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101 Kearney Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331




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	Current Team Members
		Abdulaziz Alotaibi, PhD Student Education: MS, Civil Engineering (2020), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR BS, Civil Engineering (2014), Umm Al-Oura University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Research Interest: Construction Safety, Quality, and Lean Construction Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: alotai8@oregonstate.edu
	Abdulaziz was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. When Abdulaziz first started his undergraduate studies in engineering, he was not quite clear what his career goals were. He was sure that he was doing what he loved. In 2014, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia. Then he worked as a civil engineer for one year at Dar Al-Handash Consultants. During his work period, he assisted the aforementioned company in mediating between the Saudi Financial Ministry and the contractor's responsibility. Subsequently, he received an offer from the Islamic University of Madinah in 2016. The university wanted him to work as a teaching assistant and attend Master's and PhD degree programs in an elite Civil Engineering Department in the United States. In 2017, he earned a certificate (EAP) from University of California, Riverside before joining OSU to start his Master's program in Civil Engineering. In 2020, he completed his Master's degree in Civil Engineering from OSU. He is married and has a baby daughter. His hobbies are reading, traveling, and playing volleyball and soccer.

		Wei-Hsuen Lee, PhD Student Education: MEng, Civil Engineering (2019), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR MS, Mechanical Engineering (2015), Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan BS, Mechanical Engineering (2012), Tatung University, Taipei, Taiwan Research Interest: Construction safety, quality engineering, and safety design Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: leewei@oregonstate.edu
	Wei-Hsuen was born and raised in Taipei, ROC. He earned his undergraduate and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Tatung University in Taiwan. His research topic in his Master’s program was related to the effects from environmental vibration. After he finished his program at Tatung University, he changed his major to Civil Engineering and studied for another Master’s degree at OSU. His work experience on construction sites made him decide to keep studying for a PhD. During his free time, he likes to watch tennis and basketball games.

		Olusegun A. Morakinyo, PhD Student Education: MEng, Civil Engineering (2020), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR BS, Geology (2015), University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Research Interest: Construction safety and management Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: morakino@oregonstate.edu
	Olusegun completed his MEng in CE in March 2020 after which he progressed into the PhD program. He graduated from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria with a B.Sc. in Geology. After graduation, he attended the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) where he taught Mathematics in Community Secondary School, Ogbologbolo, Rivers State in South-South Nigeria. Prior to entering college, he represented his high school, Federal Government College, Okigwe, in Mathematics in the Mathematics Olympiads. He was always the best in Mathematics and Further Mathematics throughout his time in high school. He aspires to be a Construction Manager. One of his long-term goals is to have his own construction firms in Africa and North America. He also wishes to help the less privileged in Africa by providing water, and building hospitals and schools. He is an avid reader and one of the quotes that keeps him going is "Readers are Leaders.

		Qichang Dai, PhD Student Education: MS, Civil Engineering (2022), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR BS, Civil Engineering (2015), Wenhua College, Wuhan, China Research Interest: Construction industrialization, construction quality, and lean construction Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: daiq@oregonstate.edu
	Qichang Dai was born in China. He received his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Wenhua College in Wuhan, China. Since his father and grandfather have worked in the field of construction for many years, he has been interested in civil engineering since childhood. This is one of the reasons why he chose to study for a Master's degree in Civil Engineering. In the future, he wants to make more contributions in construction industrialization, lean construction, and construction quality to meet China's growing construction needs. In his spare time, he likes traveling, swimming, and running.

		Emmanuel Chiedozie Njemanze, PhD Student Education: MS, Construction Management (2021), Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria BS, Building Science (2010), Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Research Interest: Construction Safety and Management Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: njemanze@oregonstate.edu
	Emmanuel was born in Owerri, Nigeria, and began his educational pursuit like every other child of his age. Growing up, he was interested in Petroleum/Chemical Engineering, but as fate would have it, he got admitted to study Building Science at Imo State University. He however, became enthusiastic about the Construction industry, particularly the welfare of construction workers. This interest saw him obtain his MS degree in Construction Management and pursue a brief private practice in the Construction industry in Nigeria. A passionate Christian who loves reading and learning.

		Ali E. Esmail, PhD Student Education: MS, Civil Engineering (2021), California State University - Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, USA BS, Civil Engineering (2016), California State University - Northridge, Northridge, CA, USA Research Interest: Temporary structures, Contract management, Risk management, Mathematical modeling optimization, Game theory, Safety, and Quality engineering Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: esmaila@oregonstate.edu
	Ali was born in Dearborn, Louisiana. He is a professional with approximately 6 years of industry experience in various fields: Construction Management, Project Management, Heavy Civil Construction (Transportation and Structural Steel Production), Building, Energy Industry (Electric Distribution), Industrial Construction (Water and Wastewater Treatment), Operation Research, Management Science, Pre-construction (e.g., Solicitation, Estimation), Contract Management, Sustainability, Temporary Structures, and Game Theory Applications in Construction Industry. His main goal is to improve the efficiency of the construction and management processes through research combined with the application of utmost professionalism in the planning and execution of projects, thus meeting all the expected outcomes in terms of safety, quality, environment, schedule, budget, and risk. Ali is married and has a daughter and a son. During his free time, he likes to play chess, reading, writing, swimming, and jogging.

		Omar Kartam, PhD Student Education: MEng, Civil Engineering (2022), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA BS, Civil Engineering (2021), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Research Interest: Construction resiliency and safety Office: 211 Kearney Hall E-mail: kartamo@oregonstate.edu
	Omar, originally from Kuwait, completed his undergraduate and Master's degrees in Civil Engineering at Oregon State University. While pursuing his Master's degree, he gained practical experience as an intern at Build Group during the summer. In this role, he actively immersed himself in the construction industry, taking on responsibilities such as generating RFIs, assisting project managers, reviewing submittals, preparing weekly progress reports, conducting site visits and inspections, managing documents, reviewing contracts, and ensuring that all drawings are aligned with client requirements. This immersive experience ignited his passion for further learning, prompting him to pursue a PhD in the field. Furthermore, Omar has further improved his communication skills and his ability to teach through his role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in numerous courses. He enjoys a variety of hobbies, including weightlifting, hiking, traveling, taking relaxing walks, and going for drives.

	Previous Student Researchers Serey Raksa Moeung MS, Civil Engineering, 2022 "Best Practices for Work Zone Safety during Traffic Control Placement, Removal, and Modification" Qichang Dai MS, Civil Engineering, 2022 "Interaction between Lean Construction and Construction Industrialization" Ziyu Jin PhD, Civil Engineering, 2021 "Application of Technologies for Temporary Structures during the Design and Construction Phases" Abdulaziz Alotaibi MS, Civil Engineering, 2020 "Evaluating Worker Performance Using the Energy Concept" Mohammed Azeez PhD, Civil Engineering, 2020 "Risk and Reward Perception and Risk-Taking: Applicability, Relationship, and Implication in Construction Safety" Ali Karakhan PhD, Civil Engineering, 2020 "Assessment of Social Sustainability for the Construction Workforce" Ola Al-Saffar MS, Civil Engineering, 2020 "Decision-making Tool to Select Construction Contractors Based on Safety Performance" Ding Liu PhD, Civil Engineering, 2019 "Evaluating Industrialization Rate in Construction: A Quantification Model" Chukwuma Nnaji PhD, Civil Engineering, 2018 "Enhancing Technology Integration in the Construction Industry: A Focus on Safety Technologies" MS, Civil Engineering, 2015 "Framework for Measuring Construction Project Performance using Energy" Kasim AlOmari PhD, Civil Engineering, 2017 "Degrees of Connectivity: A Systematic Accident Causation Model" Ali Jafarnejad MS, Civil Engineering, 2017 "Investigation of Effectiveness of Radar Speed Signs and Additional Lighting for Speed Control in Highway Construction and Maintenance Work Zones" Catarina Pestana PhD, Civil Engineering, 2016 “Multi-Criteria Risk Mapping Using Lean Tools for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry” Fan Zhang PhD, Civil Engineering, 2016 “Introducing the Concept of Foundational Attributes and Project Metabolism to Assess Construction Project Similarity” Ali Moghaddam Vahed MS, Civil Engineering, 2015 “Framework for Assessing the Potential Safety Performance of Construction Mechanical and Electrical Field Employees” Amrutha Das MS, Civil Engineering, 2014 "Risk and Reliability Associated with Use and Reuse of Vertical Formwork" Nicholas Tymvios PhD, Civil Engineering, 2013 "Direction, Method, and Model for Implementing Design for Construction Worker Safety in the US" Vineeth Dharmapalan MS, Civil Engineering, 2011 "Risk Factor Quantification of Design Elements for Multistory Commercial Office Buildings" William Dunford BS, Civil Engineering Engineering in Context Project, University of Nottingham, 2011 "Health and Safety and Sustainability Comparison of the UK and US Construction Industries" Matthew Hallowell PhD, Civil Engineering, 2008 "A Formal Model for Construction Safety and Health Risk Management" Kelsey Edwardsen BS, Civil Engineering, Honors International Degree, 2007 "Project Coordinator's Perspective on Planning the Project: Clean water supply in the remote villages of El Naranjito and Las Mercedes, El Salvador" Sathyanarayanan Rajendran PhD, Civil Engineering, 2006 "Sustainable Construction Safety and Health Rating System" MS, Civil Engineering, 2004 "Sustainable Roadway Construction: A Study of the Material Waste Generation in the Life Cycle of Roadways" Deanna Carpenter MS, Civil Engineering, 2005 "Effects of Contract Delivery Method on the LEEDTM Score of U.S. Navy Military Construction Projects (Fiscal Years 2004-2006)" Jean Pol Armijos-Leray MS, Civil Engineering, 2005 "Decision Support System in Highway Concession (BOT) Projects for Developing Countries: Case Study in Ecuador" Carl Christianson BS, Construction Engineering Management, Honors, 2005 "Design for Construction Safety: A Case Study with Architect's Perceptions" Lei Liu MS, Civil Engineering, 2004 "A Cost-Benefit Assessment of the CM/GC Delivery System Based on Post-Project Evaluations and Oregon Public Project Data" Michael Behm PhD, Public Health, 2004 (Minor Professor) "Establishing the Link between Construction Fatalities and Disabling Injuries and the Design for Construction Safety Concept" Phillip Eykelbosch BS, Construction Engineering Management, Honors International Studies, 2004 "Artificial Islands and Land Reclamation as an Option for Coastal City Expansion: A Comparison in Methods between Japan and the Netherlands" Ian Machan MS, Civil Engineering, 2003 "Determining the Appropriate Staging of Highway Construction" Pablo Zapata MS, Civil Engineering, 2003 "Life Cycle Analysis of Asphalt and Steel Reinforced Concrete" Heather Turner MS, Civil Engineering, 2002 "Owner Safety Practices in State Transportation Agencies" Matthew Hewitt MS, Civil Engineering, 2002 "Maximizing Construction Automation Implementation" James Hoy MS, Civil Engineering, 2001 "Automated Construction Technology Survey" Joe McCormick MS, Civil Engineering, 2001 (Minor Professor) "Essential Elements of a Risk Management Program for a Small Engineering Consulting Firm" Open Positions Graduate Student Research Assistants (GRAs) The group may have positions open for well-qualified graduate students soon. Please inquire about details. Post-Doc and Visiting Professor Positions The group may have positions open for experienced researchers. Recent PhD graduates and other established researchers with technical expertise similar to that described herein are encouraged to inquire about open positions.


	Last updated: August 2023

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