Our Team
Assist. Prof. Dr. Chro Ali Hama Radha
Founder & Director
Assistant Professor Dr. Chro Hama Radha is the Founder and Director of ECIBE and a senior lecturer at the College of Engineering, Sulaimani Polytechnic University. She earned a BSc in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology, Baghdad, an MSc in Architecture from the University of Sulaimani, and a PhD in Sustainable Architecture from the University of Pécs in Hungary. With over 28 years of experience in Iraq and abroad, Dr. Chro has designed hospitals, residential communities, and educational facilities. She integrates professional practice with academic expertise to bring real-world insights into her teaching. Dr. Radha serves in editorial roles for international journals and has published 24 research articles indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. Her work focuses on sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, thermal comfort, passive and active design, building performance simulation, biophilic design, and smart cities strategies.
Professor Dr. Husein Ali Husein
Founder & Deputy Director
Professor Dr. Husein Ali Husein is the Founder and Deputy Director of ECIBE and a senior lecturer at the School of Science and Engineering, Kurdistan University. He earned a BSc in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology, Baghdad, an MSc in Architecture Engineering and Public Building Design at TU-Berlin, and a PhD in Architectural Technology from the University of Sulaimani. With over 30 years of experience in Iraq and abroad, he has contributed to the design of projects like mosques and residential communities. He integrates professional practice with academic expertise to bring real-world insights into his teaching. Dr. Husein has published 26 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His research focuses on architectural technology, building materials, life cycle, design optimization, environmental design, green buildings, passive strategies, climate-responsive buildings, sustainability, smart materials, smart buildings, and smart cities.
Professor Dr. Hussein D. Mohammed
Project Manager
Prof. Dr. Hussein D. Mohammed, the ECIBE Leadership Team represents a unique synergy of sustainable architecture, humanitarian leadership, and academic innovation. With decades of combined experience across Iraq, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, they are committed to building a sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient future for the Kurdistan region and wider global community.
Chiman Ali Hama Radha
Administration Manager
Mrs. Chiman Ridha is the Administrative Manager of the ECIBE Organization. She graduated from the Institute of Management and Accounting in Najaf city, Iraq, and has more than 30 years of professional experience in the fields of management and accounting. Ms. Chiman is fluent in Arabic, Kurdish and German. Throughout her career, she held several administrative positions in several government and non-government offices. She served as Director of Accounting in the Ministry of Health for more than three years. She is currently retired from governmental service and lives in Germany. Mrs. Ridha continues to be involved as Managing Director of ECIBE organization.
Hameed Kareem, MBA
Public Relations Manager
Mr. Hameed Kareem is Public Relations Manager of ECIBE Organization. He holds a BSc in Physic sciences in Salahadin University, and MSc in Business Administration. Mr. Hameed is a humanitarian leader with over 25 years of experience directing country operations and multi-sector programs in conflict and post-conflict settings, including Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Gaza, Yemen, and the United States. He has held senior leadership roles with IRC, Blumont, IRD, Save the Children, and UNICEF, managing multimillion-dollar donor portfolios and leading large teams in complex, high-risk environments. Mr. Hameed is fluent in Arabic, Kurdish, and English. He is recognized for his expertise in negotiating humanitarian access, strengthening national leadership, and building inclusive, values-driven teams. His professional philosophy is grounded in Core Humanitarian Standards and a strong commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.
Professor Dr. Sabah Shawkat
Senior Researcher
Prof. Dr. Sabah Shawkat is a senior researcher at ECIBE and a visionary designer renowned for advancing non-conventional free-form architecture through parametric design. His work appeared at the Venice Biennale’s TIME SPACE EXISTENCE exhibition, and he is a jury member for the 2024 Rethinking the Future Awards and global universities. His focus covers lightweight systems: tensile structures, tensegrity, grid shells, reciprocal frames, and biomimetic design. He also specializes in traditional reinforced, high-performance fibre-reinforced, and prestressed concrete. Dr. Shawkat teaches at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Slovakia, organizing student workshops. Beyond academia, he engages in architectural projection, construction, reconstruction, and modernization. He authored publications including Structural Icons for Architects, Application of Structural Systems in Building Design, Art in/of Nature, and The Beauty of Timber Design.
EE. Lawand Rebwar Kamal
Program Officer
Director of Programs and Development at ECIBE and an Electrical Power Engineer. He leads ECIBE’s educational programs, community projects, and partnership development across the region. With experience in sustainability training, grey-water recycling research, environmental bootcamps, and public communication, he works to promote energy efficiency and environmental awareness in Kurdistan. He brings strong skills in project planning, content creation, and program coordination to support ECIBE’s mission. Driven by a passion for practical solutions, he continues to develop initiatives that connect science with real community impact.
