Location: 101 COKE building

Education:

• M.Eng., Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2019
• B. Eng., Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, 2015

Abdullahi Ibrahim's research focuses on construction safety, health monitoring, risk management, innovation management, predictive modeling, technology adoption and diffusion. Recognizing the need to supplement current safety hazard management strategies, Abdullahi is experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to improve safety performance in the construction industry. Essentially, he will be working on AI algorithms that can be used to extract knowledge from the massive amounts of data created in the construction industry in order to create decision-making applications. He is currently researching construction workers' risk perceptions and making strong recommendations for improving occupational risk assessment and risk management systems.

Location: 101 COKE building

Education:

• M.Sc, Dong-A University, Busan, South Korea, 2019
• B.Sc, University of science and technology Peshawar (UET), Pakistan, 2016

Muhammad Khan’s research mainly focuses on workers' safety at the construction site utilizing sensors and computer vision technologies. Muhammad aims to integrate digital technologies (IoT and Computer vision) into fall from height (FFH) risk mitigation at the construction site. His current research will identify the different accident risk factors that trigger fall accidents at the construction site and propose a safety framework for integrating different technologies to mitigate these risks. In addition, he will be working to develop a Digital twin model for PM dust emission, control, and monitoring in real-time.

Education:

• PhD, Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2022
• M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2019
• B.Eng., Civil Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2015

Ifeanyi Okpala graduated with a Doctorate in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in May 2022. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED Green Associate, licensed Engineer-in-Training (FE-passed), and a Ph.D. Candidate in the College of Engineering. He conducts research in Construction Engineering and Management focusing on issues related to safety and risk, workforce development, technology adoption and innovation, sustainability, and decision-making in construction. Currently, he works to provide practical resources for practitioners in construction organizations to identify and quantify human-robot interaction hazards inherent in the use of robotics and automation (RA) in construction operations. This is done with the intent to develop knowledge and resources that support the effective and safe application of RA in construction operations.

Education:

• M.B.A., The University of Alabama, 2022
• M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2022
• B.S., Architectural Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2021

Morgan Feagin graduated with a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the Univeristy of Alabama in May of 2022. She was a part of the STEM Path to the MBA Program and the Accelerated Master’s Program for Civil Engineering, which she began in her undergraduate studies. Her primary focus areas of research are project management, sustainable construction, and the application of innovative technologies in construction. After graduation, Morgan plans to become a licensed P.E. and work in the construction industry.​

Education:

• M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2021
• B.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2021

Chloe Russell-Vernon graduated with a master of science in civil engineering and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Alabama in May of 2021. She began working as a research assistant in the spring of 2021. Her primary areas of research pertain to the use of technologies to simulate construction activities and construction safety and health. She is currently working on research focused on work zone intrusion mitigation technologies.

Education:

• M.S., Construction and Scheduling Engineering The University of Alabama, 2021
• B.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2020

Alwaleed Almajed graduated with a master of science in civil engineering; specializing in construction engineering and management at the Capstone. He researched better safety protocols to be implemented on construction sites and is advised under faculty member Dr. Nnaji. Alwaleed graduated with a Civil engineering degree from UA in December 2020. He is from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is fluent in Arabic and English.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2020
• M.S., Construction Management, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2013
• B.Sc., Quantity Surveying, University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2010

Dr. Olugbenro worked on a project aimed at enhancing quality management in highway construction using emerging methods. To achieve this he analyzed and statistically compared the effects of daytime and nighttime paving operations on the quality of highway construction using relatively new methods refereed to as percent within limit (PWL). In addition, he evaluated the use of existing/emerging nondestructive testing technologies for quality management processes/procedures, and the assessment of automation readiness for components of quality assurance/quality control in highway construction. As an instructor on campus, he is making full use of the Geotechnical and Materials Testing Laboratories.

Dr. Olugbenro is now an Assistant Professor at The University of Nebraska, Kearney. He is focused on instruction, research, and service in construction management program with a focus on advancing the industrial technology department, utilizing most recent tools, technologies, and application in preparing the next industry professionals.

Education:

• B.S., Architectural Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2020

Zachary earned a BS in Architectural Engineering. He began doing research in the Civil Engineering Department at UA in August 2018. His research interest focused on integrating internet of things (IoT) into wearable safety control systems. He is originally from Philadelphia and currently works as an Analyst at Kimley-Horn in Atlanta after graduation.

Education:

• B.S., Architectural Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2020

Jordan recently earned a BS in Architectural Engineering, with a minor in Structural Engineering. He began working with the Civil Engineering Department at UA as a research assistant in August 2018. His primary research interest focused on integrating internet of things (IoT) into smart sensors and systems within construction sites. He is originally from Millstadt, Illinois and is currently continuing his education at UA through the STEM MBA graduate program