Recent Publications

We study human-AI interaction, cognitive systems, and data-centric methods to improve safety, automation, and sustainability in infrastructure and construction.

2025

Quantifying Personality in Human-Drone Interactions for Building Heat Loss Inspection with Virtual Reality Training
P. Liu, P. Tang, J. Liu, Y. Hou arXiv
Automated Image-Based Identification and Consistent Classification of Fire Patterns with Quantitative Shape Analysis and Spatial Location Identification
P. Liu, S. Ni, S. Stanislav, P. Tang Developments in the Built Environment

2024

Transforming Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Workflows with Generative AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Future Directions
R. Xiong, Y. Netser, P. Tang, B. Li, J. Hwang Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Workflows with Generative AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Future Directions
Automated Flatness Assessment for Large Quantities of Full-Scale Precast Beams Using Laser Scanning
C. Xu, W. Xiong, P. Tang, C.S. Cai Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Generalized building energy and carbon emissions benchmarking with post-prediction analysis
T. Li, T. Liu, A.O. Sawyer, P. Tahg, V. Loftness, Y. Lu, J. Xie Developments in the Built Environment
Workers and AI in the construction and operation of civil infrastructures
J. Xing, Z. Sun, P. Tang Handbook of Artificial Intelligence at Work
Stabilizing Manufacturing Lines of Customized Building Mechanical Components under Uncertain Machinery Deterioration
M. Dong, P. Tang, R. Xiong Construction Research Congress
Image-Based 3D Reconstruction for Multi-Scale Civil and Infrastructure Projects: A Review from 2012 to 2022 with New Perspective from Deep Learning Methods
Y. Lu, S. Wang, S. Fan, J. Lu, P. Li, P. Tang Advanced Engineering Informatics
Calibrating Subjective Data Biases and Model Predictive Uncertainties in Machine Learning-Based Thermal Perception Predictions
R. Xiong, Y. Shi, H. Jing, W. Liang, Y. Nakahira, P. Tang Building and Environment, 2024

2023

Physics-based model and data dual-driven approaches for predictive evacuation
Y. Zhang, Z. Yan, H. Zhu, P. Tang Developments in the Built Environment
Process-oriented guidelines for systematic improvement of supervised learning research in construction engineering
V. Asghari, M.H. Kazemi, M. Shahrokhishahraki, P. Tang, A. Alvanchi, S. Hsu Advanced Engineering Informatics
A metaheuristic-guided machine learning approach for concrete strength prediction with high mix design variability using ultrasonic pulse velocity data
S. Selcuk, P. Tang Developments in the Built Environment
Human-Machine Intelligence
C. Zhang, J. Kim, J. Jeon, J. Xing, C.R. Ahn, P. Tang, H. Cai Civil Engineering Magazine Archive
Discovering factors that influence the use of augmented reality for communication on active highway construction sites
R.E. Kassis, S.K. Ayer, M.E. Asmar, P. Tang Transportation research record
Quantifying the reliability of defects located by bridge inspectors through human observation behavioral analysis
P. Liu, Y. Shi, R. Xiong, P. Tang Developments in the Built Environment
Dynamic human systems risk prognosis and control of lifting operations during prefabricated building construction
Z. Sum, Z. Zhu, R. Xiong, P. Tang, Z. Liu Developments in the Built Environment
Characterizing data sharing in civil infrastructure engineering: Current practice, future vision, barriers, and promotion strategies
Y. Wang, P. Tang, K. Liu, J. Cai, R. Ren, J.J. Lin, H. Cai, Z. Zhang, N.E. Gohary, M. Berges, M.G. Fard Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering
Proactive Improvements of Standard Taxi Routes in Airports Based on Data-Driven Simulation and Reinforcement Learning
Y. Wang, P. Tang Transportation Research Board 102nd Annual MeetingTransportation Research Board
Bridge Inspection Strategy Analysis through Human-Drone Interaction Games
P. Liu, B. Sun, Y. Wang, P. Tang Computing in Civil Engineering
Optimizing HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency and Comfort: A Scalable and Robust Multi-Zone Control Approach with Uncertainty Considerations
R. Xiong, H. Jing, M. Li, Y. Shi, T. Miki, T. Hatanaka, Y. Nakahira, P. Tang Computing in Civil Engineering
Knowledge Sharing and Workforce Engagement Using Digital Twins-Based Simulations and Extended Reality for Process Operations
P. Liu, J. Xing, Y. Li, C. Miller, P. Tang Computing in Civil Engineering
Enhancing Nuclear Power Plant Operations: An Ontology for Conditional Tasks
J. X. ing, P. Liu, P. Tang, R.L. Boring, T.A. Ulrich, R. Lew, G. Edward Gibson Jr Computing in Civil Engineering
Non-Invasive 3D Imaging and Sensor Data-Based Diagnosis of Water Treatment Plant Filter Integrity
P. Liu, J. Xing, J. Xiao, C. Miller, P. Tang ASCE Inspire
An Extensible Construction Ontology to Guide Job-Site Sensing and Support Information Management
R. Ren, J. Zhang, P. Tang ISARC
Predicting separation errors of air traffic controllers through integrated sequence analysis of multimodal behaviour indicators
R. Xiong, Y. Wang, P. Tang, N.J. Cooke, S.V. Ligda, C.S. Lieber, Y. Liu Advanced Engineering Informatics
Fast and reliable map matching from large-scale noisy positioning records
Y. Wang, R. Xiong, P. Tang, Y. Liu Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering

See the full list on Dr. Tang’s Google Scholar profile.