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Research

Project & Grants

International Research & Exchanges Board Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge
visibility, Duration: 2023-2025, Role: KSU leading partner/PI, Fund: $ 950,000.00, Funder: US Departmnet of State

The Institute of International Education’s Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange for Enhanced Results, Duration: 2023-2025, Role: KSU leading partner/PI, Fund: $ 2,100,000.00, Funder: US Department of State

One Climate Earth, (Confidential contract)

Developing DEI connected UR research course projects in architecture and construction management curriculum, Duration: 2022-2027, Role: PI, Fund: $ 50,000.00, Funder: KSU

A Decision Support Tool for DEI Assessment of KSU Buildings: Moving Beyond Accessibility, Duration: 2022-2023, Role: PI, Fund: $ 18,000.00, Funder: KSU

Entrepreneurship research for sustainable construction, Duration: 2019-2022, Role: PI, Fund: $ 420,000.00, Funder: KSU and KU Bahrain 

Construction-Neighborhood Social Sustainability, Duration: 2020-2022, Role: PI, Fund: $ 30,000.00, Funder: KSU 

Importance, Risk, and Failure of Group Decision Making in the Ecuadorian construction industry, Duration: 2017-2019, Role: PI, Fund: $ 60,000.00, Funder: UTE, Ecuador 

Investigation on Readiness Level of Ecuador Construction Industry for UAV Applications, Duration: 2017-2019, Role: PI, Fund: $ 60,000.00, Funder: UTE, Ecuador 

Underground metro construction in Quito: Investigation delay factors, Duration: 2017-2019, Role: PI, Fund: $ 60,000.00, Funder: UTE, Ecuador 

Development of drivers green travel behavior assessment model towards low energy and low emission urban transportation, Duration: 2015-2018, Role: Co-PI, Fund: $ 100,000.00, Funder: Mosti, Malaysia 

Effect of Asymmetrical Street Aspect Ratios in Micro-Climate in Hot Humid Region, Malaysia as a Case Study, Duration: 2015-2017, Role: Co-PI, Fund: $ 10,000.00, Funder: UTM, Malaysia 

Innovative Construction of Floating Light-Weight Affordable House Designed for Flood Resistant, Duration: 2015-2017, Role: Co-PI, Fund: $ 10,000.00, Funder: UTM, Malaysia 

Innovative Design and Technology for Sustainable Post-Disaster Settlement, Duration: 2015-2017, Role: PI, Fund: $ 10,000.00, Funder: UTM, Malaysia

Short term performance of waterproof concrete admixture using crystalline nano material,  Duration: 2015-2017, Role: PI, Fund: $ 10,000.00, Funder: UTM, Malaysia

Sustainable flood resilience housing development in Malaysia: Towards development of building assessment tool, Duration: 2015-2017, Role: PI, Fund: $ 20,000.00, Funder: MOHE, Malaysia

Adaptive Energy Behaviors: Design for Sustainable Energy Efficiency Behaviour in Cooling Indoor Environment of Office Building, Duration: 2015-2017, Role: PI, Fund: $ 10,000.00, Funder: UTM, Malaysia

Sustainable Energy Efficient: Energy Intensity of Users Satisfaction From Energy Behavior in Building Design, Duration: 2015-2017, Role: PI, Fund: $ 10,000.00, Funder: UTM, Malaysia

Malaysian Green Highway Index, Duration: 2012-2016, Role: Co-PI, Fund: $ 150,000.00, Funder: Malaysian Highway Authority, Malaysia

Development of Bio-Material for Strengthening Reinforced Concrete Structure, Duration: 2012-2016, Role: Co-PI, Fund: $ 100,000.00, Funder: MOSTI, Malaysia

 

Publications 

Shafaghat, Keyvanfar, A., Binbin, J., Halstead‐Nussloch, R., Lamit, H., (2023) Special Collection on Urban Physics and COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Management

M Khorami, M. , Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A, Jaonaidi (2023), Fluid Injector Aerial Vehicle, PCT/IB2023/061980

M Khorami, M. , Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A, Jaonaidi (2023), Aerial Vehicle Flying Station, PCT/IB2023/061984

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., & Rosli, N. A. L. (2023). Urban Plaza as a School for Children: A Decision Support Tool for the Design of Children Inclusive Urban Plaza. Architecture and Urban Planning, 19(1), 17-28.

Keyvanfar, A. (2023) Construction Risk Analysis and Control, KSU Distinguished Course Repository , 2 (3) page 4

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., & Ket, C. W. (2023). A decision support tool for evaluating the wildlife corridor design and conservation performance using analytic network process (ANP). Journal for Nature Conservation, 70, 126280.

Shafaghat, A., Ferwati, S., & Keyvanfar, A. (2022). COVID-19-Adapted Multi-Functional Corniche Street Design Assessment Model: Applying Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) and Adaptability Analysis Methods. Sustainability, 14(17), 10940.

Shafaghat, A., & Keyvanfar. A. (2022) Dynamic façades design typologies, technologies, measurement techniques, and physical performances across thermal, optical, ventilation, and electricity generation outlooks." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 167: 112647.

A Keyvanfar, A Shafaghat, MZ Majid (2022) Adaptive Behavior Satisfaction Index Analysis Framework for Assessing Cooling Energy Efficient Building Indoor Environment: Applying Kano Model, International Journal of Civil Engineering, 1-20

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., & Rosli, N. A. L. (2022). A Decision Support Toolkit for the Design of Children-Oriented Urban Outdoor Learning Environments. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 148(3), 04022034.

Keyvanfar, A. & Shafaghat, A. (2022) Emerging Dimensions of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology’s 3D Reconstruction Modeling and Photogrammetry in Architecture and Construction Management. ACE Architecture, City and Environment (2022), 16 (48) 1-16 

Keyvanfar, A. Shafaghat, A., & MSF Rosley (2022). Performance Comparison Analysis of 3D Reconstruction Modelling Software in Construction Site Visualization and Mapping, International Journal of Architectural Computing (2022), 1-23. 

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., & Awanghamat, M. A. (2022). Optimization and trajectory analysis of drone’s flying and environmental variables for 3D modelling the construction progress monitoring. International Journal of Civil Engineering, 20(4), 363-388.

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Ismail, N., Mohamad, S., Ahmad, H. Multifunctional Retention Pond For Stormwater Management: A Decision-Support Model Using Analytical Network Process (ANP) And Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA)(2021) Ecological Indicators, 124, Art. No. 107317.

Ferwati, M. S., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., & Ferwati, O. (2021). A Quality Assessment Directory for Evaluating Multi-functional Public Spaces. Architecture and Urban Planning, 17(1), 136-151.

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Ya'Acob, N., Roslan, A. Sustainable Post-Disaster Settlement (SPS) Assessment Model For Evaluating Performance Of Construction Management In Post-Flood Risk-Reduction And Recovery (2021) Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management, 16 (5), Pp. 174-199. 

Muhammad, N.Z., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Mirza, J., Mccaffer, R., Aliyu, M.M. Optimization Of Nano Silicon For Integral Mixing In Cement Mortar: A Response Surface Methodology Approach (2020) AIP Conference Proceedings, 2284, Art. No. 020009.

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Inn, T.S., Mohamad, S. A Sustainable Urban Farming Index Assessment Model For Evaluating Food Productivity That Applies Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods — A Case Study In Malaysia (2020) Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management, 15 (7), Pp. 123-146. 

Salim Ferwati, M., Wadi, R.S., Ferwati, O., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A. Emerging Factors Shaping Identity Of Indigenous Urbanism Concurrently Adopting Modernity In Qatar: The Application Of Diffusion Theory (2020) Architecture, City And Environment, 14 (42), Art. No. 8362, 

Ferwati, M.S., Alsuwaidi, M., Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A. Employing Biomimicry In Urban Metamorphosis Seeking For Sustainability: Case Studies (2019) Architecture, City And Environment, 14 (40), Pp. 133-162. 

Ferwati, M.S., Al Saeed, M., Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A. Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS)-Neighborhood Development (ND) Assessment Model: Coupling Green Urban Planning And Green Building Design (2019) Journal Of Building Engineering, 22, Pp. 171-180. 

Shafaghat, A., Jing, K.S., Keyvanfar, A., Jamshidnezhad, A., Lamit, H., Khorami, M. An Urban River Park Restoration Assessment Model Using Analytical Network Process (ANP)(2019) Journal Of Environmental Treatment Techniques, 7 (1), Pp. 92-102. 

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Muhammad, N.Z., Ferwati, M.S. Driving Behaviour And Sustainable Mobility-Policies And Approaches Revisited (2018) Sustainability (Switzerland), 10 (4), Art. No. 1152.

Keyvanfar, A., Ferwati, M.S., Shafaghat, A., Lamit, H. A Path Walkability Assessment Index Model For Evaluating And Facilitating Retail Walking Using Decision-Tree-Making (Dtm) Method (2018) Sustainability (Switzerland), 10 (4), Art. No. 1035.

Muslim, N.H., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Abdullahi, M.M., Khorami, M. Green Driver: Travel Behaviors Revisited On Fuel Saving And Less Emission (2018) Sustainability (Switzerland), 10 (2), Art. No. 325. 

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Mohamad, S., Abdullahi, M.M., Ahmad, H., Derus, N.H.M., Khorami, M. A Sustainable Historic Water Front Revitalization Decision Support Tool For Attracting Tourists (2018) Sustainability (Switzerland), 10 (2), Art. No. 215.

Muslim, N.H.B., Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Ismail, M. Green Driver: Driving Behaviors Revisited On Safety (2018) Archives Of Transport, 46 (3), Pp. 49-78. 

Taheri, M.M., Shirdar, M.R., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A. Evaluating Hydrothermal Synthesis Of Fluorapatite Nanorods: Ph And Temperature (2017) Journal Of Experimental Nanoscience, 12 (1), Pp. 83-93. 

Shafaghat, A., Ying, O.J., Keyvanfar, A., Jamshidnezhad, A., Ferwati, M.S., Ahmad, H., Mohamad, S., Khorami, M. A Treatment Wetland Park Assessment Model For Evaluating Urban Ecosystem Stability Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) (2019) Journal Of Environmental Treatment Techniques, 7 (1), Pp. 81-91.

Dedasht, G., Zin, R.M., Ferwati, M.S., Abdullahi, M.M., Keyvanfar, A., Mccaffer, R. Dematel-Anp Risk Assessment In Oil And Gas Construction Projects (2017) Sustainability (Switzerland), 9 (8), Art. No. 1420. 

Shafaghat, A., Mir Ghasemi, M., Keyvanfar, A., Lamit, H., Ferwati, M.S.Sustainable Riverscape Preservation Strategy Framework Using Goal-Oriented Method: Case Of Historical Heritage Cities In Malaysia(2017) International Journal Of Sustainable Built Environment, 6 (1), Pp. 143-159.  

Muslim, N.H., Mohamed, M.I., Amin, Z.M., Shafaghat, A., Ismail, M., Keyvanfar, A. Ground Penetrating Radar's (Gpr) Imaging And Applications To Pavement Structural Assessment: A Case Of Malaysia(2017) Archives Of Transport, 42 (2), Pp. 39-51. 

Kamyab, H., Md Din, M.F., Ponraj, M., Keyvanfar, A., Rezania, S., Taib, S.M., Abd Majid, M.Z.Isolation And Screening Of Microalgae From Agro-Industrial Wastewater (Pome) For Biomass And Biodiesel Sources (2016) Desalination And Water Treatment, 57 (60), Pp. 29118-29125. 

Kamyab, H., Din, M.F.M., Hosseini, S.E., Ghoshal, S.K., Ashokkumar, V., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Lee, C.T., Bavafa, A., Majid, M.Z.A. Optimum Lipid Production Using Agro-Industrial Wastewater Treated Microalgae As Biofuel Substrate (2016) Clean Technologies And Environmental Policy, 18 (8), Pp. 2513-2523. 

Andalib, R., Abd Majid, M.Z., Hussin, M.W., Ponraj, M., Keyvanfar, A., Mirza, J., Lee, H.-S. Optimum Concentration Of Bacillus Megaterium For Strengthening Structural Concrete (2016) Construction And Building Materials, 118, Pp. 180-193. 

Kamyab, H., Din, M.F.M., Ghoshal, S.K., Lee, C.T., Keyvanfar, A., Bavafa, A.A., Rezania, S., Lim, J.S. Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Mediated Lipid Production Using Malaysian Agricultural Wastewater: Effects Of Photon And Carbon (2016) Waste And Biomass Valorization, 7 (4), Pp. 779-788. 

Shirdar, M.R., Taheri, M.M., Sudin, I., Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Abd. Majid, M.Z. In Situ Synthesis Of Hydroxyapatite-Grafted Titanium Nanotube Composite (2016) Journal Of Experimental Nanoscience, 11 (10), Pp. 816-822. 

Muhammad, N.Z., Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Ghoshal, S.K., Mohammadyan Yasouj, S.E., Ganiyu, A.A., Samadi Kouchaksaraei, M., Kamyab, H., Taheri, M.M., Rezazadeh Shirdar, M., Mccaffer, R. Tests And Methods Of Evaluating The Self-Healing Efficiency Of Concrete: A Review (2016) Construction And Building Materials, 112, Pp. 1123-1132. 

Shafaghat, A., Manteghi, G., Keyvanfar, A., Bin Lamit, H., Saito, K., Ossen, D.R. Street Geometry Factors Influence Urban Microclimate In Tropical Coastal Cities: A Review (2016) Environmental And Climate Technologies, 17 (1), Pp. 61-75. 

Shirdar, M.R., Taheri, M.M., Moradifard, H., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Shokuhfar, T., Izman, S. Hydroxyapatite-Titania Nanotube Composite As A Coating Layer On Co-Cr-Based Implants: Mechanical And Electrochemical Optimization (2016) Ceramics International, 42 (6), Pp. 6942-6954. 

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Abd. Majid, M.Z., Lamit, H.B., Ahmad, M.H., Ferwati, M.S., Ghoshal, S.K. Methods For Adaptive Behaviors Satisfaction Assessment With Energy Efficient Building Design (2016) Renewable And Sustainable Energy Reviews, 57, Pp. 250-259. 

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Muslim, N.H.B. Drivers' Adaptive Travel Behaviors Towards Green Transportation Development: A Critical Review (2016) Archives Of Transport, 38 (2), Pp. 49-70. 

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Manteghi, G., Lamit, H.B. Environmental-Conscious Factors Affecting Street Microclimate And Individuals' Respiratory Health In Tropical Coastal Cities (2016) Sustainable Cities And Society, 21, Pp. 35-50. 

Muhammad, N.Z., Keyvanfar, A., Abd. Majid, M.Z., Shafaghat, A., Mirza, J. Waterproof Performance Of Concrete: A Critical Review On Implemented Approaches (2015) Construction And Building Materials, 101, Pp. 80-90. 

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Ferwati, M.S., Alizadeh, T. Enhancing Staff's Satisfaction With Comfort Toward Productivity By Sustainable Open Plan Office Design (2015) Sustainable Cities And Society, 19, Art. No. 315, Pp. 151-164. 

Rezazadeh Shirdar, M., Sudin, I., Taheri, M.M., Keyvanfar, A., Yusop, M.Z.M., Kadir, M.R.A. A Novel Hydroxyapatite Composite Reinforced With Titanium Nanotubes Coated On Co-Cr-Based Alloy (2015) Vacuum, 122, Pp. 82-89. 

Kamyab, H., Md Din, M.F., Lee, C.T., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Ponraj, M., Yun, T.X. Lipid Production By Microalgae Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Cultivated In Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) Using Hybrid Photo Bioreactor (Hpbr) (2015) Desalination And Water Treatment, 55 (13), Pp. 3737-3749. 

Dehdasht, G., Zin, R.M., Keyvanfar, A. Risk Classification And Barrier Of Implementing Risk Management In Oil And Gas Construction Companies (2015) Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (16), Pp. 161-169. 

Muhammad, N.Z., Keyvanfar, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Shafaghat, A., Magana, A.M., Dankaka, N.S. Causes Of Variation Order In Building And Civil Engineering Projectsin Nigeria (2015) Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (16), Pp. 91-97. 

Suleiman, J.H., Keyvanfar, A., Zin, R.M., Balubaid, S., Mansur, S.A. Prioritizing Occupants Understanding Level On Residential Building Energy Consumption (2015) Jurnal Teknologi, 77 (16), Pp. 43-47. 

Kamyab, H., Din, M.F.M., Keyvanfar, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Talaiekhozani, A., Shafaghat, A., Lee, C.T., Shiun, L.J., Ismail, H.H. Efficiency Of Microalgae Chlamydomonas On The Removal Of Pollutants From Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) (2015) Energy Procedia, 75, Pp. 2400-2408. 

Idris, K.M., Ali, K.N., Aliagha, G.U., Keyvanfar, A. Effect Of Environmental Factors On Knowledge Sharing In Construction Organization (2015) Jurnal Teknologi, 74 (4), Pp. 99-104. 

Muhammad, N.Z., Keyvanfar, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Shafaghat, A., Magana, A.M., Lawan, H., Balubaid, S. Assessment Of Cost Escalation Factors For Building And Civil Engineering Projects In Nigerian Construction Industry: A Multiple Regression Approach (2015) Jurnal Teknologi, 74 (4), Pp. 85-91. 

Kamyab, H., Lim, J.S., Khademi, T., Ho, W.S., Ahmad, R., Hashim, H., Siong, H.C., Keyvanfar, A., Lee, C.T. Greenhouse Gas Emission Of Organic Waste Composting: A Case Study Of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Green Campus Flagship Project (2015) Jurnal Teknologi, 74 (4), Pp. 113-117. 

Andalib, R., Abd Majid, M., Keyvanfar, A., Talaiekhozan, A., Hussin, M.W., Shafaghat, A., Zin, R.M., Lee, C.T., Fulazzaky, M.A., Haidar Ismail, H. Durability Improvement Assessment In Different High Strength Bacterial Structural Concrete Grades Against Different Types Of Acids (2014) Sadhana - Academy Proceedings In Engineering Sciences, 39 (6), Pp. 1509-1522. 

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Zakaria, W.Z., Majid, M.Z.A., Lamit, H., Ali, K.N., Ahmad, M.H., Ariffin, S.A.I. Investigation Of Future Building Performance Factors Towards Energy Efficient Travel Plan In Regional Development (2014) Jurnal Teknologi, 70 (7), Pp. 77-81. 

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Lamit, H., Ali, K.N. Correlation Study On User Satisfaction From Adaptive Behavior And Energy Consumption In Office Buildings (2014) Jurnal Teknologi, 70 (7), Pp. 89-97. 

Shafaghat, A., Keyvanfar, A., Lamit, H., Mousavi, S.A., Majid, M.Z.A. Open Plan Office Design Features Affecting Staff’s Health And Well-Being Status (2014) Jurnal Teknologi, 70 (7), Pp. 83-88. 

Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Abd Majid, M.Z., Bin Lamit, H., Warid Hussin, M., Binti Ali, K.N., Dhafer Saad, A. User Satisfaction Adaptive Behaviors For Assessing Energy Efficient Building Indoor Cooling And Lighting Environment (2014) Renewable And Sustainable Energy Reviews, 39, Pp. 277-295. 

Talaiekhozani, A., Keyvanfar, A., Andalib, R., Samadi, M., Shafaghat, A., Kamyab, H., Majid, M.Z.A., Zin, R.M., Fulazzaky, M.A., Lee, C.T., Hussin, M.W. Application Of Proteus Mirabilis And Proteus Vulgaris Mixture To Design Self-Healing Concrete (2014) Desalination And Water Treatment, 52 (19-21), Pp. 3623-3630. 

Keyvanfar, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Shafaghat, A., Lamit, H., Talaiekhozan, A., Hussin, M.W., Lee, C.T., Zin, R.B.M., Fulazzaky, M.A. Application Of A Grounded Group Decision-Making (Ggdm) Model: A Case Of Micro-Organism Optimal Inoculation Method In Biological Self-Healing Concrete (2014) Desalination And Water Treatment, 52 (19-21), Pp. 3594-3599. 

Lamit, H.B., Shafaghat, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Keyvanfar, A., Ahmad, M.H.B., Malik, T.A. The Path Walkability Index (Pawdex) Model: To Measure Built Environment Variables Influencing Residents' Walking Behavior (2013) Advanced Science Letters, 19 (10), Pp. 3017-3020. 

Lamit, H., Shafaghat, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Keyvanfar, A., Ahmad, M.H.B., Malik, T.A. Grounded Group Decision Making (Ggdm) Model (2013) Advanced Science Letters, 19 (10), Pp. 3077-3080. 

Lamit, H.B., Shafaghat, A., Majid, M.Z.A., Keyvanfar, A., Ahmad, M.H.B., Malik, T.A., Zin, R.B., Yadollahi, M. Application Of The Path Walkability Index (Pawdex) Model: A Case Study Of Retail Walking Pattern Recognition In Taman University Skudai, Johor, Malaysia (2013) Advanced Science Letters, 19 (10), Pp. 3021-24. 

Yadollahi, M., Zin, R.M., Zaimi, M.M., Zakaria, R.A., Keyvanfar, A. Designing For Less Maintenance: Lessons Learned From Flood Damaged Buildings (2013) Advanced Science Letters, 19 (10), Pp. 2988-2991. 

Abd Majid, M.Z., Zakaria, W.Z., Lamit, H., Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Bakti, E.S. Construction Information Systems For Executive Management In Monitoring Work Progress (2012) Advanced Science Letters, 15 (1), Pp. 169-171. 

Majid, M.Z.B.A., Marsono, A.K.B., Golzarpoor, H., Keyvanfar, A. Influence Of Material Insulation On Carbon Neutrality Potential Based On Autodesk Green Building Studio Analysis (2010) Criocm 2010 - International Symposium On Advancement Of Construction Management And Real Estate "Towards Sustainable Development Of International Metropolis", Pp. 160-162. 

 

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