Amad Kayani

MSC SUSTAINABILITY ENERGY SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

I am a mechanical engineer with a passion for green energy and environmental preservation. Since graduating from the University of Edinburgh, I have worked for international architectural design studios including Foster + Partners on various heritage and cultural projects, including the New Cambridge Mosque. My ambition is to research sustainable energy systems within the context of the built environment by focusing on buildings of cultural significance, such as faith centres. This field of study is important for the long-term sustainability of faith communities and will enable greater inclusion of British Muslim communities within the growing climate change discussion. Away from engineering, my hobbies include cycling and rock-climbing. I also play classical piano and the guitar and I am keen to explore the role of art in breaking down barriers in society.