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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Yihai Fang is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Engineering and Management at the Department of Civil Engineering at Monash University. He received his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Tongji University in 2011 and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016, respectively. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at the College of Design, Construction and Planning at the University of Florida.
Research interests
Yihai's research interests include Construction Automation and Informatics, Construction Robotics, Digital Twin for Construction and Built Environments, and Construction Safety and Human Factors.
External positions
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Florida
1 Jan 2017 → 14 Jul 2017
Research area keywords
- Building Information Modelling
- Construction Automation
- Occupational Health and Safety
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Positional accuracy for robotic structural assembly
Bai, Y. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Fang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Abdi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/26 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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Using Technology for Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of Housing for People with Disability
Bunster, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Maxwell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gusheh, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rathbone , E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Project #61: Building Productivity—Product, Process, People
Maxwell, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Couper, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bunster, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khor, L.-A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harper, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cruz Gambardella, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Soltani, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sohal, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Islam, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Pavez Souper, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Sinhala Pathiranage, M. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/03/24 → 1/03/27
Project: Research
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CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program: Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning: Technology Development and Adoption
Yuan, X. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Liu, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ge, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haffari, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yang, R. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yi, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sakzad, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Fang, Y. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Cui, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Baiao Dowsley, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Du, X. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Salehi, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Han, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wakefield, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Abuadbba, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wu, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Liu, X. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Automated Bus Stop Quality Audit and Workflow for Bridge Crack Detection
Yu, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Fang, Y. (Supervisor)
Beca Pty Ltd (trading as Beca Power)
30/10/23 → 12/04/24
Project: Research
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Characterizing and Mitigating Mounting's Impact on Smartphone-Based Evaluation of Pavement Roughness
Yu, Q., Fang, Y., Ranasinghe, R. & Wix, R., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 40, 3, 18 p., 04026015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Comprehensive Taxonomy of Supply Chain Risks in Construction Project Management: A Systematic Literature Review
Baghalzadeh Shishehgarkhaneh, M., Moehler, R. C., Fang, Y., Hijazi, A. A. & Aboutorab, H., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. 17, 4, 18 p., 03125002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Adopting immersive technologies in construction training: determining educational decision-making criteria through a Delphi technique
Gutierrez-Bucheli, L., Goh, J. T., Rashidi, A., Maxwell, D., Digby, R., Fang, Y., Pook, H. & Arashpour, M., 21 Nov 2025, In: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. 14, 5, p. 1434-1458 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A dual-image fusion instance segmentation model for pavement patch detection
Zhang, Q., Rong, J., Fang, Y., Fletcher, W. & Kodikara, J., 18 Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Pavement Engineering. 26, 1, 13 p., 2472857.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Agent-Based Simulation Approach to Analyzing the Impact of Construction Safety Management Behaviors on Workers' Safety Behaviors
Zhang, Z., Guo, H., Li, H. & Fang, Y., 4 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 151, 8, 15 p., 04025106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Press/Media
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New technology applications could make crane driving safer and easier
12/04/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Innovations raise safety of crane lift operation
1/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature