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Hamed Banirazi

@hamedbanirazi

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Building Technology specialist and sustainability analyst with 20+ years in sustainable buildings.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead sustainability and decarbonisation projects in the built environment, combining technical oversight, policy/urban development input, and research-driven solutions.

I am a Building Technology specialist and sustainability analyst with over 20 years of professional, leadership, and academic experience in sustainable buildings and urban development. I hold a PhD in Building Technology (Sustainability, Energy & Environment) and have a proven record as a supervising engineer, deputy mayor, and researcher with publications in high-impact journals.

I specialize in sustainability assessment, decarbonisation strategies, nZEB design, and integrating green infrastructures and renewable energy systems into building projects. I combine technical licensure and municipal leadership experience with academic research and peer-review contributions to drive measurable environmental and operational improvements in the built environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PhD Researcher in Building Technology

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Apr 2018 - Feb 2024 (5 years 10 months)

Conducted doctoral research in sustainability, energy and environment for buildings, producing Q1 journal publications and developing decarbonisation and nZEB design strategies with applied assessment methods.

Sustainable Building Design Research NZEB Design Peer Review

Building Technology Specialist

Tehran Municipality

Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 (6 years 6 months)

Served in multiple leadership roles including Deputy Mayor and Deputy Director General for urban development, overseeing detailed plans and supervising technical execution of municipal building projects to improve regulatory compliance and urban planning outcomes.

Urban Planning Stakeholder Management Green Infrastructure

Supervising Engineer

Tehran Construction Engineering Organisation

Jan 2007 - Dec 2017 (10 years 11 months)

Licensed professional architectural engineer supervising design, construction and technical oversight for 20+ residential building projects across Tehran, ensuring compliance with structural and safety standards.

Architectural Engineering Quality Control Welding Inspection Regulatory Compliance Project Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Doctor of Philosophy, Sustainability, Energy & Environment

2018 - 2024

Grade: Excellent Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Research and publications in high-impact journals; peer reviewing; academic training courses at UPC.

PhD in Technology of Architecture, Building Construction and Urbanism with a focus on sustainability, energy, and environment; awarded Excellent Cum Laude in Feb 2024.