Mohammad Kahangi

Mohammad Kahangi is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Structural Engineering at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, actively contributing to the Circular Building Sector profile area through research on sustainable maintenance and reuse strategies for masonry structures.

His research centers on sustainable brick facade maintenance, repointing techniques, moisture management in masonry, and circular economy principles in construction. Key focus areas include historical brick structures (1930-2000), mould growth prevention in cavity walls, and energy efficiency optimization in brick-AAC systems, directly supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining probabilistic modeling, machine learning, and experimental analysis to address water penetration, structural durability, and resource efficiency in brick masonry systems.

Kahangi secures research funding through active projects with the Swedish Energy Agency and Stiftelsen J. Gust. Richerts Minne, focusing on reclaimed brick utilization and sustainable management of existing masonry, alongside industry collaborations with the Development Fund of the Swedish Construction Industry.