Teaching Strengths
Dr Ehsan Sharifi
Program Director
School of Architecture and Built Environment
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD as Principal Supervisor - email supervisor to discuss availability.
PhD in Architecture – Urban Microclimates (MSuD, MArch, BArchEng).
Program Director: Urban and Regional Planning
Graduate Research Coordinator (PhD, MPhil and MRes)
Ehsan is the Program Director for Urban and Regional Planning at Adelaide University. He is an advocate for the application of sciences and analythics in architecture, urban design and landscape deciplines. Ehsan has joined the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Adelaide in 2018 (Adelaide University from 2026). Ehsan is a member Building and Urban Informatics Lab at IVE and the Environment Institute at Adelaide Univeristy.
With a track record of high impact publication, industry research and competetive grants, Ehsan is recognised within the top 0.5% of scholars globally (five-year to 2024) by ScholarGPS (#291 in Adaptation). His expertise includes urban microclimates, outdoor thermal and wind comfort, nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation, urban cooling, greening and low cardon living. Ehsan is an editorial board member for Sustainable Environments (Taylor&Francis), Urban Planning (Cognito), and Landscape Architecture and Sustainability (KeAi).
Avaialble for media engagement/commentary on: urban greening, sustainbility and climate adaptation.
Urban Microclimates; The UHI effect; Outdoor Thermal Comfort; Resilient Cities; Urban Greening; Low Carbon Living
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Senior Lecturer | Adelaide University |
| 2021 - 2025 | Senior Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2020 | Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2017 | Research Associate | University of New South Wales, Sydney |
| 2016 - 2017 | Research Associate | University of Adelaide |
| 2015 - 2016 | Research Associate | University of South Australia |
| 2004 - 2012 | Registered Architect | SSI, Shiraz |
| 2002 - 2015 | Lecturer | Shiraz University |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Arabic | Can read and write |
| English | Can peer review |
| Persian | Can peer review |
| Spanish; Castilian | Can read and write |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 - 2016 | University of South Australia | Australia | PhD in Architecture - Urban Microclimates |
| 2010 - 2012 | University of South Australia | Australia | Master of Sustainable Design (Urban) |
| 2000 - 2002 | Tehran University of Art | Iran | Master of Architectural Engineering |
| 1996 - 2000 | Tehran University of Art | Iran | Bachelor of Architectural Engineering |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2018 | Fast Track to Principal Supervision | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2017 - 2018 | Urban Cooling Strategies | UNSW Sydney | Australia |
| 2016 - 2017 | Urban Wind Engineering and Comfort | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2016 - 2017 | Cooling Capacity of Green Infrastructures | University of South Australia | Australia |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leadership Acceleration Program | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | He, H., Gao, Y., Nie, J., Sharifi, E., & Liao, H. (2026). Impacts of economic structural changes via endogenising the Household sector into Australian intermediate sectors on greenhouse gas emissions. Environment Development and Sustainability. |
| 2026 | Lionar, R., Kroll, D., Soebarto, V., Sharifi, E., & Aburas, M. (2026). Optimising thermal performance of steel façades through self-shading: Calibration, sensitivity analysis, and climatic implications. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 1-24. Scopus1 |
| 2026 | Sanagar Darbani, E., Sharifi, E., & Soebarto, V. (2026). Investigating the effect of emissivity of fully glazed façade on outdoor thermal comfort in low to high urban canyon ratios. Sustainable Cities and Society, 143, 107337. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2026 | Joseph, A., Kroll, D., Srivastava, A., Datey, A., & Sharifi, E. (2026). Collaboration in architectural design studios: a document analysis of professional and institutional policies in Australia. International Journal of Architectural Research: Archnet-IJAR, 1-27. |
| 2026 | Xia, L., Kroll, D., Sharifi, E., & Schut, S. (2026). Street tree species selection under climate change: linking public perception and climate suitability in Adelaide. Arboricultural Journal, 48(3), 183-205. Scopus1 |
| 2026 | Xia, L., Kroll, D., & Sharifi, E. (2026). Where Should Street Trees Be Planted? A Behaviour-Informed Design Framework for Adelaide Main Streets. Land, 15(10), 28 pages. |
| 2025 | Kroll, D., Sharifi, E., Arakawa Martins, L., Croffi Calixto, J., & Soebarto, V. (2025). Flipped townhouses: the impact of layout changes on heating and cooling energy load and occupants’ thermal comfort. Architectural Science Review, 69(1), 1-16. Scopus2 WoS3 |
| 2025 | Cui, J., Sharifi, E., Bartesaghi Koc, C., Yi, L., & Hawken, S. (2025). Factors Shaping Biodiversity in Urban Voids: A Systematic Literature Review. Land, 14(4), 821-1-821-23. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2025 | Fathalizadeh, A., Sharifi, E., & Bartesaghi-Koc, C. (2025). Challenges of the transition to high-performance passive cool envelopes: A systematic literature review. Energy and Buildings, 336, 18 pages. Scopus12 WoS10 |
| 2025 | Joseph, A., Kroll, D., Srivastava, A., Sharifi, E., & Datey, A. (2025). Collaboration in architectural design studio pedagogy: a literature review. Co-Design: International Journal of CoCreation in Design and Art, 1-28. Scopus7 WoS5 |
| 2025 | Sanagar Darbani, E., Sharifi, E., & Soebarto, V. (2025). Exploring the impact of emissivity and orientation of fully glazed facades on urban microclimates. Developments in the Built Environment, 24, 100758. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2025 | Lionar, R., Kroll, D., Soebarto, V., Sharifi, E., & Aburas, M. (2025). Thermal Performance of Steel Facade Profiles: An Experimental Setup and Self-Shading Assessment. Journal of Building Engineering, 114, 114208. Scopus4 WoS2 |
| 2024 | Ibrahim, A., Bartsch, K., & Sharifi, E. (2024). Waterways transformation and green stormwater infrastructure: enabling governance for Adelaide’s River Torrens Catchment, Australia. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 40(1), 33-56. Scopus8 WoS8 |
| 2024 | Lionar, R., Kroll, D., Soebarto, V., Sharifi, E., & Aburas, M. (2024). A review of research on self-shading façades in warm climates. Energy and Buildings, 314, 21 pages. Scopus41 WoS33 |
| 2024 | Cabanas Grandío, P., Pierre, B., Bisignani, G., Cuneo, A., Papp, R., Schrader, J., & Lau, D. H. (2024). Sudden arrhythmic death in patients with syncope and implantable cardiac monitor. Heart Rhythm O2, 5(11), 821-824. Scopus1 |
| 2024 | Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., Sharifi, E., Liu, Y., Liu, Q., & Kroll, D. (2024). Outdoor thermal performance of urban development patterns in Greater Adelaide since the late 19th century.. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 29207-1-29207-20. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2023 | Teimouri, R., Ghorbani, R., Karbasi, P., & Sharifi, E. (2023). Investigation of land use changes using the landscape ecology approach in Maragheh City, Iran. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 13(2), 271-284. Scopus17 |
| 2023 | Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2023). An evaluation of the impact framework for product stewardship on end-of-life solar photovoltaic modules: An environmental lifecycle assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 411, 1-12. Scopus66 WoS52 |
| 2023 | Ibrahim, A., Bartsch, K., & Sharifi, E. (2023). Overarching barriers to mainstream green stormwater infrastructure in Ghana: towards good green governance. Environmental Science & Policy, 147, 15-28. Scopus19 WoS17 |
| 2022 | Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2022). Environmental emissions influencing solar photovoltaic waste management in Australia: An optimised system network of waste collection facilities. Journal of Environmental Management, 314, 1-11. Scopus49 WoS40 Europe PMC7 |
| 2022 | Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2022). An expert-based evaluation on end-of-life solar photovoltaic management: An application of Fuzzy Delphi Technique. Sustainable Horizons, 4, 1-10. Scopus48 WoS36 |
| 2021 | Omrany, H., Soebarto, V., Zuo, J., Sharifi, E., & Chang, R. (2021). What leads to variations in the results of life-cycle energy assessment? An evidence-based framework for residential buildings. Energy and Built Environment, 2(4), 392-405. Scopus30 |
| 2021 | Sanagar Darbani, E., Monsefi Parapari, D., Boland, J., & Sharifi, E. (2021). Impacts of urban form and urban heat island on the outdoor thermal comfort: a pilot study on Mashhad. International Journal of Biometeorology, 65(7), 1101-1117. Scopus47 WoS47 Europe PMC1 |
| 2021 | Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2021). A scientometric review of trends in solar photovoltaic waste management research. Solar Energy, 224, 545-562. Scopus80 WoS66 |
| 2021 | Abdollahpour, S. S., Sharifi, E., & Ghazi, R. (2021). Evaluation of Happy City Indicators in Affordable Housing Projects, Case Study: Mehr Housing Projects, Aftab Town, The City of Parand, Tehran, Iran. International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, 9(3), 103-127. Scopus9 |
| 2020 | Sharifi, E., & Boland, J. (2020). Passive activity observation (PAO) method to estimate outdoor thermal adaptation in public space: case studies in Australian cities. International Journal of Biometeorology, 64(2), 231-242. Scopus17 WoS16 Europe PMC2 |
| 2020 | Omrany, H., Soebarto, V. I., Sharifi, E., & Soltani, A. (2020). Application of life cycle energy assessment in residential buildings: a critical review of recent trends. Sustainability, 12(1), 351-1-351-30. Scopus42 WoS31 |
| 2020 | Sharifi, E., Larbi, M., Omrany, H., & Boland, J. (2020). Climate change adaptation and carbon emissions in green urban spaces: Case study of Adelaide. Journal of Cleaner Production, 254(120035), 1-9. Scopus78 WoS71 |
| 2020 | Ibrahim, A., Bartsch, K., & Sharifi, E. (2020). Green infrastructure needs green governance: lessons from Australia's largest integrated stormwater management project, the River Torrens Linear Park. Journal of Cleaner Production, 261, 121202-1-121202-14. Scopus73 WoS62 |
| 2020 | Tavakoli, H., Westbrook, N., Sharifi, E., & Marzbali, M. H. (2020). Socio-spatial vulnerability and dilapidated abandoned buildings (Dabs) through the lens of spatial liminality: A case study in Iran. A/Z ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, 17(3), 61-78. Scopus2 |
| 2019 | Soltani, A., & Sharifi, E. (2019). Understanding and analysing the urban heat island (UHI) effect in micro-scale. International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development, 10(2), 14-28. Scopus14 |
| 2018 | Hatvani-Kovacs, G., Bush, J., Sharifi, E., & Boland, J. (2018). Policy recommendations to increase urban heat stress resilience. Urban Climate, 25, 51-63. Scopus69 WoS61 |
| 2018 | Sharifi, E., & Boland, J. (2018). Limits of thermal adaptation in cities: outdoor heat-activity dynamics in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Architectural Science Review, 61(4), 191-201. Scopus37 WoS37 |
| 2017 | Sharifi, E., & Boland, J. (2017). Heat resilience in public space and Its applications in healthy and low carbon cities. Procedia Engineering, 180, 944-954. Scopus23 WoS21 |
| 2017 | Sharifi, E., Sivam, A., & Boland, J. (2017). Spatial and activity preferences during heat stress conditions in Adelaide: towards increased adaptation capacity of the built environment. Procedia Engineering, 180(2017), 955-965. Scopus13 WoS13 |
| 2017 | Sharifi, E., & Soltani, A. (2017). Patterns of urban heat island effect in Adelaide: a mobile traverse experiment. Modern Applied Science, 11(4), 80-90. |
| 2017 | Soltani, A., & Sharifi, E. (2017). Daily variation of urban heat island effect and its correlations to urban greenery: a case study of Adelaide. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 6(4), 529-538. Scopus170 WoS144 |
| 2016 | Sharifi, E., Sivam, A., & Boland, J. (2016). Resilience to heat in public space: a case study of Adelaide, South Australia. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 59(10), 1833-1854. Scopus48 WoS43 |
| 2015 | Sharifi, E., & Lehmann, S. (2015). Correlation analysis of surface temperature of rooftops, streetscapes and urban heat island effect: case study of central Sydney. Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, 9(1), 3-11. Scopus26 |
| 2014 | Sharifi, E., & Lehmann, S. (2014). Comparative analysis of surface urban heat island effect in central Sydney. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(3), 23-34. Scopus38 |
| 2012 | Soltani, A., Mehraein, M., & Sharifi, E. (2012). Urban features and energy consumption at local level. Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, 6(2), 43-47. Scopus9 |
| 2012 | Soltani, A., & Sharifi, E. (2012). A case study of sustainable urban planning principles in Curitiba (Brazil) and their applicability in Shiraz (Iran). International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 1(2), 120-134. |
| - | Nie, Y., Gao, Y., He, H., Sharifi, E., & Boland, J. (n.d.). Semi-Closed Input-Output Analysis of Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Australian Industrial and Household Sectors. |
| - | Sanagar Darbani, E., Monsefi Parapari, D., Attia, S., & Sharifi, E. (2025). A fuzzy path analysis of the impact of urban infrastructure planning on land surface temperature. Discover Cities, 2(1). |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Ibrahim, A., Bartsch, K., & Sharifi, E. (2019). Green Infrastructure and Green Governance: A Retrospective Analysis of Flood Mitigation at Adelaide’s Linear Park. Poster session presented at the meeting of Unknown Conference. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Sharifi, E., Bartesaghi Koc, C., VanderBerg, J., Marchant, J., & Soebarto, V. (2021). Microclimate Assessment Report. |
| 2021 | Sharifi, E. (2021). Cool and green roof technologies for application in the City of Adelaide. Adelaide: School of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Adelaide. |
| 2017 | Osmond, P., & Sharifi, E. (2017). Guide to Urban Cooling Strategies (RP 2014). Sydney, N. S. W.: Low Carbon Living CRC. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Sharifi, E., Mehdipour, A., Hill, K., Hayter, J., Soebarto, V., Bartesaghi Koc, C., . . . Arakawa Martins, L. (2023). Trees for Urban Streets: A multi-criteria guide to select street trees in Greater Metropolitan Adelaide. DOI |
| 2023 | Sharifi, E. (2023). Performance Assessment of the Cool Roof Trial in the City of Adelaide: Park 22. City of Adelaide. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sharifi, E., Mehdipour, A., Hill, K., Soebarto, V., Hayter, J., Koc, C. B., . . . Martins, L. A. (2025). Multi-criteria Street Tree Selection SA EI-2023 + Tool [Computer Software]. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | XIA, L., Kroll, D., Sharifi, E., & Li, Z. (2026). Optimal visible greenery levels for pedestrian dwell time: A behavioural mapping case study of four main streets in Adelaide. DOI |
| 2022 | Nie, Y., Gao, Y., He, H., Sharifi, E., & Boland, J. (2022). Semi-Closed Input-Output Analysis of Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Australian Industrial and Household Sectors. DOI |
2026-2030 | Advancing the Integration of Greenery and Solar Energy for Buildings | ARC DP260104414
2025-2026 | AgriFutures | PRO-019483
2023-2025 | Plant Production Agrivoltaics across Southern Australia | FAME-UoA
2021-2023 | Multi Criteria Street Tree Tool | Environment Institute-UoA
2021-2022 | Adelaide Cool Roof Trial | City of Adelaide
2019-2020 | ACT Microclimate Assessment Consultancy | ACT Government
2019-2020 | Greening Edwardstown Consultancy | City of Marion
2018-2021 | Adelaide Cool Roof Trial Consultancy | City of Adelaide
2018-2020 | Placemaking and Tactical Urbanism Program | Place Agency | Myer Foundation
2017-2018 | Guide to urban cooling strategies | UNSW RG162627
2016-2017 | Street Greenery Thermal Mapping Consultancy | City of Adelaide
2016-2017 | Research Themes Investment Scheme Grant (RTIS) on Cooling Capacity of Urban Green Infrastructures | UniSA
2014) | China-Australia Seed Funding Grant for Urban Microclimate of Chinese Cities | China-Australia Centre for Sustainable Development (CAC-SUD)
- Design Studio: Urban Landscapes ARCH2004 (UG | context analysis, concept development, design, materiality and plants in urban landscapes | 2026 onwards)
- Urban Planning Professional Experience ARCH6902 (PG | workplace culture, ethics, rights and industry placemat | 2026 onwards)
- Environmental Ecologies and Systems in Architecture ARCH3014 (UG | energy, comfort, water and waste in architecture and urban context | 2027 onwards)
- Environment III DESST 3517 (UG | energy, comfort, water and waste in urban context | 2018-2025)
- Experiential Studio (M) ARCH 7035 (PG | practice-oriented industry-led intensive studios | 2020-2025)
- Construction II DESST 2518 (UG | multi-storey mixed-use building construction and detailing | 2018-2025)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | Characterisation of building fabric thermal performance using thermal imaging | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Fakhrizal Ilmiawan |
| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | Predicting and Optimizing Socio-Spatial Behavior Patterns in Complex Public Spaces Using Space Syntax Theory | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Beheshteh Gharaei |
| 2026 | Principal Supervisor | Park Life Circles : A Deep Learning Framework for Park System Design in Shanghai's Mega-Region | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Yingxin Xia |
| 2026 | Principal Supervisor | Transitioning Whyalla into a Resilient City through Innovative Green Housing Development Model | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Heidi Aisha |
| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | Optimizing Selection of Circular Timber Materials for Residential Construction in Adelaide: A Machine Learning-Based Tool | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Edmund Nduro |
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | Interdisciplinary & Cross-cultural Collaborative Design Studios for Community Architecture Projects | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Annette Joseph |
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | The role of green infrastructure design in mitigating the urban heat island effect and the impact on the health of older people | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Linglue Xia |
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | A Vulnerability Tourism Study: Resilient Coastal Tourism Landscape Model | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Era Nopera Rauzi |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | The impact of urban geometry and greenery on pedestrian comfort perceptions and outdoor activities | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Mina Safizadeh |
| 2023 | Principal Supervisor | IoT Applications for Building Damage Prevention: LoRa-Based Mesh Networks for Early Detection of Maintenance Requirements in Building Cavities | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Mr Adam Hadji |
| 2022 | Principal Supervisor | The Impact of Urban Planning and Design on Urban Heat Islands and Outdoor Thermal Comfort | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Elham Sanagar Darbani |
| 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Sustainable Project Management Policy: Mediating Role of Innovation in the Construction Industry | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Ali Fathali Zadeh |
| 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Self-shading steel facades for buildings in warm climates | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Ricardo Lionar |
| 2019 | Co-Supervisor | Resource Efficiency in Built Environment | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Daniel Oteng |
| 2019 | Co-Supervisor | The Application of Phytoremediation in Green Rehabilitation of Brownfield Urban Forms in Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Jian Cui |
| 2018 | Co-Supervisor | Managing Flood Risks: Exploring Dynamics Between Green and Grey Infrastructure | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Alhassan Ibrahim |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Towards a sustainable PV waste policy: Exploring the management practices of end-of-life solar photovoltaic modules in Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Daniel Oteng |
| 2018 - 2021 | Co-Supervisor | Governance of Waterways and Flood Adaptation: Implementing Sustainable Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Ghana | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Alhassan Ibrahim |
| 2018 - 2020 | Co-Supervisor | Understanding Brownfield Regeneration in Iran through the Lens of International Experience | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Armin Mehdipour |
| 2017 - 2020 | Principal Supervisor | Dilapidated Abandoned Buildings (DABs) and Socio-Spatial Vulnerability: Application of Spatial Liminality for Revitalising Historic Iranian Cities | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Hamed Tavakoli |
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Board Member | Landscape Architecture and Sustainability | KeAi | China |
| 2022 - ongoing | Board Member | Sustainable Environment | Taylor and Francis | United Kingdom |
| 2020 - ongoing | Board Member | Urban Planning | Cognito | United Kingdom |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Scientific Reports | Peer Review | Springer Nature | Germany |
| 2020 - ongoing | Reviewer | Journal Review | Elsevier | United Kingdom |
| 2020 - ongoing | Topical Advisory Board | Editorial | MDPI | United Kingdom |
| 2019 - ongoing | Reviewer | Journal Review | Elsevier | United Kingdom |
| 2018 - ongoing | Reviewer | Journal Review | Elsevier | United States |
| 2018 - ongoing | Reviewer | Journal Review | Elsevier | United States |
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