Houtan Jebelli

Houtan Jebelli is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on construction robotics, human-robot collaboration, and wearable sensing technologies for worker health and safety monitoring. He directs research on exoskeleton applications, fall risk detection, and AI-enabled monitoring systems for construction environments.

Research interests include:

• Human-robot collaboration in construction sites
• Physiological monitoring using wearable sensors
• Exoskeleton technology and ergonomic assessment
• AI-enabled safety management systems
• Robotic inspection and defect detection

Jebelli's recent work demonstrates strong interest in bridging robotics with occupational health, particularly studying cognitive and physiological impacts of wearable robotics. His publications frequently address real-time monitoring systems and human factors in construction technology adoption.