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Farzad is Professor of Digital Engineering and Manufacturing, with a robust research track-record delivering more than 150 quality publications and more than 2200 citations. His research career has been developed through 1) ten years high-quality education in Architecture, Digital Design and Innovative Construction Technologies (from 1996-2002+2007-2010), 2) 20 years’ academic work experience, including research-informed teaching and teaching supported research on different areas related to Digital Architecture and IT integrated design and construction (Since 2002), 3) 15 years intensive industry engagement as a full member of Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB-UK) and a First Class Registered Architect (in Iran), and 4) variety of hands-on virtual modelling and development skills and knowledge of different qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. These support his research on various aspects of Construction 4.0 including Digital Twins, Smart Contracts, Building Information Management/Modelling (BIM), Distributed Ledger Technology, Big Data, IA/Machine-Learning, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Smart Homes, IoT, Cybernetics and use of Smart Agents within the built environment, Virtual Prototyping and use of VR/AR/MR interfaces for building simulation, automation and integration of design, Offsite Construction, Lean and Six Sigma thinking and development of new business models for integrated construction. Farzad has also successfully led several high profile research projects – from InnovateUK, through to Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), European Regional Development Funds (ERDF), Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Data Lab, and Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). This expertise and standing are also recognised through a number of high profile bodies, including the International Council for Building (CIB) and buildingSMART International. Prof Rahimian has more than 10 years experience of leading international journals as editor, co-editor, guest editor and editorial board member. He is the Editor in Chief for the Emerald Journal of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment; ISSN: 2046-6099;
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KTP - Teesside University and Direct Line Supplies Limited : Intelligent Digital Twin for Distribution
Rahimian, F., Pandit, M., Joneidy, S. & Hebbron, B.
27/09/21 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Digital Trade Technology and Policy - Barriers and Opportunities
Short, M., Rahimian, F., Baucherel, K., Joneidy, S., Fisher, B. & Robinson, L.
22/02/22 → 31/03/22
Project: Consultancy
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Commissioning Application Phase 1 - Part 2 (Development of Prototype) - Briink Ltd.
Rahimian, F., Dawood, N. & Oliver, S.
1/03/21 → 31/10/21
Project: Research
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Distributed ledger-based site data management system- Phase 2 (13 months)
Rahimian, F., Dawood, N. & Oliver, S.
1/02/21 → 30/10/22
Project: Research
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SensAR: H2020 XR4ALL - Near real time sensory data in AR (196-SensAR)
Vukovic, V., Rahimian, F. & Dudhee, V.
12/10/20 → 28/02/21
Project: Research
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Applications of Industry 4.0 digital technologies towards a construction circular economy: gap analysis and conceptual framework
Elghaish, F., Matarneh, S. T., Edwards, D. J., Pour Rahimian, F., El-Gohary, H. & Ejohwomu, O., 8 Jun 2022, In: Construction Innovation. 22, 3, p. 647-670 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence-based voice assistant for BIM data management
Elghaish, F., Chauhan, J. K., Matarneh, S., Rahimian, F. & Hosseinin, M. R., 31 May 2022, In: Automation in Construction.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated and interconnected facility management system: an open IFC cloud-based BIM solutions
Matarneh, S., Elghaish, F., Rahimian, F., Dawood, N. & Edwards, D. J., 1 Sep 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Automation in Construction.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated Construction Payment Using Blockchain-Enabled Smart Contracts and Building Information Modelling
Matarneh, S., Elghaish, F., Rahimian, F. & Dawood, N., 20 Jul 2022, Proceedings of 29th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE). Teizer, J. & Schults, C. P. L. (eds.). p. 499 508 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Blockchain of Things and Deep Learning Applications in Construction: Digital Construction Transformation
Elghaish, F., Rahimian, F., Brooks, T., Dawood, N. & Abrishami, S., 11 Jul 2022, Springer Nature. 206 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book