Our research spans advanced building systems, construction automation, and engineering/project management—linking design, technology, and sustainable delivery.
Building Mechanical / Indoor Environmental Systems
Visual and thermal comfort, retrofitting and healthy buildings, building envelopes, HVAC design, acoustics and noise control, plumbing systems.
Building Electrical & Sustainable Energy Systems
Illumination, renewable energy technologies (RET), low-current systems, energy demand management and economics, fire alarm systems.
Building Management Systems (BMS) / Sustainable Facilities
High-performance buildings, building rating systems (LEED/BREEAM), SCADA and PLC systems, intelligent security systems, safety and hazard management.
Construction & Innovative Building Materials
Biodegradable/biomimicry-inspired materials; thermal/acoustical/fire-resistant insulation; self-healing, self-sensing, and phase-change materials; building construction systems; construction and demolition (C&D) waste; carbon-capturing in construction; additive manufacturing.
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
Soft computing and predictive modeling (cost estimation, risk assessment, scheduling), blockchain applications, productivity and modular construction, BIM and Lean Construction.
Construction Autonomous Systems
Crane operations; autonomous vehicles (earth-moving and aerial); path planning; agent-based models and systems dynamics; remote sensing.
Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) Systems
Wearable sensors; safety hazard identification/recognition; construction documentation (as-built compliance, materials tracking, project cash flow); XR and immersive technologies; human–robot interaction (HRI).
Project leadership
Knowledge management
Real estate management
Project control and resource optimization
Health and safety management
Manufacturing systems (quality, maintenance, reliability, risk)
Supply chain design
Procurement and contracting
Greenhouse gas (GHG) management
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)