Dr. Saghar Hashem | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Saghar Hashem, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

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Dr. Saghar Hashemi’s contributions to sustainable architecture, renewable energy, and climate adaptation are remarkable. Her research addresses critical global challenges, blending theoretical innovation with practical application. With expertise in thermal comfort, carbon analysis, and energy simulations, she has made meaningful advancements in the field of sustainable design. Her industry and teaching experience further solidify her ability to bridge academia and practice effectively.

 

🎓 Education

Saghar Hashemi holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand (2021-2024), where her research focused on analyzing microclimate conditions and improving outdoor thermal comfort. Her PhD work included analyzing global warming potential, embodied carbon, life cycle assessments, environmental impact of materials on climate change, thermal and energy simulations, and developing climate adaptation plans. She also earned an MSc in Architectural Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Iran (2015-2017), with a thesis on designing a cultural complex inspired by traditional Iranian bazaars. Her educational journey began with a BSc in Architectural Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Iran (2011-2015), where she worked on designing a residential complex featuring diverse housing types.

 

💼Experience

Saghar is currently a Sustainability Coordinator at Thermosash Ltd. in Auckland, New Zealand, where she leads sustainability initiatives in facade design and construction projects. Her responsibilities include performing embodied carbon calculations, operational energy analysis, and ensuring compliance with New Zealand’s sustainability standards. Prior to this, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at Auckland University of Technology (2022-2023), guiding students in the use of Revit for sustainable design and teaching concepts of asset and facilities management. From 2018 to 2021, she was a Sustainable Architectural Designer at SepantaAgrin.Co in Iran, where she conducted energy, daylight, and glare analyses, performed thermal studies, and improved building energy efficiency through CFD analysis.

 

🔬Research Focus

Saghar has a comprehensive skill set that includes embodied carbon analysis, energy simulations, thermal comfort assessments, and climate adaptation planning. She excels in conceptual, developed, and detailed architectural design, and is proficient in utilizing tools such as Revit and Excel for building simulations. Her expertise extends to project management, where she ensures the successful delivery of projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

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