Peiman Kianmehr

Peiman Kianmehr

Professor and Chair of Civil Engineering Department, American University in Dubai

Dr. Peiman Kianmehr is Professor and Chair of the Civil Engineering Department at the American University in Dubai. He brings extensive expertise in sustainable built environments, with a particular focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, green building design and assessment, and resource-efficient municipal systems. Dr. Kianmehr has authored more than 55 publications, including books and journal articles, and has supervised over a dozen graduate students at AUD who have contributed significantly to advancing the UAE’s construction industry. From 1999 to 2004, Dr. Kianmehr led major design, planning, and quality-control projects in hydraulic engineering, including water transmission and supply networks, earth dam construction, and flood-control initiatives. Before joining AUD, he collaborated with Environment Canada on sustainable water and wastewater treatment projects.