Doctoral Research

Embracing the future of construction, doctoral research projects at the c4SMC tackle industry challenges through cutting-edge investigations into smart technologies and innovative processes.

Doctoral Research Projects

1. Augustine Kukah - Development of a Carbon Trading Framework for the Built Environment
2. Aziz Shaikh - Developing a Teamwork Framework for Improving the Safety Performance of Construction Workers
3. Damith Liyanage - Developing a Transparent and Trustworthy Carbon Trading Mechanism to Enhance Organisational ESG Characteristics Towards Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emission
4. Elham Shokri - Developing Energy-Efficient Smart Facades in Australia, Focusing on Visual Comfort
5. Emmanuel Litonjua - GEOCOOLING: Experimental Investigation of Tank Thermal Energy Storage Ground Heat Sink and Fan Coil Units to Cool Homes in the Philippines
6. Fredrick Boamah - Integrating Knowledge Management Systems to Perform Comprehensive Risk Management on Mega-Projects
7. Hasan Zaidi - Achieving Strategic Business Objectives by implementing Project Controls in Large-Scale Matrix Construction Organisations
8. Hashem Mir Ahmadi - The Process of Cladding Material Selection and its Evolution for Building Façade
9. Iresha Gamage - Methodology for Valuing Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts of Circular Economy Practices in Social Infrastructure Projects
10. Kola Olayiwola - A Digital Framework for Procurement of Offsite Construction within Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA)
11. Kushani Semasinghe - Developing an Artificial Intelligence-based Thermal Sensation Model through Analysis of the Thermal Image Profile of Occupants
12. Mathusha Francis - Developing a Dispute Prediction Digital System using Machine Learning
13. Mazdak Irani - Flood Resilience Assessment Tools for New Towns: An Example of a Developing Country
14. Mohamed Abdellah Ahmed Mohamed - Investigating the Effectiveness of Incentivised Contracts in Achieving Net Zero Emissions and Sustainability Outcomes in the Australian Construction Industry
15. Mohammed Hummadi - A Maturity Model for Advancing Capability of Construction Clients in Selecting Consultants
16. Mona Jahangir Zadeh - Developing a Policy Framework for Digitalisation of the Australian Construction Sector
17. Mostafa Yousefi - A Novel and Cost-effective Fire Sprinkler System to Protect Buildings against Bushfire
18. Namal Gamage - Methodology for Estimating Virtual Water of Building Construction Projects using Blockchain Technology
19. Nedal Hassan - Developing a Framework for the Implementation of Construction Designing Out Waste
20. Olly Harouni - A Knowledge-Based Approach for Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings Due to Land Subsidence Using LIDAR, InSAR and GPS Data Over Sydney, Australia
21. Prakriti Pokhrel - Developing a Holistic Framework for Advancing Wellbeing of Professional Women in Construction Industry
22. Prasad Perera - Automation of Compliance Checking of Constructed Building Components with Design Using Deep Learning
23. Sachindra Hewavitharana - Development of a Methodology for Trustworthy Procurement and Management of Building Services Systems
24. Seva Watts - A Legal Framework for the Blockchain and Smart Contracts Based Procurement for the Construction Industry
25. Shashini Jayakodi - A Circular Economy Maturity Model for Construction Organisations
26. Shiyamini Ratnasabapathy - Developing a Blockchain-based Framework for Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Trading
27. Simone Khiralla - An Improved Framework to Prevent Building Compliance Failure in New Medium to High-Rise Residential Buildings
28. Abhishek KC
29. Ben Zhang
30. Bengold Anarene
31. Choong Choong
32. John Smolders
33. Mohamed Mourad
34. Yilong Jia
35. Yuan Yao