Ilnaz Ashayeri | Construction | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ilnaz Ashayeri | Construction | Research Excellence Award

Course Lead | Birmingham City University | United Kingdom

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.

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Ayaz Khan | Construction | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ayaz Khan | Construction | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | University of South Australia | Australia

Dr Ayaz Ahmad Khan is a construction management scholar and academic professional whose work integrates architectural engineering, building services, digital construction, and sustainable development. Currently serving as a casual academic and research assistant, he contributes to teaching and research across construction materials, operations, safety, environmental science, and contract administration. He holds advanced qualifications in construction management, building services, and architecture, enabling a strong interdisciplinary foundation. His professional experience spans academic roles such as lecturer, tutor, and teaching assistant, as well as industry practice in architecture, design, and project management. He has contributed to research projects involving digital twins and immersive technologies, delivering literature reviews, comparative analyses, and scholarly outputs. His doctoral research explored risks, drivers, and constraints of modular construction while developing immersive virtual-reality tools for industry knowledge enhancement. With a portfolio of publications in high-quality journals and conferences, his work advances sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and emerging digital methodologies. He has also supported technology-driven initiatives such as HYVE-3D visualisation and demonstrated leadership in student engagement, industry collaboration, and curriculum delivery. His commitment to innovation and academic excellence positions him as a valuable contributor with strong future potential in advancing digital and sustainable construction practices.

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Featured Publications

1. Khan, A., Sepasgozar, S., Liu, T., & Yu, R. (2021). Integration of BIM and immersive technologies for AEC: A scientometric-SWOT analysis and critical content review. Buildings, 11(3), 126.

2. Sepasgozar, S. M. E., Khan, A. A., Smith, K., Romero, J. G., Shen, X., Shirowzhan, S., & others. (2023). BIM and digital twin for developing convergence technologies as future of digital construction. Buildings, 13(2), 441.

3. Khan, A., Yu, R., Liu, T., Guan, H., & Oh, E. (2022). Drivers towards adopting modular integrated construction for affordable sustainable housing: A total interpretive structural modelling (TISM) method. Buildings, 12(5), 637.

4. Yu, R., Gu, N., Lee, G., & Khan, A. (2022). A systematic review of architectural design collaboration in immersive virtual environments. Designs, 6(5), 93.

5. Bello, A. O., Khan, A. A., Idris, A., & Awwal, H. M. (2024). Barriers to modular construction systems implementation in developing countries’ architecture, engineering and construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(8), 3148–3164.

Dr Ayaz Ahmad Khan’s work advances innovation in digital and sustainable construction by integrating immersive technologies, modular methods, and data-driven approaches that strengthen safety, efficiency, and industry capability. His research contributes to more resilient built environments and supports the global transition toward smarter, cleaner, and technologically empowered construction practices.