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Faculty<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nIbukun Gabriel Awolusi, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/span>
\nPrincipal Investigator and Director of (SI)2<\/sup> Lab<\/span>
\nibukun.awolusi@utsa.edu | (210) 458-3060<\/span>
\nGoogle Scholar<\/a> \u2666 ResearchGate<\/a> \u2666 Linkedin<\/a><\/span>Education<\/strong><\/span>
\n2017\u00a0 Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama<\/span>
\n2015\u00a0 M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama<\/span>
\n2014\u00a0 M.Sc., Construction Management (Distinction), University of Lagos<\/span>
\n2009\u00a0 B.Sc., Building (First Class Honors), University of Lagos<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi<\/strong> is an Assistant Professor and Division Leader of Construction Science and Management in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Prior to joining academia, Dr. Awolusi worked in the construction industry for several years where he managed the construction of various building and infrastructure projects. Dr. Awolusi\u2019s research interests and expertise are in construction safety, safety in manufacturing, innovation, technology integration, sustainable materials and infrastructure, construction education, and workforce development. He teaches construction safety and advanced concepts in construction safety planning and management. As a seasoned educator and researcher who is passionate about providing result-oriented solutions to problems, Dr. Awolusi continuously contributes to the body of knowledge through his scholarly work and the implementation of innovative pedagogies. He has been honored with several prestigious awards for his outstanding achievements in teaching and research by different academic and professional organizations. Dr. Awolusi is an ACUE Teaching Fellow of the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), an Online Teaching Faculty Champion at UTSA, and an active member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). He has published and presented numerous research articles in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and notable international conferences.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
Graduate Student Researchers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nChinedu Patrick Okonkwo<\/strong><\/span>
\nPh.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant<\/span>
\nGoogle Scholar \u2666 ResearchGate \u2666 Linkedin<\/a><\/span>Education<\/strong><\/span>
\n2015\u00a0 B.Eng., Civil Engineering (First Class Honors), University of Nigeria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Chinedu Patrick Okonkwo<\/strong> is currently a Ph.D. Student in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He joined the (SI)2<\/sup> Lab in Fall 2021. Chinedu has more than 6 years of industry work experience as a project engineer in the construction industry. His research interests are in construction safety, automation, and the application of artificial intelligence in construction. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a recipient of several awards including the ASCE UESI Pipeline Student Scholarship, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship, and the MTN Foundation Scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nRoy Lan, M.Sc.<\/strong><\/span>
\nPh.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant<\/span>
\nGoogle Scholar \u2666 ResearchGate \u2666 Linkedin<\/a><\/span>Education<\/strong><\/span>
\n2021\u00a0 M.Sc., Construction Management (Distinction), University of Lagos<\/span>
\n2009 B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Covenant University<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
Roy Lan<\/strong> is currently a Ph.D. Student in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He joined the (SI)2<\/sup> Lab in Fall 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nMehdi Torbat Esfahani, M.S.<\/strong><\/span>
\nPh.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant<\/span>
\nGoogle Scholar<\/a> \u2666 ResearchGate \u2666 Linkedin<\/a><\/span>Education<\/strong><\/span>
\n2023\u00a0 M.S, Engineering\/Industrial Management, Michigan Technological University<\/span>
\n2012\u00a0 \u00a0M.S., Civil Engineering, Tafresh University<\/span>
\n2008 B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
Mehdi Torbat Esfahani<\/strong> is currently a Ph.D. Student in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He joined the (SI)2<\/sup> Lab in Spring 2023. The thesis project Mehdi worked on as part of his master’s degree in civil engineering was ranked first among 32 students. His research focuses on construction safety management, technology, and automation in construction. Mehdi is currently a member of the American Society of civil engineers (ASCE) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Mehdi also has more than 10 years of industry experience in construction engineering and management.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
Undergraduate Student Researchers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nKatelyn Trevino<\/strong><\/span>
\nProgram:<\/strong> B.S. in Construction Science and Management<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Virtual Reality for Hands-on Construction Laboratory Training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nStefanie Zuniga<\/strong><\/span>
\nProgram:<\/strong> B.S. in Construction Science and Management<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Managing Safety in Steel Erection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nJo Kaspersen<\/strong><\/span>
\nProgram: <\/strong>B.S. in Construction Science and Management<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Computer Vision for Safety and Infrastructure Monitoring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Recent Graduates and Alumni<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nAliu Akinsemoyin, M.S.<\/strong><\/span>
\nM.S. in Civil Engineering (May 2022)<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and Deep Learning for Safety and Health Monitoring on Construction Sites<\/span>Current Position: <\/strong>Telecommunications Manager at ENTRUST Solutions Group<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNoah Lubbering<\/strong><\/span>
\nB.S. in Construction Science and Management (Aug 2023)<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Interlocking Earthen Masonry Units for Sustainable Residential Building Construction<\/span>Current Position: <\/strong>Facilities Mgt. Intern at Southwest Research Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nRaul Sandoval<\/strong><\/span>
\nB.S. in Construction Science and Management (Aug 2022)<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Digital Technology for Safety and Health in Steel Manufacturing<\/span>Current Position: <\/strong>Project Engineer at Catamount Constructors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nBrenda Campbell<\/strong><\/span>
\nB.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2022)<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Wearable IoT for Safety and Health Monitoring in Steel Manufacturing<\/span>Current Position:<\/strong> Jr. Estimator at Embrey<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nAdrian Alcocer<\/strong><\/span>
\nB.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2021)<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Construction Safety and Health in the Curriculum of Construction Programs<\/span>Current Position: <\/strong>Project Coordinator at Mears Group Inc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nJennifer Mondragon<\/strong><\/span>
\nB.S. in Construction Science and Management (Dec 2021)<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Characterization and Mapping of Safety and Health Hazards in Steel Manufacturing<\/span>Current Position: <\/strong>Estimating Assistant at Foster Fence LTD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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