Ali Cheshmehzangi

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. Architecture, design, and planning/urbanism; climate resilience and sustainable urbanism research; sustainable and environmentally conscious design; urban sustainability and built environment

[2026] Urban decarbonization needs strategic reserves for critical materials. Allam, Zaheer, Badaloo, Rushaa and Cheshmehzangi, Ali (2026). Communications Earth & Environment, 7 (1) 593. doi: 10.1038/s43247-026-03819-y [2026] How the Strait of Hormuz is restructuring nutrition in small island developing states. Allam, Zaheer, Badaloo, Rushaa, Jones, David S, Cheshmehzangi, Ali and Allam, Zarrin (2026). The Lancet Planetary Health 101500, 101500. doi: 10.1016/j.lanplh.2026.101500 [2026] Systematic Mental Health Care for Airline Pilots: Addressing Rare but Catastrophic Safety Outcomes. Su, Zhaohui, Yang, Xue, Tong, Chaojun, Intizar, Mehak, Ahmad, Junaid, McDonnell, Dean, Bentley, Barry L., Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Nie, Jing-Bao, Ng, Chee H. and Xiang, Yu-Tao (2026). Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 18 (3