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Gabriel Dadi is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky, holding the W.L. Raymond & R.E. Shaver Chair of Construction Engr & Mgmt within the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. His research focuses on Construction Safety Management, Emerging Construction Technologies, and Safety Culture Education.
- Ph.D., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
- M.B.A., Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky
- B.S., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
His research applies operational excellence to construction safety, with industry collaborations including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Key projects involve e-ticketing for asphalt paving, digital twins for asset management, and wireless sensing technologies in highway construction. Publications emphasize measurable safety improvements through technology integration and workforce training.
Recent articles highlight trends in digital transformation (e-ticketing, mobile devices), safety culture (leading indicators, toolbox talks), and data-driven asset management (digital twins, BIM-GIS integration). These align with his focus on people-process-technology maturity models for state DOTs.
As Program Manager at the Kentucky Transportation Center, he bridges academic research with practical applications, including Kentucky Transportation Cabinet partnerships. His work impacts real-world practices, with students gaining employment through on-campus construction site exposure.
Labs/teams: Collaborates with industrial contractors, government agencies, and Breakthrough Strategy Committee (Construction Industry Institute). Research spans asphalt material tracking, safety climate assessment, and digital terrain models.
