# Ali Cheshmehzangi

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Professor

# Ali Cheshmehzangi

Email:
:   [a.chesh@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.chesh@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Professor and Head of School, Architecture, Design & Planning
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

## Overview

### Background

*Ali Cheshmehzangi* is Professor in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP) at the University of Queensland, where he leads the School and researches across the fields of architecture, design, and planning/urbanism. He is the World’s top 2% field leader for two consecutive years, recognised by Stanford University. He is among top 30 global scholars in the urban sustainability research area. Ali is internationally known for his scholarly contribution and extended work on climate resilience and sustainable urbanism research, mainly as the Editor-in-Chief of Springer’s Urban Sustainability (US) book series (see <https://www.springer.com/series/16930>). He has five academic degrees including a PhD Degree in Architecture and Urban Design, Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) in Urban Design, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), Graduate Degree in Professional Studies in Architecture, and Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Ali has a wealth of experience, expertise, and a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in the fields of architecture, design, and planning, three core disciplines of his School at UQ. With a career spanning over two decades, he has made significant contributions to the academic and professional communities, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally conscious design. Prior to joining UQ, Ali held several strategic leadership and senior managerial roles, such as Vice-President for International Engagement and Global Partnership, Founding Director and Head of the Center for Innovation in Education and Research, Head of the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Founding Director of the Urban Innovation Lab, Director of a university-wide Teaching and Learning platform, Director of International Research Network for Rural and Urban Development, Head of Research Group for Sustainable Built Environment, co-director of university-wide research priority areas, Director of Center for Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Interim Director of Digital Design Lab.

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### Availability

Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi is:
:   Available for supervision

### Qualifications

- Bachelor (Honours) of Architecture, Leeds Metropolitan University
- Graduate Certificate in Architecture, Leeds Metropolitan University
- Masters (Extended) of Urban Design, University of Nottingham
- Doctor of Philosophy of Architecture and Urbanism, University of Nottingham
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Nottingham

### Research impacts

Ali has a wide range of experience at the university leadership level, sitting at several committees for student experience and engagement, UK-Asia Research Network, Regional Strategic leadership, Research and Knowledge Exchange leadership, Student Affairs support, etc. He has carried forward his honorary roles in China and Japan. He was a specially-appointed Full Professor and is now a Research Associate of the Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS), Hiroshima University, Japan. He has collaborated and worked with major international and national organisations and leading industry partners such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the UN Habitat, ICLEI, Arup, Siemens, Regional Planning Association (in New York), London Development Agency, Catapult UK, The Guangzhou Award for Urban Innovation, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China Academy of Building Research (CABR), Building Research Establishment (BRE), etc. Under his profile, he has 11 PhD students to completion and nine ongoing PhD students studying various urban sustainability and built environment research topics, often through applied research and problem-solving ideas. He is open to take new PhD/HDR students who are eager to explore important local and global research topics.

Ali is active in research and continues to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in academia, governments, communities, and the industry. He is well-connected internationally in multiple regions in Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. He believes in impactful and meaningful research that could enrich our local communities with a global and progressive outlook. So far, Ali has published over 500 journal papers, articles, conference papers, book chapters, and reports. To date, he has published 26 academic books, mostly focused on sustainable urban development, urbanism, and sustainability transitions. Three of his books have received awards at the national, provincial, and municipal levels. He also has received international award and recognition for his research on urban resilience studies and sustainability research, as well as a Vice-Chancellor’s award for his impactful contribution to higher education.

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## Works

[Search Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/7641839)

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[Journal Article
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[Conference Publication
(19)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/44989/4751)
[Book Chapter
(45)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/44989/4752)

2026

Book

##### Generative AI-Powered Urban Digital Twins: Pioneering Environmental Solutions for Sustainable Intelligent Cities

Cheshmehzangi, Ali (2026). Generative AI-Powered Urban Digital Twins: Pioneering Environmental Solutions for Sustainable Intelligent Cities. Singapore: Springer.

[Generative AI-Powered Urban Digital Twins: Pioneering Environmental Solutions for Sustainable Intelligent Cities](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2c550ea)

2026

Journal Article

##### Corrigendum to “Subdistrict-Scale day–night assessment of urban heat vulnerability: A multi-dimensional framework and mitigation strategies for megacities – case of Guangzhou, China” [Building and Environment Volume 287, Part A, 1 January 2026, 113803] (Building and Environment (2026) 287(PA), (S0360132325012739), (10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113803))

Nie, Zichuan, Wang, Lihui, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Wu, Haitang, Lu, Dongyu and Zhao, Lihua (2026). Corrigendum to “Subdistrict-Scale day–night assessment of urban heat vulnerability: A multi-dimensional framework and mitigation strategies for megacities – case of Guangzhou, China” [Building and Environment Volume 287, Part A, 1 January 2026, 113803] (Building and Environment (2026) 287(PA), (S0360132325012739), (10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113803)). Building and Environment, 287 113879, 113879. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113879

[Corrigendum to “Subdistrict-Scale day–night assessment of urban heat vulnerability: A multi-dimensional framework and mitigation strategies for megacities – case of Guangzhou, China” [Building and Environment Volume 287, Part A, 1 January 2026, 113803] (Building and Environment (2026) 287(PA), (S0360132325012739), (10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113803))](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ae113a7)

2026

Book

##### Australia's urbanity: architecture, place, and the pulse of urban life

Cheshmehzangi, Ali (2026). Australia's urbanity: architecture, place, and the pulse of urban life. Singapore, Singapore: Springer Verlag. doi: 10.1007/978-981-95-3881-2

[Australia's urbanity: architecture, place, and the pulse of urban life](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d454314)

2025

Journal Article

##### Uncovering the Air Quality Benefits of Urban Forests Using UAV Surveys

Ahmad, Sohail, Huang, Lihua, Miao, Chunping, Chen, Fengxian, Mohaghegh, Leila and Cheshmehzangi, Ali (2025). Uncovering the Air Quality Benefits of Urban Forests Using UAV Surveys. Urban and Building Science, 1 (1). doi: 10.53941/ubs.2025.100012

[Uncovering the Air Quality Benefits of Urban Forests Using UAV Surveys](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:10daadc)

2025

Journal Article

##### Mass Immunization without Public Consent

Su, Zhaohui, Liu, Yudu, Zhang, Ruijie, Kaburu, Francis Mungai, Tong, Chaojun, Bentley, Barry L, McDonnell, Dean, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Veiga, Claudimar Pereira da and Xiang, Yu-Tao (2025). Mass Immunization without Public Consent. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 108329, 108329. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108329

[Mass Immunization without Public Consent](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9d826c4)

2025

Journal Article

##### Examining Sponge City coverage and perceptions in global news media

Li, Lei, Ives, Christopher D., Carter, Jeremy, Collins, Alexandra M., Adekola, Olalekan, Green, Daniel, Cheshmehzangi, Ali and Chan, Faith Ka Shun (2025). Examining Sponge City coverage and perceptions in global news media. Cities, 169 106588, 106588. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2025.106588

[Examining Sponge City coverage and perceptions in global news media](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d7f4ed5)

2025

Journal Article

##### Planning competencies and transformative pedagogy for sustainable development

Ziafati Bafarasat, Abbas, Baker, Mark, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Goodspeed, Robert, Scott, Mark, Sharifi, Ayyoob, Shirazi, M. Reza, Valler, Dave, Van Assche, Kristof, Butt, Andrew, Gkartzios, Menelaos, Román-López, Emilia, Stangl, Paul, Vitale Brovarone, Elisabetta, Pull, Emil, Van den Broeck, Pieter, Córdoba-Hernández, Rafael, Akbari, Pardis, Cotella, Giancarlo, Curry, Keegan, Davern, Melanie, Velibeyoglu, Koray, Nordström, Paulina, Cruickshank, Jørn, Paidakaki, Angeliki, Assaf, Carine and Katsigianni, Xenia (2025). Planning competencies and transformative pedagogy for sustainable development. Progress in Planning, 200 100996, 100996. doi: 10.1016/j.progress.2025.100996

[Planning competencies and transformative pedagogy for sustainable development](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2c57c00)

2025

Journal Article

##### Subdistrict-Scale Day–Night Assessment of Urban Heat Vulnerability: A Multi-Dimensional Framework and Mitigation Strategies for Megacities – Case of Guangzhou, China

Nie, Zichuan, Wang, Lihui, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Wu, Haitang, Lu, Dongyu and Zhao, Lihua (2025). Subdistrict-Scale Day–Night Assessment of Urban Heat Vulnerability: A Multi-Dimensional Framework and Mitigation Strategies for Megacities – Case of Guangzhou, China. Building and Environment, 287 113803, 113803. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113803

[Subdistrict-Scale Day–Night Assessment of Urban Heat Vulnerability: A Multi-Dimensional Framework and Mitigation Strategies for Megacities – Case of Guangzhou, China](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:57ac0f6)

2025

Journal Article

##### Co-Benefits and Synergies between Food Security and Eight Positive Peace Pillars

Cheshmehzangi, Ali and Zou, Tong (2025). Co-Benefits and Synergies between Food Security and Eight Positive Peace Pillars. Urban and Building Science, 1 (1). doi: 10.53941/ubs.2025.100006

[Co-Benefits and Synergies between Food Security and Eight Positive Peace Pillars](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ed19b3b)

2025

Journal Article

##### Tourism-related short-term migration for heat adaptation: Impacts of socio-economic-institutional, climatic, socio-interactive, emotional, and perceptive-behavioral-psychological factors and implications for responsible tourism development

He, ao-Jie, Qi, Jinda, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Attia, Shady, Prasad, Deo, Zahed, Leila Mohaghegh, Mao, Yao, Tang, Junqing, Matzarakis, Andreas and Liu, Zhengxuan (2025). Tourism-related short-term migration for heat adaptation: Impacts of socio-economic-institutional, climatic, socio-interactive, emotional, and perceptive-behavioral-psychological factors and implications for responsible tourism development. Human Settlements and Sustainability, 1 (4), 290-303. doi: 10.1016/j.hssust.2025.09.004

[Tourism-related short-term migration for heat adaptation: Impacts of socio-economic-institutional, climatic, socio-interactive, emotional, and perceptive-behavioral-psychological factors and implications for responsible tourism development](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8aa134d)

2025

Journal Article

##### Climate change efforts vs. the growing popularity of larger private vehicles: a contradiction in motion

Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Allam, Zaheer, He, Bao-Jie and Su, Zhaohui (2025). Climate change efforts vs. the growing popularity of larger private vehicles: a contradiction in motion. Human Settlements and Sustainability, 1 (3), 180-187. doi: 10.1016/j.hssust.2025.07.002

[Climate change efforts vs. the growing popularity of larger private vehicles: a contradiction in motion](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:354f9f9)

2025

Journal Article

##### Climate-driven transformations: a framework for the sustainable urban landscape system to enhance heat resilience

Huang, Boze, Qi, Jinda, Pathak, Minal, Sharifi, Ayyoob, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Attia, Shady, Matzarakis, Andreas, Ghaffarianhoseini, Amirhosein, Yun, Geun Young, Darko, Amos, Liu, Xiao and He, Bao-Jie (2025). Climate-driven transformations: a framework for the sustainable urban landscape system to enhance heat resilience. Sustainable Cities and Society, 131 106684, 106684. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2025.106684

[Climate-driven transformations: a framework for the sustainable urban landscape system to enhance heat resilience](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:606e50e)

2025

Journal Article

##### Tools for change: Information and communications technology-enabled innovation for beach management?

Cheshmehzangi, Ali (2025). Tools for change: Information and communications technology-enabled innovation for beach management?. Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, 19 (1) JURR-vol19-iss1-pg86, 86-99. doi: 10.69554/ejks6406

[Tools for change: Information and communications technology-enabled innovation for beach management?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:659011d)

2025

Journal Article

##### Corrigendum to “Climate change efforts vs. the growing popularity of larger private vehicles: A contradiction in motion” [Human Settl. Sustain. 1 (2025) 180–187]

Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Allam, Zaheer, He, Baojie and Su, Zhaohui (2025). Corrigendum to “Climate change efforts vs. the growing popularity of larger private vehicles: A contradiction in motion” [Human Settl. Sustain. 1 (2025) 180–187]. Human Settlements and Sustainability, 1 (3), 248. doi: 10.1016/j.hssust.2025.09.001

[Corrigendum to “Climate change efforts vs. the growing popularity of larger private vehicles: A contradiction in motion” [Human Settl. Sustain. 1 (2025) 180–187]](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:afceeea)

2025

Journal Article

##### Multidimensional factors affecting tree-induced cooling benefits: a comprehensive review

Li, Yiqun, Liu, Xiao, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Zahed, Leila Mohaghegh and He, Bao-Jie (2025). Multidimensional factors affecting tree-induced cooling benefits: a comprehensive review. Building and Environment, 282 113242. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113242

[Multidimensional factors affecting tree-induced cooling benefits: a comprehensive review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:21cec59)

2025

Journal Article

##### Contributions of natural and anthropogenic factors to summertime thermal environments across different urban scales: An investigation in Chengdu-Chongqing agglomeration, China

Wan, Yangtao, Yang, Song, Han, Han, Mao, Yao, Liu, Xiao, You, Meizi, Fu, Xuecheng, Tang, Junqing, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Zahed, Leila Mohaghegh and He, Bao-Jie (2025). Contributions of natural and anthropogenic factors to summertime thermal environments across different urban scales: An investigation in Chengdu-Chongqing agglomeration, China. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 115 107981, 1-21. doi: 10.1016/j.eiar.2025.107981

[Contributions of natural and anthropogenic factors to summertime thermal environments across different urban scales: An investigation in Chengdu-Chongqing agglomeration, China](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8741266)

2025

Journal Article

##### Cool walkable and cyclable community planning for heat-resilient transportation system: an empirical analysis

Xiong, Ke, Guan, ChengHe, Ghaffarianhoseini, Amir, Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Zahed, Leila Mohaghegh, Prasad, Deo and He, Bao-Jie (2025). Cool walkable and cyclable community planning for heat-resilient transportation system: an empirical analysis. Sustainable Cities and Society, 130 106658, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2025.106658

[Cool walkable and cyclable community planning for heat-resilient transportation system: an empirical analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:423d4d0)

2025

Journal Article

##### Assessing future land use demands in response to land degradation risk and Socio-Economic impacts

Yu, Ziyue, Deng, Xiangzheng, Cheshmehzangi, Ali and Gao, Yunxiao (2025). Assessing future land use demands in response to land degradation risk and Socio-Economic impacts. Ecological Indicators, 175 113529, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2025.113529

[Assessing future land use demands in response to land degradation risk and Socio-Economic impacts](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2dc91bc)

2025

Journal Article

##### The Importance of Health-Sustainability-Peace Nexus in making Resilient Cities

Cheshmehzangi, Ali (2025). The Importance of Health-Sustainability-Peace Nexus in making Resilient Cities. Peace and Sustainability, 1 (2) 100012, 100012. doi: 10.1016/j.nerpsj.2025.100012

[The Importance of Health-Sustainability-Peace Nexus in making Resilient Cities](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2fc9bfa)

2025

Book Chapter

##### The importance of regional food security in achieving supply chain resilience: a case study

Cheshmehzangi, Ali and Zou, Tong (2025). The importance of regional food security in achieving supply chain resilience: a case study. Resilient urbanism. (pp. 115-127) edited by Gihan Karunaratne. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003471141-10

[The importance of regional food security in achieving supply chain resilience: a case study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:68f1b43)

## Supervision

### Availability

Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Developing a climate-resilient framework for healthy cities

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Ray Maher](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/23481), [Associate Professor Paola Leardini](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12909), [Dr Sara Alidoust](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25439)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The Right to Housing: Evaluating the Process of De-Socialization of Housing in Urban Areas

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Dorina Pojani](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11894)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Producing the Circular City through Configuration

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Dan Luo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/24851)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Connecting mega-events through micromobility: A data-driven visual design methodology via AI-generated street scenery

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Silvia Micheli](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2511), [Dr Dan Luo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/24851)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Extended Reality for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (XR+AEC)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Dan Luo](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/24851), [Dr Sebastien Darchen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2545)

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#### Completed supervision

- 2026

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Residents' perceptions of a government-initiated anti-gating policy: A study of open communities in Shanghai](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ad9e978)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Dorina Pojani](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/11894), [Dr Sara Alidoust](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/25439)

## Media

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## External profiles

- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2657-4865)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36616983900)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=S61NxI0AAAAJ)

## Personal links

- [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali-Cheshmehzangi)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=S61NxI0AAAAJ&hl=en)

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