The 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction

School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia;Dr. Igor Martek is currently an academic at Deakin University, Australia. He earned his PhD in 'Enterprise Strategies in International Construction' from the University of Melbourne. He has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, NSW, and an MA in International Relations from the Australian National University, Canberra. He has worked extensively in industry in evaluating, generating and managing large capital projects in various locations around the world. He has worked in Europe, including Eastern Europe, the Maghreb, Levant, China, Korea, and was managing director, Far East, of a British consultancy firm based in Tokyo, for ten years. His research interests include the procurement and facilitation of capital projects as an instrument of national competitive strategy, and the competitive behaviours of international construction firms.

Adelaide University Online, Adelaide University Online and Learning Futures, Adelaide University, Australia; Dr Mehdi Amirkhani is a Senior Lecturer at Adelaide University and a recognised leader in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), factory built construction, sustainable building performance, and workforce capability development. With experience across five Australian universities and a professional background as an architect and Accredited Home Energy Efficiency Assessor, he has contributed to more than 120 building projects, bridging academic research, industry practice, and education. His research advances innovation, productivity, sustainability, and digital transformation in the construction sector through applied research and collaboration with government, industry, and professional bodies. His expertise spans net zero energy housing, building performance optimisation, residential retrofitting, advanced simulation modelling, and offsite and modular construction. Dr Amirkhani serves as Academic Lead, IVE Virtual Intern Program (VIP), driving industry engaged learning and workforce capability development for future professionals. He is also Co Director of the Zero Energy Mass Custom Home (ZEMCH) Network Australia and collaborates closely with organisations such as prefabAUS to accelerate the adoption of industrialised construction. Through his leadership in research, education, and industry engagement, he is helping shape a more productive, sustainable, and future ready built environment.