Architectural Engineering

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Jan. 21, 2026, 8:22 p.m.
Diler Haji Morad Aldoski
Diler Haji Morad Aldoski (PhD)
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer in Sustainable and Physical Environment Design

Architectural Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Duhok
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  • Ph.D., Architecture (Sustainable Design and Environment), Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, 2019–2025.
  • M.Sc., Architecture (Energy Conservation), Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, 2012–2014.
  • B.Sc., Architecture, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq, 2005–2009.

Diler Haji Morad Aldoski is an Assistant Lecturer in Architecture and an architect with expertise in sustainable and physical environmental design. He received his PhD in Sustainable Design and Environment from Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus. His research addresses building energy performance with a particular focus on residential and office buildings in hot and semi-arid climates, emphasizing the role of occupant behaviour, sociocultural requirements, and climate-responsive architectural strategies.

His scholarly work investigates the environmental performance of traditional and contemporary housing typologies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, aiming to develop context-sensitive and energy-efficient residential models. He has published in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings and has contributed to academic committees, accreditation activities, and professional consultancy. His research interests include sustainable architecture, building energy simulation, vernacular architecture, renewable energy integration, and environmentally responsive design.

Dr. Diler Haji Morad Aldoski has extensive experience in teaching architecture and architectural engineering courses at undergraduate level. His teaching emphasizes sustainable design, environmental performance, and the integration of sociocultural factors into architectural practice. He adopts a student-centered approach, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, including design studios, workshops, and building simulations. His philosophy is to equip students with both technical skills and a deep understanding of context-sensitive, sustainable architectural solutions.

Selected Courses Taught:

  • Architectural Design (2nd–5th stage),
  • Architecture and Sustainability,
  • Process of Urban Designs,
  • Architectural Construction and Materials I & II,
  • Building Construction -Indoor Environmental Quality,
  • Architectural Safety and Risk Management
  • Working Drawings,
  • Perspective and Shadow,
  • 3D Modeling (Revit, AutoCAD)

Research

  1. A Sustainable Residential Building Model in North Iraq by Considering Occupant Behaviour, Sociocultural Needs, and the Impact on Energy Use, Sustainability, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/su16093651
  2. Evaluating Occupant Behaviour Lifestyles to Bridge the Discrepancy in Building Performance Simulation: Single-Family House in Erbil as a Case Study, 6th Euro-Mediterranean Conference (EMCEI-24), 2024.
  3. Using EnergyPlus Simulation Tools for Improving Cooling Load in Office Buildings at Semi-Arid Climates: A Case Study of North Iraq, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2022. DOI: 10.1063/5.0107893
  4. The Potential and Social Acceptability of Renewable Energy Sources in North Iraq: Kurdistan Region, Academic Journal of Nawroz University, 2018, Iraq. ISSN: 2520-789X. DOI: 10.25007/ajnu.v7n4a276
  5. A Comparative Study Between Climate Response Strategies and Thermal Comfort of Traditional and Contemporary Houses in KRG: Erbil, Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research, 2017, Iraq. DOI: 10.24017/science.2017.3.54
  6. Application of Traditional Architectural Structure as a Sustainable Approach to Mitigation of Water Shortage in Desert Regions, Academic Journal of Science, 2013, Germany. ISSN: 2165-6282
  7. Learning from Comparative Examples of Passive Houses in Different European Countries, Master Thesis, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus, 2014

  • Sustainable and climate-responsive architecture
  • Energy-efficient building design and simulation
  • Occupant behaviour and sociocultural impacts on buildings
  • Renewable energy integration and environmental performance