Elham Delzendeh

Associate Professor in Built Environment

Email:: Elham.delzendeh@bcu.ac.uk

Dr Elham Delzendeh is an Associate Professor and the College Academic Lead for Employability at the College of Built Environment, Birmingham City University, specialising in Digital Built Environment and Technological Design. With a robust academic background including a PhD in Architecture and Built Environment, an MSc, and a BSc in Architectural Engineering, she is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Her research focuses on cutting-edge digital technology, building energy performance, occupant behaviour and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Elham’s practical experience in the design and construction industry complements her academic pursuits, providing a rich, real-world context to her teaching and research. Her dual expertise bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enhancing the learning experience for her students and advancing her field.

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Pathberiyage, N., Delzendeh, E., Cheung, F. and Mateo Garcia, M. 2023. A Conceptual Model for Assessing Circularity Potential of Building Materials at the Product Manufacturing Stage. 16th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components (XVI DBMC). SCIPEDIA.
Shaghaghian, Z., Shahsavari, S. and Delzendeh, E. 2021. Studying Buildings Outlines to Assess and Predict Energy Performance in Buildings: A Probabilistic Approach. CIB TG96 ICSBE 2021. Leeds Beckett University: CIB Conference Proceedings.
Sepasgozar, S. M. E., Ghobadi, M., Shirowzhan, S., Edwards, D. J. & Delzendeh, E. 2021. Metrics development and modelling the mixed reality and digital twin adoption in the context of Industry 4.0. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28, 1355-1376.
Delzendeh, E., Alaaeddine, R., Al-Adhami, M. and WU, S. 2020. Beyond Building Energy Simulation Tools. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 588, 022044.
Al-Adhami, M., Wu, S. and Delzendeh, E. 2020. A real-time approach to evaluate occupants' thermal comfort in the indoor environment. 37th CIB W78 Information Technology for Construction Conference (CIB W78), São Paulo, Brazil, pp. 477-487. DOI: 10.46421/2706- 6568.37.2020
Alaaeddine, R., Wu, S. and Delzendeh, E. 2019. A Review of Occupant’s Energy Behaviour Data Collection Methods and Techniques. Conference: International Conference on Innovation, Technology, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (ICITEE), pp. 215-224
Di Mascio, D., Bush, J., Delzendeh, E. and Delgado, Y.C., 2018, October. New Street (s) Facades. In Temporary Contemporary: New Street (s) Façades Exhibition.
Delzendeh, E., Wu, S. and Alaaeddine, R., 2018, September. The role of space design in prediction of occupancy in multi-functional spaces of public buildings. In Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, Chicago, IL.
Delzendeh, E., Wu, S., Lee, A. and Zhou, Y., 2017. The impact of occupants’ behaviours on building energy analysis: A research review. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 80, pp.1061-1071.
Delzendeh, E. & Wu, S. 2017, The Influence of Space Layout Design on Occupant’s Energy Behaviour. in F Bosché, I Brilakis & R Sacks (eds), LC3 2017: Proceedings of the Joint Conference on Computing in Construction (JC3). vol. 1, pp. 601-608, Lean & Computing in Construction Congress, Crete, Greece, 4/07/17.https://doi.org/10.24928/JC3-2017/0235
Delzendeh, E., Wu, S & Alaaeddine, R 2016, The Role of Space Design in Energy Prediction of Multi-functional Spaces in Public Buildings. in 2018 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild: co-organized by ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA. ASHRAE, pp. 229-236. https://www.ashrae.org/File%20Library/Conferences/Specialty%20Conferences/2018%20Building%20Performance%20Analysis%20Conference%20and%20SimBuild/Papers/C032.pdf
Wu, S., & Delzendeh, E. 2016. A Conceptual Framework to Simulate Building Occupancy Using Crowd Modelling Techniques for Energy Analysis. 33rd CIB W78 Conference, Brisbane, Australia.