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Ali Khudhair  BSc, MSc, PhD

Dr Ali Khudhair

(he/him)

BSc, MSc, PhD

Research Associate

Overview

Ali Khudhair
PhD, MSc, BSc | Structural Engineer & BIM Specialist

- Member of the BIM for Smart Engineering Centre at the Cardiff School of Engineering, led by Professor Haijiang Li.

Ali earned his PhD from Cardiff University, where he combines a strong academic foundation with practical expertise to advance smart computational engineering. His work focuses on supporting large-scale engineering data, information, and knowledge processing, as well as enabling holistic decision-making in the built environment. His doctoral research centred on developing a knowledge-based automatic OpenBIM data exchange framework to support holistic and integrated building design. Ali also holds a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Cardiff University and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Beirut Arab University.

As a published researcher, Ali has authored articles in leading journals such as the Journal of Automation in Construction and the Journal of Building Engineering. His research contributions span OpenBIM frameworks, Digital Twins, and sustainability in engineering, establishing him as a thought leader in his field.

Ali is also actively involved in the development of OpenBIM standards, including IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) for immersed tunnel engineering as part of buildingSMART. He holds certifications in BIM ISO 19650 standards, with a strong focus on advancing best practices in digital construction and creating innovative, sustainable solutions for the built environment.

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Research

My research focuses on:

1. Building Information Modelling (BIM)

  • OpenBIM frameworks and automated data exchange.
  • Implementation of BIM ISO 19650 standards.

2. Smart Computational Engineering

  • Large-scale engineering data and knowledge processing.
  • Holistic decision-making for sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

3. Digital Twins

  • Development of Digital Twin frameworks for the built environment.
  • Integration of IoT and Digital Twins for asset monitoring and management.