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Welcome to the Safety Innovation and Intelligent Infrastructure (SI3<\/sup>)\u00a0Lab!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The mission of the SI3<\/sup> 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 SI\u00b3 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.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nIbukun Gabriel Awolusi, Ph.D.<\/strong>
\nPrincipal Investigator and Director of SI3<\/sup>\u00a0Lab
\nAssociate Professor and Division Leader of Construction Science and Management
\nSchool of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
\nKlesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
\nThe University of Texas at San Antonio
\nibukun.awolusi@utsa.edu | (210) 458-3060
\nGoogle Scholar<\/a> \u2666 ResearchGate<\/a> \u2666\u00a0Linkedin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
Education<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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    • 2017\u00a0 \u00a0Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama<\/li>\n
    • 2015\u00a0 \u00a0M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama<\/li>\n
    • 2014\u00a0 \u00a0M.Sc., Construction Management (Distinction), University of Lagos<\/li>\n
    • 2009\u00a0 \u00a0B.Sc., Building (First Class Honors), University of Lagos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
      Research Areas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Innovation and Technology for Safety and Health Management<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Worker Safety and Health<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Wearable Technology and Internet of Things<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sensor Technologies and Data Analytics<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
        \n<\/span>Automation and Robotics<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Work Zone Safety<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Data-Driven Decision Making and Decision Support Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Education and Workforce Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Technology-Enhanced Learning and Training Methods<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Automation and Workforce Preparedness<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Curriculum Modernization and Future-Ready Education<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Construction Automation and Smart Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Space and Lunar Construction, Simulation, and Optimization<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Construction Automation and Robotics<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Sustainable Infrastructure and Construction Materials<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
            Teaching<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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              • CSM 2113 Construction Materials and Methods<\/li>\n
              • CSM 2143 Construction Materials and Testing<\/li>\n
              • CSM 4623 Construction Safety<\/li>\n
              • CSM 5413 Advanced Topics in Constr. Systems<\/li>\n
              • CSM 5433 Construction Safety Planning and Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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