Min Liu

Dr. Min Liu is a Professor and the Abdallah H. Yabroudi Endowed Professor in Sustainable Civil Infrastructure at Syracuse University, where she directs the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Project Management from UC Berkeley, and prior degrees from National University of Singapore and Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. Her research focuses on integrating human and engineering aspects in construction planning, with emphasis on Lean Construction, Digital Twin design, and machine learning applications. She has published over 50 articles in top-tier journals and won prestigious awards such as the 2021 ASCE Thomas Fitch Rowland Award. Dr. Liu advises numerous graduate students and postdocs, offering positions in Construction Engineering and Management. Her lab develops innovative approaches for infrastructure project delivery, worker mental health, and bridge preservation strategies.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Engineering Project Management, UC Berkeley (2007)
  • MSCE, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology (1997)
  • MSc in Building Science, National University of Singapore (2001)
  • BSc in Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology (1994)
• Research Highlights:
  • Large language models for construction planning reliability
  • Ontology-based knowledge systems for construction methods
  • Lean techniques for worker mental health improvement
  • Socioeconomic analysis of bridge preservation strategies
• Awards:
  • 2021 ASCE Thomas Fitch Rowland Award
  • Multiple Best Paper Awards (2017-2018)
  • "Thank a Teacher" awards (2011-2018)

Her advising record includes notable students like Chuanni He (2023 Chinese Government Award) and Gongfan Chen (2022 Three-Minute Thesis Award). Current opportunities include Ph.D. financial support and postdoc positions. Dr. Liu’s work appears in journals like ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering and Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.