Amman Arab University’s Delegate Riham Al-Asmar Develops Pioneering Tool to Measure Buildings’ Carbon Footprint in Jordan
Continuing its pursuit of excellence and commitment to attracting top talent, Amman Arab University celebrates the achievement of its PhD candidate Riham Al-Asmar, who was dispatched to University College London (UCL). Al-Asmar has developed a groundbreaking scientific tool to measure the carbon footprint of buildings in Jordan—the first of its kind locally—aiming to support environmental sustainability efforts in the construction sector.
This initiative falls within the framework of international research collaboration encouraged by University President Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Widyan, aligning with the university’s strategic plan. The project contributes to advancing applied knowledge and addressing pressing environmental challenges.
The university president expressed pride in dispatched students like Al-Asmar, highlighting her as a living example of the success of the university’s policy in selecting academically and practically outstanding candidates for international exchange programs. He emphasized the university’s commitment to sending highly skilled individuals to prestigious global institutions, reflecting its belief in investing in young minds and enhancing the role of scientific research in serving the nation.
Amman Arab University congratulates researcher Riham Al-Asmar on this qualitative achievement and reaffirms its ongoing support for dispatched scholars and researchers who contribute to strengthening the role of scientific research in serving society and achieving sustainable development.
