Civil and Architectural Engineering

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Education:

• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
• M.S. Management Science and Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing
• B.S. Industrial Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce

Academic and Professional Experience:

• Associate Professor, Construction Management, Dept. of Applied and Engineering Technology, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky (2018-2020)
• Assistant Professor, Construction Management, Dept. of Applied and Engineering Technology, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky (2014-2018)
• Engineer, Dynasty Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois (2010 -2013)

Areas of Teaching:

• Introduction to Construction Management
• Construction Graphics/BIM Applications
• Plan Reading
• Bidding and Estimating
• Construction Contracts Administration
• Scheduling
• Project Organization and Supervision
• Engineering Economic Analysis
• Construction Structural Design

Research Interest:

• Automated Construction Progress Control
• Workplace Safety with Wearable Technology Innovation
• Applications of LiDAR in Civil Engineering and Construction Management
• Construction Schedule Delay Analysis

Licensure and Certificate:

• License of Construction Quality Management for Contractors, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, License #: LRL091500793
• Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), by Construction Specification Institution (CSI).
• Environmental and Erosion Control Specialist (ECATTS), by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
• Certificate of completing OSHA 30 hours Outreach Training, OSHA
• Construction Manager in Training (CMIT), by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).
• Procore Certified: Associate, by Procore Technologies, License #: xpztvjuq6t4k
• Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Certificate, by Quality Matters.

Award:

• Associated School of Construction (ASC) Regional Teaching Award, 2017
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Foundation Scholarship, 2012 
• Dean’s fellowship, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2009 

Selected Journal Publications:

Note: * Corresponding author, ^ student

 

• Zhang, C.*, Zhu, X.^, Gerace, S., Olorunnishola, A.^, Arditi, D., & Wang, W^. (2024). Analysis of the Cost of Retraining Workers Employed in the Fossil Fuel Energy Industries for Jobs in Low-Carbon Energy Industries: A Case Study in Wyoming. Journal of Management in Engineering, 40(6), 05024010.
• Zhao, Z.^, Kumar, D.^, Zhang, C.*, Li, H., & Timalsina, S.^ (2024). Techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration into existing pipeline infrastructure: A case study of Wyoming. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 93, 574–584.
• Liu, P.^, Zhang, C.*, Arditi, D., Li, H., & Demirkesen, S. (2024). Using Eye-tracking Technology to Assess the Effect of Daily Safety Training on Hazard Recognition Skills. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, pp. 8548-8561
• Kumar, D.^, & Zhang, C.*(2024). Carbon emission reduction in construction industry: qualitative insights on procurement, policies and artificial intelligence. Built Environment Project and Asset Management.
• Kuinkel, M. S.^, Zhang, C.*, Felton, G.^, Demirkesen, S., & Li, H. (2024). Compromise or Problem Solve: Conflicts in Construction Schedule Updates. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 16(1), 04523056.
• Kamran, M^., Zhang, C.*, Kumar, D.^, Demirkesen, S., & Li, H. (2024). Enhancing Safety in the Construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors (MRs) through Improving Guidelines and Involving Digital Technology Tools. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 14(2), 0015.
• Dobrucali, E., Demirkesen, S., Sadikoglu, E., Zhang, C., & Damci, A. (2024). Investigating the impact of emerging technologies on construction safety performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(3), 1322–1347.
• Su, L., Cao, Y., Li, H., & Zhang, C. (2024). Water environment treatment PPP projects optimal payment mechanism based on multi-stage dynamic programming model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(2), 866–890.
• Cao, Y., Li, H., Su, L., Zhang, W., &Zhang, C. (2024). Deciphering the difference puzzle of Risk-Sharing: A comparative analysis of infrastructure PPP development within China and US. Project Leadership and Society, 100135.