Rayan Hassane Assaad

Rayan Hassane Assaad is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on smart construction technologies, risk management in construction projects, and infrastructure engineering. He has published extensively on topics such as IoT-enabled monitoring systems, risk propagation analysis, and BIM-integrated digital twins.

Key research areas include integrating machine learning and edge computing for real-time construction site monitoring, developing quantitative frameworks for preconstruction delays, and leveraging LiDAR and autonomous robotics for indoor environment visualization. His work addresses knowledge gaps in construction material price volatilities and green infrastructure advancements.

Recent contributions highlight the application of deep learning algorithms for project cost risk quantification and the role of off-site construction technologies accelerated by pandemic-related challenges. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary approaches to bridge construction industry challenges with technological innovations.