Ivan Mutis

Ivan Mutis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), within the Armour College of Engineering. He also serves as Deputy Director of the Sustainable Transportation and Infrastructure Research (STAIR) Center. His research focuses on leveraging technology to enhance construction project efficiency, stakeholder well-being, and decision-making through computing methods, AI, and automation.

Education:

• Ph.D., Information Technology for Construction Projects, University of Florida (2007)
• M.S., Construction Management, University of Florida (2004)
• M.S., Construction Engineering and Management, Universidad de los Andes (1998)
• B.S., Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (1996)

Research Interests: Dr. Mutis explores the interplay between technology and project social dynamics. His work spans extended reality (XR) in education, semantic interoperability, applied robotics, UAVs, digital twins, and machine learning in construction. He emphasizes technologies that improve spatial-temporal cognition, collaboration frameworks, and sustainable practices.

Recent Article Trends: His publications highlight advancements in haptic learning frameworks, UAV-based education systems, BIM governance, and AR/VR applications. Themes include AI-driven problem-solving, robotic applications, and lean principles in high-rise design.

Awards:

• M.E. Rinker, Sr., Endowed Fellowship (2004–2007)
• Arthur A. Coia and R.P Vinall Scholarship (2005, 2006)

Advising & Grants: Dr. Mutis advises over a dozen graduate students and collaborates with industry partners like Trimble through the newly established Trimble Technology Lab. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing real-world challenges in construction innovation.

Labs/Teams: Leads the STAIR Center and collaborates on projects involving digital twins, robotics, and XR technologies through interdisciplinary teams at IIT.