Towards a paradigm shift in real estate valuation. University of the West of England.

Rabab Raydan possesses a rich multicultural background, shaped by experiences in Saudi Arabia, Germany, Lebanon, Portugal, Spain, and the UK. She holds the MBUILD Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree in Sustainable Design, Construction, and Management of the Built Environment, and a civil engineering degree from Beirut Arab University, where she also led the ASCE Student Chapter. Rabab is deeply committed to community service, notably contributing to the renovation of buildings affected by the 2020 Beirut explosion and aiding NGOs in disaster relief. Professionally, she has worked as a Graduate Researcher at TECNALIA Research & Innovation in Spain, focusing on EU-funded projects related to infrastructure resilience, climate change adaptation, and decarbonization. She also has experience as a structural design engineer in tall building construction and has conducted research on circular construction materials. Her publications reflect her expertise in these areas. Rabab aims to disrupt traditional valuation models through her PhD research within QuiVal, developing dynamic frameworks that address climate change and ensure sector adaptability. Her research focuses on creating practical, data-driven valuation models that integrate sustainability and climate resilience. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure her research addresses real-world industry challenges. Her goal is to develop policies that prioritize long-term resilience and transformative practices in the face of a rapidly changing world.