Paul W Chan

Paul W Chan is a Professor of Design and Construction Management at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment since 2019. Previously, he led the Management of Projects Research Group at the University of Manchester. His expertise spans organizational change, construction productivity, and digital transformation in built environments. He holds a PhD from Heriot-Watt University and has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Heriot-Watt University, 2000)
• PhD in Construction Productivity (Heriot-Watt University, 2005)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Learning (University of Northumbria, 2006)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2007)

Research Interests: Focuses on human adaptation to technological and organizational shifts, circular economy in construction, digital twins, and AI applications. Active in UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable construction practices.

Awards & Roles:

• Editor of Construction Management and Economics
• Past Chair of ARCOM (2016-2018)
• Recipient of EPSRC grants

Grants & Projects: Coordinates the Stepping Out project (2020-2025) addressing sustainable port area development through transdisciplinary learning.

Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in digital construction innovation and circular economy strategies at TU Delft.