Mahdi Safa

Mahdi Safa is an Instructional Assistant Professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on digital transformation in construction, supply chain optimization, workplace safety, and disaster management. He has published extensively on topics such as AI applications in engineering, pandemic response logistics, and ethical challenges in smart city development.

Research interests include leveraging emerging technologies (IoT, blockchain, AI) to enhance construction processes and safety. His work also addresses global challenges like energy efficiency in buildings, offshore infrastructure resilience, and mental health in the construction industry.

Notable contributions include frameworks for vaccine supply chain management during pandemics, analysis of workplace conflicts affecting safety, and strategic project readiness assessments. Though no awards or grants are listed in the provided text, his publications indicate active involvement in interdisciplinary research collaborations.

Contact: msafa@central.uh.edu