Dr Mehran Sepehri

Dr. Mehran Sepehri 

Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Construction Project Management
 

As the course leader for the MSc in Construction Project Management, Mehran holds primary responsibility for the comprehensive development and academic performance of the program. This role entails overseeing the curriculum to ensure it meets the highest educational standards and aligns with industry needs.

He collaborates closely with a team of senior lecturers to design and develop modules, employing innovative approaches to enhance student engagement and facilitate active blended learning. By integrating contemporary teaching methods and leveraging technology, he ensures that the coursework remains dynamic and relevant, preparing students for successful careers in the construction project management field.

His leadership extends to mentoring faculty, fostering a collaborative academic environment, and continuously evaluating and refining the program to maintain its excellence. 
 

Modules taught

  • Project Management Tools  

  • General Management 

  • Construction Management 

 

Career Biography 

Mehran boasts nearly two decades of distinguished academic experience in postgraduate higher education, coupled with over a decade of impactful industrial experience. His teaching career spans prestigious institutions across the globe, including the University of Santa Clara (US), Sharif University of Technology (Iran), ETH Zurich (Switzerland), and the University of Northampton (UK).

During his tenure at Sharif University of Technology, Mehran developed and founded the highly regarded Operations and Project Management pathway, which he successfully managed for over eight years. In addition to his academic accomplishments, Mehran's professional journey includes over ten years in major US corporations such as Xerox, Oracle, and Bechtel International. His industrial experience is marked by expertise in Project Management and Procurement techniques.  

Mehran has a proven track record in cost estimation and innovation, with a demonstrated ability to manage key performance indicators and variation indicators to ensure successful project delivery, performance improvement, and risk management.

Mehran holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (US) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Association (UK). His professional stature is further highlighted by his role as a keynote speaker for the IPMA Congress and his contributions as a Lead Assessor for IPMA’s Project Excellence Award. Mehran’s blend of academic prowess and hands-on industry experience underscores his unique ability to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, making him a respected figure in both educational and professional circles. 
 

Research Interests: 

  • Building Net Zero and Sustainability 

  • Mega-Project Early Warning Systems 

  • Project Public-Private Partnership 

  • Project and Portfolio Management 

  • Operations Digital Transformation  

  • Construction Procurement Strategies 

  • Operations Performance Management 

Recent Research Publications
 

  • Salmasi, S.D., Sepehri, M. and Dadashzadeh, Y., 2024. PetroSahand International Group: the dilemma of outsourcing for EPC activities. Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 14(3), pp.1-29.

  • Ebrahimnezhad, M. and Sepehri, M., 2023, January. Cyber Resiliency in Electric Power Industry Based on the Maturity Model. In Cybersecurity in the Age of Smart Societies: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability, London, September 2022 (pp. 411-420). Cham: Springer International Publishing. (citation 1)

  • Dehghan, R., Sepehri, M. and Fathalizadeh, A., 2022. Quantitative Risk-Analysis Process of Oil and Gas Upstream Service Contracts. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 27(2), p.04022008. (citation 1)

  • Heydarbakian, S. and Spehri, M., 2022. Interpretable machine learning to improve supply chain resilience, an industry 4.0 Recipe. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 55(10), pp.2834-2839. (citation 7)

  • Seify, M., Sepehri, M., Hosseinian-Far, A. and Darvish, A., 2022. Fraud Detection in Supply Chain with Machine Learning. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 55(10), pp.406-411. (citation 6)

  • Mashayekhi, A., Sepehri, M. and Aghamiri, S.H., 2022. Developing a Framework for Analyzing the Causes of Corruption. Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering, 15(1), pp.67-77.

  • Askarifard, M., Abbasianjahromi, H., Sepehri, M. and Zeighami, E., 2021. A robust multi-objective optimization model for project scheduling considering risk and sustainable development criteria. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 23, pp.11494-11524. (citation 13)

  • Shalmani, M.E. and Sepehri, M., 2021. Improving the Cyber Security by Applying the Maturity Model Case: Electricity Industry of Iran. In Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies (ICTCS 2020) Intelligent Strategies for ICT (pp. 891-897). Springer Singapore.

  • Sazvar, Z. and Sepehri, M., 2020. An integrated replenishment-recruitment policy in a sustainable retailing system for deteriorating products. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 69, p.100686. (citation 20)

  • Abbasianjahromi, H., Sepehri, M. and Abbasi, O., 2018. A decision-making framework for subcontractor selection in construction projects. Engineering Management Journal, 30(2), pp.141-152. (citation 42)

  • Sepehri, M. and Qadiri, M., 2018. Professional resistance against competitive public procurement in Iran. Journal of Public Procurement, 18(2), pp.165-181. (citation 2)

  • Sepehri, M. and Ghadiri, M., 2018. The Use of Professional Expertise in Patrimonial Administration. International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, 9(4).

 

Doctoral Supervision
 

  • First Supervisor: Rama Karim Numayr, “Sustainability of Renewable Energy SMEs in Jordan: A Focus on Business Continuity”, DBA in Business Management, University of Northampton, February 2024.

  • Internal Examiner: Figo Forouzan, “Barriers and Enablers of Cyber Resilience in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”, Ph.D. in Business Management, University of Northampton, May 2023.

  • First Supervisor: Ali Fathalizadeh, “Quantitative Risk-Analysis Process of Oil and Gas Upstream Service Contracts”, Ph.D. in Management, Sharif University of Technology, May 2022.

·       First Supervisor: Hosseign Aghamiri, “Developing a Framework for Analyzing the Causes of Corruption”, Ph.D. in Management, Sharif University of Technology, April 2021.

·       First Supervisor: Mohsen Ghadiri, “Professional resistance against competitive public procurement in Iran”, Ph.D. in Management, Sharif University of Technology, April 2021.