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Yong-Cheol Lee, Ph.D., LEED AP, FMP

McCollister Family Associate Professor

Dr. Yong-Cheol Lee is the McCollister Family Associate Professor (Tenured, August 2022) in the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University. He focuses on computing and information technologies in design, construction, and infrastructure. His research interests include digital twins, AI/ML in construction, BIM interoperability, automated validation, disaster resilience, and construction data analysis. He has industry experience at Lotte Engineering & Construction Co. and worked as a research intern at Autodesk's InfraWorks 360 team.

Office: 3315E Patrick F. Taylor Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: (225) 578-5483
Email: yclee@lsu.edu
Web: LSU Faculty Page
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Osama Al-Maabreh

Ph.D Candidate (2021 - 2025 Expected)

Dissertation topic: A Comprehensive BIM-based Framework for Automated Flood Resilience Compliance and Resilience Assessment in Residential Construction

Dr. Pedram Ghannad

Ph.D. in Engineering Science (2021)

Currently: Assistant Professor at Bradley University

Dissertation: BIM-based Generative Modular Housing Design and Implications for Post-disaster Housing Recovery

Dr. Arlys S. Payne

Ph.D. in Construction Management (2021)

Currently: Vice President of Construction Specialties, Inc.

Dissertation: Impact of Personality Traits and Team Criteria on Construction Team Performance

Dr. Moeid Shariatfar

Ph.D. in Construction Management (2024)

Currently: Transportation Engineer, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Engineering Services

Dissertation: Modularized Knowledge Framework for Developing BIM Data Exchange Standard of a Smart City

Dr. Anisha Deria

Ph.D. in Construction Management (2025)

Currently: Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama

Dissertation: Audio-based Construction Digital Twin Framework