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Hala Nassereddine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky's Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. Her research focuses on advancing the construction industry through the integration of technology and organizational practices, emphasizing Construction 4.0 innovations like Digital Twins, Augmented Reality, and Lean Construction methodologies. She leads the COIN lab, investigating how people, processes, and technology intersect to improve project outcomes and address workforce challenges.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison (2019)
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison (2016)
- B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rafik Hariri University, Lebanon (2014)
Her research explores digital transformation in construction, including topics like:
- Technology readiness and maturity in state transportation agencies
- Workforce development strategies for Generation Z
- Process reengineering for efficiency and sustainability
- Applications of wireless/sensing technologies in highway projects
- Management of ancillary asset data for digital twins
Recent work emphasizes smart cities and digital thread integration across project lifecycles. Her articles analyze trends in technology adoption, workforce skill gaps, and the impact of digital tools on information access and decision-making.
Labs/Teams: Director of the COIN Lab, collaborating on industry-driven research projects with state DOTs and private sector partners.
