46. Wang, L., Hwang, J., Han, K., and Gupta, (accepted). Generative AI-Assisted Compliance Checking for Construction Requirements. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. [Link]
24. Lee, D., Nie, G., Ahmed, A., and Han, K. (2022). Development of Automated Welding System for Construction: Focused on Robotic Arm Operation for Weave Patterns. International Journal of High-Rise Buildings. Special Issue on Construction Automation and Robotics, Vol. 11 - No. 2.
Conference Proceedings
72. Afshan, N., Bodda, S., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2025). Enhancing Probabilistic Risk Assessment through Hybrid Implementation: A Technical Workflow. 28th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMIRT28), Toronto, Canada, Aug. 10-15, 2025.
71. Sandhu, H., Bodda, S., Ashe, W., Gupta, A., Han, K., Greer, B., and Charkas, H. (2025). Design and Validation of an AI-Enhanced Diagnostic Digital Twin for Nuclear Piping Systems. SMIRT28, Toronto, Canada, Aug. 10-15, 2025.
70. Crowder, N., Suyderhoud, P., Han, K., Sandhu, H., and Gupta, A. (2025). Open-Sourced Tool for Improving IFC-based Building Information Model Data Exchange Between Architectural Design and Structural Analysis for Structural Members. SMIRT28, Toronto, Canada, Aug. 10-15, 2025.
69. Wang, L., Hwang, J., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2025). Large Language Model-Driven Workflow for Regulatory Reporting in Nuclear Construction. SMIRT28, Toronto, Canada, Aug. 10-15, 2025.
68. Ashe, W., Bodda, S., Sandhu, H., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2025). Finite Element Models to Building Information Models: Interoperability Software and Digital Tools for Real-Time Change Detection. SMIRT28, Toronto, Canada, Aug. 10-15, 2025.
67. Albergo, N., Hwang, L., Lee, D., and Han, K. (2025). Structuring Motion-Based Communication as a Language for Robotics: Analysis with Dense Optical Flow. 42nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2025), Montreal, Canada, July 28-31, 2025.
66. Bagh, S., Hwang, L., and Han, K. (2025). BIM and 360-Degree Camera Data Registration Using Fiducial Markers. ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2025), New Orleans, Louisiana, May 11-14, 2025.
65. Lee, D., and Han, K. (2025). Autonomous Navigation and Target Object Detection in Real-time Mobile Robotic Welding Systems. ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2025), New Orleans, Louisiana, May 11-14, 2025.
64. Afshan, N., Bodda, S., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2024). Towards Improved Risk Evaluation and Decision-Making: A Unified Framework for Probabilistic Risk Assessment. 20th International Probabilistic Workshop (IPW2024), Guimarães, Portugal.
63. Afshan, N., Bodda, S., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2024). Optimizing Risk-Informed Decision Making: A Computationally Efficient Algorithm for Fault Tree Analysis with Multiple Dependent Nodes. Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management & Asian Symposium on Risk Assessment and Management (PSAM17 & ASRAM2024), Sendai, Japan, Oct. 7-11, 2024.
62. Jones, T., Han, K., and Patrick, J. (2024). Cyber-Physical Systems and Pedagogical Strategies for Improving Student Understanding of Structural Analysis and Dynamics (Works-In-Progress). 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (ASEE), Portland, OR, June 23-26, 2024.
61. Díaz, B., Lynch, C., Delgado, C., and Han, K. (2024). A Comparative Analysis of Across Interdisciplinary Setting Integration Practice in Educational Data Mining Class Using Community of Practice. 2024 ASEE, Portland, OR, June 23-26, 2024.
60. Lee, D., and Han, K. (2024). Unmanned Ground Vehicle and Robotic Arm Integration for Automated Welding. 2024 ASCE Construction Institute & Construction Research Congress Joint Conference (CI & CRC), Des Moines, Iowa, Mar. 20-23, 2024.
59. Liu, Y., Han, K., and Rasdorf, W. (2024). A Comparison of Accuracy of UAS Photogrammetry in Different Terrain Sites. 2024 CI & CRC, Des Moines, Iowa, Mar. 20-23, 2024.
58. Crowder, N., Sandhu, H., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2024). BIM Interoperability Tool for Improving IFC-based Model Data Exchange Between Architectural Design and Structural Analysis for Linear Piping Components. 27th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMIRT27), Yokohama, Japan, Mar. 3-8, 2024.
57. Sandhu, H., Ashe, W., Crowder, N., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2024). Automation in Digital Engineering Solutions for Nuclear Design-Construction Integration using FEM-BIM Interoperability. SMIRT27, Yokohama, Japan, Mar. 3-8, 2024 (Among top 5% papers & invited to an IJPVP special issue).
56. Wang, L., Sandhu, H., Han, K., and Gupta, A. (2024). Enhancing Nuclear Power Plant Construction Requirements Management: A 4D BIM-Integrated Digital Engineering Framework. SMIRT27, Yokohama, Japan, Mar. 3-8, 2024.
55. Afshan, N., Bodda, S., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2024). Towards Improved Risk Evaluation and Decision-Making: A Unified Framework for Probabilistic Risk Assessment. SMIRT27, Yokohama, Japan, Mar. 3-8, 2024.
54. Afshan, N., Bodda, S., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2024). SCRAM+: A Unified Probabilistic Risk Assessment Platform for Improved Decision-Making in Reliability Analysis. SMIRT27, Yokohama, Japan, Mar. 3-8, 2024.
53. Wang, L., Sandhu, H., Han, K., and Gupta, A. (2023). A Conceptual Model of 4D BIM-based Digital Information Workflow for Construction Requirements Management. 2023 Technological Innovations in Nuclear Civil Engineering (TINCE), Paris-Saclay, France, Oct. 23-25, 2023.
52. Crowder, N., Ashe, W., Sandhu, H., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2023). BIM-FEM Interoperability for Nuclear Design-Construction using Digital Engineering and Automation Technology. TINCE, Paris-Saclay, France, Oct. 23-25, 2023.
51. Lee, D., and Han, K. (2023). Development of Autonomous Welding Robot for Construction Motion Planning and Control of Weaving Patterns. TINCE, Paris-Saclay, France, Oct. 23-25, 2023 (Lee, D. - Best PhD Award).
50. Afshan, N., Bodda, S., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2023). Development of an Integrated Platform for Probabilistic Risk Assessment Using Fault Tree Analysis. ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 6-9, 2023.
49. Díaz, B., Delgado, C., Han, K., and Lynch, C. (2023). Improving Graduate Engineering Education through Communities of Practice Approach: Analysis of Implementation in Computer Science, Robotics, and Construction Engineering Courses. American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023.
48. Lee, D., and Han, K. (2023). Autonomous Navigation with Collision Avoidance and Position Adjustment for a Robotic Welding System. ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE2023), Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023.
47. Liu, Y., Liu, E., Han, K., and Rasdorf, W. (2023). Robust Trajectory Three-Dimensional Path Planning of sUAS in the Slope Surface. i3CE2023, Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023.
46. Díaz, B., Delgado, C., Lynch, C., and Han, K. (2023). Using Social Network Analysis to Evaluate the Functioning of a Class with Multiple Collaboration Groups. International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting, Montréal, QC, June 13-17, 2023 (~30% acceptance rate).
45. Wang, L., Lee, J., Han, K., and Gupta, A. (2022). Integrated Change Management Using 4d Building Information Models During Construction, the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR 2022), Seoul, Korea, Nov. 16-18, 2022
44. Nie, G., Han, K., and Gupta, A. (2022). A Fast Sparse Optical Flow-Based Motion Tracking Method for Pipe Vibration Monitoring. 26th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT26), Berlin, Germany, July 10-15, 2022
43. Crowder, N., Lee, J., Gupta, A., and Han, K. (2022). Development of Automatic Bi-directional Digital Data Conversion Program for Improvement of the Interoperability between Building Information Model and Finite Element Model. SMiRT26, Berlin, Germany, July 10-15, 2022
42. Lee, D. and Han, K. (2022). Design of Computer Vision-Based Robotic Welding for Nuclear Power Plants Construction Project. SMiRT26, Berlin, Germany, July 10-15, 2022
41. Díaz, B., Delgado, C., and Han, K. (2022). BIM: A Bridge to Promote Industry-Academic Partnership in Construction Engineering. 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 26-29, 2022
40. Díaz, B., Delgado, C. Han, K. Lynch, C. (2022). Use of Communities of Practice to Analyze and Improve Graduate Engineering Education. 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 26-29, 2022
39. Son, R. and Han, K. (2022). Automated Visual Inspection Planning for Prefabricated Modules with 3D Laser Scanning, 2022 Construction Research Council. Arlington, VA. March 9 -12, 2022.
38. Lee, D., Nie, G., and Han, K. (2022). Real-time Automatic Detection of Welding Joints Using Deep Learning, 2022 Construction Research Council, Arlington, VA. March 9 -12, 2022.
37. Liu, Y., Han, K., Rasdorf, W., (2022), Evaluation of UAS Flight Configuration Factors and Their Impacts on Photogrammetric Survey Accuracy, 2022 Construction Research Council, Arlington, VA. March 9 -12, 2022.
36. Son, R. and Han, K. (2021). Image Acquisition Planning for Image-based 3D Reconstruction Using a Robotic Arm, 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Dubai, UAE. Nov 1-5, 2021.
35. Kumar, A., Han, K., Ham, Y., and Yoon, H. (2021). Development of a Student-centric Cyber-Physical System (SCPS): An Android App for Interactive Learning of Structural Analysis and Dynamics, 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE), Orlando, FL. Sept. 12-14, 2021.
34. Jeelani, I., Han, K. and Albert, A. (2020). Improving Safety Performance in Construction Using Visual Data Analytics and Virtual Reality, 2020 Construction Research Congress, Tempe, AZ. Mar. 8-10, 2020.
33. Asadi, K. and Han, K. (2020). An Integrated Aerial and Ground Vehicle (UAV-UGV) System for Automated Data Collection for Indoor Construction Sites, 2020 Construction Research Congress, Tempe, AZ. Mar. 8-10, 2020.
32. Noghabaei, M. and Han. K. (2020). Understanding How Construction Workers Recognize Hazards in an Immersive Virtual Environment: Analysis of EEG and Visual Search Patterns, 2020 Construction Research Congress, Tempe, AZ. Mar. 8-10, 2020.
31. Lee, D. and Han, K. (2020). Vision-based Quality Assessment of Prefabricated Components using Images and Camera Poses, 2020 Construction Research Congress, Tempe, AZ. Mar. 8-10, 2020.
30. O’Neil, G., Ball, M., Noghabaei, M., Liu, Y., and Han, K. (2020). Toward Automated Virtual Assembly for Prefabricated Construction: Construction Sequencing through Simulated BIM, 2020 Construction Research Congress, Tempe, AZ. Mar. 8-10, 2020.
29. McCarn, A., Gachie, J., Parmar, J., Han, K., and Gupta, A. (2019). Integrated Approach to Design and Construction of a Nuclear Facility Using Building Information Modeling, 25th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, Charlotte, NC. Aug. 5-9, 2019.
28. Han, K., and Gupta, A. (2019). Performance Monitoring of Modular Construction Through a Virtually Connected Project Site and Off-Site Manufacturing Facilities, 25th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, Charlotte, NC. Aug. 5-9, 2019.
27. Jeelani, I., Ramshankar, H., Han, K. and Albert, A. (2019). Real-time Hazard Proximity Detection – Localization of Workers Using Visual Data, 2019 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA. Jun. 17-19, 2019.
26. Asadi, K., Jain, K., Qin, Z., Sun, M., Noghabaei, M., Cole, J., Han, K., Lobaton, E. (2019). Vision-Based Obstacle Removal System for Autonomous Ground Vehicles Using a Robotic Arm, 2019 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA. Jun. 17-19, 2019. (Asadi, K. - Best Post Award)
25. Noghabaei, M. and Han. K. (2019). Virtual Manipulation in an Immersive Virtual Environment: Simulation of Virtual Assembly, 2019 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA. Jun. 17-19, 2019.
24. Asadi, K., Chen, P., Han, K., Wu, T., Lobaton, E. (2019). Real-time Scene Segmentation Using a Light Deep Neural Network Architecture for Autonomous Robot Navigation on Construction Sites, 2019 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA. Jun. 17-19, 2019.
23. Jung, Y., Li, Y., Han, K., Lobaton, E., and Yoon, H. (2019). A Feasibility Study of Multimodal Sensing and Machine Learning Techniques to Monitor Construction Workers' Mental and Physical States and Predict Unsafe Actions, SPIE: Nano-, Bio-, Info-Tech Sensors and 3D Systems, Denver, CO, Mar. 3-7, 2019.
22. Delgado, C., Norville, K., Han, K., Lobaton, E., and Wu, T. (2019). Assessing the Effectiveness of Individual Learning in a Realistic Engineering Design Class, 2019 American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section Conference, Raleigh, NC. Mar. 10-12, 2019.
21. Jeelani, I., Han, K., and Albert, A. (2018). Real-World Mapping of Gaze Fixations Using Instance Segmentation for Road Construction Safety Applications, Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington, D.C., Jan. 13-17, 2019.
20. Jeelani, I., Han, K., and Albert A. (2018). Automating Analysis of Construction Workers’ Viewing Patterns for Personalized Safety Training and Management, 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Berlin, Germany. July 20-25, 2018.
19. Asadi, K., Ramshankar, H., Pullagurla, H., Bhandare, A., Shanbhag S., Mehta, P., Kundu, S., Han, K., Lobaton, E., and Wu, T. (2018). Building an Integrated Mobile Robotic System for Real-Time Applications in Construction, 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Berlin, Germany. July 20-25, 2018.
18. Noghabaei, S., Balali, V., Heydarian, A., and Han, K. (2018). Improved Stakeholder Communication and Visualizations: Real-time Interaction and Cost Estimation within Immersive Virtual Environments, 2018 Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, LA. April 2-5, 2018.
17. Asadi Boroujeni, K., and Han, K. (2018). BIM-guided Real-time Localization and Mapping through Perspective Alignment, 2018 Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, LA. April 2-5, 2018.
16. Jeelani, I., Han, K., and Albert, A. (2018). Scaling Personalized Safety Training through Automated Feedback Generation, 2018 Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, LA. April 2-5, 2018. (Jeelani, I. - 2nd Place Poster Award)
15. Ramachandra, M., Monroe, J., Pranav, M., Han, K., Ham, Y., and Raju Vatsavai, R. (2017). Energy Audit of Built Environments through Simultaneous Localization and Thermal Mapping, Int’l Conference on Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Constructed Infrastructure Facilities, Seoul, South Korea, July 19-21, 2017.
14. Asadi Boroujeni, K., Ramshankar, H., and Han, K. (2017). Image-to-BIM Alignment using Perspective Detection for Automated Progress Detection, Proc., ASCE Int’l Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle, WA June 25-27, 2017.
13. Jeelani, I., Han, K., and Albert, A. (2017). Development of Immersive Personalized Training Environment for Construction Workers, Proc., ASCE Int’l Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle, WA June 25-27, 2017.
12. Hossain-McKenzie, S., Han, K., and Davis, K. (2016). Generator Control Action Classification Based on Localized Voltage Measurements, 48th North American Power Symposium, Denver, CO, Sep. 18 – 19, 2016.
11. Han, K., Muthukumar, B. and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2016). Enhanced Appearance-based Material Classification for Monitoring of Operation-level Construction Progress through Removal of Occlusions, 2016 Construction Research Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31 - Jun. 2, 2016.
10. Han, K., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2015). Information Requirement for Model-based Construction Monitoring via Emerging Big Visual Data and BIM: A Case Study, 6th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Busan, Korea, Oct. 11-14, 2015.
9. Han, K., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2015). The Role of Integrated Plan and As-Built Models in Achieving Smooth Flow of Production in Construction, International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC 2015), Pertha, Australia, July 28-31, 2015.
8. Lin, J., Han, K., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2015). Model-driven Collection of Visual Data using UAVs for Automated Construction Progress Monitoring. Proc., Int’l Conference for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering 2015, Austin, TX June 21-23, 2015. (Best Paper Award)
7. Han, K., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2015). BIM-assisted Structure from Motion for Analyzing and Visualizing Construction Progress Deviations through Daily Site Images and BIM. Proc., Int’l Conference for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Austin, TX June 21-23, 2015. (Honorary Certificates of Appreciation & Selected Student Demo)
6. Han, K., Lin, J., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2015). A formalism for utilization of autonomous vision-based systems and integrated project models for construction progress monitoring. Conference on Autonomous and Robotic Construction of Infrastructure, Ames, IA, June 2-3, 2015.
5. Lin, J., Han, K., Fukuchi, Y., Eda, M., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2015). Image-based Quality Monitoring for Alignment and Placement of Prefabricated Bridge Structural Components. Proc., 2nd Int’l Conference on Civil and Building Engineering Informatics, Tokyo, Japan. Apr. 22-24, 2015.
4. Han, K., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2014). Multi-Sample Image-based Material Recognition and Formalized Sequencing Knowledge for Operation-Level Construction Progress Monitoring. Proc., Int’l Conference for Computing in Civil and Building Engineering 2014, Orlando, FL June 23-25.
3. Han, K., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2014). Automated Monitoring of Operation-Level Construction Progress Using 4D BIM and Daily Construction Photologs. Proc., Construction Research Congress 2014, Atlanta, GA. May 19-21. (2nd Place Poster Award)
2. Han, K., Gwak, J., Golparvar-Fard, M., Saidi, K., Cheok, G., Franaszek, M., and Lipman, R. (2013). Vision-based Field Inspection of Concrete Reinforcing Bars. Proc., 13th Int'l Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality 2013, London, UK. Oct. 30-31.
1. Han, K., Igarashi, Z., Fukuchi, Y., and Golparvar-Fard, M. (2013). Image-based Quality Monitoring for Alignment and Placement of Prefabricated Bridge Structural Components. Proc., 1st Int'l Conference on Civil and Building Engineering Informatics 2013, Tokyo, Japan. Nov. 7-8.