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Dr. Yihai Fang is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Engineering and Management at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Monash University. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2016) and a B.Sc. from Tongji University (2011). Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Florida (2016–2017). His research focuses on Construction Automation and Informatics, Construction Robotics, Digital Twin applications in built environments, and Construction Safety and Human Factors.
Qualifications include advanced expertise in machine learning, sensing technologies, and Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR). Key research projects include enhancing road work zone safety through smart sensing, collaborative robotics for structural assembly, and BIM-based cyber-physical systems for crane operations. He has led and contributed to multiple grants, including ARC-funded initiatives and industry partnerships.
Dr. Fang’s recent work emphasizes predictive analytics, digital twin frameworks, and automation in construction. His publications span safety technologies, crane operation optimization, and remote inspection methods. He supervises a dynamic team of PhD candidates addressing topics like crane hazard exposure, modular assembly automation, and road roughness monitoring.
Grants include leadership in the ARC Research Hub for Smart Transport Pavements and Building 4.0 CRC projects. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to infrastructure and sustainable cities.
