Dr. Chukwuma 'Chuma' Nnaji

Dr. Chukwuma "Chuma" Nnaji

Laboratory Director and Faculty

Chukwuma (Chuma) Nnaji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on construction safety, human-machine interactions, and workforce development using computational tools and emerging technologies.

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Abdullahi Ibrahim

Construction Workers' Situational Awareness: Investigating Physical Fatigue and Emerging Technologies (Graduated Summer 2024)

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Ifeanyi Okpala

Robotics and Automation in Construction: Developing Foundational Insight and Tools to Support Safe Implementation (Graduated Spring 2022)

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Muhammad Khan

Developing Tools for Preventing Falls from Roof* (Fall 2025)

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Muhammad Sharjeel Anjum

Muhammad Sharjeel Anjum's research focuses exclusively on worker safety and health, utilizing cutting-edge technology that combines computer science with machine learning and virtual reality. His work integrates a medical perspective on fatigue identification through theoretical modeling and machine learning methods to identify both central and physical fatigue. He has a versatile educational background, with an undergraduate degree in computer science and a master’s in construction and building

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Olugbenro Ogunrinde

Enhancing Highway Quality Management using Emerging Methods. (Graduated Spring 2020)

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Prosper Gbiengu

Prosper Gbiengu’s research focuses on advancing both fundamental knowledge and practical applications of wearable robotic technology to improve health and safety in the construction industry. His research emphasizes the development, implementation, and adaptation of wearable robots designed to support workers’ physical tasks, reduce fatigue, and mitigate potential hazards. By integrating engineering principles, ergonomics, and human-computer interaction, his research aims to create wearable solu

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Ashton Greer

Autonomous Engineering: Multi-Scale GIS-Based Approach to Green Infrastructure Design (Summer 2019)

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Eleanor Skelton

Improving Engineering Design and Structural Performance Through the Effective Characterization of High-performance Materials in Geotechnical Transportation Engineering (Summer 2022)

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Jin Sol Lee

Teleoperation for Time-Sensitive and Challenging Construction Environments: Dive into Cognitive Challenges (Spring 2024)

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Kris Harbin

Decision Analysis Tool for Building Renovations Regarding Adaptive Reuse (Fall 2020)

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Muhammad T. Hatamleh

Improving the Engineering Project Management Process in Developing Countries: The Impact of Risk Management Within the Project Management Maturity Model (PM3) on The Construction Project Performance (Fall 2020)

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Willy Giron

Sustainability Analysis for Construction Companies Under LEED Code (Fall 2018)

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Yoojun Kim

Toward Heat-Resilient Construction: Understanding and Improving Worker-Environment Interactions Via Digital Twins (Fall 2025)

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Abdallah Abdallah

Enhancing Electrical Utility Work Zone Safety Using Intrusion Alert Systems (Fall 2023)

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Seoyoung Cheon

Examining the Influence of Robot-supported Operation on Hazard Identification in Virtual Reality (Fall 2024).

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Chidozie Managwu

Machine Learning Engineer