Wenying Ji

Wenying Ji is an Assistant Professor in the Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering. His research focuses on the integration of advanced data analytics, complex system simulation, and construction management to enhance decision-support processes in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

Dr. Ji received his PhD in construction engineering and management from the University of Alberta, a master's degree from Texas A&M University, and a bachelor's degree from Southeast University.

His research interests span several interconnected domains including construction engineering, infrastructure systems, disaster management, data analytics, and complex system simulation. Dr. Ji has developed innovative approaches that apply Bayesian methods and machine learning to solve critical problems in infrastructure resilience, particularly during and after natural disasters. His work emphasizes the integration of real-time data from social media and other sources to improve infrastructure restoration processes following extreme events. A significant portion of his research focuses on highway systems, flood management, and emergency response planning, with particular attention to equity considerations in infrastructure restoration.

Analysis of Dr. Ji's recent publications reveals a clear progression toward increasingly sophisticated integration of data analytics with infrastructure engineering problems. His work shows a strong emphasis on Bayesian methods, machine learning applications, and spatiotemporal analysis for disaster management and infrastructure restoration. The research demonstrates practical applications for improving decision-making in construction management, particularly in contexts of uncertainty and emergency response.

Dr. Ji's notable awards include:

• 2017 Outstanding Reviewer Award from ASCE's Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering
• 2018 ASCE outstanding reviewer award for ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
• Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research (2019)
• WSC Outstanding Reviewer Award (2019, 16 out of 746 reviewers)

Dr. Ji actively mentors PhD students including Yitong Li, Yudi Chen, Minjie Xia, and Yuzheng Xie, with several receiving awards for their research. His research group has secured significant funding, including an NSF grant in 2022 on 'Strengthening American Electricity Infrastructure for an Electric Vehicle Future.' He serves as Assistant Specialty Editor for the ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management and regularly reviews for top journals in his field. Dr. Ji's research team collaborates with multiple institutions and participates in conferences such as the Winter Simulation Conference and ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering.