environment, Health & Safety at Sinopec and Senior Consultant for the UNDP-led Go Green Syria initiative. She has led research and consultancy projects across the UK and internationally, working with academia, industry, government and international organisations to translate research into practical solutions for climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure and the future of the built environment.