REU Site: Smart and Sustainable Construction in the Digital Era

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF),
Role: Senior Personnel
Project Duration: 09/2023 - 08/2027

Collaborators:

• Dr. David Jeong (PI)
• Dr. Julie Hartell (Co-PI)

Project Summary: This project is a 10-week paid research opportunity for undergraduate students to explore smart and sustainable construction at Texas A&M University. Participants will gain hands-on experience working in research labs alongside faculty and graduate mentors.

Roadway Worker Safety Training

Funding Agency: Department of Labor, Amount of Funding: $75,000
Role: PI
Project Duration: 09/2024 – 09/2025

Project Summary:

Collaborative Research: An Embodied Learning Environment for Advancing Human-Wearable Robot Interactions Skills in Construction Education

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Amount of Funding: $750,000
Role: PI
Project Duration: 9/2024 – 08/2027

Project Summary:

Decision Support Toolkit for Highway Work Area Safety

Funding Agency: Federal Highway Authority, Amount of Funding: $600,000
Role: PI
Project Duration: 10/2024 – 12/2026

Project Summary:

Collaborative Research: Embodied Interactive Environment for Advancing Data Sensing and Computational Thinking Skills in the Built Environment

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Amount of Funding: $1,300,000
Role: PI (Lead PI for collaborative involving three universities)
Project Duration: 05/2023 – 04/2027

Collaborators:

• Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez (co-PI)
• Dr. Anne McNamara (co-PI)

Project Summary: This project aims to create an embodied interactive environment that enhances students' computational thinking and engagement with data sensing technology in the built environment.

ARTBA Team Work Zone Safety Training Grant Program

Funding Agency: Federal Highway Authority, Amount of Funding: $320,000 of $2,000,000
Role: PI
Project Duration: 02/2024 – 02/2029

Project Summary: This project aimed to develop and implement a safety training program for work zones across the nation, focusing on reducing incidents through better safety protocols.

Reducing Adverse Driving Behaviors in Work Zones: Strategies and Guidelines

Funding Agency: The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Amount of Funding: $600,000
Role: PI
Project Duration: 9/2024 - 9/2027

Collaborators:

• Dr. Nishita Sinha (co-PI)
• Melisa Finley (co-PI)
• Dr. Myunghoon Ko (SME)
• Dr. Timothy Gates (co-PI)

Project Summary: This project aims to create strategies and guidelines for reducing adverse driving behaviors in work zones, which will contribute to improved traffic safety and reduction of accidents.

Guide for Work Zone Intrusion Prediction and Prevention

Funding Agency: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) via Oregon State University, Amount of Funding: $600,000
Role: co-PI
Project Duration: 05/2024 – 11/2026

Collaborators:

• Dr. John Gambatese (PI)
• Dr. David Hurwitz (co-PI)
• Dr. Srinivas Geedipally (co-PI)

Project Summary: This project aims to develop a guide for predicting and preventing work zone intrusions, enhancing safety in high-risk areas for workers.

A Refresh of CII's Zero Accident Techniques (ZAT)

Funding Agency: Construction Industry Institute, Amount of Funding: $240,000
Role: co-PI
Project Duration: 07/2023 – 08/2025

Collaborators:

• Dr. John Gambatese (PI)
• Dr. Vineeth Dharmapalan (co-PI)

Project Summary: This project is designed to refresh the Zero Accident Techniques (ZAT) guidelines in the construction industry, improving the adoption of safety practices to reduce injuries and fatalities.