DPMers

Dynamic Project Management/DPMers

DPMers care about our environment and sustainability in our daily lives. We are proud to say that all DPMers are planet blue ambassadors.

Francis Baek

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.

          Minseo Park

          PhD Student (co-supervised with Prof. Peter Adriaens)

          Minseo Park is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Computer Science and a master’s degree in Smart Cities from Chung-Ang University, Korea. His research focuses on advancing infrastructure performance through data-driven methods and more efficient project financing via the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts. 

            Seongju Jang

            PhD Student

            Seongju Jang is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Seoul National University, South Korea. His research focused on automated construction noise monitoring using deep learning. He also worked as a computer vision engineer at Vivity AI.

              Bongil Gu

              Master’s Student

              Bongil Gu is a Master’s student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Pusan National University, South Korea. He also worked for Daewoo E&C as a Planning and Management team leader. His research focuses on wearable-based approaches for safe and creative construction.

                Ethan Marshall

                Undergraduate Student

                Ethan Marshall is a senior studying Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan. He focuses on developing iOS and Android applications to promote safety in construction environments.

                  Yunxuan Haytham Tang

                  Undergraduate Student

                  Haytham Tang is a junior computer science student with a minor in electrical engineering. He has extensive experience in full-stack development and enjoy machine-learning research. In his free time, he loves traveling and watching soccer.

                    Dr. Cheol Woong Kim

                    Visiting Scholar

                    Dr. Cheol Woong Kim received his Ph.D. degree in Applied Chemistry at the Kyungpook National University, Korea. After post-doctoral research at KU Leuven, Belgium, he started to work at Korea Institute for Water Technology Certification. His current research is to conduct collaborative research on a water certification process as it relates to workflow enhancement with the blockchain and sensing technologies. 

                      Alumni

                      Former PhD Students

                      Juhyeon Bae
                      PhD
                      University of Michigan
                      Research Topic: Integrating Wearable Biosensing with Social Norm to Empower Construction Workers for Preventive Job Site Safety
                      Current Position: Assistant Professor, San Diego State University

                      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, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

                      Byungjoo Choi
                      PhD
                      University of Michigan
                      Research Topic: Understanding the Socio-cognitive Mechanism of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior
                      Current Position: Associate 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

                      Hoonyong Lee
                      Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
                      University of Michigan
                      Research Topic:
                      Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of Sydney, Australia

                      Jinwoo Kim
                      Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
                      University of Michigan
                      Research Topic: Synthetic Image Dataset for Deep Learning Models
                      Current Position: Assistant Professor, Hanyang University, Korea

                      Kwonsik Song
                      Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
                      University of Michigan
                      Research Topic: Normative Messaging to Reduce Household Energy Consumption
                      Current Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, 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

                      Sze Yan How
                      MSc
                      University of Michigan
                      Research Topic: Human-Robot Masonry Work Simulation

                      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

                      Seung-Gu Lee
                      Undergraduate Student
                      University of Michigan
                      Project:

                      Hongxiao Zheng
                      Undergraduate Student
                      University of Michigan
                      Project:

                      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. Xiaowei Wang
                      Visiting Scholar
                      Research Topic:

                      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