Publications: Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Note: a research advisee and postdoctoral fellow are denoted by an asterisk (*).
J50. *Lee, J., *Yoon, C., *Pham, H. , Hong, J., Choi, J., Hong, T., Lee, D., and Han, S. (2026). Investigating the Impact of Construction Noise on Work Posture and Productivity with Virtual Reality-based Masonry Simulation. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE. (accepted)
J49. Jin, Y., Seo, J., and Han, S. (2026). Spatial Augmented Reality (SAR)-based 3D BIM Visualization through Semi-Automated Geometric Calibration of a Projector-Camera System. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, Oxford University Press, 13(3), 97-110.
J48. *Mahmood, B., Han, S., and Kim, S. (2026). Experimental Investigation on Operating Conditions for Augmented Reality utilizing Indoor Building Element's Images as Markers. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, Elsevier, 30(5), 100484.
J47. *Yoon, C., Ham, Y., and Han, S. (2026). A Reinforcement Learning Approach to Adaptive 3D Simulation and Visualization of Excavator Operations. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 181, 106626.
J46. *Rafieizonooz, M., *Pham, H., Han, S., Seo, J., and Khankhaje, E. (2025). Influence of Data Source and Volume on CNN Applications in Construction. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 179, 106476.
J45. *Pham, H., and Han, S. (2024). Generating Realistic Training Images from Synthetic Data for Excavator Pose Estimation. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 167, 105718.
J44. *Choi, G., and Han, S. (2023). Reinforcement Learning-based Dynamic Planning of Cut and Fill Operations for Earthwork Optimization. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 156, 105111.
J43. *Seo, H., *Pham, H., Golabchi, A., Seo, J., and Han, S. (2023). A Case Study of Motion Data-driven Biomechanical Assessment for Identifying and Evaluating Ergonomic Interventions in Reinforced-Concrete Work. Developments in the Built Environment, Elsevier, 16, 100236. 
J42. *Pham, H., and Han, S. (2023). Natural Language Processing with Multi-task Classification for Semantic Prediction of Risk Handling Actions in Construction Contracts. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 37(6), 04023027.
J41. Hong, J., Choi, J., *Lee, J., *Cho, S., Hong, T., Han, S., Park, H.S., and Lee, D. (2023). Virtual Reality-based Analysis of the Effect of Construction Noise Exposure on Masonry Work Productivity. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 150, 104844.
J40. Cha, S., Ma, J., Seo, J., Kim, J., and Han, S. (2023). Empirical Comparison of Spatial Experience between Photo-based IVE and Real Space. Architectural Science Review, Taylor and Francis, 66(1), 1–16.
J39. *Cho, S., and Han, S. (2022). Reinforcement Learning-based Simulation and Automation for Tower Crane 3D Lift Planning. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 144, 104620.
J38. *Ahn, S., Han, S., Altaf, M. S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2022). Integrating Off-site and On-site Panelized Construction Schedules using Fleet Dispatching. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 137, 104201.
J37. *Mahmood, B., Han, S., and Seo, J. (2022). Implementation Experiments on CNN Training using Synthetic Images for 3D Pose Estimation of an Excavator. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 133, 103996.
J36. *Pham, H., *Rafieizonooz, M., Han, S., and Lee, D. (2021). Current Status and Future Directions of Deep Learning Applications for Safety Management in Construction. Sustainability, MDPI, 13(24), 13579.
J35. *Heo, J., Moon, H., Chang, S., Han, S., and Lee, D. (2021). Case Study of Solar PV Power-plant Site Selection using a BIM-GIS-based Approach. Applied Sciences, MDPI, 11(18), 8785.
J34. *Lee, K., and Han, S. (2021). CNN Modeling Strategy for Fall-related Motion Recognition using Acceleration Features of a Scaffolding Structure. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 130, 103857.
J33. *Heo, J., Song, K., Han, S., and Lee, D. (2021). Multi-Channel CNN for Integration of Meteorological and Geographical Features in Solar Power Forecasting. Applied Energy, Elsevier, 295, 117083.
J32. *Bae, J. and Han, S. (2021). Vision-based Inspection Approach using a Projector-camera System for Off-site Quality Control in Modular Construction. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 35(5), 04021012.
J31. *Kim, J., Golabchi, A., Han, S., and Lee, D. (2021). Manual Operation Simulation using Motion-time Study toward Labor Productivity Estimation: Concrete Pouring Operations. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 126, 103669.
J30. Jin, Y., Seo, J., Lee, J., Ahn, S., and Han, S. (2020). BIM-based Spatial Augmented Reality (SAR) For Architectural Design Collaboration: A Proof of Concept. Applied Sciences, MDPI, 10(17), 5915.
J29. *Mahmood, B., Han, S., and Lee, D. (2020). BIM-based Registration and Localization of 3D Point Clouds of Indoor Scenes using Geometric Features for Augmented Reality. Remote Sensing, MDPI, 12(14), 2302.
J28. Kim, B., Kim, C., Han, S., *Bae, J., and Jung, J. (2020). Is it a Good Time to Develop Commercial PV Systems on Farmland? An American-style Option with Crop Price Risk. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, 125, 109827.
J27. Kim, B., Han, S., *Heo, J., and Jung, J. (2020). Proof-of-Concept of a Two-Stage Approach to Selection of Suitable Slopes on a Highway Network for Solar PV Systems. Renewable Energy, Elsevier, 151, 366–377.
J26. *Heo, J., Jung, J., Kim, B., and Han, S. (2020). DEM-based CNN Modeling for Searching of High Solar Energy Regions. Applied Energy, Elsevier, 262, 114588.
J25. *Jung, Y., Jung, J., Kim, B., and Han, S. (2020). Long-Short Term Memory RNN for Modeling Temporal Patterns in Long-Term Power Forecasting of Solar PV Facilities. Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, 250, 119476.
J24. *Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2020). Improvement of Transportation Cost Estimation for Prefabricated Construction using Geo-Fence-based GPS Data and SVR. Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 43, 101012.
J23. *Pereira, E., Ahn, S., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2020). Finding Causal Paths between Safety Management System Factors and Accident Precursors. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, 36(2), 04019049.
J22. *Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2019). 2D Drawing Visualization Framework for Applying Projection-based AR in a Panelized Construction Manufacturing Facility. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 33(5), 04019032.
J21. Jung, J., Han, S., and Kim, B. (2019). Digital Numerical Map-oriented Estimation of Solar Energy Potential for Site Selection of PV Solar Panels on National Highway Slopes. Applied Energy, Elsevier, 242, 57–68.
J20. *Chang, J., Han, S., AbouRizk, S., and Kanerva, J. (2019). Stratified Statistical Analysis for Effectiveness Evaluation of Frontline Worker Safety Intervention. Safety Science, Elsevier, 115, 89–102.
J19. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2018). A Simulation and Visualization-based Framework of Labor Efficiency and Safety Analysis for Prevention through Design. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 96, 310–323.
J18. *Golabchi, A., *Guo, X., Liu, M., Han, S., Lee, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2018). An Integrated Ergonomics Framework for Evaluation and Design of Construction Operations. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 95, 72–82.
J17. *Pereira, E., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2018). Integrating Case-based Reasoning and Simulation Modeling for Testing Strategies to Control Safety Performance. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 32(6), 04018047.
J16. *Pereira, E., Han, S., AbouRizk, S., and Hermann, U. (2018). Case-based Reasoning Approach for Assessing Safety Performance using Safety-related Measures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 144(9), 04018088.
J15. *Pereira, E., Ahn, S., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2018). Identification and Association of High-Priority Safety Management System Factors and Accident Precursors. Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, 34(1), 04017041.
J14. *Pereira, E., Han, S., AbouRizk, S., and Hermann, U. (2017). Empirical Testing of Safety-related Measures at Organizational Level to Assess and Control Onsite Risk. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 143(6), 05017004.
J13. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., Fayek, A. R., and AbouRizk, S. (2016). Stochastic Modeling for Assessment of Human Perception and Motion Sensing Errors in Ergonomic Analysis. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 31(4), 04017010.
J12. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., AbouRizk, S., and Kanerva, J. (2016). Micro-Motion Level Simulation for Efficiency Analysis and Duration Estimation of Manual Operations. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 71, 443–452.
J11. *Liu, M., Han, S. and Lee, S. (2016). Tracking-based 3D Human Skeleton Extraction from Stereo Video Camera toward On-site Safety and Ergonomic Analysis. Construction Innovation, Emerald, 16(3), 348–367.
J10. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., and Fayek, A. R. (2016). A Fuzzy Logic Approach to Posture-based Ergonomic Analysis for Field Observation of Construction Operations. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 43(4), 294–303.
J9. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., Seo, J., Han, S., Lee, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2015). An Automated Biomechanical Simulation Approach to Ergonomic Job Analysis for Workplace Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 141(8), 04015020.
J8. Seo, J., Han, S., Lee, S., and Kim, H. (2015). Computer Vision Techniques for Construction Safety and Health Monitoring. Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 29(2), 239–251.
J7. Seo, J., Starbuck, R., Han, S., Lee, S., and Armstrong, T. J. (2014). Motion Data-driven Biomechanical Analysis during Construction Tasks on Sites. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 29, B4014005.
J6. Han, S., Saba, F., Lee, S., Mohamed, Y., and Pena-Mora, F. (2014). Toward an Understanding of the Impact of Production Pressure on Safety Performance in Construction Operations. Accident Analysis and Prevention, Elsevier, 68, 106–116.
J5. Han, S., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2014). Comparative Study of Motion Features for Similarity-based Modeling and Classification of Unsafe Actions in Construction. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 28(5), A4014005.
2014 Best Paper Award
2014 Best Paper Award
J4. Han, S., Achar, M., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2013). Empirical Assessment of an RGB-D Sensor on Motion Capture and Action Recognition for Construction Worker Monitoring. Visualization in Engineering, Springer, 1(1), 1–13.
J3. Han, S., and Lee, S. (2013). A Vision-based Motion Capture and Recognition Framework for Behavior-based Safety Management. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 35, 131–141.
J2. Han, S., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2013). Vision-based Detection of Unsafe Actions of a Construction Worker: A Case Study of Ladder Climbing. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 27(6), 635–644.
J1. Chen, A. Y., Han, S., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2011). A Civilian Reporting Service to Guide Converging Resources for Search and Rescue in Disaster Response. Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management, 1(3), 45–51.
In Review / Preparation
(J51). *Seo, A., Han, S., and Park., D. (2026). An End-to-End Spatiotemporal Learning Approach for Direct Vs Profiling from MASW Waveforms. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE. (submitted)
(J52). *Pham, H., and Han, S. (2026). Multitask Model for Excavator Lifting Operation Assessment based on 3D Pose Estimation for Tipping Prevention. Automation in Construction, Elsevier. (submitted)
Conference Papers
C40. *Pham, H., and Han, S. (2024). An Application of Cycle GAN for Creating Generated Real Training Images with 3D Excavator Pose Labels from a Synthetic Model. 2024 Construction Research Congress (CRC), Des Moines, Iowa, March 20–23, 2024.
C39. *Hong, J., *Pham, H., *Mahmood, B., and Han, S. (2022). GPS-based Cycle Time Estimation for Automated Productivity Monitoring of Ongoing Earthwork Operations. 22nd CONVR, Seoul, Korea, November 16–19, 2022.
C38. Song, K., Lee, G., Han, S., and Lee, S. (2022). Evaluation of Construction Workers' Emotional States during VR-Based Safety Training. 2022 CRC, Arlington, Virginia, March 9–12, 2022.
C37. *Kim, J., Ahn, S., and Han, S. (2020). Impact of VR Settings on Immersiveness in VR-based Construction Skills Training. 2020 CRC, Tempe, AZ, March 8–10, 2020.
C36. *Jung, Y., Jung, J., Kim, B., and Han, S. (2019). Estimating Monthly Power Generation of a PV Plant using Locally Weighted Linear Regression. I3CDE, Penang, Malaysia, July 7–10, 2019.
C35. *Mahmood, B., and Han, S. (2019). 3D Registration of Indoor Point Clouds for Augmented Reality. 2019 ASCE I3CE, Atlanta, Georgia, June 17–19, 2019.
C34. *Bae, J., and Han, S. (2019). Segmentation Approach to Detection of Discrepancy between As-built and As-planned Structure Images. 2019 ASCE I3CE, Atlanta, Georgia, June 17–19, 2019.
C33. *Heo, J., Jung, J., Kim, B., and Han, S. (2019). DEM-based CNN Modeling for Estimation of Solar Irradiation. 36th ISARC, Banff, Canada, May 21–24, 2019.
C32. *Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2017). Machine Learning Application of Logistics Cost Estimation in Panelized Construction. 2017 MOC Summit, Shanghai, China, November 10–12, 2017.
C31. *Pereira, E., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2017). Integrated Data Analytics-simulation Framework for Proactive Assessment of Safety Performance. LC3, Heraklion, Greece, July 4–12, 2017.
C30. *Liu, M., Han, S., and Lee, S. (2017). Potential of CNN-based 2D Human Pose Estimation for On-site Activity Analysis of Construction Workers. 2017 ASCE IWCCE, Seattle, WA, June 25–27, 2017.
C29. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. M. (2017). Post-simulation Visualization of Construction Manual Operations using Motion Capture Data. 2017 ASCE IWCCE, Seattle, WA, June 25–27, 2017.
C28. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., AbouRizk, S. M., and Kanerva, J. (2016). Simulation-Based Analysis of Operational Efficiency and Safety in a Virtual Environment. WSC 2016, Washington D.C., December 11–14, 2016.
C27. *Ahn, S., Han, S., and Al-Hussein, M. (2016). Recovery Time Analysis of Back Muscle Fatigue at the Panelized Residential Modular Construction Factory. 2016 MOC Summit, Edmonton, Canada, September 29–October 1, 2016.
C26. *Guo, X., *Golabchi, A., Han, S. and Kanerva, J. (2016). 3D Modeling of Workplaces for Time and Motion Study of Construction Labors. 16th ICCCBE, Osaka, Japan, July 6–8, 2016.
C25. *Golabchi, A., Han, S. and AbouRizk, S. M. (2016). Evaluating the Impact of Motion Sensing Errors on Ergonomic Analysis. 2016 CRC, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31–June 2, 2016.
C24. *Liu, M., Hong, D., Han, S. and Lee, S. (2016). Silhouette-Based On-Site Human Action Recognition in Single-View Video. 2016 CRC, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31–June 2, 2016.
C23. *Golabchi, A., Han, S. and AbouRizk, S. M. (2015). A 3D Visualization Framework for Productive and Ergonomic Workplace Design. 15th CONVR, Banff, Canada, October 5–7, 2015.
C22. *Golabchi, A., Han, S. and AbouRizk, S. M. (2015). Integration of Ergonomic Analysis into Simulation Modeling of Manual Operations. 16th ASIM, Dortmund, Germany, September 23–25, 2015.
C21. *Golabchi, A., Han, S. and AbouRizk, S. M. (2015). Integration of Predetermined Motion Time Systems into Simulation Modelling of Manual Construction Operations. ICSC 2015, Vancouver, Canada, June 8–10, 2015.
C20. *Pereira, E., Taghaddos, H., Hermann, R., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2015). A Conceptual Accident Causation Model based on the Incident Root Causes. ICSC 2015, Vancouver, Canada, June 8–10, 2015.
C19. Al-Alawi, M., Ali, M., Johnson, S., Han, S., Mohamed, Y., and AbouRizk, S. (2015). Constructability: Capabilities, Implementation, and Barriers. ICSC 2015, Vancouver, Canada, June 8–10, 2015.
C18. *Golabchi, A., Han, S., and Fayek, A. R. (2015). An Application of Fuzzy Ergonomic Assessment for Human Motion Analysis in Modular Construction. MOC Summit & ICIC, Edmonton, Canada, May 19–21, 2015.
C17. Starbuck, R., Seo, J., Han, S., and Lee, S. (2014). A Stereo Vision-based Approach to Marker-less Motion Capture for On-Site Kinematic Modeling. 2014 ICCCBE, Orlando, FL, June 23–25, 2014.
C16. Seo, J., Starbuck, R., Han, S., Lee, S., and Armstrong, T. J. (2014). Dynamic Biomechanical Analysis for Construction Tasks Using Vision-Based Motion Capture. 2014 ICCCBE, Orlando, FL, June 23–25, 2014.
C15. Chen, J., Ahn, C. R., and Han, S. (2014). Detecting the Hazards of Lifting and Carrying in Construction through a Coupled 3D Sensing and IMUs Sensing System. 2014 ICCCBE, Orlando, FL, June 23–25, 2014.
C14. *Pereira, E., Altawil, S., McCue, D., Han, S., and AbouRizk, S. (2014). Barriers to Implement Zero Injury in Construction. CSCE 2014, Halifax, Canada, May 28–31, 2014.
C13. Seo, J., Han, S., Lee, S., and Armstrong, T. (2014). Feasibility of On-Site Biomechanical Analysis during Ladder Climbing. 2014 CRC, Atlanta, Georgia, May 19–21, 2014.
C12. Han, S., Lee, S., and Armstrong, T. (2013). Markerless Motion Tracking to Study Physical Stresses during Climbing. 2nd International Digital Human Modeling Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI, June 11–13, 2013.
C11. Seo, J., Han, S., Lee, S., and Armstrong, T. (2013). Dynamic Biomechanical Simulation for Identifying Risk Factors for WMSDs during Construction Tasks. 30th ISARC, Montreal, Canada, August 11–15, 2013.
C10. Han, S., Lee, S., and Armstrong, T. (2013). Automated 3D Skeleton Extraction from Multiple Videos for Biomechanical Analysis on Sites. 8th PREMUS, Busan, Korea, July 8–11, 2013.
C9. Seo, J., Han, S., Lee, S., Armstrong, T. (2013). Motion Data-driven Unsafe Pose Identification through Biomechanical Analysis. 2013 ASCE IWCCE, Los Angeles, CA, June 24–25, 2013.
C8. Han, S., *Achar, M., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2012). Automated 3D Human Skeleton Extraction Using Range Cameras for Safety Action Sampling. 12th CONVR, National Taiwan University, Taipei, November 1–2, 2012.
C7. Han, S., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2012). A Machine-Learning Classification Approach to Automatic Detection of Workers' Actions for Behavior-based Safety Analysis. 2012 ASCE IWCCE, Clearwater Beach, FL, June 19–20, 2012.
Best Conference Paper Award
Best Conference Paper Award
C6. Han, S., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2012). Vision-based Motion Detection for Safety Behavior Analysis in Construction. 2012 CRC, West Lafayette, Indiana, May 21–23, 2012.
C5. Han, S., Lee, S., and Pena-Mora, F. (2011). Application of Dimension Reduction Techniques for Motion Recognition: Construction Worker Behavior Monitoring. 2011 ASCE IWCCE, Miami, FL, June 19–22, 2011.
C4. Han, S., Lee, S. and Pena-Mora, F. (2010). Framework for a Resilience System in Safety Management: A Simulation and Visualization Approach. ICCCBE 2010, Nottingham, UK, June 30–July 2, 2010.
C3. Han, S., Lee, S. and Pena-Mora, F. (2010). System Dynamics Modeling of Safety Culture based on Resilience Engineering. 2010 CRC, Edmonton, Canada, May 8–11, 2010.
C2. Han, S., Pena-Mora, F., Golparvar-Fard, M. and Roh, S. (2009). Application of a Visualization Technique for Safety Management. 2009 ASCE IWCCE, Austin, Texas, June 24–27, 2009.
C1. Roh, S., Pena-Mora, F., Golparvar-Fard, M., and Han, S. (2009). Visualization Application for Interior Progress Monitoring in a 3D Environment. 2009 CRC, Seattle, Washington, April 5–7, 2009.