PHD at Sheffield University, United Kingdom.
Prof. Yousef Gorji-Mahlabani, born on May 28, 1964, is a distinguished professor in architectural engineering at Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) in Qazvin, Iran. He earned his Master’s degree from Shahid Beheshti University in 1991 and a Ph.D. from Sheffield University in 2002. Prof. Gorji-Mahlabani has held several key academic and administrative positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at IKIU. His research focuses on renewable energy, solar energy, and sustainable building practices. He has published 17 books and 144 scientific papers, and supervised 348 academic projects. Prof. Gorji-Mahlabani is a multiple award-winning educator and researcher. Daylighting
Professional Profiles
Education
Diploma in Mathematics (1983) School of Ashora, Babolsar, Iran Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Architecture (1990) Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering (2002) Sheffield University, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Daylighting
Work Experience
1991-1995: Began teaching at Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) as a faculty member. 1995: Officially appointed as a faculty member at IKIU. 1998-2002: Conducted Ph.D. studies in the UK. 2002: Appointed Head of the Department of Architecture at IKIU. 2002-2007: Established and led the School of Architecture and Urban Development, forming new groups in urban planning and restoration. 2007-2009: Served as the Construction Deputy of IKIU. 2011-2015: President of the University of Applied Science and Technology, Qazvin Branch. Daylighting
Scientific and Research Experience
Member of Construction Engineering Disciplinary Organization of Qazvin (since 1994). Director-in-Charge and Editor-in-Chief of Honar Pajoh Journal, Faculty of Architecture & Urbanism (since 2005). Member of various scientific committees and editorial boards, including the Iranian Solar Energy Society and the Iranian Architecture & Urban Society.
Research Interests
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy Heating, Cooling, and Lighting of Buildings, Daylighting
Awards and Honors
2006: Top Researcher at the 7th Research & Technology Festival of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. 2016, 2017: Best Researcher at IKIU in the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Development. 2021, 2022, 2023: Best Educational Teacher at IKIU in the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Development.
Research Focus
Prof. Yousef Gorji-Mahlabani focuses on research in sustainable architecture, renewable energy, and energy efficiency in buildings. His notable works include studies on eco-villages as models of sustainable architecture, the impact of glass façades on energy consumption, and the optimization of building envelopes for solar electricity generation. Prof. Gorji-Mahlabani also explores the effects of daylighting in traditional Iranian architecture, energy performance in school buildings across different climates, and the design of energy-efficient buildings using advanced algorithms. His research integrates architectural design with environmental sustainability, emphasizing practical solutions for reducing energy use and enhancing building performance. Daylighting
Publications
- A Novel Design-based Optimization Method for Building by Sensitivity Analysis, Publication date: 2023.
- The Impact of Changes to Daylight Illumination level on Architectural experience in Offices Based on VR and EEG, Publication date: 2023.
- Methods and Criteria for Architectural Experience Assessment in Daylight Studies, Publication date: 2023.
- Sensitivity analysis and optimization of building geometry with energy-daylight efficiency approach, Publication date: 2023.
- Public Participation in Planning and Design of Infrastructure Projects, Publication date: 2022.
- The Effect of Architectural Design Parameters on IEQ in Accomplishing School Smartification, Publication date: 2022.
- GENERATIVE DESIGN AND IEQ PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS BASED ON A PARAMETRIC ALGORITHM, Publication date: 2022.
- Numerical investigation on thermal performance of a wind catcher for natural ventilation in hot and dry climate, Publication date: 2021.
- The Design Pattern of Optimal Combined Envelope in Generating Solar Electricity Using Genetic Algorithm in Iran’s Cold Climate, Publication date: 2021.
- The Effects of building glass façade geometry on wind infiltration and heating and cooling energy consumption, Publication date: 2020.
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