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Dr. Ehsan Noroozinejad is a Senior Researcher at the Urban Transformations Research Centre, where he specialises in Smart Resilient Construction and Infrastructure. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Noroozinejad previously held a prestigious position at UBC Smart Structures in Canada before joining the UTRC. As the director of the Resilient Structures Research Group, Dr. Noroozinejad has spearheaded groundbreaking advancements in the field of structural engineering alongside an esteemed team of international researchers. His notable contributions are exemplified by his role as the Founder and Chief Editor of the International Journal of Earthquake and Impact Engineering. Additionally, he holds esteemed positions as an Associate Editor for several distinguished journals and serves as the Engineering Editor for ASCE Natural Hazards Review. Dr. Noroozinejad's prolific and influential academic career is underscored by the publication of over 160 high-impact journal papers, 7 books in collaboration with esteemed publishers, and various patents. He is also a co-founding Editor of the Data-Centric Engineering Book Series published by De Gruyter. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including smart materials and structures, resilience-based design, artificial intelligence, modular construction, and digital twins in construction. Dr. Noroozinejad's exceptional contributions have been recognised through numerous national and international awards, notably the prestigious 2022 ASCE Associate Editor Award, which commends his exemplary service in enhancing ASCE's publication activities.
Currently, Dr Noroozinejad main focus is on Innovative Smart Solutions to resolve Housing and Climate Crises in Australia and developed countries. Here are some of his invited Editorials on these topics to give you a better insight:
Live Interview with ABC News on Housing Crisis and Modern Methods of Construction
Interview with ABC News on Australia’s Federal Budget and Industrialised Construction
Interview with ABC on Modular/Prefab Housing
A Prefab Building Revolution Can Help Resolve Both the Climate and Housing Crises
Australia's Journey to Net Zero in The Construction Sector
The Synergy of Modular Construction and Emerging Technologies
*Interested researchers looking to conduct their PhD under my supervision can get in touch via email with an updated CV.
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
External positions
Visiting Senior Researcher, University of British Columbia
1 Jan 2024 → …
Core Member of The Smart Construction and Infrastructure Research Cluster (SCIRC), University of British Columbia
1 Jan 2024 → …
Managing Director of IRI Leeds-SEU Joint Lab., University of Leeds
1 Oct 2023 → …
Adjunct A/Prof., Southeast University, Nanjing
1 Jan 2022 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An innovative façade system for prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction: experimental and numerical investigations
Hajirezaei, R., Sharafi, P. & Noroozinejad Farsangi, E., 15 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 120, 23 p., 115538.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How do digital technologies reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry? a systematic review
Geng, L., Li, S., Farsangi, E. N., Xu, X. & Tam, V. W. Y., 1 Jan 2026, In: Energy and Buildings. 350, 13 p., 116605.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Seismic performance of eccentrically braced frames using codal provisions: a comparative design study
Naqash, M. T. & Noroozinejad Farsangi, E., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice. 31, 2, 17 p., 04025139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3D printing of conventional and geopolymer concretes: advancements, challenges, future directions, and cost analysis
Pour, A. K., Noroozinejad Farsangi, E., Yang, T. Y., Li, S., Hajirasouli, A. & Shirkhani, A., 1 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice. 30, 4, 18 p., 03125003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advanced artificial intelligence network to forecast the fire characteristics of concrete-filled steel columns
Pour, A. & Noroozinejad Farsangi, E., 2025, Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: Sustainability, Resilience, and Data-Centric Engineering. Noroozinejad Farsangi, E., Noori, M., Yang, T. Y., Sarhosis, V., Mirjalili, S. & Skibniewski, M. J. (eds.). U.S.: Woodhead Publishing, p. 681-699 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Managing resilient green spaces in Australian cities
Pfautsch, S. (PI), Morrison, G. (Investigator), Piracha, A. (Investigator), Nolan, R. (Investigator), Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Investigator) & Haji Rasouli, A. (Investigator)
Horticulture Innovation Australia, Penrith City Council, Campbelltown City Council, Wyndham City Council
27/06/24 → 10/07/26
Project: Research
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Integrated Policies for Affordable and Net-Zero Housing
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (PI), Morrison, G. (Investigator), Morrison, N. (Investigator), Sharafi, P. (Investigator), Gholipour Fereidouni, H. (Investigator), Rashidi, M. (Investigator), Geng, L. (Investigator), Yadav, V. (Investigator), Liu, Q. (Investigator) & Bashirzadeh Tabrizi, T. (Investigator)
19/09/24 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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FEM based structural integrity assessment of bridges
Rashidi, M. (PI) & Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Investigator)
9/09/24 → 9/09/25
Project: Research
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Urban Transformations Research Centre (Organisational unit)
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Chair)
1 Apr 2025Activity: Membership › Committee
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UDIA (External organisation)
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Chair)
18 Dec 2024Activity: Membership › Committee
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Anti-Seismic Systems International Society: ASSISi (Event)
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Other)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Society
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Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring (ANSHM), Australia (Event)
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Other)
1 Jan 2023 → 1 Jan 2028Activity: Membership › Network
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Data-Centric Engineering Book Series (Journal)
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Editor)
31 Dec 2022 → …Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Editorial work
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Interview with the News.com.au and The Daily Telegraph on Housing
29/04/25
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Live Interview with ABC News on Housing Crisis and Modern Methods of Construction
10/04/25
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Prizes
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Best Associate Editor Award, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA.
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Recipient), 30 Dec 2022
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Outstanding Reviewer Award, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA.
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Recipient), 31 Dec 2020
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Top 1% reviewers in the World by Publons and Web of Science.
Noroozinejad Farsangi, E. (Recipient), 30 Sept 2019
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