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Welcome to the Safety Innovation and Intelligent Infrastructure (SI3) Lab!

The mission of the SI3 Lab is to advance the science and practice of workplace safety and infrastructure development through cutting-edge research, transdisciplinary collaboration, and transformative education. The Lab leads pioneering research and education at the intersection of safety, automation, and intelligent infrastructure, delivering innovative solutions that enhance human well-being, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable development. Through strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, and communities, the SI³ Lab translates research into real-world impact, addressing critical challenges in construction, infrastructure management, and workforce development while preparing the next generation of leaders in safety and intelligent infrastructure systems.
Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator and Director of SI3 Lab
Associate Professor and Division Leader of Construction Science and Management
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
The University of Texas at San Antonio
[email protected] | (210) 458-3060
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Education

    • 2017   Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama
    • 2015   M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama
    • 2014   M.Sc., Construction Management (Distinction), University of Lagos
    • 2009   B.Sc., Building (First Class Honors), University of Lagos
Research Areas

Innovation and Technology for Safety and Health Management

  • Worker Safety and Health
  • Wearable Technology and Internet of Things
  • Sensor Technologies and Data Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
    Automation and Robotics
  • Work Zone Safety
  • Data-Driven Decision Making and Decision Support Systems

Education and Workforce Development

  • Technology-Enhanced Learning and Training Methods
  • Automation and Workforce Preparedness
  • Curriculum Modernization and Future-Ready Education

Construction Automation and Smart Infrastructure

  • Space and Lunar Construction, Simulation, and Optimization
  • Construction Automation and Robotics
  • Sustainable Infrastructure and Construction Materials
Teaching

    • CSM 2113 Construction Materials and Methods
    • CSM 2143 Construction Materials and Testing
    • CSM 4623 Construction Safety
    • CSM 5413 Advanced Topics in Constr. Systems
    • CSM 5433 Construction Safety Planning and Management