Phuong Nguyen

Phuong Nguyen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University (SDSU), joining in 2023 after a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta, Canada. His research focuses on AI applications in construction (e.g., machine learning, reinforcement learning, fuzzy logic), automation, innovative project delivery methods, and improving safety/productivity using sensors and computer vision. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management) from the University of Kansas (2020), an M.S. in Construction Management from California State University, East Bay (2016), and a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Vietnam National University (2014).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Kansas (2020)
  • M.S. in Construction Management, California State University, East Bay (2016)
  • B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Vietnam National University (2014)

His research interests span AI-driven construction automation, safety technologies, project delivery innovation, and GIS-based winter maintenance optimization. He has received multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from ASCE journals and serves as an editor/reviewer for several construction-focused publications. His recent work includes grant-funded studies on material testing optimization (South Dakota DOT, $160K) and clinical competency in simulation training (Society for Simulation in Healthcare, $10K).

Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with SDSU's Craig and Diane Martin National Center for Construction Safety and Eye-tracking Research initiatives. His publications emphasize data-driven decision-making in construction projects, with a focus on improving efficiency and safety through interdisciplinary approaches.