Education
- PhD IT Tool for Construction Process Management — University of Salford
- MSc IT in Construction — University of Salford
- PGCert Higher Education Practice — University of Salford
Associate Dean for Research • Nottingham Trent University
Designing the digital future of the built environment.
Professor of Construction Management specialising in AI, reality computing, and immersive technologies that reshape how we design, build, and maintain infrastructure.
PhD, FCIOB, FHEA
Bridging research, industry and policy to accelerate digital construction adoption.
Profile
Academic leadership grounded in industry experience.
Internationally recognised researcher in digital construction with a career spanning project quantity surveying in Shanghai and Singapore to professorial leadership in the UK. Experienced in steering strategy as Programme Leader, Director of Teaching & Learning, and Associate Dean for Research.
Recognition
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB)
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Research Focus
Where technology meets the built environment.
Applied research spanning sensing, data, and immersive tools to deliver safer, more resilient infrastructure.
Reality Computing
3D scanning, point clouds, and UAV capture pipelines for asset modelling and lifecycle management.
AI for Infrastructure
Machine learning for defect detection, predictive maintenance, and automated assessments.
Immersive Training
XR and serious games to elevate construction safety, skills, and site visualisation.
Bridge Intelligence
Optical monitoring and digital twins for continuous bridge health insights.
Active Projects
Deploying research at scale.
Leading collaborations across rail and infrastructure partners.
Opportunities
PhD supervision and collaborations.
Open to supervising doctoral researchers and engaging with industry partners focused on digital construction, reality computing, and AI-driven infrastructure management.
- Reality computing & 3D scanning
- AI/ML for construction
- Extended reality for training
- Digital twins & BIM
- Infrastructure health monitoring
- UAV capture & processing
Track record
15+ PhD completions guided
Structured mentorship, methodological rigor, and strong publication pipelines.
Contact
Let’s collaborate.
For research partnerships, PhD supervision, or strategic consultations.
Institution
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Nottingham Trent University
Burton Street, Nottingham, UK