CV

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Construction Management (2022 - 2023)

Kingston University

London, United Kingdom

Thesis: A BIM-based method for identifying cost-effective and energy-efficient building envelope materials and systems within the UK over the buildings life cycle.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (2015 - 2019)

Shahid Beheshti University

Grade A - First Class Honors (1st)

Tehran, Iran

PUBLICATION

Journal Papers:

Mehraban, MH; Sepasgozar, S; Ghomimoghadam, A; Zafari, A. AI-enhanced automation of building energy optimization using a hybrid stacked model and genetic algorithms: Experiments with seven machine learning techniques and a deep neural network https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104994

Mehraban, M.H.; Alnaser, A.A.; Sepasgozar, S.M.E. Building Information Modeling and AI Algorithms for Optimizing Energy Performance in Hot Climates: A Comparative Study of Riyadh and Dubai. Buildings 2024, 14, 2748. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092748

Conference:

Mehraban, M; Ghomi Moghadam, A. “Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Reduce Time and Costs Due to Changes During Execution”, paper presented on 20th October 2021 at the 4th International Conference on Building Information Modeling, Tehran, Iran.

Paper Abstract

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Construction Planner | Mashhad, Iran 2020 - 2021

Everest Architecture Group

Developed and managed project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Planned, scheduled activities, and allocated resources using P6 and MS Project.
Monitored project milestones and deliverables.
Managed project execution, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Prepared comprehensive project reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information

Structural Engineer (Internship) 2018

Project: Merdas Center Mall (Tehran, Iran)

Site Engineer (Internship) 2017

Maskan Mehr Project (Mashhad, Iran)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant (2018 - 2019)

Teaching assistance in the "Reinforced Concrete Structures I" course for undergraduate students at Shahid Beheshti University - Supervisor: Dr. Mahmoud Reza Shiravand

Teaching assistance in the "Road Construction Project" course for undergraduate students at Shahid Beheshti University - Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Haji Sotoudeh

Teaching assistance in "Reinforced Concrete Structures II" course for undergraduate students at Shahid Beheshti University - Supervisor: Dr. Mahmoud Reza Shiravand

Private Teacher (2015 - 2019)

Self Employed at Shahid Beheshti University

Teaching English, Structural Analysis II, Reinforced Concrete Structures I, Reinforced

Concrete Structures II, Road construction, Principles of Earthquake Engineering, and

Hydrology as a private teacher for the undergraduate student in civil engineering major.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Construction Project Management
Construction Automation and Robotics
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Immersive Technology, VR, AR
Integration of AI in Building Design
5D (3D+time+Cost) Planning, Modeling, Design, Control, and Optimization
Sustainable Design & Constructions
Energy Performance
Construction Safety
Construction Economics & Finance

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Construction Management Specialization (2021)

Coursera Specialization (Columbia University)

Including 4 Courses:

Course Length: 7 Months

Project Planning and Control Specialist (2020)

Sharif University of technology

Containing the following topics:

Principles of project planning and control
Applied project planning and control with MSP, Primavera P6, and Excel Software
Introduction to different types of projects, contracts, and financing methods
Principles of compiling (EPC) reports
Earned value management (EVM)

Course Length: 144 Hours

English Teacher Training Course (2021)

Professional Training Center of Shahid Beheshti University (SBU)

Course Length: 40 Hours

Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity (2021)

Coursera Training Course (University of Colorado) Course

Length: 21 Hours

Building Calculation With ETABS/SAFE (2018)

Shahid Beheshti University (SBU)

Course Length: 36 Hours

Steel Construction Supervisor (2019)

Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization

Course Length: 50 Hours

Concrete Construction Supervisor (2019)

Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization

Course Length: 50 Hours

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Programing Software (MATLAB - Python)
Project Management Software (Oracle Primavera P6 - Microsoft Project)
BIM Software (Revit - Navisworks)
Analysis and Designing of Structures (ETABS - SAFE)
Microsoft Office

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Beeby House - 6 story Oval shape office building design (2023)

Supervisor: Professor Costas Georgopoulos - Mark: 81 Grade: A

Cambridge Road Estate Project planning & management (2022)

Supervisor: Dr Behrouz Zafari - Mark: 83 Grade: A

Steel Structures Project (2019)

Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Safi - Mark: 4 (out of 4)

Reinforced Concrete Constructions Project (2019)

Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Safi - Mark: 4 (out of 4)

Road Construction Project (2017)

Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Haji Sotoudeh - Mark: 4 (out of 4)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

TOEFL Score: 93 Reading:23 Listening:26 Speaking:22 Writing:22

GRE Score: 306 Verbal Reasoning:145 Quantitative Reasoning:161 Analytical Writing:4

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Translating course video subtitles from English into Persian (2021)

Coursera Global Translator Community

Subtitle TED Talks from English into Persian (2021)

TED Global Translators Community

REFERENCES

Dr Behrouz Zafari

Director of Postgraduate Studies in Structural Design and Construction at Kingston University

Email: b.zafari@kingston.ac.uk

Phone Number: +44 (208) 417-4820

Professor Mukesh Limbachiya

Head of the School of Built Environment and Geography at Kingston University

Email: m.limbachiya@kingston.ac.uk

Phone Number: +44 (208) 417-2268

Dr. Samad Sepasgozar

Associate Professor at University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Email: Sepas@unsw.edu.au

Phone Number: +61 (2) 9385-4519

Curriculum Vitae