Doctor Ehsan Sorooshnia

Biography

Dr. Sorooshnia is a distinguished professional in the fields of building engineering and project management. With an outstanding academic background and a fervent dedication to energy-efficient housing and innovative project methodologies, he has made a significant impact through his roles as an educator, researcher, and academic.
His academic journey commenced at University of Tehran, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Driven by his fascination with the intricacies of building design and construction, he pursued further studies and successfully completed both his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Project and Construction Management from the same institution.
Passionate about creating sustainable energy-efficient housing solutions, he embarked on another Ph.D. program in Building Engineering at Western Sydney University. His research not only delved into cutting-edge technologies but also emphasized the practicality and real-world implementation of such systems.
Throughout his academic career, he has been actively involved in various teaching and research roles. As a Learning Facilitator at Torrens University Australia, he imparted his knowledge and expertise, leaving a lasting impact on the professional development of his students. He also served as a Part-time Lecturer at Advanced Building Technologies Courses at the University of Tehran, further showcasing his commitment to academic excellence and the advancement of architectural and engineering practices.

Areas of Research/Teaching Expertise

He has a broad range of expertise that greatly benefits the architectural and construction industries. His skills in Building Information Modelling (BIM) streamline design and construction through digital collaboration. As an adept construction manager, he efficiently oversees projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery. His exceptional technical design abilities translate innovative ideas into sustainable structures. Moreover, he excels in environmental compliance, displaying a deep understanding of eco-friendly building practices. He also specializes in building energy simulation, optimizing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Alongside his specific knowledge, he possesses general skills like building parametric modelling, PYTHON programming, and data analysis, which enable him to make data-driven decisions and offer cutting-edge design solutions. As a dedicated researcher in architecture and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), his focus lies in studying green building design and construction. His aim is to reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption using sustainable materials and techniques while considering their impact on the environment and local communities. Additionally, he is enthusiastic about IoT and Digital Technologies, actively exploring their use in energy management through sensors, drones, and other IoT devices.

Selected Publications

Sorooshnia, E.; Rahnamayiezekavat, P.; Rashidi, M.; Sadeghi, M.; Samali, B. Passive Intelligent Kinetic External Dynamic Shade Design for Improving Indoor Comfort and Minimizing Energy Consumption. Buildings 2023, 13, 1090. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13041090

Sorooshnia E, Rahnamayiezekavat P, Rashidi M, Sadeghi M, Samali B. (2023), Curve Optimization for the Anidolic Daylight System Counterbalancing Energy Saving, Indoor Visual and Thermal Comfort for Sydney Dwellings. Energies. 2023; 16(3):1090. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031090

Sorooshnia, E.; Rashidi, M.; Rahnamayiezekavat, P.; Samali, B. Optimizing Window Configuration Counterbalancing Energy Saving and Indoor Visual Comfort for Sydney Dwellings. Buildings 2022, 12, 1823. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12111823

Rahnamayiezekavat, P.; Sorooshnia, E.; Rashidi, M.; Faraji, A.; Mostafa, S.; Moon, S. Forensic Analysis of the Disputes Typology of the NSW Construction Industry Using PLS-SEM and Prospective Trend Analysis. Buildings 2022, 12, 1571. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12101571

Sorooshnia, E., Rashidi, M., Rahnamayiezekavat, P., Rezaei, F. and Samali, B. (2021), Optimum external shading system for counterbalancing glare probability and daylight illuminance in Sydney's residential buildings, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2021-0191

Faraji A., Rashidi M., and Sorooshnia E., An Integrated Organizational System for Project Source Selection in the Major Iranian Construction Companies, 2020, Buildings 2020, 10, 251; doi:10.3390/buildings10120251

Sorooshnia E. Golabchi M. and Taghizade K., Design of project progress measure algorithm aimed at reducing the environmental and social hazards resulting from delay, 2017, Volume 3, Issue 4, Winter 2017, Page 301-314 DOI: 10.22059/JHSCI.2016.62341, URL:https://jhsci.ut.ac.ir/article_62341_en.html

Taghizade K., Mahmoodkelaye S. and Sorooshnia E., 2014, Selecting building material for sustainable future: An approach to evaluation and analysis process of life cycle, Annual Conference on sustainable civil engineering, architecture and urban design studies.

Contact details

Email: ehsan.sorooshnia@westernsydney.edu.au