Dr. Farid Vahdatikhaki

Associate Professor

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Biography

Farid Vahdatikhaki is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in civil engineering and construction management. His research interests include Infrastructure Building Information Modeling, simulation and visualization of construction processes, sensor-based image tracking for construction equipment, and applying virtual reality in the construction industry. He focuses on enhancing project monitoring and control through near real-time systems and aims to improve design and maintenance of buried infrastructure. Vahdatikhaki teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil Engineering, particularly in Construction Materials and BIM 5D Planning. He is involved in innovative projects that promote careful excavation practices to reduce damage to subsurface utilities, collaborating extensively with both the utility sector and academic programs. Vahdatikhaki actively participates in initiatives aimed at enhancing the understanding and application of excavation technologies and methods in practical training settings.

Research Interests

Courses

Construction Materials BIM 5D Planning

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.