Dr. Fateme Seyed Alangi | project management | Best Researcher Award

PhD in Project and Construction Management, University of Tehran, Iran Master’s in Project and Construction Management, University of Tehran, Iran Thesis: Identifying barriers of risk and reward sharing in IPD contracts with BIM-based solutions GPA: 3.92 | Thesis Score: Excellent (20/20) Supervisors: Prof. Esmatullah Noorzai & Prof. Majid Parchami-Jalal Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering, Golestan University, Iran GPA: 3.75 Fateme has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking 2nd nationwide in the Master’s entrance exam and maintaining an A+ average throughout her studies. She has published multiple research papers in high-impact journals and presented at prestigious international conferences. Her research focuses on risk-reward sharing, IPD contracts, and BIM-based solutions in project management.

Experience 

PhD Researcher, University of Tehran – Focus on IPD contracts, risk-sharing, and BIM Teaching Assistant (TA), University of Tehran New Materials & Technologies (Prof. Noorzai) AI in Project Management (Prof. Noorzai) Quantity Surveying & Estimating (Prof. Parchami-Jalal) Project Management Competitions International Final Round (Spain) – Represented Iran 1st Place, PMC National Final (IPMA, Iran) 2nd Place, PMC National Final (IPMA, Iran) Scientific & Research Activities Member of Student-Scientific Association for Project & Construction Management Main Team Member for ICB4 certification test design (IPMA Iran) Executive Team Member, Youth Project Management Meetings (Agile approach) Volunteer Teaching – Mathematics tutor for orphan children at Avaye-Mehr Child Care Center

Awards & Honors 

Exceptional Talent PhD Admission – Only student admitted in Project Management at University of Tehran (2025) Master’s Thesis – Highest Distinction (20/20) Project Management Competitions International Finalist, Spain (IPMA) 1st Place, PMC National Final, Iran 2nd Place, PMC National Final, Iran Best Overall Performance – GeCCo (Global e-Collaboration Competition, IPMA) 3rd Place, NieCCo (National Iranian e-Collaboration Competition, IPMA) Honorary Guest, 9th National Project Management Award Ceremony, Iran Ranked 2nd Nationwide in Master’s Entrance Exam Academic Excellence – Consistently “A+” Average during Master’s, “A” Average in Bachelor’s Selected as School Principal in junior high school leadership event

Research Focus 

Fateme’s research primarily explores Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contracts, focusing on risk and reward sharing challenges and solutions using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Her work aims to improve collaborative project management and decision-making frameworks in construction. She has published multiple peer-reviewed papers on IPD challenges, tendering processes, and delivery system optimization.Key Research Areas: Risk & Reward Sharing in IPD Contracts  BIM-Based Solutions for Construction Management Tendering Challenges in Trilateral Contracts Decision Optimization in Project Delivery Systems AI Applications in Project Management Fateme actively contributes to scientific conferences and academic journals, shaping the future of construction project management through research and innovation. She is also engaged in international collaborations, helping bridge the gap between theory and practical applications in the industry.

Conclusion

Fateme Seyed-Alangi is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, given her outstanding academic record, research contributions, and leadership in project management. Her exceptional performance in competitions, strong publication record, and active engagement in academia make her a highly qualified candidate. Addressing areas like securing research grants, industry partnerships, and expanding global collaborations could further elevate her profile.

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