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Dr. Yong Bai is the McShane Chair and Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Marquette University. Holding a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, he specializes in construction engineering and management, with a focus on emerging technologies like drones and deep learning for infrastructure maintenance.
- Ph.D., Civil/Construction Engineering, North Carolina State University
- M.S., Civil/Construction Engineering, Clemson University
- Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University
His research bridges construction operations efficiency, work zone safety, and AI-driven infrastructure assessment. Recent work includes automated façade modeling and sidewalk defect detection using drone imagery and convolutional neural networks.
His publications (2018–2023) emphasize drone-based 3D reconstruction, real-time productivity measurement, and sustainable construction practices. Key awards include the ASCE Best Paper (2022) and Editor’s Choice recognition.
- NSF I-Corps grant for drone-AI façade modeling
- $1M HUD grant for workforce training (2025–2027)
- Collaborations with University of Kansas and NC A&T
He mentors advisees like Yuhan Jiang and Sisi Han, contributing to student-led publications. Contact: yong.bai@marquette.edu
