Hafiz Oyediran is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Haven's Tagliatela College of Engineering. He joined the faculty in Fall 2024 with expertise in Construction Automation and Robotics. His professional background includes roles as a structural engineer-in-training, site supervisor, and project manager. Education: Ph.D. Engineering (Major: Construction Engineering and Management, Minor: Computer Science), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (USA) M.Sc. Construction Management, University of Lagos (Nigeria) B.Sc. Building, University of Lagos (Nigeria) HND Civil Engineering Technology, Lagos State Polytechnic (Nigeria) Research Interests: Dr. Oyediran focuses on Construction Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and applications of Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality in construction. His work emphasizes automation, safety, and technology integration in construction environments. Publications: His recent work includes studies on 4D BIM integration with robotics, autonomous systems for construction safety, and generative AI in architecture/engineering/construction (AEC). His 2024 papers emphasize robot task planning and simulation workflows in construction contexts. Professional Involvement: As co-founder and director of the BIM Africa Initiative, he advocates for BIM adoption across Africa, bridging technology gaps in regional construction practices.







