Professional Summary
I am an Associate Professor in Construction Management and Engineering at the University
of East London with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and academia.
I hold an MSc and PhD in Construction Management from the University of Reading,
alongside executive education from the University of Cambridge. My expertise lies in
construction/project management, procurement, productivity optimization, sustainability,
risk management, and the integration of emerging technologies into construction
processes. I am passionate about bridging academia and industry, applying research to realworld
challenges to drive innovation and growth in the construction sector.
Education
- PhD in Construction Management & Engineering, University of Reading- 2013
- MSc in Construction Management & Engineering, University of Reading
(Distinction)-2008 - BSc in Civil Engineering, Mashad University- 2002
- Executive Education, University of Cambridge (Circular Economy and
Sustainability Strategies)-2022 - SFHEA, FHEA – School of ACE, University of East London- 2017
Academic Experience
University of East London – Associate Professor in Construction Management &
Engineering (10 years) - Lead of Construction Transportation & Logistics Cluster
- Board of Governors & Academic Quality Committee member
- Designer and Course Leader for MSc, BSc and FdSc programs, including
Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Project
Management with Digital Technology, Real Estate Management, Asset Management
with Digital Technology and Robotic Construction - Supervised over 1,000 MSc dissertations and 5 PhD candidates (2 completed, 3
ongoing)
Previous Roles: - Senior Researcher, Henley Business School, University of Reading
- Lecturer and Research Technician, University of Reading
Publications: - Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, conference
papers, and textbooks. Recent work includes publications in International Journal of
Construction Management and contributions to Journal of Civil Engineering and
Management. Publications.docx - Co-author of Pearson BTEC National Construction Students Book.
- Author of ‘Small but Mighty: The Characteristics of SMEs in the Construction
Industry’ Book - Author of ‘The Power of Small: Unlocking Success Strategies for SMEs in
Construction’ Book - Author of’ The Mindset of Success: How to Develop a Winning Attitude in Life and
Business’ Book
Industry Experience
CEO & Founder, Construction Company, UK (2019–Present) - Specializing in architecture and design & build residential, commercial and
industrial architecture, with expertise in BIM and 3D design, 3D Max, including video
animation visualization, using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion. - Leading project management and consultancy services in construction and
architecture
Consultant Project Manager, UK (2013–Present) - Managing large-scale as well small and medium projects across various sectors,
ensuring egective project delivery from inception to completion
Industry Academic Coordinator, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Skills for
Londoners (Present)
Previous Roles: - CEO & Founder, Construction Company (1996–2006)
- Project Manager, various roles in construction and architecture firms in the UK and
the Middle East (2008–2013)
Professional Memberships - Member of APM (Association for Project Management)
- Member of CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)
- Member of ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management)
- Member of EPC (Engineering Professors’ Council)
- Green Impact Organization