Hello, I’m Mehrzad
Here, you’ll find a curated collection of my latest projects, publications, and coding adventures, under the theme
“From Bricks to Bytes: A Journey”.
Feel free to explore and reach out!
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About Me
A Man Wearing Two Hats
Hello there! I’m Mehrzad, and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’ve never been content sticking to just one playbook. Like a man wearing two hats, I’ve built my career and my life around two seemingly disparate worlds: the tangible, gritty realm of engineering and construction, and the abstract, ever-evolving domain of science and technology.
The First Hat: Construction Supervisor
After finishing my bachelor degree in civil engineering, I started my professional journey in the construction industry. There’s something profoundly satisfying about seeing architectural plans transform into towering structures right before your eyes. As a construction site supervisor, I learned the values of teamwork, precision, and the grit it takes to make visions come to life. Yet, I felt a pull towards another kind of construction—a construction of the future, through technology.
The Second Hat: Researcher
The pull became irresistible, particularly during my master’s studies in Construction Project Management, leading me to swap out my hard hat for the algorithms and lines of code. My days of orchestrating physical labor have translated remarkably well into managing computational methods for my master’s thesis, centered around Knowledge Graphs, Artificial Neural Networks, and Fuzzy Logic.
Worlds Collide: Becoming Data Scientist / Tech Innovator
But why choose one world when you can have the best of both? Exploring Digital Twins for the built environment during my PhD studies, I found myself at the crossroads of bricks and bytes, using my unique set of experiences to forge a new path. Over the years, I became obssesed with harnessing the power of Deep Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and digital technologies such as AR/VR, to redefine workflows in the construction world. Think of it not as a compromise between two worlds, but as a synergistic union—laying the digital groundwork for the physical infrastructures of tomorrow.
From Journals to Journeys
Making Research Actionable
As someone who thrives at the intersection of research and practical application, I’m devoted to taking valuable insights from academic journals and transforming them into actionable solutions that solve real-world challenges. My portfolio spans a range of projects where state-of-the-art research serves as the backbone for impactful innovation.
Curious to explore the depth of my work? I invite you to journey with me.
Get in Touch
I’m always excited to connect with like-minded professionals, collaborators, or anyone interested in the crossroads of engineering and technology. The best way to reach out for any inquiries, collaborations, or discussions is via LinkedIn.
Feel free to send me a connection request along with a message to kick-start our conversation.
Looking forward to turning ideas into reality together!