Mahnaz Ensafi, Phd, Fmp Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Conducted interviews with facility management experts to research user experience, perform trend analysis, and identify challenges with processing maintenance work orders.• Designed questionnaire and analyzed users' responses to develop strategies that increase consistency in the decision-making process.• Analyzed more than 300k work orders of an educational institution to identify challenges with data collection and data quality control.• Proposed and tested a machine… Show more • Conducted interviews with facility management experts to research user experience, perform trend analysis, and identify challenges with processing maintenance work orders.• Designed questionnaire and analyzed users' responses to develop strategies that increase consistency in the decision-making process.• Analyzed more than 300k work orders of an educational institution to identify challenges with data collection and data quality control.• Proposed and tested a machine learning-based product feature to automate the prioritization of work orders.• Analyzed and triangulated the data collected through multi-methodology research to assess user challenges with identifying facility data.• Developed Power BI dashboards collaboratively and tested their usability to support facility maintenance management.• Collaboratively researched and proposed an approach for preparing BIM models to support facility maintenance management.• Presented reports and research findings through publications and presentations. Show less

Assisted with • “Construction Practice” courses of 80 undergraduate students• “Lifecycle BIM for Facility Management” course of 17 undergraduate and graduate students

• Led and collaborated in an interdisciplinary project between three different academic programs at Virginia Tech.• The project supported production environments by focusing on smart factories which integrate IoT, robotics, additive manufacturing, intelligent systems, and data analytics.• Worked with cross-functional teams to develop frameworks for enhancing quality, production flow, safety, and worker satisfaction while reducing cost.• Developed the conceptual framework and process… Show more • Led and collaborated in an interdisciplinary project between three different academic programs at Virginia Tech.• The project supported production environments by focusing on smart factories which integrate IoT, robotics, additive manufacturing, intelligent systems, and data analytics.• Worked with cross-functional teams to develop frameworks for enhancing quality, production flow, safety, and worker satisfaction while reducing cost.• Developed the conceptual framework and process map to identify challenges in production environments and optimize the process prior to implementation. Show less

• Conducted market research for 360 degree image capturing software • Evaluated nineteen software and documented a general selection process applicable to any construction project• Surveyed a federal government building using 360 degree cameras • Conducted quality control of plans against construction progress• Developed a map in Dynamo to automatically incorporate data into the building 3D models• Prepared a process map to incorporate building information from Revit models… Show more • Conducted market research for 360 degree image capturing software • Evaluated nineteen software and documented a general selection process applicable to any construction project• Surveyed a federal government building using 360 degree cameras • Conducted quality control of plans against construction progress• Developed a map in Dynamo to automatically incorporate data into the building 3D models• Prepared a process map to incorporate building information from Revit models to facility management software Show less

• Reviewed and documented BIM information from mechanical plans and submittals

Lubbock, Texas Area

• Conducted research on sustainability, healthcare design, and wayfinding in indoor environments• Researched residential design for patients with Alzheimer’s disease as well as for children with autism

• Managed costs and overviewed cash flows for delivering the workshop• Advertised the workshop

• Managed the costs and schedule for delivering the exhibition• Supervised four students and managed the daily log

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Designed floor plans, interior spaces, and façade of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects• Collaborated with designers at the firm to develop design drawings

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Design And Planning

Concentrated on • Construction and facility management • Building technologies • Data analytics • Automation

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Design

• Final Project: Enhancing Navigation through Layout in the Homes of Alzheimer’s Patients • Design Projects: Residential, Healthcare.

Master Of Architecture - March

• Thesis Title: Designing the Central Building of Isfahan Science and Technology Town • Design Projects: Airport Terminal, Commercial.

Bachelor Of Architectural Engineering - Bs

• Final Project: Improving the Side-Texture of Joubi Bridge (in Isfahan, Iran) • Design Projects: Residential, Commercial, Bus Station.