By Associate Professor Samad Mohammad EbrahimzadeSepasgozar

Books

, 2022, Advances in Architecture, Engineering and Technology, Altan H; Sepasgozar S; Olanrewaju A; García Peñalvo FJ; Gaetano Severino A; Iyamu T; Lee JH, (eds.), Springer International Publishing, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11232-4

Book Chapters

Sepasgozar SME; Ahmad Khan A; Shirowzhan S; Garzon Romero JS; Pettit C; Zhang C; Oh J; Liang R, 2024, 'Immersive virtual environments and digital twin applications for education and training: Trends in construction, mining, and urban planning studies', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, Routledge, London, pp. 66 - 109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-5

Butler L; Shirowzhan S, 2024, 'BIM and GIS values and acceptance criteria in government-funded infrastructure projects. A case study of Australia', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, pp. 177 - 208, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-8

Mura M; Sepasgozar SME; Shirowzhan S; Marco AD; Ostwald MJ, 2024, 'Digital twin adoption modelling incorporating job relevance, usefulness, and relative advantage: An empirical investigation', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, Routledge, pp. 43 - 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-4

Najafi P; Soltani A; Ahmad Khan A; Chizfahm M; Sepasgozar SME; Gu N, 2024, 'Digital twin for urban decision support systems: Scientometric and thematic analysis', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, Routledge, pp. 110 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-6

Sepasgozar SME; Shirowzhan S; Mura M; De Marco A; Ostwald MJ; Edwards D, 2024, 'Digital twin maturity and readiness metrics for assessing practitioners’ intention to use. Model development and multi-group structural analysis', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, pp. 25 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-3

Sepasgozar SME, 2024, 'Introduction: Artificial intelligence, digital twin transformation, and enabling technologies', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, Routledge, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-1

Algassim H; Sepasgozar SME; Ostwald MJ; Davis S, 2024, 'Organisational factors affecting digital technology adoption in the architecture industry. A systematic literature review', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, pp. 11 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-2

Shirowzhan S; Mecheril Binoy S; Sepasgozar SME, 2024, 'Web-based BIM-GIS integration workflows for making cities’ digital twin 3D models', in Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, pp. 145 - 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000-7

Sepasgozar SME, 2022, 'Digital Twin and Cities', in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures, Springer International Publishing, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51812-7_253-1

Sepasgozar SME, 2022, 'Digital Twin and Cities', in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures, Springer International Publishing, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51812-7_253-2

Sepasgozar SME, 2022, 'Digital Twin and Cities', in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures, Springer International Publishing, pp. 426 - 432, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87745-3_253

Shi A; Shirowzhan S; M.E. Sepasgozar S, 2021, 'Computational Workflow for Three-Dimension Printing in Construction: Digital Tools and Methodological Limitations', in Advances and Technologies in Building Construction and Structural Analysis, IntechOpen, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.101474

Sepasgozar S; David Bienvenido-Huertas J; Shirowzhan S; Sargolzae S, 2021, 'Introductory Chapter: Intelligence, Sustainable and Post-COVID-19 Resilience Built Environment: An Agenda for Future', in Design of Cities and Buildings - Sustainability and Resilience in the Built Environment, IntechOpen, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.97100

Shi A; Shirowzhan S; Sepasgozar S; kaboli A, 2020, '5D BIM Applications in Quantity Surveying: Dynamo and 3D Printing Technologies', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91221

Kimmel L; Shirowzhan S; Mojtahedi M; Sepasgozar S; Peacock J, 2020, 'A GIS-Based Risk and Safety Analysis of Entrance Areas in Educational Buildings Based on Students’ Experience', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89752

Ghobadi M; Sepasgozar S, 2020, 'An Investigation of Virtual Reality Technology Adoption in the Construction Industry', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91351

Tahmasebinia F; Yu K; Bao J; Chammoun G; Chang E; Sepasgozar S; Alonso Marroquin F, 2020, 'Earthscraper: A Smart Solution for Developing Future Underground Cities', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.87217

Karimi R; Avazpoor B; Sepasgozar S, 2020, 'Effective Factors on Desirability of Private Open Spaces: A Case Study of Kuye Nasr Residential Buildings, Tehran', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89335

Tahmasebinia F; Tsumura Y; Wang B; Wen Y; Bao C; Sepasgozar S; Alonso-Marroquin F, 2020, 'Floating Cities Bridge in 2050', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.87216

Soheili F; Karimi R; Avazpour B; Sepasgozar S, 2020, 'The Effect of Place Attachment on Educational Efficiency in Elementary Schools', in Smart Cities and Construction Technologies, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.90213

Tahmasebinia F; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Sepasgozar S; Vardar O; Saydam S; chen C, 2019, 'A New Concept to Numerically Evaluate the Performance of Yielding Support under Impulsive Loading', in Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.79643

Sepasgozar S; Shirowzhan S; Tahmasebinia F, 2019, 'Introductory Chapter: Infrastructure Management, Construction, Structure and Industry 4.0', in Critical Infrastructure Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.86142

Ullah F; Sepasgozar SME, 2019, 'A Study of Information Technology Adoption for Real-Estate Management: A System Dynamic Model', in Wu P; Xiangyu W (ed.), Innovative Production and Construction, WORLD SCIENTIFIC, pp. 469 - 486, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/9789813272491_0027

Shirowzhan S; Sepasgozar SME; Ullah F; Minhas PS, 2019, 'Implication of a Construction Labour Tracking System for Measuring Labour Productivity', in Wu P; Wang X (ed.), Innovative Production and Construction, WORLD SCIENTIFIC, pp. 1 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/9789813272491_0001

Sepasgozar SM; Tahmasebinia FAHAM; Blum H; Raghava Reddy K; Alonso-Marroquin F; Gao Q; Hu Y; Wang X; Wang Z, 2018, 'The Feasibility of Constructing Super-Long-Span Bridges with New Materials in 2050', in Bridge Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.75298

Hasnain M; Ullah F; Thaheem MJ; Sepasgozar SME, 2018, 'Prioritizing Best Value Contributing Factors for Contractor Selection: An AHP Approach', in Chau KW; Chan IYS; Lu W; Webster C (ed.), Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, pp. 1121 - 1131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6190-5_99

Edited Books

Sepasgozar S; Shirowzhan S, (ed.), 2024, Digital Twin Adoption and BIM-GIS Implementation, Routledge, London, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003507000

Shirowzhan S; Willie T; Sepasgozar S, (eds.), 2020, Spatial Big Data, BIM and advanced GIS for Smart Transformation City, Infrastructure and Construction, International Journal of Geo-Information, Switzerland, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-03936-031-4

Sepasgozar S; Tahmasebinia F; Shirowzhan S, (eds.), 2020, Infrastructure Management and Construction, https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jpj8DwAAQBAJ

Journal articles

Mehraban MH; Sepasgozar SM; Ghomimoghadam A; Zafari B, 2025, 'AI-enhanced automation of building energy optimization using a hybrid stacked model and genetic algorithms: Experiments with seven machine learning techniques and a deep neural network', Results in Engineering, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104994

Ghobadi M; Sepasgozar SME, 2025, 'Design for reuse in prefabricated timber buildings: Simultaneous evaluation of criteria and alternatives and TOPSIS analyses', Journal of Building Engineering, 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112174

Algassim H; Sepasgozar SME; Ostwald MJ; Davis S, 2025, 'Developing a Novel Architectural Technology Adoption Model Incorporating Organizational Factors and Client Satisfaction', Buildings, 15, pp. 1668 - 1668, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings15101668

Du W; M.E. Sepasgozar S; Khan A; Shirowzhan S; Garzon Romero J, 2025, 'Developing an interactive pile training module for construction risk management and gaging users’ intentions', Construction Innovation, 25, pp. 893 - 911, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-10-2022-0269

Ghobadi M; Sepasgozar SME, 2025, 'Challenges and Benefits of Implementing AI in Timber Construction for Circular Economy Goals', Buildings, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071073

Saparamadu PVIN; Sepasgozar S; Guruge RND; Jayasena HS; Darejeh A; Ebrahimzadeh SM; Eranga BAI, 2025, 'Optimising Contract Interpretations with Large Language Models: A Comparative Evaluation of a Vector Database-Powered Chatbot vs. ChatGPT', Buildings, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071144

Xu S; Shirowzhan S; Sepasgozar S, 2025, 'Spatiotemporal analysis and GIS-based dashboard development for urban household waste', Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-08-2023-0229

Alnaser AA; Binabid J; Sepasgozar SME, 2024, 'Transforming Architectural Programs to Meet Industry 4.0 Demands: SWOT Analysis and Insights for Achieving Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Vision', Buildings, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14124005

Shen XH; Sepasgozar SME; Ostwald MJ, 2024, 'Knowledge-based semantic web technologies in the AEC sector', Automation in Construction, 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105686

Mehraban MH; Alnaser AA; Sepasgozar SME, 2024, 'Building Information Modeling and AI Algorithms for Optimizing Energy Performance in Hot Climates: A Comparative Study of Riyadh and Dubai', Buildings, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092748

Li J; Shirowzhan S; Pignatta G; Sepasgozar SME, 2024, 'Data-Driven Net-Zero Carbon Monitoring: Applications of Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modelling, Remote Sensing, and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable and Resilient Cities', Sustainability (Switzerland), 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16156285

Abdeen FN; Gunatilaka RN; Sepasgozar SME; Edwards DJ, 2024, 'The usability of a novel mobile augmented reality application for excavation process considering safety and productivity in construction', Construction Innovation, 24, pp. 892 - 911, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-07-2022-0168

Tahmasebinia F; Lin L; Wu S; Kang Y; Sepesgozar S, 2024, 'Advanced Energy Performance Modelling: Case Study of an Engineering and Technology Precinct', Buildings, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061774

McNamara AJ; Shirowzhan S; M.E. Sepasgozar S, 2024, 'Investigating the determents of intelligent construction contract adoption: a refinement of the technology readiness index to inform an integrated technology acceptance model', Construction Innovation, 24, pp. 702 - 724, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CI-10-2021-0191

Khan AA; Yu R; Gu N; Liu T; Walsh J; Sepasgozar S; Crough D, 2023, 'Exploring Critical Risk Factors in Volumetric Modular Construction: Fault Tree Analysis with Stakeholders' Perspectives on Probability and Impact', Journal of Architectural Engineering, 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1608

Yevu SK; Owusu EK; Chan APC; Sepasgozar SME; Kamat VR, 2023, 'Digital twin-enabled prefabrication supply chain for smart construction and carbon emissions evaluation in building projects', Journal of Building Engineering, 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107598

Ghobadi M; Sepasgozar SME, 2023, 'Circular economy strategies in modern timber construction as a potential response to climate change', Journal of Building Engineering, 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107229

Abdeen FN; Shirowzhan S; Sepasgozar SME, 2023, 'Citizen-centric digital twin development with machine learning and interfaces for maintaining urban infrastructure', Telematics and Informatics, 84, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tele.2023.102032

Mair DF; Sepasgozar S; Tahmasebinia F; Shirowzhan S, 2023, 'Recycling Waste Construction Material and Industry Involvement in University Investigations: Developing a Framework', Journal of Architectural Engineering, 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1218

Tahmasebinia F; Lin L; Wu S; Kang Y; Sepasgozar S, 2023, 'Exploring the Benefits and Limitations of Digital Twin Technology in Building Energy', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app13158814

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