معرفی
Professor Guomin (Kevin) Zhang is Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) in RMIT's School of Engineering, leading sustainable infrastructure research. With 20+ years' experience, he directs projects on low-carbon construction and digitalized asset management, securing over $20M in research funding.
Research Focus: Zhang pioneers sustainable materials and construction techniques using BIM and life-cycle assessment. Current industry partnerships focus on kerbside glass recycling with local councils and modular construction technologies with Multiplex.
Publication Trends: Recent outputs analyze circular economy applications in construction waste management, carbon-neutral materials development, and digital twin applications for infrastructure maintenance. Methodologies emphasize empirical validation and computational modeling.
- 2019: International Symposium Best Paper
- 2017: RMIT Research Excellence Team Award
- 2016: Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Best Paper
Zhang coordinates industry-linked courses in Construction Management and Engineering Economics, implementing blended learning with authentic assessment models.
