Dr Batikha has a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Edinburgh University. He has taught various courses related to Structural Engineering for undergraduate and post-graduate students. Besides, Dr Batikha has guided research work individually and through supervision on M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in different structural engineering fields. He has more than 35 publications in structural engineering and construction materials. On the other hand, Dr Batikha has written many papers for the press. He is currently the associate director of research in the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt Dubai. He is also the editor of the Centre of Excellence in Smart of Construction (CESC) Research Bulletin.