Iman Alibeigi

About me:

Iman, Founder of InfraFund, is a visionary award-winning entrepreneur passionate about revolutionising the financing of green energy industry through Real-Wolrd Asset Tokenisation on Blockchain and public ownership of green energy assets. With a deep understanding of energy tokenisation, Iman aims to democratise access to renewable energy projects, enabling individuals to become stakeholders in the green energy revolution.

Focusing on a Blockchain-based crowdfunding platform to finance renewable energy infrastructures and NetZero Projects, Iman brings invaluable expertise in leveraging digital tools to optimise energy infrastructure. With a background in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin technologies within the framework of Industry 4.0, he believes that integrating these technologies is crucial for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and transparency in the energy sector.

Iman has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between traditional energy systems and cutting-edge digital solutions. He is committed to driving innovation in energy financing and project management, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Research Unit:
BIM and Blockchain
Research Project:

The project aims to revolutionise the financing of renewable energy infrastructure. With economies worldwide trying to decrease carbon emissions, there is an increasing need for sustainable energy solutions, which requires innovative approaches to finance these projects. Despite progress, pandemic recovery funding allocated for clean energy projects has been insufficient. To shift industrial structures towards renewable energy systems, we propose harnessing the potential of blockchain-based crowdfunding. Our project aims to develop a transparent, secure, and decentralised crowdfunding platform with smart contracts to automate fund disbursement. This system will enhance accessibility to a broader range of investors, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The methodology includes feasibility study, prototype development, pilot testing, smart contract implementation, and data analysis. The research outcomes will provide invaluable insights for policymakers and private investors, facilitating alternative investment strategies to support renewable energy projects and accelerate the transition to clean energy. By providing a solution to the challenges of financing renewable energy projects, our project contributes to global efforts in combating climate change and advancing sustainable energy solutions. It aligns with the UK's commitment to fostering innovative technologies and sustainable development.

The project aims to revolutionise the financing of renewable energy infrastructure. With economies worldwide trying to decrease carbon emissions, there is an increasing need for sustainable energy solutions, which requires innovative approaches to finance these projects. Despite progress, pandemic recovery funding allocated for clean energy projects has been insufficient. To shift industrial structures towards renewable energy systems, we propose harnessing the potential of blockchain-based crowdfunding. Our project aims to develop a transparent, secure, and decentralised crowdfunding platform with smart contracts to automate fund disbursement. This system will enhance accessibility to a broader range of investors, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The methodology includes feasibility study, prototype development, pilot testing, smart contract implementation, and data analysis. The research outcomes will provide invaluable insights for policymakers and private investors, facilitating alternative investment strategies to support renewable energy projects and accelerate the transition to clean energy. By providing a solution to the challenges of financing renewable energy projects, our project contributes to global efforts in combating climate change and advancing sustainable energy solutions. It aligns with the UK's commitment to fostering innovative technologies and sustainable development.

Research Supervisory team:

Professor Akbar Javadi, (as a supervisor), Director of Global Development, Department of Engineering, University of Exeter, UK. He has extensive experience in the fields of renewable energy systems, engineering optimization, machine learning, and computational biomechanics and with a distinguished career in renewable energy infrastructure. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to my blockchain-based crowdfunding project.

With a focus on developing sustainable solutions, Prof. Javadi has spearheaded numerous projects, including the image-based finite element modeling of the spine, funded by EPSRC for an impressive £1,001,537. This groundbreaking research shows his expertise in applying innovative computational methods to solve complex engineering challenges.

Prof. Javadi has also served as a Co-Investigator and Academic Supervisor for the "Digital Twins for Underground Water Pipe Networks" project, a collaborative effort with Datatecnics Ltd. With funding of £263,620, this project highlights his ability to develop advanced solutions for infrastructure management.

As the Project Coordinator for the H2020 Marie Curie Project "GeoRes - Geomaterials from Waste to Resource," Prof. Javadi successfully collaborated with 17 partners and secured substantial funding of €886,500. This project showcases his leadership and ability to foster fruitful collaborations for sustainable development. In addition, Prof. Javadi led the development of an assessment procedure for seawater intrusion mitigation, in partnership with the Royal Society and National Taiwan University.

This project, which received funding of £12,000, underscores his commitment to tackling pressing environmental challenges. Moreover, Prof. Javadi's recent involvement as the Principal Investigator for the "A Novel Standalone Solar-Driven Agriculture Greenhouse Desalination System" project demonstrates his dedication to global partnerships. Through collaborative efforts with Zagazig University and Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology, he secured substantial funding of £300,000 from the British Council Institutional Link Programme and STDF, Egypt. With his diverse project experiences and academic background, Prof. Javadi provides invaluable guidance to our startup. His expertise in renewable energy infrastructure, coupled with a profound understanding of blockchain technology, makes him a pivotal force in our mission to revolutionize crowdfunding for sustainable infrastructure projects.