Dr Ilnaz Ashayeri is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead at Birmingham City University, specialising in digital construction, architectural engineering, and sustainable building systems. With postgraduate education at master’s and doctoral levels focused on construction management, architectural engineering, and sustainability, she brings extensive academic and professional experience spanning construction management, building services engineering, and digital design leadership. Her professional roles include programme leadership, curriculum innovation, PhD supervision, and active engagement with industry-informed projects addressing digital delivery and low-carbon buildings. Her research focuses on BIM, Digital Twins, Industry 4.0, computational modelling, life cycle assessment, sustainable refurbishment, and smart building technologies, with peer-reviewed publications and externally funded research exceeding significant competitive awards. She has contributed to advancing digital and sustainable construction practices through interdisciplinary research, grant leadership, and academic–industry collaboration. Her achievements include institutional teaching excellence recognition, professional fellowships and memberships, and continued contributions to research innovation, educational leadership, and the integration of emerging digital technologies in the built environment.