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Okpala, I.*, Nnaji, C. , Omobolanle, O., and Akanmu, A. (2021). “Assessing the Role of Wearable Robotics in Construction Industry: Potential Safety Benefits, Opportunities and Implementation Barriers.” In: Jebelli, H., et al. Automation and Robotics in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Springer, Cham. DOI
Karakhan, A., Xu, Y., Nnaji, C. , Alsaffar, O. (2019). "Technology Alternatives for Workplace Safety Risk Mitigation in Construction: Exploratory Study." In: Mutis, I., Hartmann, T. (eds) Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering. Springer, Cham. DOI
Refereed Journal Articles
Abdallah, A.*, Ibrahim, A.*, Russel-Vernon, C.*, Nnaji, C. et al. (2024). "Advancing Safety in Short-term Utility Work Zones: Assessing the Role of Work Zone Intrusion Alert Technology ." Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
Karakhan, A., Asfer, O., and Nnaji, C. (2024). "Strategies for Employee Empowerment in Construction ." ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction ASCE.
Namian, M., Nabil, F., Al-Mhdawi, M., Kermanshachi, S., and Nnaji, C. (2024). "Post-Pandemic Era: Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Workers’ Situational Awareness ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Ibrahim, A.*, Okpala, I*., Nnaji C., and Akanmu, A. (2024). "Effects of using an active hand exoskeleton for drilling tasks: A pilot study ." Journal of Safety Research (IF – 4.26; h-Index - 91).
Alotaibi, A., Gambatese, J., and Nnaji, C. (2024). "Developing A Novel Energy-based Approach for Measuring Mental Workload ." Heliyon (IF – 4; h-Index – 41).
Jin, Z., Gambatese, J., and Nnaji, C. (2024). "Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment in Modern Ready-Made Concrete Formwork Construction ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Shakouri, M., Nnaji, C., Banihashemi, S., and Nguyen, K. (2024). "Analyzing the Influence of Risk Models and Investor Risk-Aversion Disparity on Community Solar Portfolio Selection ." Risks 12 (5), 75.
Ibrahim, A.*, Nnaji, C., Namian, M., and Shakouri, M. (2023). "Evaluating the impact of hazard information on fieldworkers’ safety risk perception ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Ibrahim, A.*, Nnaji, C., and Wang, X. (2023). "Framework for Quantifying the Impact of Exoskeleton on Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Reduction ." Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management 14 (2).
Okonkwo, C., Okpala, I*., Awolusi, I., and Nnaji C. (2023). "Overcoming barriers to smart safety management system implementation in the construction industry ." Results in Engineering (IF – 4.06; h-Index - 15).
Okpala, I*. and Nnaji C. (2023). "Insidious Safety Risks of Wearable Robots to Worker Safety and Health: A Scoping Review ." Journal of Safety Research (IF – 4.26; h-Index - 91).
Okoro, C., Nnaji, C., Chileshe, N., Tembo, J. (2023). "Perceptions of Public-Private Partnerships Transportation Project Success Factors in Developing Countries: An Explanatory Sequential Investigation ." Journal of Construction in Developing Countries (IF – 1; h-Index - 26).
Ibukun, A., Nnaji, C., Okpala, I.*, and Albert, A. (2023). "Adaptation Behavior of Construction Workers Using Wearable Sensing Devices for Safety and Health Monitoring ." Journal of Management in Engineering (IF – 6.42; h-Index – 87).
Khan, M.*, Nnaji, C., Khan, M. S., Ibrahim, A.*, Lee, D., and Park, C. (2023). "Risk factors and emerging technologies for preventing falls from heights at construction sites ." Automation in Construction, 153, 104955. (IF - 10.52; h-Index – 157).
Ibrahim, A.*, Khan, M.*, Nnaji, C., and Koh, A. S. (2023). "Assessing Non-Intrusive Wearable Devices for Tracking Core Body Temperature in Hot Working Conditions ." Applied Sciences, 13(11), 6803. (IF - 2.7; h-Index – 22).
Ibrahim, A.*, Nnaji, C., Koh, A., and Namian, M. (2023). "Investigating the Impact of Physical Fatigue on Construction Workers’ Situational Awareness ." Safety Science. (IF – 6.5; h-Index – 125).
Nnaji, C., Okpala, I.*, Awolusi, I., and Gambatese, J. (2023). "A systematic review of technology acceptance models and theories in construction research ." Journal of Information Technology in Construction. (IF - 4.53; h-Index - 49).
Ogunseiju, O., Gonsalves, N., Akanmu, A., Abraham, Y., and Nnaji, C. (2022). "Automated Detection of Learning Stages and Interaction Difficulty from Eye-Tracking Data within Mixed Reality Learning Environment ." Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. (IF - 3.47; h-Index - 20).
Al-Bayati, A., Ali, M., and Nnaji, C. (2022). "Managing Work Zone Safety during Road Maintenance and Construction Activities: Challenges and Opportunities ." Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction ASCE. (IF – 1.59; h-Index - 29).
Karakhan, A., Nnaji, C., Gambatese, J., and Simmons, D. (2022). "Best Practice Strategies for Workforce Development and Sustainability in Construction ." Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction ASCE. (IF – 1.59; h-Index - 29).
Okpala, I.*, Nnaji, C., and Gambatese, J. (2022). "Assessment Tool for Human-Robot Interaction Safety Risks during Construction Operations ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Nnaji, C., Okpala, I.*, Gambatese, J., and Jin, Z. (2022). "Controlling Safety and Health Challenges Intrinsic in Exoskeleton Use in Construction ." Safety Science. (IF – 6.5; h-Index – 125).
Jin, Z., Gambatese, J., Karakhan, A., and Nnaji, C. (2022). "Analysis of Prevention through Design Studies in Construction: A Subject Review ." Journal of Safety Research. (IF – 4.26; h-Index - 91).
Okpala, I.*, Nnaji, C., Kim, J., and Gambatese, J. (2021). "Development of an Evaluation Framework for Exoskeleton Technology for Construction Use ." Automation in Construction, 129, 103802. (IF - 10.52; h-Index – 157).
Nnaji, C., Karakhan, A., and Gambatese, J. (2021). "Adoption of Wearable Technologies by Construction Workers: A Technology Acceptance Model Approach ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Nnaji, C., Gambatese, J., and Lee, H. (2020). "Evaluating Key Drivers of Safety Technology Adoption in Construction ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Nnaji, C., Jafarnejad, A., and Gambatese, J. (2020). "Effects of Wearable Light Systems on Safety of Highway Construction Workers ." Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction ASCE. (IF – 1.59; h-Index - 29).
Nnaji, C., Gambatese, J., Karakhan, A., and Osei-Kyei, R. (2020). "Development and Application of Safety Technology Decision-making Adoption Tool ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Okpala, I.*, Nnaji, C., and Karakhan, A. (2020). "Utilizing Emerging Technologies for Construction Safety Risk Mitigation ." Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction ASCE. (IF – 1.59; h-Index - 29).
Nnaji, C., Gambatese, J., Lee, H.W., and Zhang, F. (2019). "Improving Construction Work Zone Safety Using Technology: A Systematic Review of Applicable Technologies ." Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. (IF – 6.31; h-Index - 31).
Nnaji, C., Karakhan, A., Gambatese, J., and Eseonu, C. (2019). "Influential Predictors of Safety Technology Adoption ." Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management Journal. (IF – 4.08; h-Index – 63).
Nnaji, C., Lee, H., Karakhan, A., and Gambatese, J. (2018). "Development of Decision-Making Framework to Select Safety Technologies for Highway Construction ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Karakhan, A., Rajendran, S., Gambatese, J., and Nnaji, C. (2018). "Measuring and Evaluating Safety Maturity of Construction Contractors: Application of Choosing by Advantages Decision-Making Method ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. (IF – 5.21; h-Index – 121).
Lee, H., Harapanahalli, B., Nnaji, C., Kim, J., and Gambatese, J. (2018). "Feasibility of using QR Codes in Highway Construction Document Management ." Transportation Research Record. (IF – 2.06; h-Index – 131).