Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar

Dr Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar PhD, MSc, BSc (Civil Eng.)

Lecturer in Digital Construction

Dr Moslem Sheikhkhoshkar joined the Faculty of Engineering and Science in February 2025 as a lecturer in digital construction. His research focuses on BIM, digital construction, construction automation, digital twins, and AI-driven solutions for improving construction processes. Before this, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Nancy Automation Research Centre (CRAN) Lab in France, where he worked on synchronizing off-site and on-site construction logistics using digital twins.

He holds a PhD in Automatic Control and Computer Engineering from the University of Lorraine, CRAN lab, France, focusing on construction automation. His academic journey also includes a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s in construction engineering and management from Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST).

Moslem is an active researcher, publishing in esteemed Q1 and Q2 journals such as Automation in Construction, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE), and Production Planning & Control, among others. He also contributes to the research community by serving as a reviewer for more than 20 high-quality journals and conferences.

He is keen to bridge the gap between academia and industry by maintaining strong connections with industry professionals, identifying real-world challenges, and developing research-driven solutions. He is also actively involved in securing national and international funding, working on research proposals for programs such as Horizon Europe, EPSRC, and Innovate UK.

In teaching, Moslem has designed and delivered modules on digital construction, covering BIM, construction simulation, lean construction, and data science applications. Additionally, he is a member of the editorial board for the Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE) journal.

Construction

Responsibilities within the university

Module leader

  • Building Simulation and BIM (MSc)
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Construction (MSc)
  • Construction Management Practice 3 (BSc)

Awards
  • Best Thesis Prize of the GdR MACS (Group for Research in Modelling, Analysis, and Control of Systems), the Automatic section of the Club EEA (Electronics, Electrotechnics, and Automation), and the SAGIP (Society of Automation, Industrial Engineering, and Production) for the 2025 session.
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award, 2024 Emerald Literati Awards, selected by the editorial team of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment journal.
  • Awarded CRAN incentive scholarship to support PhD student's stay in a foreign laboratory, 2024
  • Awarded DrEAM (Doctor, Explore, and Achieve More!) scholarship to undertake a program of research in the UK, 2023
  • Awarded Full-Studentship to conduct a PhD in the IAEM-Lorraine Doctoral School, University of Lorraine, France, 2021
  • Awarded Full-Scholarship for the whole MSc Courses, 2013

Recognition
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE) Journal
  • Reviewer for the selected Journals
    • Automation in Construction
    • Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (ASCE)
    • Building and Environment o Expert Systems with Applications
    • Computer in Industry
    • PLOS ONE
    • Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
    • Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
    • Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon)
    • Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management
    • International Journal of Construction Management
    • Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
    • Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Production & Manufacturing Research
    • Sustainability
    • Buildings
    • International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
  • Reviewer for the selected Conferences
    • International Group of Lean Construction (IGLC)
    • European Conference of Computing in Construction (EC³)
    • International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR)
    • International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC)

Research / Scholarly interests

My current research interests include:

  • Digital construction
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Digital twin
  • Construction simulation
  • Data science and AI in construction
  • Lean construction
  • Industrial manufacturing for AEC
  • Production system design in construction

Recent publications

Article

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , El-Haouzi, Hind Bril, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook , Rahimian, Farzad (2025), A data-driven and knowledge-based decision support system for optimized construction planning and control. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Automation in Construction, 173: 106066 ISSN: 0926-5805 (Print), 1872-7891 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2025.106066).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , El Haouzi, Hind Bril, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook , Rahimian, Farzad (2024), From NLP to taxonomy: identifying and classifying key functionality concepts of multi-level project planning and control systems. International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. In: , , , . International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 29 . pp. 1200-1218 1874-4753 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2024.053).

Soltanmohammadlou, Nazi , Hon, Carol K. H., Drogemuller, Robin, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Rahimian, Farzad , Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem (2024), An advanced exploration of technological functionalities addressing risk factors in earthmoving equipment operation on construction sites: a systematic literature review. Emerald. In: , , , . Emerald, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE) ISSN: 2046-6099 (Print), 2046-6102 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-09-2024-0352).

Yazdanian, Mehdi , Mokhlespour Esfahani, Mahdiyar, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Khanzadi, Mostafa (2024), A new risk response strategy using association rule mining and building information modeling capabilities. Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) - I. R. IRAN. In: , , , . Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) - I. R. IRAN, International Journal of Engineering - TRANSACTIONS C: Aspects, 37 (12) . pp. 2517-2528 ISSN: 2423-7167 (Print), 1735-9244 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.5829/ije.2024.37.12c.10).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Bril El-Haouzi, Hind, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook , Sakikhales, Mohammad (2024), An innovative integrated framework for multi-level production planning and control systems in construction. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Developments in the Built Environment (DIBE), 19: 100524 2666-1659 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100524).

Akbari, Saeed , Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Pour Rahimian, Farzad, El Haouzi, Hind Bril , Najafi, Mina , Talebi, Saeed (2024), Sustainability and building information modelling: integration, research gaps, and future directions. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Automation in Construction, 163: 105420 ISSN: 0926-5805 (Print), 1872-7891 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105420).

Zarepour Sohi, Sepideh , Banihashemi, Saeed, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Abdollahi Roshan, Poriya (2024), From data to design: social network insights for urban design and regeneration. Elsevier - KeAi Communications - Higher Education Press. In: , , , . Elsevier - KeAi Communications - Higher Education Press, Frontiers of Architectural Research, 13 (6) . pp. 1377-1399 ISSN: 2095-2635 (Print), 2095-2643 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2024.04.006).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Bril El-Haouzi, Hind, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook , Rahimian, Farzad (2024), From process-based to technology-driven: a study on functionalities as key elements of collaborative planning methods for construction projects. Taylor and Francis Group - Taylor and Francis. In: , , , . Taylor and Francis Group - Taylor and Francis, Production Planning and Control ISSN: 0953-7287 (Print), 1366-5871 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2024.2360581).

Najafi, Mina , Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Rahimian, Farzad (2024), Editorial. Innovation and lean practices for sustainable construction project management: emerging technologies, strategies and challenges. Emerald. In: , , , . Emerald, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE), 13 (3) . pp. 473-478 ISSN: 2046-6099 (Print), 2046-6102 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-05-2024-406).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Bril El Haouzi, Hind, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook (2024), An advanced exploration of functionalities as the underlying principles of construction control metrics. Emerald. In: , , , . Emerald, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE), 13 (3) . pp. 644-676 ISSN: 2046-6099 (Print), 2046-6102 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-12-2023-0379).

Banihashemi, Saeed , Meskin, Senada, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Mohandes, Saeed Reza , Hajirasouli, Aso , LeNguyen, Khuong (2024), Circular economy in construction: the digital transformation perspective. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 18: 100715 ISSN: 2666-7908 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2023.100715).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Bril El-Haouzi, Hind, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook (2023), Functionality as a key concept for integrated project planning and scheduling methods. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASEC). In: , , , . American Society of Civil Engineers (ASEC), Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149 (7) ISSN: 0733-9364 (Print), 1943-7862 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13427).

Banihashemi, Saeed , Khalili, Saeed, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Fazeli, Abdulwahed (2022), Machine learning-integrated 5D BIM informatics: building materials costs data classification and prototype development. Springer - Science and Business Media LLC. In: , , , . Springer - Science and Business Media LLC, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 7: 215 ISSN: 2364-4176 (Print), 2364-4184 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-022-00822-y).

Sabbaghzadeh, Mahdi , Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Talebi, Saeed, Rezazadeh, Mohammad , Rastegar Moghaddam, Mohammad , Khanzadi, Mostafa (2022), A BIM-based solution for the optimisation of fire safety measures in the building design. MDPI. In: , , , . MDPI, Sustainability, 14: 1626 (3) 2071-1050 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14031626).

Akbari, Saeed , Rahimian, Farzad Pour, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem, Banihashemi, Saeed , Khanzadi, Mostafa (2020), Dynamic sustainable success prediction model for infrastructure projects: a rough set based fuzzy inference system. Emerald. In: , , , . Emerald, Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, 20 (4) . pp. 545-567 ISSN: 1471-4175 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/ci-04-2019-0034).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Pour Rahimian, Farzad, Kaveh, Mohammad Hossein, Hosseini, M. Reza , Edwards, David J. (2019), Automated planning of concrete joint layouts with 4D-BIM. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Automation in Construction, 107: 102943 ISSN: 0926-5805 (Print), 1872-7891 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2019.102943).

Davidson, Jordan , Fowler, John, Pantazis, Charalampos, Sannino, Massimo , Walker, Jordan , Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Rahimian, Farzad Pour (2019), Integration of VR with BIM to facilitate real-time creation of bill of quantities during the design phase: a proof of concept study. Springer. In: , , , . Springer, Frontiers of Engineering Management (Gongcheng guanli qianyan), 7 (3) . pp. 396-403 ISSN: 2095-7513 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42524-019-0039-y).

Hosseini, M. Reza , Martek, Igor, Papadonikolaki, Eleni, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Banihashemi, Saeed , Arashpour, Mehrdad (2018), Viability of the BIM Manager Enduring as a Distinct Role: Association Rule Mining of Job Advertisements. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASEC). In: , , , . American Society of Civil Engineers (ASEC), Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144 (9) ISSN: 0733-9364 (Print), 1943-7862 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001542).

Conference proceedings

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Bril El-Haouzi, Hind, Aubry, Alexis, Hamzeh, Farook , Poshdar, Mani (2023), Analyzing the lean principles in integrated planning and scheduling methods. Centrale Lille Institute and Institut Français de la Construction Lean (IFCL). In: 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, IGLC31, , In: Zofia Rybkowski, Min Liu, Saad Sarhan (eds.), Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC31). Centrale Lille Institute and Institut Français de la Construction Lean (IFCL), Lille, France (31) . pp. 1196-1207 . ISBN: 9788269249941ISSN: 2309-0979 (Print), 2789-0015 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.24928/2023/0159).

Khanzadi, Mostafa , Shahbazi, Mohammad M., Rahimian, Farzad Pour, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem (2019), The last planner system in view of Promise Theory. University of Northumbria - Teeside University. In: , , In: Bimal Kumar, Farzad Rahimian, David Greenwood (eds.), Advances in ICT in Design, Construction and Management in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO): Proceedings of the 36th CIB W78 2019 Conference. University of Northumbria - Teeside University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK . pp. 498-507 . ISBN: 9781861354860; 9781861354877 (doi: https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/publications/advances-in-ict-in-design-construction-and-management-in-architec).

Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem , Mir, Mostafa, Rahimian, Farzad, Kumar, Bimal (2019), Integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) and System Dynamics approaches to decrease cost overrun in mass housing projects. University of Northumbria. In: , , In: Bimal Kumar, Farzad Rahimian, David Greenwood, Timo Hartmann (eds.), Advances in ICT in Design, Construction and Management in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO): Proceedings of the 36th CIB W78 2019 Conference. University of Northumbria, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK . pp. 498-507 . ISBN: 9781861354860; 9781861354877 (doi: https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/publications/advances-in-ict-in-design-construction-and-management-in-architec).

Edited book

Dawood, Nashwan , Rahimian, Farzad, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem (2022), Industry4.0 Applications for Full Lifecycle Integration of Buildings: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality. Teesside University. In: 21st International Conference on Construction Applications ofVirtual Reality, , , . Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK 21st International Conference on Construction Applications ofVirtual Reality . ISBN: 9780992716134 (doi: https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/publications/industry40-applications-for-full-lifecycle-integration-of-buildin).

Dawood, Nashwan , Rahimian, Farzad, Seyedzadeh, Saleh, Sheikhkhoshkar, Moslem (2020), Enabling the Development and Implementation of Digital Twins: Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality. Teesside University. In: , , , . Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK (N/A) . ISBN: 9780992716127 (doi: https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/publications/enabling-the-development-and-implementation-of-digital-twins-proc).

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