Current Students

	Ali Ghelmani PhD student Research topic: Self-supervised Computer Vision for Construction Digital Twins
	Huang, Yusheng  PhD student Research topic: Construction Digital Twins
	Tersoo Genger PhD student Research topic: Framework for Multi-Purpose Utility Tunnel Location Selection Considering Social Costs
	Amir Jamali MASc. Research topic: Pavement Defect Detection Using Weakly Supervised Machine Learning
	Malcolm Dunson-Todd MASc. Research topic: Systematic Evaluation of Exoskeletons for Construction Tasks

Previous PhD Students

	Dr. Fardin Bahreini (2022). Ontological and Machine Learning Approaches for Inspection of Facilities Using BIM. Current position:
	Dr. Neshat Bolourian (2022). Point Cloud-based Deep Learning and UAV Path Planning for Surface Defect Detection of Concrete Bridges. Current position:
	Salimzadeh, Negar (2021). Optimization of PV Modules Layout on High-rise Building Skins Using a BIM-based Generative Design Approach. Current position:
	Dr. Guévremont, Michel (2021). 4D Simulation of Capital Construction Projects: Levels of Development and Ontology for Delay Claims Applications. Current position: Senior Lead Engineer - Scheduling and 4D simulation at Hydro Québec
	Dr. Chen, Chen (2021). Computer Vision Based Automated Monitoring and Analysis of Excavation Productivity on Construction Sites. Current position: Assistant Professor, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
	Dr. Taher, Alhusain Mohamed (2021). Development of Earthwork Ontology and its Application. Current position: Montreal College of Information Technology
	Dr. Charles Nnaemeka Igwe (2021). A Process-Based Approach for Integrating the Last Planner System In 4D Modeling for Equipment Workspace Planning in Elevated Urban Highway. Current position: Section Head, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
	Dr. Ali Alaghbandrad (2020). Economic Analysis and Information Modeling of Smart Multi-purpose Utility Tunnels. Current position: Full Stack Web Developer, Nectar Design
	Sharif Arani, Seyed Amirhosain (2020). Optimizing energy performance of building renovation using traditional and machine learning approaches. Current position: Co-Founder and CTO at ExtergyAI
	Salimi, Shide (2019). Simulation-Based Optimization of Energy Consumption and Occupants Comfort in Open-Plan Office Buildings Using Probabilistic Occupancy Prediction Model. Current position: Research Associate at Harvard University
	Dr. Khaled El Ammari (2018). Remote Collaborative BIM-based Mixed Reality Approach for Supporting Facilities Management Field Tasks. Current position: Lead Mixed Reality Architect, Fiction Mine
	Dr. Mohammad Mostafa Soltani (2017). Excavator Pose Estimation for Safety Monitoring by Fusing Computer Vision and RTLS Data. Current position: Senior Manager, Machine Learning, Procore Technologies
	Dr. Ameen Hamza Albahri (2017). Simulation-based optimization for the placement of surveillance cameras in buildings using BIM. Current position: Assistant Professor, King Abdul-Aziz University
	Dr. Mawlana, Mohammed (2015). Improving Stochastic Simulation-based Optimization for Selecting Construction Method of Precast Box Girder Bridges. Current position: Assistant Professor of Construction Management, Thomas Jefferson University
	Dr. Faridaddin Vahdatikhaki (2015). Towards Smart Earthwork Sites Using Location-based Guidance and Multi-agent Systems. Current position: Assistant Professor of BIM and ICT in Construction at University of Twente
	Dr. Ali Motamedi (2013). Improving Facilities Lifecycle Management Using RFID Localization And BIM-Based Visual Analytics. Current position: Associate Professor, École de technologie supérieure
	Dr. Cheng Zhang (2010). Improving crane safety by agent-based dynamic motion planning using UWB real-time location system. Current position: Associate Professor at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Previous MASc. Students

	Jorjam, Shayan (2022). Stochastic Simulation of Construction Methods of Multi-purpose Utility Tunnels. Current position: Project Manager
	Torabi, Ghazaleh (2022). Productivity Monitoring of Construction Workers Based on Spatiotemporal Activity Recognition. Current position: Junior Computer Vision Engineer, Leav
	Akbarzadeh, Mohammad (2020). Enhancing Safety on Construction Sites by Detecting Personal Protective Equipment and Localizing Workers Using Computer Vision Techniques. Current position: Software Engineer at Stratuscent
	Huang, Yusheng (2020). Providing Proximity Safety and Speeding Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites Using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS. Current position: PhD Student at Concordia
	Karandish, Forough (2019). Analysis of the Performance of HOG and CNNs for Detecting Construction Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment. Current position: Computer Vision Research Engineer at Huawei, Canada
	Majid Nasrollahi (2019). Automated Bridge Inspection for Concrete Surface Defect Detection Using Deep Neural Network Based on LiDAR Scanning. Current position: Computer Vision Engineer at AIRM Consulting
	Yisha Luo (2019). Multi-Criteria Spatial Analysis of Multi-Purpose Utility Tunnels. Current position:
	Amrollahibuki, Roya (2019). Modeling Construction Equipment in 4D Simulation and Application in VR Safety Training. Current position: Construction management engineering
	Eftekharirad, Roshanak (2019). Improving Fire Emergency Management Using Occupant Information and BIM-Based Simulation. Current position: Project Manager
	Liu, Zheng (2017). Simulation of Local Climate Control in Shared Offices Based on Occupants Locations and Preferences. Current position: Technical Sales Specialist at CertainTeed Architectural Products
	Langari, Seied Mohammad (2015). Enhanced Path Planning Method for Improving Safety and Productivity of Excavation Operations. Current position: Building Specialist at CadK Inc.
	Corrigan, James S. (2015). Investigating the Use of RFID Technology in the Reverse Logistics of End-of-Service-Life Helicopters: A Hybrid Approach Based On Design for Six Sigma and Discrete-event Simulation.
	Dejam, Bardia (2015). Design and Simulation of RFID-Enabled Aircraft Reverse Logistics Network via Agent-Based Modeling. Current position: Supply Chain Analyst at Weston Foods Inc.
	Salimi, Shide (2014). Performance Analysis of Simulation-based Multi-objective Optimization of Bridge Construction Processes Using High Performance Computing. Current position: Research Associate at Harvard University
	Hassaan Siddiqui (2014). UWB RTLS for Construction Equipment Localization: Experimental Performance Analysis and Fusion with Video Data. Current position: Solution Verification Professional, Ericsson
	Masoudifar, Nassim (2014). Monitoring Occupancy and Office Equipment Energy Consumption Using Real-Time Location System and Wireless Energy Meters. Current position: Product Strategy Manager, LifeWorks
	Mahsa Rafiee (2014). Improving Indoor Security Surveillance by Fusing Data from BIM, UWB and Video. Current position: Security Engineer, Scotiabank
	Shayan Setayeshgar (2014). Improving Safety on Construction Sites Using BIM-Based Dynamic Virtual Fences and Ultra-Wideband Technology. Current position: Senior Construction Program Manager at HDR
	Ghadiri Moghaddam, Danial (2014). Framework for Integrating Bridge Inspection Data with Bridge Information Model. Current position:
	Dr. Mohammad Mostafa Soltani (2013). Neighborhood Localization Method for Locating Construction Resources Based on RFID and BIM. Current position: Senior Manager, Machine Learning, Procore Technologies
	Eesa Sandani (2013). system dynamics simulation for investigating RFID potential in aircraft dis-assembly operations. Current position: Business Practice Lead at Munvo
	Kehinde Oluyemisi Adetiloye (2012). Design of RFID-enabled Aircraft Reverse Logistics Network Simulation. Current position:
	Ahmad Doriani (2012). Simulation-Based 4D Modeling for Planning and Scheduling of Elevated Urban Highway Reconstruction Projects. Current position:
	Dr. Aloqaily, Moayad (2012). Multiparty/Multimedia Conferencing in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks for Improving Communications between Firefighters. Current position: Managing Director at xAnalytics Inc.
	Asen, Yoosef (2012). Building Information Modeling Based Integration and Visualization for Facilities Management. Current position:
	Syeda Laila Nargis (2012). Communicating urban density: Assessing the challenges and opportunities in the use of 3-D representation for public participation in planning. Current position: GIS Officer for CMAR
	Sato, Yu (2011). Location-based Responsive Space for Multimedia Environment Using Ultra-wideband Technology. Current position:
	JunYu Jian (2011). Development of a Web Service for Visualizing the Data of Ultra Wideband Real-Time Location System. Current position: Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Thomson Reuters
	Rozhdestvenskiy, Dmitry (2010). Product Tracking and Direct Parts Marking System Optimization. Current position: Engineer in Residence, Concordia University
	Homam Al-Bahnassi (2010). Real-time motion planning and simulation of cranes in construction. Current position: Senior Technical Artist, NVIDIA
	Sonia Rodriguez (2010). Experimental study on location tracking of construction resources using UWB for better productivity and safety. Current position: QA Continuous Improvement, at Luminator Technology Group ·
	Dr. Ali Motamedi (2009). Framework for lifecycle management of facilities components using RFID technology. Current position: Associate Professor, École de technologie supérieure
	Bao Jin Hu (2009). Quality of spatial information for municipal infrastructure management. Current position: Founder, Vffice Inc.
	Rakesh Saini (2009). Data protection of RFID-Based distributed storage. Current position: Principal Program Manager at Workday, CISSP
	Sepideh Zakikhani (2009). Structural health monitoring using wireless sensors and damage detection of civil infrastructures. Current position: Proposal Specialist, Eurovia BC Group of Companies
	Sara Fadaee (2008). Impact of population intensification near transit nodes on Montreal traffic assignment. Current position: Transportation Engineer at Morrison Hershfield Limited
	Jianxia Yan (2008). A survey of the state of bridge management in Canada. Current position: Project Engineer at ProSlide Technology Inc.
	Bechir Khabir (2008). Framework for indoor video-based augmented reality applications. Current position: Software Development Manager, EMWorks Electromagnetic Simulation Software
	Parinaz Pakniat (2008). Optimizing bridge decks maintenance strategies based on probabilistic performance prediction using genetic algorithm. Current position: Commercial Innovation Manager at Canam
	Xiangyang Tan (2008). Automatic code compliance checking in designing building envelopes. Current position: Principal at XT Engineering Ltd.
	Hui Wang (2008). Distributed augmented reality for visualizing collaborative construction tasks. Current position: Specialist SW Development Engineer at Hitachi Data Systems
	Hong Pang (2007). Cell-based representation and analysis of spatial resources in construction simulation. Current position: Backend Developer, Stratos Network
	Linchuan Yang (2007) Ad-hoc wireless networking for supporting on-site communication. Current position: Senior Administrator, Wireless Networking
	Dr. Khaled El Ammari  (2006). Visualization, data sharing and interoperability issues in model-based facilities management systems. Current position: Lead Mixed Reality Architect, Fiction Mine
	Yongxin Hu (2006). Mobile location-based bridge inspection decision-support system. Current position:
	Dr. Elaheh Mozaffari (2006). Creating and testing urban virtual reality models for engineering applications. Current position: College Professor at Champlain college
	Dr. Cheng Zhang (2006). Spatio-temporal visualization and analysis for infrastructure management systems. Current position: Associate Professor at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
	Hua Sheng He (2005). IFC-based framework for evaluating building envelope performance. Current position: Project Manager, Transportation & Special Projects - Howard County Government