Lina Saeed

Research Summary

Lina Saeed is a civil engineering academic and researcher specializing in sustainable construction, low-carbon materials, and innovative geotechnical solutions. Her current research focuses on bio-stabilization of sand using Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) in collaboration with colleagues from the American University of Bahrain and Keller, aiming to reduce dependency on carbon-intensive traditional ground-improvement methods. She also investigates green building technologies, demonstrated in her comparative study on the environmental and economic performance of green roofs in Bahrain and Singapore. Lina integrates sustainability, project management, construction technology, and design thinking into her teaching and research, aligning her work with global goals for climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.

Research Themes

1. Sustainable & Low-Carbon Construction Materials
  • Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP)
  • Green roofs and nature-based systems
  • Traditional materials and low-carbon alternatives
2. Environmental & Economic Assessment in Construction
  • Life-cycle and sustainability assessments
  • Economic evaluation of green building systems
  • Climate-responsive building strategies
3. Construction Management & Engineering Education
  • Digital tools and modern construction practices
  • Design thinking and prototyping in engineering
  • Risk, sustainability, and project planning
  • Industry–academia integration and experiential learning

Key Publications

[1] Z. A. Eid and L. M. Saeed, “Environmental and Economic Comparative Analysis of Green Roofs: The Case of Singapore and Bahrain,” Proceedings of the 6th Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Integration of Nature-based Solutions in Industrial and Developmental Transitions, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://srcdi.uob.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1571057895.pdf

Online Research Profile

Awards & Funding

  • Research Collaboration Funding – MICP Bio-Stabilization Project with Keller (ongoing).
  • Conference Participation – Sustainability & Resilience Conference 2024.
  • Recognition for leadership and community impact as Chair, CIOB Bahrain Hub

Professional Memberships

Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB) – Chartered Institute of Building

Editorial Roles & Reviewing Activities

  • Reviewer / evaluator for sustainability-related conference submissions for AUBH conference Sustain Bahrain.
  • Judge for MEED Cultural & Leisure Project of the Year (2024)

Regards,

Lina Saeed