Master’s theses

OsloMet · 2026 · Master’s thesis

A Case-Based Retrospective 5D-BIM Framework for Cost Deviation

Ali Majid Al-Emarah; Hesja Fuad Hamawand

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2026 · Master’s thesis

BIM-Based Digital Reconstruction and Life-Cycle Carbon Assessment of an Existing Pedestrian Bridge: Scenario Analysis of Steel and UHPC Alternatives for Øvre Brekke Bridge

Moa Khair and Rojan Gilo Barkal

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2026 · Master’s thesis

Design for demonterbarhet og ombruk av limtre bjelke–søyle-forbindelser

Mohamed Yusef Yaberow

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2026 · Master’s thesis

Evaluating Quantum Computing for Multi-Objective Building Performance Optimization: A Comparison with Traditional Algorithms Using Surrogate Models

Jon Andreas Brygmann

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo and Sølve Selstø.

OsloMet · 2026 · Master’s thesis

Evaluation of Thermal Comfort and Window-Opening Parameters Using IDA ICE Simulations Validated With Measured Apartment Data

Paulius Liachovas; Ole Vasslid

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2026 · Master’s thesis

Performance-Based Evaluation of Façade Retrofit Strategies for a Museum Building Using Energy Simulation and Life Cycle Assessment

Hasina Kamal

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2025 · Master’s thesis

A Data-Driven Digital Twin Framework for Simulation-Based Energy and Comfort Optimization in Existing Buildings

Misbah Khan and Jon Anders Berthelsen

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis and Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2025 · Master’s thesis

Back to the Future: Integrating Traditional Building Techniques in Modern Buildings

Tollef Hallgren Sandvik

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2025 · Master’s thesis

Integration of Digital Twins and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance Using APAR Method Rules in Non-residential Buildings

Haneen Rebhi Yousef Zabadi and Fitsum Asrat Zemedkun

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo and Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2025 · Master’s thesis

Use of wood-based materials in patient rooms – Mapping of requirements, assessment of materials and analysis of moisture buffering effect

Maria Mørch and Silje Johnsen

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2025 · Master’s thesis

Semantic Digital Twin for Topology Optimization and Global Warming Potential Assessment

Hani Abdalkarim Alsosi; Wael Ghajar

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo and Åse Reyes.

OsloMet · 2025 · Master’s thesis

Serviceability assessment of CLT floors based on random human walking excitations

Andreas Sandnes Skarseth and Håvard Bolstad Berge

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Mohammadreza Salehi

OsloMet · 2024 · Master’s thesis

Mechanical Reinforcement of Building Materials with Microfibers Produced by Electrospinning

Habtom Daniel

Supervision: Rafael Borrajo and Mahdi Kioumarsi

OsloMet · 2024 · Master’s thesis

Mechanical Reinforcement of Cementitious Materials with Cellulose Acetate Microfibers Produced by Electrospinning

Omar Mohamed Omar

Supervision: Rafael Borrajo and Mahdi Kioumarsi

OsloMet · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Experimental Investigation of Moisture Migration in Tiled Bathroom Walls

Morten Brodahl

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

University of Agder · 2023 · Master’s thesis

A Digital Twin framework for multi-objective optimization

Tron Erlend Tronsen

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

University of Agder · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Building Occupants’ Comfort Levels Identified with POE and Visualized by BIM

Victoria Nørve

Supervision: Haidar Hosamo.

OsloMet · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Finite Element Analysis and Field Investigation of a Deteriorated RC Bridge: A Case Study of Øvre Kvamme Bridge

Mjahed Babawat and Per Henrik Ellefsen

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Amirhosein Shabani.

OsloMet · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Mechanical reinforcement of cement pastes with Cellulose Acetate microfibers produced by electrospinning

Manaab Zegeye T. and Tedros Habteab B.

Supervision: Rafael Borrajo, Mahdi Kioumarsi, Sarra Drissi and Saja Al-Batat

OsloMet · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Towards more eco-efficient Ultra High-Performance Concrete

Berhane Desta Teame and Natnael Russom Afeworki

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Sarra Drissi

Supervisors documented in the examiner’s published teaching record.

OsloMet · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Salt-Flavored Green Binder (SAFGB): Focus on Flowability, Microstructure and Strength

Mahmoud Alizadeh Farshchian

Supervision: Sarra Drissi.

OsloMet · 2023 · Master’s thesis

Sustainable Ultra-High Performance Concrete: Investigation of Binder and Fiber Alternatives

Jennifer Wivast and Anette Nyland

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Behrouz Shafei.

Recipient of an OsloMet Master’s Thesis Prize in 2023. The link opens OsloMet’s account of the thesis; the title and joint supervision are documented in the supervisor’s public announcement.

OsloMet · 2022 · Master’s thesis

Condensation and Mould Growth Risk in Nature-Based Insulating Materials Integrated in a Timber-Based Wall System

Ingvild Vatne and Jakob Viste

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2022 · Master’s thesis

Experimental Investigation of Moisture Levels and Drying Time in Bathrooms

Abdullah Ahmad and Hossie Micael Elias

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2022 · Master’s thesis

Klimagassutslipp knyttet til VVS-installasjoner for et eksisterende norsk skolebygg – En LCA-studie av Urtekvartalet Fabrikken

Marianne CHRISTIANSEN

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis, Peter G. Schild and Ann Karina Lassen (OsloMet); Anders Liaøy, Mads Mysen, Simon Utstøl and Christian Steneng (external supervision).

OsloMet · 2022 · Master’s thesis

Effect of high dosage of steel fibers on mechanical properties of UHPFRC: Application of Response Surface Method

Aswathy Babu

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Katalin Vertes

OsloMet · 2022 · Master’s thesis

Seismic analysis of an RC building with newly constructed additional stories, Kristina kvartalet, Tønsberg

Bjørnar Bjerkestrand

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi; external supervision acknowledged from Jacob C. Emesum

OsloMet · 2022 · Master’s thesis

Life cycle assessment of floating offshore wind farms

Margarita Kollia

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis and Eva Loukogeorgaki.

OsloMet · 2021 · Master’s thesis

Indoor Environment in Modern Norwegian Buildings in Connection with Moisture-Related Parameters

Salih Berkay Coskuntuna and Siavash Barnoshian

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2021 · Master’s thesis

Investigate the Environmental Impacts of Adaptive Reuse Industrial Heritage Building and Compare with Other Scenarios: Demolition and New Construction

Khin Su Su Kyaw (Susan)

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis and Selamawit Mamo Fufa

OsloMet · 2021 · Master’s thesis

Two-way coupled fluid-structure interaction method on aerodynamic analysis of tall timber building using URANS

Koh Chuen Hon

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis; co-supervisors Arnab Chaudhuri and Haris Stamatopoulos

OsloMet · 2021 · Master’s thesis

Hygrothermal performance of thermally upgraded log walls of an in-use cultural heritage building from the 17th century based on current and future climate scenario

Sindre Didrichsen and Kris Anders Flaskerud

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2020 · Master’s thesis

Ballistic impact on concrete plates with compressive strengths of C35, C75 and C110

Desmond Veerakathy

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Martin Kristoffersen

OsloMet · 2020 · Master’s thesis

Finite element model updating of a stone masonry tower using 3D laser scanner and accelerometers

Agon Ademi

Supervision: Mahdi Kioumarsi and Amirhosein Shabani

OsloMet · 2020 · Master’s thesis

Impact of Dynamic Wind on Fan Pressurization Method for Determination of Building Airtightness

Feyu Kebede Kolstad

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2019 · Master’s thesis

Massivtre i kombinasjon med fuktstyrt ventilasjon

Magnus ENGEHAUGEN

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis (OsloMet).

OsloMet · 2019 · Master’s thesis

Statistisk hybridmodell for estimering av energibehov til passivhus & optimalisert energilagring

Karoline Myhre FANEBUST

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis & Peter G. Schild (OsloMet).

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OsloMet · 2018 · Master’s thesis

Bruk av moderne ventilasjonsaggregat ved måling av luftlekkasje i bygninger

Elina Våge SØRBOTTEN

Supervision: Peter G. Schild & Dimitrios Kraniotis (OsloMet).

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OsloMet · 2018 · Master’s thesis

Innvrkning av Urban morfolgi på energibalansen i bygninger på grunn luftinfiltrasjonen

Junaid MALIK

Supervision: Arnab Chaudhuri & Dimitrios Kraniotis (OsloMet).

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OsloMet · 2018 · Master’s thesis

Kvantifisering av luftmengder ved lufttetthetsmålinger i bygg ved bruk av ventilasjonsaggregat

Marie SMIDT

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis & Peter G. Schild (OsloMet).

OsloMet · 2018 · Master’s thesis

Numerisk og eksperimentell vurdering av varmelagring i forskjellige materialer; PCM, betong og massivtre.

Kristian Haugland ÅSTVEDT

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis (OsloMet).

OsloMet · 2018 · Master’s thesis

Økt energieffektivisering og klimagassutslipp i bygg. Hvordan harmoniserer dette med hverandre?

Adam Sjåstad

Supervision: Dimitrios Kraniotis.

OsloMet · 2017 · Master’s thesis

Bruk av faseendrende (PCM) og hygroskopiske materialer som passive kjøletiltak i et rom samt vurdere effekten av det på energibruk og inneklima ved hjelp av numeriske simuleringer i STAR-CCM+

Saiph NEUMANN

Supervision: Ole Melhus & Dimitrios Kraniotis (HiOA).

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