Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Associate Professor Mehrdad Arashpour is currently at the Civil Engineering Department at Monash University. He is the Research Lead and Founder of the ASCII Lab.
Supervision interests
Computer Vision in Civil Engineering, Construction Robotics, Machine Learning Applications in Projects, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Lifecycle Analysis, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Civil Engineering
Research area keywords
- Computer Vision and Image Processing
- Automation and Robotics
- Digital Twins
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Project Risk Managemen
- Deep Learning Models
- Sustainability
- Infrastructure management
- Construction Waste
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Safety
- Multimodal Artificial Intelligence
- Prefabricated Structures
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Structural assembly for remote housing in Australia using fibre reinforced composites
Arashpour, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bai, Y. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Shou, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hollingsbee, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Bank, L. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Zeng, M. (Partner Investigator (PI))
4/08/20 → 3/08/26
Project: Research
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Innovation for more efficient, resilient and responsive housing construction industry: international lessons
Beer, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Parida, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Horne, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Sharam, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Arashpour, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wakefield, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abdi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lu, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Clower, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dorignon, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Beinert, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/04/24 → 1/04/25
Project: Research
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Overcoming construction constraints for the supply of new detached and high-rise housing
Wakefield, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gharaie, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, C. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Beer, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sharam, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sawhney, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fairbrother, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Arashpour, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Mojtahedi, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/04/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Integrating Facilities Management (FM) knowledge into the building design stage using Building Information Modelling and Machine Learning technologies towards enhanced building operations and maintenance.
Sinhala Pathiranage, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Maxwell, D. (Supervisor) & Arashpour, M. (Supervisor)
1/07/23 → 1/07/26
Project: Research
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VR/AR Technologies in Vocational Education and Training
Rashidi, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Maxwell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Arashpour, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ens, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drogemuller, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rezayan , L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lamari , F. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/05/21 → 3/11/21
Project: Research
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A Decision-Making Model for Implementing Green Technology in Sustainable Building Projects
Ibrahim, A., Kineber, A., Oke, A., Arashpour, M., Al-Mhdawi, M. K. S. & Maxwell, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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AI-driven detection of metal contaminants in construction and demolition wood waste for enhanced valorisation
De Alwis, A. M. L., Bazli, M., Kineber, A. F., Gamil, Y. & Arashpour, M., 1 Apr 2026, In: Waste Management. 215, 12 p., 115424.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Assessing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of mixed reality in prefabrication: a comprehensive cost–benefit analysis
Sandagomika, H., Mirzaei, K., Kineber, A. F. & Arashpour, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Construction Management. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Design and development of blockchain-enabled information management system for building integrated photovoltaic projects
Gunarathna, C., Yang, R. J., Jayasuriya, S., Yi, X., Arashpour, M., Ning, X. & Heng, X., 14 Dec 2026, In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 33, 15, p. 72-114 43 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Efficient segmentation and annotation of construction and demolition waste: spatially aware adapters in large vision foundation models
Gautam, B., Mohandes, S. R. & Arashpour, M., 30 Jan 2026, In: Waste Management. 211, 11 p., 115276.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Editor's choice paper- ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Arashpour, M. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Outstanding Reviewer for Elsevier Journals
Arashpour, M. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Keynote Speaker- Global Summit on Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (GSCAEE-2021)
Arashpour, M. (Organiser)
21 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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IP Australia (External organisation)
Arashpour, M. (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Keynote Speaker- Computer vision and robotics in the Built Environment
Arashpour, M. (Organiser)
20 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Conseil International du Bâtiment (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction) (External organisation)
Arashpour, M. (Member)
2018Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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International Journal of Production Research (Journal)
Arashpour, M. (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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Sustainability spotlight: a new ingredient for greener concrete
4/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Urgent action on cladding from building industry needed to prevent future disasters
22/02/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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MONASH UNIVERSITY EXAMINING THE BENEFITS OF PREFABRICATED BUILDING MATERIALS
25/06/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment