Background
I am Muhammad Irfan Ghani, originally from Mardan, located in the North-West part of Pakistan. I hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar. Following my undergraduate studies, I was awarded a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship in 2018 to pursue a master’s degree in Structural Engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary. In 2021, I was selected for another master’s program in Building Information Modelling (BIM A+), funded by an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, where I completed my coursework at the University of Ljubljana and defended my thesis at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy. After graduation in 2016, I worked in the construction industry for one and a half years to gain practical experience. Upon completing the BIM program in 2022, I became a BIM specialist, working on innovative projects such as BIM models for CERN LHC-5 and the Palermo-Catania railway line. Besides my technical background, I enjoy watching documentaries, playing cricket, and volunteering, which broadens my understanding and strengthens my sense of teamwork and community spirit.
Motivation
Over the past two years, I’ve worked on a range of BIM projects, from large-scale commercial developments to complex infrastructure. These experiences have shown me how BIM transforms every phase of a project, from design to facility management. Collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and contractors, I gained valuable technical skills and a deep appreciation for the importance of communication, timely decision-making, and teamwork in project success. Realizing the need to further excel in BIM methodology, I discovered the open position of “D-BIM: Building Information Modelling for decision support,” which perfectly aligns with my aspirations. This project integrates data, technology, and decision-making for informed project management. I am particularly interested in developing models for life cycle decision scenarios and integrity management procedures. By integrating decision analysis algorithms into bridge BIM systems, I believe we can significantly improve infrastructure planning, execution, and maintenance, contributing to more sustainable and efficient construction practices. My goal is to advance research in these areas and contribute to the digital transformation of the construction industry.