معرفی
Faridaddin Vahdatikhaki is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology, specializing in Civil Engineering and Geosciences. His research focuses on digital twin technologies, urban heat island mitigation, construction automation, and virtual reality applications in education and industry. He has contributed over 74 publications with a Scopus h-index of 1263 and 17 h-index, demonstrating significant academic impact.
Research interests include:
- Integration of digital twins in infrastructure management
- Data-driven analysis of urban microclimates
- Operator training systems for construction equipment
- Technological mediation in construction processes
Key contributions include:
- Development of VR-based training simulators for heavy equipment operators
- Pioneering semantic digital twin frameworks for road distress management
- Analysis of urban heat island effects using street typology models
He received prestigious awards including the ECIU European award for Innovation in Teaching (2017) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions from the University of Twente. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with institutions like Chalmers University of Technology and the Digital Society Institute.
