Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

M. A. Ismail and C. T. Mueller, “Minimizing embodied energy of reinforced concrete floor systems in developing countries through shape optimization,” Engineering Structures, vol. 246, p. 112955, Nov. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112955.

 M. A. Ismail, P. L. Mayencourt, and C. T. Mueller, “Shaped beams: unlocking new geometry for efficient structures,” Architecture, Structures and Construction, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.1007/s44150-021-00003-y.

Refereed conference papers

J.M. Broyles et al., “Shape optimization of concrete floor systems for sustainability, acoustical, and thermal objectives,” presented at the International Conference on Structures and Architecture, Aalborg, Denmark, Jul. 2022.

M. A. Ismail, G. Sorrento, C. Daniel, and C. T. Mueller, “Immersive Design of Exposed Optimized Structural Systems,” in IASS Annual Symposium 2020/21 and the 7th International Conference on Spatial Structures. Guilford, UK, 2021.

M. A. Ismail and C. T. Mueller, “Low-carbon Concrete Construction: The past, present, and future of concrete design in India,” in 2020 AIA/ACSA Intersections Research Conference: CARBON, 2020.

M. A. Ismail, C. T. Mueller, “Engineering a New Nation: Mahendra Raj and his collaborations across disciplines” 107th Annual Meeting of the ACSA. Pittsburgh PA, 2019.

M. A. Ismail, C. T. Mueller, “A Platform of Design Strategies for the Optimization of Concrete Floor Systems in India” International Conference on Structures and Architecture. Lisbon, Portugal, 2019.

M. A. Ismail, C. T. Mueller, “Computational Structural Design and Fabrication of Hollow-Core Concrete Beams” Proceedings of the IASS Symposium, 2018. Cambridge MA, 2018.

M. A. Ismail, “Resistance Through Form: Masonry Synthesis Structures in the Design of a New Residential Architecture for Khartoum, Sudan” 106th Annual Meeting of the ACSA, 2018. Denver CO, 2018.

Theses

M. A. Ismail, “Reshaping concrete: Empowering development through low-carbon structures,” PhD in progress, MIT, advised by Caitlin Mueller. Cambridge MA, anticipated December 2022.

M. A. Ismail, “Materially Efficient Structural Floor Systems for Housing in India,” Master of Science in Architectural Studies, MIT, advised by Caitlin Mueller. Cambridge MA, 2019.

M. A. Ismail, “Resistance Through Form: Masonry Synthesis Structures in the Design of a New Residential Architecture for Khartoum, Sudan” Master of Architecture, UVA, advised by Jeana Ripple. Charlottesville VA, 2017.