معرفی
Dr. Lei Hou is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University. His research focuses on integrating advanced technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into construction and civil engineering. He leads projects on sustainable infrastructure, construction waste management, and worker safety through digital tools. His work emphasizes lifecycle sustainability analysis, smart asset management, and robotic automation in construction processes. Dr. Hou collaborates internationally, with a strong publication record in journals like Automation in Construction and Advanced Engineering Informatics. He actively supervises postgraduate students in topics such as BIM-based decision-making and AI-driven defect control.
Teaching interests include Engineering Project Management, Virtual Reality applications, and Game Engineering. He has pioneered courses on BIM integration with emerging technologies. His research has led to innovations in UAV-based bridge inspection, eye-tracking for worker safety, and robotic waste sorting systems. Dr. Hou's contributions advance the use of digital twins for emergency management and sustainable urban development.
- Key Research Themes: Smart Construction, Sustainability, AI & Robotics
- Recent Projects: BIM for Green Retrofit, AR Safety Systems, UAV-Driven Infrastructure Monitoring
- Campus: City Campus, Australia
