Koorosh Gharehbaghi

Koorosh [BC(Eng), MEng, PhD, MEd, MIEAust, FITE, MCIAust, MATSE, MWSST], is both an academic and a seasoned practitioner in the field of engineering. His professional journey encompasses roles as an academic and a Professional Engineer specializing in transportation, where he has contributed to both public and private sectors. His extensive experience includes positions within numerous municipalities and prominent private enterprises, with a focus on heavy construction projects. Koorosh's portfolio features a diverse range of undertakings, from the development of high-rise buildings to significant civil infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges. Currently, he serves as a senior technical advisor for Transport for NSW and the Department of Transport in Victoria, where he is engaged in various civil infrastructure initiatives, notably the Sydney Metro and the recently launched Suburban Rail Loop. Additionally, he has facilitated independent short courses for professional organizations such as John Holland and VicRoads. Koorosh also plays a vital role as a reviewer for various international journals and conferences, and he contributes to the academic community by delivering guest lectures in engineering postgraduate programs at multiple universities.

Koorosh's professional interests encompass a range of fields, as highlighted in his profile as a media expert on the RMIT expert guide. His expertise spans transportation infrastructure engineering and management, heavy construction engineering, and steel engineering and construction, which includes modular construction and fabrication. Furthermore, he is knowledgeable in the use of composite materials in construction, structural analysis, and design, as well as the seismic rehabilitation of existing structures. Koorosh's contributions to the industry have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. Koorosh’s current affiliations and professional memberships include:
• Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (Fellow).
• Association for Computing Machinery, USA.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
• Concrete Institute of Australia.
• The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
• World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies.

News & Media
• ABC News, “How do Australian worker commute times compare to Europe and North America?”, Monday, July 8th, 2024.
• ABC News, "TV story – Skyview", 13th, May 2021, 7:00 pm news 
• Channel 9 Broadcasting Network (Melbourne, Australia), Press Interview, “East-West Link Megaproject”, 20th November 2014 (11:20 am).