Navid Ranjbar

Navid Ranjbar is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Digital Building Technologies. His research primarily focuses on advanced construction materials and sustainable building practices.

Dr. Ranjbar's research interests span multiple areas within materials science and civil engineering:

• Geopolymer Engineering and Geopolymers
• Three Dimensional Printing for construction applications
• Phase Change Materials for energy-efficient buildings
• Advanced characterization techniques including Backscattered Electron and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy
• Sustainable construction materials development

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on innovative construction technologies, particularly the integration of 3D printing with advanced materials like geopolymers and phase change materials. His work shows a trend toward sustainable, energy-efficient building solutions with applications ranging from terrestrial construction to potential lunar regolith printing for space applications. The research often addresses challenges in material properties, printability, and functional performance of novel construction materials.

Dr. Ranjbar has received attention for his work, with publications being picked up by news outlets and having significant readership on academic platforms like Mendeley.

As a supervisor, Dr. Ranjbar is actively involved in several PhD projects:

• AI based Cementitious Materials Characterization (active)
• Development of Bio-Inspired 3D Printable Construction Materials (2022-2025)
• Integrate Phase Change Materials with 3D Printing Sustainable Construction (2021-2025)

His research contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities, affordable and clean energy, and industry innovation.