Foad Zahedi , PMP

Mr. Zahedi is a doctoral researcher in Civil Engineering at Washington State University, ringing over 18 years of multifaceted experience in procurement, contract management, nd construction engineering. He has managed and supported large-scale infrastructure nd commercial developments, including one of the world’s largest multi-purpose complexes, Iran Mall. Mr. Zahedi’s industry expertise spans procurement logistics, technical and financial management, tender evaluation, and BIM implementation across a variety of projects such as offshore platforms, tunnels, roads, bridges, and industrial buildings. He holds dual Master of Science degrees in Construction Management and Marine Structures Engineering. Mr. Zahedi’s research interest lies at the intersection of digital construction technologies and sustainable infrastructure systems, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twins, circular construction, and Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD). He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters on BIM implementation, modular construction, and robotic integration in lifecycle management. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and active peer reviewer for international journals and conferences, Mr. Zahedi is dedicated to advancing digitalization in civil infrastructure to enhance resilience, efficiency, and environmental performance.