Heung Jin Oh

Dr. Heung Jin Oh is an Assistant Professor at Purdue Polytechnic, specializing in data-driven approaches to construction management and infrastructure development. His research integrates smart technologies, sustainability, and human-centered methodologies to transform the construction industry.

• Ph.D. in Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology (2024)
• M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2019)
• B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University (2014)

Research Focus: Dr. Oh's work addresses construction workforce optimization, infrastructure delivery systems, and text analytics for industry trends. His Smart and Sustainable Workforce and Infrastructure Data-driven Evolution (S²-WIDE) lab combines automation with sustainable practices to enhance construction processes.

Article Trends: His publications emphasize data analytics in construction labor markets, equity in infrastructure deployment, and BIM-based safety design. Topics span wage disparities, multiskilled labor development, and smart intersection optimization, reflecting a commitment to technological and social advancements.

Grants & Projects: Funded by NSF and GDOT, he has investigated risk preferences during pandemics, broadband equity, and BIM implementation roadmaps.