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Dr. Hoonyong Lee
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Dr. Hoonyong Lee graduated from Texas A&M University with a Ph.D. degree in the Department of Construction Science. His research interests focus on sensing and modeling humans’ deliberate and involuntary interactions with the physical environment. He has developed advanced techniques to analyze patterns in collective human behaviors characterized by wearable or ambient human sensors. Findings from this work have been applied to design and build automatic and intelligent construction safety management and building/home automation systems.
Juhyeon Bae
PhD Student
Juhyeon Bae is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Hanyang University. His research mainly focuses on vision- and wearable-based approaches for safe and sustainable society.
Francis Baek
PhD Student
Francis Baek is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona, and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Control) from the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on using vision- and wearable-based technologies to contribute to safe and efficient construction.
Leyang Patrick Wen
PhD Student
Leyang Wen is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering & Management at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research mainly focuses on vision-based equipment monitoring & utilization of distributed ledger technology in construction. In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding and rock climbing.
John Jiu Sohn
PhD Student
John Sohn is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Yonsei University, South Korea. He has a grand goal to continuously develop pioneering solutions to improve productivity at the construction site and create a better environment for disadvantaged people. His current research focus is on deep learning-based data analysis and wearable devices application.
Gunwoo Yong
PhD Student
Gunwoo Yong is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Yonsei University, South Korea. He has deeply studied AI applications in the construction industry including, but not limited to defection detection. He also worked for HanmiGlobal Saudi Arabia as an IT specialist.
Sze Yan How
MSc Student
Sze Yan How is a master student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on digital twin and distributed ledger technology in building and construction.
Hongxiao Zheng
Undergraduate Student
Hongxiao Zheng is a senior student in Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He focused on iOS and backend development in the wearable-based fatigue analysis project. He hopes to pursue graduate studies in this field.
Alumni
Former PhD Students
Gaang Lee
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Wearable Biosensor-Based Stress Detection to Understand and Improve the Quality of Interactions between Humans and Construction and Built Environments
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of Alberta, Canada
Daeho Kim
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Toward Co-Robotic Construction: Visual Site Monitoring and Hazard Detection to Ensure Worker Safety
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Canada
Meiyin Liu
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Vision-based Human Motion Capture and Force Estimation for Comprehensive On-site Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Rutgers University
Houtan Jebelli
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Assessing Construction Workers’ Physical and Mental Status Using Wearable Biosensors
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Penn State University
Byungjoo Choi
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Understanding the Socio-cognitive Mechanism of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Ajou University, Korea
JoonOh Seo
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: On-site Construction Workers’ Ergonomic and Biomechanical Analysis
Current Position: Associate Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Kyle Anderson
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Investigating the Durability and Effect of Social Networks in Behavior Interventions through Field and Simulation Experiments: Focusing on Residential Energy Consumption.
Current Position: Analyst, US Government
Seungjun Ahn
PhD
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Construction Workers’ Absence Behavior Under Social Influence
Current Position: Associate Professor, Hongik University, Korea
SangUk Han
PhD
University of Illinois (Co-supervision with Prof. Feniosky Pena-Mora)
Research Topic: Automated Monitoring and Systemic Analysis of Behavior-based Near-miss Incidents in Construction Operations
Current Position: Associate Professor, Hanyang Universtiy, Korea
Changbum Ahn
PhD
University of Illinois (Co-supervision with Prof. Feniosky Pena-Mora)
Research Topic: Quantification and Mitigation of Environmental Impact from Construction Processes
Current Position: Associate Professor, Seoul National University, Korea
Amin Alvanchi
PhD
University of Alberta (Co-supervision with Prof. Simaan AbouRizk)
Research Topic: Decision Support Modeling Framework for Construction Using a Hybrid Model of System Dynamics and Discrete Event Simulation
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Reza Azimi
PhD
University of Alberta (Co-supervision with Prof. Simaan AbouRizk)
Research Topic: An Integrated Real-Time Control System for Steel Construction Projects
Current Position: Senior Project Controls Coordinator, Pacers.
Former Post-Doctoral Research Fellows
Jinwoo Kim
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Synthetic Image Dataset for Deep Learning Models
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Kwonsik Song
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Normative Messaging to Reduce Household Energy Consumption
Current Position: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Purdue University
Dongmin Lee
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Digital Twin and Blockchain for Intelligent Robotics in Built Environment
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Chung-ang University, Korea
Kwangbok Jeong
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Integration of Blockchain and BIM for Advanced Project Management
Current Position: Assistant Professor, SeJong University, Korea
Hyunseung Kim
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: BIM-based Visualization of Untypical Worker Sensing Data
Current Position: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Gyeongsang National University, Korea
Sungjoo Hwang
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: HLA-Compliant Distributed Simulation for Facility Disaster Preparedness and Response Management
Current Position: Associate Professor, Ewha Womans University, Korea
Jeonghwan Kim
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Integration of Fleet Management and Machine Guidance Technology for Construction Equipment
Current Position: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Byungil Kim
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Sustainable Construction
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Andong National University, Korea
Former Master’s Students
Zhiyuan He
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: 2D/3D Human Pose Estimation for Automated Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Kai Fang
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: 2D/3D Human Pose Estimation for Automated Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Qin (Alan) Yin
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Novel Technologies to Monitor Safety Behaviors for the Improvement of Construction Safety
Kaiqi Yin
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Computer Vision-based Total Scene Understanding
Juhyeong Ryu
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Prediction of Physical Reaction Using Bio-signal and Wearable Sensing Devices
Nitin Marthur
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Accelerometer-based Equipment Duty Cycle Detection
Chunxia Li
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Application of Computer Vision and Machine Learning for Ergonomic Analysis of Construction Worker Activities
JunHyuk Kwon
MSc
University of Michigan
Research Topic: BIM-based Automated Hazard Identification
Wenjia Pan
MSc
University of Alberta
Thesis: The Application of Discrete-Event Simulation on Estimating Hazardous Gas Emissions from Construction Equipment
Mahdi Salehi
MSc
University of Alberta
Thesis: Understanding of Absenteeism in Alberta Industrial Construction
Giridhar Murali
MEng in Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Human Body Detection and Skeleton Extraction
Lu Zhang
MEng
University of Michigan
Project: Musculoskeletal Disorder in Construction
Gurpreet Singh Toor
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Wi-Fi based Real Time Localization System
Eva Cheung
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Relational Contracting for Alberta Transportation Industry
Sami Memon
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Application of Helmet Mounted Display for Intuitive Information Delivery in Construction
Osama Mohsen
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Context-Aware Computing for Construction Field Automation
Ge Zhang
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Application of RFID and UWB in Industrial Construction
Firas Sharif
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Construction on Mars
Navaid Rehman
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Indoor Environment Quality – Model in Existing Building and During Construction
Yao Claudio
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Mega Construction Project Management
Suresh Shrestha
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Application of Public-Private Partnership in Alberta
Xin Sui
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Project Risk Management and Schedule Monte Carlo Simulation in Transmission Line Project
Gahr Ehaz
MEng
University of Alberta
Project: Financial Impacts Associated with Spring Load Restriction
Former Undergraduate Students
Julianne Shah
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project:
Luke Knowles
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Non-Invasive Personalized Normative Messaging Intervention for the Reduction of Household Energy Consumption
Neil Karr
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Improving Older Adults’ Mobility with Smart Wearables
Anders Boberg
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Smartphone-based Ergonomic Risk Assessment Tool
Hala AbouRizk
Undergraduate Student
University of Alberta
Project: Understanding Withdrawal Behavior in Social Context
San-A Kang
Undergraduate Student
University of Alberta
Project: Public-Private Partnership in Alberta Transportation
Xinsheng Chu
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Virtual Reality Environment for Workers’ Behavior Representation
Tianshu Fan
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Use of a 3D Depth Sensor for Tracking Human Skeleton
Madhav Achar
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Use of Kinect Camera for Tracking Human Skeleton
Drew Nikolai
Undergraduate Student (UROP)
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Development of a Real-Time Workers’ Safety and Health Feedback System
Yidan Zhang
Undergraduate Student (UROP)
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Development of Android App for the Warning of Construction Equipment Idling
Griselda Sukmoro
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Impact of Social Norms on Student Absenteeism
Luis Padron
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Smartphone-based Human Pose Estimation
Logan Suarez Parmer
Undergraduate Student
University of Michigan
Project: Smartphone-based Human Pose Estimation
Former Visiting Professors/Scholars
Dr. Xiaochun (Eric) Luo
Visiting Scholar
Research Topic: Modeling and Understanding Construction Site Activities Based on Probabilistic Object Recognition and Localization
Dr. Xiaoli Yan
Visiting Scholar
Research Topic: Construction safety improvement based on emerging technologies
Dr. Na Chen
Visiting Scholar
Research Topic: Construction virtual environment safety training and workers’ safe behavior ability measurement
Dr. Youngchan Kim
Visiting Scholar
Research Topic: Development of Asbestos Management Program & Predicting the Asbestos Death
Prof. Hyoungkwan Kim
Visiting Professor
Yonsei University
Dr. Sung Il Kim
Visiting Scholar
Head of Center for Construction Economy
Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements
Research Topic: Understanding of Global Construction Market to Determine the Expansion Strategies for the Construction Industry in Korea
Former Visiting PhD/Msc/Undergraduate Students
Zuguang Liu
Visiting PhD Student
Tsinghua University, China
Research Topic: 3D Scene Understanding for Construction Site using Computer Vision and Deep Learning
Parinaz Jafari
Visiting PhD Student
University of Alberta, Canada
Research Topic: Dynamic data-driven simulation, data mining, data analytics, and decision support systems
Wenxin Shen
Visiting PhD Student
Tsinghua University, China
Research Topic: Understanding the role of social norms in interface management
Min Ji Choi
Visiting PhD Student
Seoul National University
Research Topic: Simulation for Analyzing Building Evacuation Behavior under Disaster
Chunna Liu
Visiting PhD Student
Tsinghua University, China
Research Topic: GHG Estimation of Civil Infrastructure Construction Processes
Jinwook Jeong
Visiting Student
MSc in Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
Project: Application of Interactive Electronic Technical Manual to Mega Construction
MinKyung Lee
Visiting Student
MSc in SungKyunKwan University, Seoul, Korea
Korea BK 21st Century Graduate Student Study Abroad Program Recipient
Project: Impact of Social Context on Construction Workers’ Behavior
Amanda De Souza Betega
Undergraduate Intern
University of Michigan
Research Topic: Automated Action Recognition for Construction Applications