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Steven Kangisser is an Instructor and Ph.D. student at the School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Kentucky and an M.S. in City and Regional Planning from Clemson University. With over four decades of professional experience in regional planning and heavy industrial/construction management roles, Steven has transitioned into academia to explore emerging technologies in construction. His research focuses on drone applications, AR/VR, laser scanning, and digital twins in construction education and infrastructure monitoring.
His work bridges technical innovation with practical workforce considerations, such as ergonomic solutions for an aging workforce. Key research areas include UAV-based highway maintenance systems, AI-driven infrastructure monitoring, and immersive technologies for construction training. Steven’s contributions aim to modernize construction practices through technology integration and experiential learning.
His recent publications emphasize the transformative impact of digital tools in construction education and infrastructure management, with a focus on automation, real-time data analysis, and human factors. His articles highlight advancements in drone-assisted operations, thermal imaging for pavement defects, and semantic segmentation for highway monitoring.
Steven has no listed scientific awards but continues to advance industry-relevant research through hands-on, experiential methodologies. His advisory and grant activities are tied to his Ph.D. research, though specific details are pending further publication.
