2025
Emerging Leaders
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Mostafa Saad, MSc

Public Scholar and Researcher, Concordia University

Working at the forefront of decarbonization innovation, Mostafa is transforming how buildings approach sustainability with his research. Leading the development of AI-powered simulation models that can evaluate millions of solutions in near real-time, Mostafa is helping buildings develop decarbonization strategies faster than ever, bringing the analysis time down from a decade to seconds. This research work secured his place in the inaugural cohort awarded by the Quebec Comité Consultatif sur les Changements Climatiques. His impactful work includes managing 3 research projects, developing building prototypes for decarbonization, and collaborating with Indigenous communities. As a Public Scholar, Mostafa’s knowledge mobilization efforts are advancing Montreal’s decarbonization initiatives.