Real estate investment and
development; Built environment economics and financial modeling; Property
technology (PropTech) and smart cities integration; Sustainable architecture
and urban design; Adaptive reuse and urban regeneration projects
Dr. Suleiman Alhadidi is an expert in real estate investment, property technology, and sustainable urban development. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies into the real estate sector, Suleiman combines his expertise as an investor, urban planner, researcher, and award-winning architect to advance innovative solutions for the built environment.
Suleiman holds a Doctor of Design degree with a real estate and sustainable architecture focus from Harvard University, where he developed innovative strategies for real estate efficiency and adaptability. His research integrates artificial intelligence, temporal analytics, and data-driven methodologies to optimize building performance and enhance asset value, aligning with the demands of modern investors and occupants.
Dr. Alhadidi has a strong professional background in real estate and architecture, with experience spanning Australia, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. He has worked on high-profile developments, including stadiums, mixed-use towers, and commercial spaces, collaborating with renowned firms like Coop Himmelblau, HASSELL, and BVN. His work has consistently prioritized market-driven, performance-oriented design to ensure superior returns on investment.
As a research lead scientist at MIT’s Media Lab, Dr. Alhadidi played a key role in the City Science Group, where he collaborated with major industry leaders such as Panasonic. His work focused on developing robotics and real-time technologies to revolutionize the real estate sector, creating buildings capable of responding dynamically to occupant demands. In addition, Suleiman has actively worked with startups emerging from MIT, fostering innovation in property technology and construction automation. These engagements have shaped new opportunities for investment and business models in the real estate sector.
In academia, Suleiman has a distinguished record of teaching and research, emphasizing real estate investment, property technology, and sustainable design. He has taught at Harvard University, MIT, and the University of New South Wales, preparing students to leverage data-driven technologies and sustainability principles to address evolving market challenges.
Dr. Alhadidi has made significant contributions to international research communities, serving on the administration council of esteemed organizations such as CAADRIA and acting as a reviewer for leading academic journals and conferences. His interdisciplinary work has advanced both academic discourse and practical innovation in the fields of real estate and architecture. In recognition of his impact, he has received prestigious accolades, including the 2018 American Australian Scholar Award.
Currently, Dr. Alhadidi is an Adjunct Professor of Real Estate, focusing on property technology, smart investments, and sustainable development strategies. Through his academic and professional endeavors, he continues to bridge technology and investment, creating pathways for sustainable and profitable real estate innovation.
Real estate investment strategies and financial modeling for sustainable development. Integration of property technology (PropTech) to enhance building performance and market value.
Bachelor of Science, Architecture Engineering, University of Jordan
Master of Architecture, Sustainability, University of Melbourne
Doctor of Design, Real Estate, Harvard University
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