Chao Wang

Dr. Chao Wang is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Advisor in the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University (LSU), holding the Eddie Rispone Professorship. He also serves as Director of the Louisiana Pollution Prevention (P2) Program and Assistant Director of the LSU-Industrial Assessment Center. His research focuses on construction automation, occupational safety, wearable technologies, and energy efficiency, with notable contributions to robotics integration and human-machine interaction in construction environments.

Dr. Wang earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2014), M.S. in Transportation Information Engineering and Control from Beihang University (2009), and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Hohai University (2006). His work bridges academic research and industry applications through projects funded by NSF, EPA, USDA, and DOE, addressing challenges like energy efficiency in schools, construction safety via wearable sensors, and robotic workforce augmentation.

His research interests emphasize innovative solutions for construction safety (e.g., fatigue monitoring, near-miss detection) and sustainability (e.g., energy-efficient building systems). Recent work leverages AI/LLMs for accident report analysis and BIM integration for as-built modeling. He leads the Workforce Augmentation Lab, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in robotics and automation.

Teaching responsibilities include CM 2113 Construction Equipment and CM 7010 Research Methods for CM. He actively recruits research assistants with expertise in AI/LLMs and construction robotics, emphasizing strong publication records.