Personal profile
Research interests
Ali has a background in structural design, and his research is focused on Service Life Prediction of structures. With his research team, Ali works on appropriate engineering practices in remote communities that integrate Indigenous worldviews into participatory construction frameworks. He also works on how to use recycled materials in pavements. Here are some of the projects Ali is working on and will consider research students in:
- Remote road construction
- Use of recycled materials in road construction
- Mudbrick construction
- Composites materials for construction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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3DPFNTRH: 2021 IAS Rainmaker Start Up – Reliable, fast, and sustainable structural construction assembly for remote housing using 3D printing: Feasibility Study
Bazli, M. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), De Boer, F. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Ng, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kutay, C. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Fudge, M. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Parashar, V. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Krishnan, K. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
8/12/21 → 9/09/22
Project: Research
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2021 Rainmaker Start-up: Application of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) techniques in construction training in remote communities
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kutay, C. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Ford, L. (Chief Investigator C), De Boer, F. (Chief Investigator D), Fudge, M. (Chief Investigator E), Russell, J. (Business Manager), Gallagher, C. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Hromek, M. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
6/08/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Addressing performance and environmental challenges with using Crumb Rubber Asphalt for NT roads
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Dlugogorski, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
20/04/25 → 20/10/26
Project: Research
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Applied research and experimental development on use of recycled materials in remote Northern Territory road construction
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Bazli, M. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
9/11/21 → 8/11/25
Project: Research
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Applied research and experimental development on use of recycled materials in remote NT road construction – Materials Testing Program
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Bazli, M. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
12/01/23 → 14/01/28
Project: Research
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Co-sponsorship of PhD Environmental and Sustainability research student - applied research and experimental development on use of recycled materials in remote Northern Territory (NT) road construction
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Bazli, M. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Shahryari, E. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
11/01/23 → 10/01/27
Project: Research
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Effect of Recycled Plastics and Antistripping Additives on the Durability of Warm Mix Asphalt against Moisture
Rajabipour, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Ghalandari Shamami, K. (Student Investigator)
2/08/24 → …
Project: HDR Project › PhD
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Beyond oxidation: a new framework for understanding and effective simulation of asphalt aging in the era of climate-adaptive pavements
Ghasemi, F., Yaghoubi, E., Van Staden, R. & Rajabipour, A., May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Road Materials and Pavement Design. p. 1-90 90 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Climate-driven machine learning models for predicting asphalt pavement surface temperature for aging assessments
Ghasemi, F., Yaghoubi, E., Rajabipour, A., van Staden, R. & Ghasemi, A., Jan 2026, In: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 167, p. 1-32 32 p., 113897.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fibre-dependent impact and microstructural responses of 3D-printed continuous fibre composites following thermal conditioning
Azarhooshang, H., Bazli, M., Shahbazi, R., Shakiba, M., Rajabipour, A., Hassanli, R. & Arashpour, M., May 2026, In: Engineering Failure Analysis. 194, p. 1-23 23 p., 110963.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding UV-driven degradation in 3D-printed continuous fibre composites: Impact, hardness, and surface evolution
Rogha, E., Bazli, M., Shahbazi, R., Shakiba, M., Rajabipour, A., Hassanli, R., Mirzaei, K., Arashpour, M. & Campbell, H. A., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 120, p. 1-21 21 p., 115494.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing Sustainable Asphalt Binders: Hybrid Modification with Crumb Rubber and Recycled High Density Polyethylene for Enhanced Performance and Ageing Resistance
Shahbazi, R., Rajabipour, A., Yaghoubi, E., Bazli, M., Ghasemi, F., Ojo, C. O. & Ostadmoradi, N., Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition). 0, 0, p. 1-48 48 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Enhancing compressive behaviour of seawater sea sand concrete filled hybrid carbon-glass FRP tubes exposed to seawater: Effect of thickness
Thapa, S., Bazli, M., Ho, T., Le, A., Rajabipour, A. & Hassanli, R., 1 Jan 2025, In: Engineering Structures. 322, Part A, p. 1-19 19 p., 119052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Flexural properties of additively manufactured continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic polymers after exposure to elevated temperatures
Rogha, E., Bazli, M., Kshetri, A., Shakiba, M., Rajabipour, A., Hassanli, R., Ojo, C. O. & Campbell, H., Feb 2025, In: Composites Communications. 54, 102279.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Charles Darwin University: Mudbricks Hold Strong Potential To Combat Pervasive Housing Issues In Remote NT Communities
Rajabipour, A., Kutay, C. & Young, D. J.
11/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Reports Summarize Building and Construction Findings from Charles Darwin University (Tensile Strength Retention of Fibre-reinforced Polymer Composites Exposed To Elevated Temperatures: a Meta-analysis Review)
Rajabipour, A., Bazli, M. & Machello, C.
30/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Findings from Charles Darwin University Provide New Insights into Fiber Research (Strength and Erosion Resistance of Spinifex Fibre Reinforced Mudbrick)
Rajabipour, A., Kutay, C. & Bazli, M.
15/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Investigators from Charles Darwin University Report New Data on Composites Communications (Flexural Properties of Additively Manufactured Continuous Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymers After Exposure To Elevated Temperatures)
Campbell, H. A., Rajabipour, A. & Bazli, M.
10/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research