Md Nazmus Sakib

Dr. Md Nazmus Sakib is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University, focusing on AI, data analytics, and human factors in construction. Previously, he taught BIM and ML courses at Texas A&M, following four years in infrastructure design.

Education:

• PhD, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University (2023)
• MS, Construction Management, Texas A&M University (2019)
• BS, Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2014)

Research Interests: Integrating AI, VR/AR, digital twins, and HPC into construction to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability. Key areas include human-technology interaction, wearable devices, and drone technology.

Publications: Focus on AI-driven safety, VR training efficacy, and veteran workforce integration. Recent work includes systemic reviews on construction safety and neural networks for drone accident prediction.

Awards: Rising STARs (UT System, 2023), Outstanding Graduate Student (Texas A&M, 2019).

Grants: Lead or CoPI on projects totaling over $326K, including Texas DOT-funded intelligent assistants for project planning and UTA’s PATS pavement system.

Teaching & Advising: Teaches advanced BIM courses. Advises PhD students Abir Khan Ratul and Sanjay Acharjee. Serves on multiple thesis/dissertation committees.

Labs: Heads the iSET Lab, exploring digital twins, AI, and XR technologies for sustainable AEC industry solutions. Collaborates with industry and academic partners globally.