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Publications

Research Reports

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1.    Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Safety Challenges of UAV Integration in the Construction Industry: Focusing on Workers at Height.  Report for the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).  1-21.  https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/SS2022-UAV-safety-integration.pdf
2.    Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Working Safely with UAVs- Training Workers on Heights.  Closing Report for U.S. Department of Labor Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.
 

Book Chapters

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1.    Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Safety Challenges of Human-Drone Interactions on Construction Jobsites. Automation and Robotics in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry Springer, Cham.  143-164. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77163-8_7

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Journal Publications

 

1.    Zhu, Zixian , Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari. "Physical risk assessment of drone integration in construction using 4D simulation." Automation in Construction 156 (2023): 105099.
2.    Gilles Albeaino, Patrick Brophy, Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa. (2023). Impact of Drone Presence on Construction Individuals Working at Heights ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 149(11), 04023119
3.    Yuan Sun, Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani (2023). Safe Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction: A Conceptual Perspective.  Elsevier Journal of Safety Research Special Issue on 2022 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS): Preventing workplace injuries in a changing world. XX:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2023.06.006
4.    Gilles Albeaino, Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa (2023). Psychophysiological Impacts of Working at Different Distances from Drones on Construction Sites. ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering Special Issue on Advanced Technology for Construction Safety Applications. 37/5: 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5225
5.    Jiun-Yao Cheng, Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani (2023) Training Construction Workers on Safety Challenges of Drones using 360-degree Virtual Reality.  ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering Special Issue on the Role of Emerging Technologies in AEC Education. 37/3: 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5140
6.    Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  (2021). Safety Challenges of UAV Integration in Construction: Conceptual Analysis and Future Research Roadmap.  Elsevier Journal of Safety Science. 144: 1-16.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105473
7.    Paneru, Suman , and Idris Jeelani. (2021) "Computer vision applications in construction: Current state, opportunities & challenges." Elsevier Automation in Construction 132: 103940
8.    Paneru, S, Foroutan Jahromi, F., Hatami, M., Roudebush, W., & Jeelani, Idris. (2021). Integration of Emergy Analysis with Building Information Modeling. Sustainability, 13(14), 7990.
9.    Jeelani Idris, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2021). “Real-time Vision-based Worker Localization & Hazard Detection for Construction “Automation in Construction 121, 103448 
10.    Albert, A., Jeelani, I., & Han, K. (2020). Developing hazard recognition skill among the next-generation of construction professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 1- 16.
11.    Jeelani, I., Han, K., & Albert, A. (2020). Development of virtual reality and stereo- panoramic environments for construction safety training. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2020 Apr 27
12.    Jeelani Idris, Albert Alex, Han Kevin (2019). “Are Visual Search Patterns Predictive of Hazard Recognition Performance? Empirical Investigation Using Eye-tracking Technology" ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering &Management, 145 (1)

13.    Jeelani Idris, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2018). “Automating and Scaling Personalized Safety Training using Eye-tracking Data” Automation in Construction, 93, p. 63-77

14.    Jeelani Idris, Albert Alex, Azevedo Roger (2016). “Development & Testing of personalized Hazard-Recognition Training Intervention” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering &Management, 143(5), p. 4016120
**Awarded 2017 JCEM Best Paper**
**Nominated for 2017 Norman Medal**
15.    Jeelani Idris, Albert Alex, Gambetese John (2016). “Why do Construction Hazards Remain Unrecognized?” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering &Management, p. 4016128
**ASCE Top Engineering articles November 2017**
**Most Downloaded Paper JCEM Aug 2017 to November 2017**
 

Dissertation/Thesis

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•    Jeelani Idris (2019). Improving Safety Performance in Construction Using Visual Data Analytics and Virtual Reality” North Carolina State University Thesis Repository
•    Jeelani Idris (2016). “Personalized Hazard Recognition Training for Construction Workers”
North Carolina State University Thesis Repository
 

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

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1.    Rabbi, K, Jeelani, (2023) I Computer Vision-Based Automatic Emergency Notification System: Interpreting Construction Workers’ Hand gestures, The 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2023). In Press
2.    Zixian Zhu, Jiun-Yao Cheng, Idris Jeelani and Masoud Gheisari (2023). “Safe Human-Drone Interaction in Construction: Using Gesture Communication Modality.” The 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2023). In Press
3.    Yuan Sun, Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani. (2023). Enhancing Students' Attitudes Towards Robots using a Virtual Site Visit on Four-Legged Robot Applications in Construction. Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate (CRICOM). In Press
4.    Yuan Sun, Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani. (2023). Potential Safety Challenges of Four-Legged Robots in Construction. Proceedings of the 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). In Press
5.    Albeaino, G., Jeelani, I. , Gheisari, M., & Issa, R.R.A., (2023) Attentional Impacts of Drones in Construction The 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference 2023. In Press
6.    Jiun-Yao Cheng, Masoud Gheisari and Idris Jeelani (2023). “Training about Drone Safety Challenges in Construction using a 360 Virtual Environment: Analyzing Learning Effectiveness” The 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference 2023. In Press
7.    Albeaino, G., Jeelani, I. , Gheisari, M., & Issa, R.R.A., (2023) Physiological Impacts of Drones on Construction Professionals Working at Heights International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Oregon, USA 

8.    Zhu, Z., Jeelani, I. , Masoud Gheisari (2022). Safety risk assessment of drones on construction sites using 4D simulation. The 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC) 2022. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2022/0048
9.    Albeaino, G., Brophy, P., Gheisari, M., Issa, R.R.A., & Jeelani, I. (2022). Working with Drones: Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Safety Training Environment for Construction Workers. Computing in Civil Engineering 2021, 1335-1342.
10.    Brophy, P., Albeaino, G., Gheisari, M., & Jeelani, I. (2022). New Risks for Workers at Heights: Human-Drone Collaboration Risks in Construction. Computing in Civil Engineering 2021, 321-328.
11.    Mendes, E., Albeaino, G., Brophy, P., Gheisari, M., & Jeelani, I. (2022). Working safely with drones: A virtual training strategy for workers on heights. Construction Research Congress 2022, 622-630.
12.    Cheng, J.Y., Mendes, E. L. S., Gheisari, M., & Jeelani, I. (2022). Construction worker-drone safety training in a 360 virtual reality environment: A pilot study. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference 2022. https://doi.org/10.29007/8cjv.
13.    Gilles Albeainog, Patrick Brophyg, Masoud Gheisari, Idris Jeelani, Raja R. A. Issa. “Working with Drones: Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Safety Training Environment for Construction Workers” International Conference for computing in civil Engineering 2021
14.    Eduardo Mendesg, Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, “Working Safely with Drones: A Virtual Training Environment for Workers on Heights” Construction Research Congress 2021 
15.    Aaron Costin, Janise Mcnair , kyle morman, Idris Jeelani, Sanjeev Koppal,, Ron Perkins. “Intelligent Jobsites- An integrated IoT Platform for the Construction Environment” AI in AEC 2021 Conference
16.    Patrick Brophyg, Gilles Albeaino,  Idris Jeelani Masoud Gheisari, Health and Safety Challenges Associated with Human-Robot Interactions in Construction” International Conference for computing in civil Engineering 2021
17.    Yerebakan, M.O., Hao, S., Xu, K., Gheisari, M., Jeelani, I., & Hu, B. (2021). Effect of illumination on human drone interaction tasks: An exploratory study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 65(1).
18.    Jeelani Idris, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2020). “Improving Safety Performance in Construction Using Visual Data Analytics and Virtual Reality” Construction Research Congress 2020, Phoenix, Arizona
19.    Jeelani, Idris, et al. (2019) "Real-Time Hazard Proximity Detection—Localization of Workers Using Visual Data." Computing in Civil Engineering 2019: Data, Sensing, and Analytics. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019. 281-289.
20.    Jeelani Idris, Khashayar Asadi, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2019). “Real-World Mapping of Gaze Fixations Using Instance Segmentation for Road Construction Safety Applications” 98th Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington, D.C
21.    Jeelani Idris, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2018). “Automating Analysis of Construction Workers’ Viewing Patterns for Personalized Safety Training and Management” 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction(ISARC 2018), Berlin, Germany
22.    Jeelani Idris, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2018). “Scaling Personalized Safety Training using Automated Feedback Generation” Construction Research Congress 2018 New Orleans, Louisiana
23.    Jeelani Idris, Han Kevin, Albert Alex (2017) “Development of Immersive Augmented Reality Training Environment for Construction Workers" 2017 International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle WA
 

PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES

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Invited Talks
1.    Oct 3rd 20223: Navigating the Global Labyrinth: Shaping of Postgraduate Students for the Global World: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Shuham, Srinagar
2.    October 23rd, 2023: Bricks, Bots, and Bytes: The Synergy of Humans, Robots, and AI in Construction Safety, Department of Construction Management, Dalian University of Technology, China
3.    April 7th, 2022: Computer vision applications in Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida
4.    Nov 11, 2020: Safety Challenges of Drones in Future Construction Workplaces, 2020 DCP Research Symposium, University of Florida
Invited Guest Lectures
1.    January 27th, 2022: Computer vision in Construction, College of Design, Construction & Planning, University of Florida 
2.    October 24, 2017: Design of Wood Connections NC State University 
3.    November. 3, 2016: Safe Scaffolding Operation, NC State University. 
 

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