Yilei Huang
Associate Professor
Department of Construction Management
East Carolina University
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Kansas, 2012
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Kansas, 2009
B.S. in Surveying Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 2008
Associate Professor, East Carolina University, 2021 – Present
Assistant Professor, South Dakota State University, 2015 – 2021
Lecturer, North Dakota State University, 2012 – 2014
East Carolina University
CMGT 2950 Construction Surveying
CMGT 3010 Construction Modeling and Information Technology
CMGT 6630 Advanced Applications in Construction Scheduling
CMGT 6664 Advanced Cost Estimating/ Cost Analysis
South Dakota State University
CM 210 Construction Surveying
CM 232 Cost Estimating
CM 332 Building Construction Methods and Systems
CM 352 Advanced Cost Estimating with BIM
CM 443/543 Construction Planning and Scheduling
CM 492 Special Topics: Building Information Modeling
North Dakota State University
CM&E 204 Construction Surveying
CM&E 412 Construction Management Capstone
CM&E 489 Construction Design Capstone
Research Areas
Building Information Modeling in Construction Management Education
Applications of Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality in Construction Management
Applications of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Construction Management
Selected Research Grants
Building Predictive Maintenance Phase II, Civil-Military Innovation Institute, $838,892, co-PI. 2024-2026.
RoboStruct. I-Corps, East Carolina University, $5,000, PI. 2024.
Building Predictive Maintenance, Civil-Military Innovation Institute, $226,088, co-PI. 2023-2024.
Automated UAS Model Comparison for Construction Verification with Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing. Sponsored Activities and Research Catalyst Program, East Carolina University, $10,000, PI. 2023-2024.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality on Electrical Construction Curriculum in Community Colleges. Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy, East Carolina University, $9,500, PI. 2023-2024.
Knife River Earth Lodge VR App Development. NSF Grant# 1037708 Subaward, South Dakota State University, $3,542, PI. 2019-2020.
Improving Project Planning and As-Built Verification of Electrical Construction with Mixed Reality: A Healthcare Case Study. Thomas Glavinich Early Career Award, ELECTRI International, $9,000, PI. 2018-2019.
SDDOT Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) Operation Plan. South Dakota DOT Project SD2016-07, $100,000, co-PI. 2016-2018.
Selected Teaching Grants
CMGT 6630 Online Course Design. CourseFIT 2024, East Carolina University, $3,000, PI. 2024.
Leveraging Modern Surveying Equipment to Enhance Career Readiness for Construction Management Students. Teaching Grant, East Carolina University, $10,000, PI. 2023-2024.
CMGT 3010 Improvement and Innovation Plan. Fall 2021 Course Innovation Grant, East Carolina University, $5,000, PI. 2021-2022.
Leveraging Visualization Technologies for Engaged Student Learning in Construction Management: Laser Scanning, Aerial Imaging, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality. FY22 RSCA Challenge Fund, South Dakota State University, $15,000, PI. 2021-2022.
Selected Journal Publications
Lijun Liu and Yilei Huang. (2024). HVAC Design Optimization for Pharmaceutical Facilities with BIM and CFD. Buildings, 14(6), 1627.
Andres Acero Molina, Yilei Huang, and Yuhan Jiang. (2023). A Review of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Applications in Construction Management: 2016-2021. Standards, 3(2), 95-109.
Sisi Han, Yuhan Jiang, Yilei Huang, Mingzhu Wang, Yong Bai, and Andrea Spool-White. (2023). Scan2Drawing: Use of Deep Learning to As-Built Model Landscape Architecture. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(5), 04023027.
Lianbo Zhu, Hongxin Ma, Yilei Huang, Xun Liu, Xiaojin Xu, and Zhenqun Shi. (2022). Analyzing Construction Workers’ Unsafe Behaviors in Hoisting Operations of Prefabricated Buildings Using HAZOP. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 15275.
Yuhan Jiang, Yilei Huang, Jingkuang Liu, Dapeng Li, Shuiyuan Li, Weijing Nie, and InHun Chung. (2022). Automatic Volume Calculation and Mapping of Construction and Demolition Debris Using Drones, Deep Learning, and GIS. Drones, 6(10), 279.
Shanyue Guan, Yilei Huang, George Wang, Hannah Sirianni, and Zhen Zhu. (2022). An Error Prediction Model for Construction Bulk Measurements Using A Customized LowCost UAS-LIDAR System. Drones, 6(7), 178. Editor’s Choice.
Yilei Huang. (2020). Evaluating Mixed Reality Technology for Architectural Design and Construction Layout. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, 11(1), 1-12.
Yilei Huang. (2018). A Case Study of Visualizing Building Renovation with Laser Scanning and Mixed Reality. The Professional Constructor, Journal of the American Institute of Constructors, 43(1), 30-39.
Selected Conference Publications
Lijun Liu and Yilei Huang. (2024). A Review of AR Applications in Construction Management: 2018-2022. EPiC Series in Built Environment, 5, 495-504. Proceedings of the 60th ASC Annual Conference, Auburn, AL, April 3-5, 2024.
Andres Acero Molina, Yilei Huang, Zhen Zhu, and Mostafa Namian. (2024). Comparing the Accuracy between UAS Photogrammetry and Lidar in Bridge Inspections. Proceedings of CRC 2024: Advanced Technologies, Automation, and Computer Applications in Construction, Des Moines, IA, March 20-23, 2024, 227-237.
Lijun Liu, Yilei Huang, and Yuhan Jiang. (2024). Developing A Logistic Chain-Enabled BIM System for Material Management in Modular Construction. Proceedings of CRC 2024: Advanced Technologies, Automation, and Computer Applications in Construction, Des Moines, IA, March 20-23, 2024, 757-766.
Andres Acero Molina, Yilei Huang, and Zhen Zhu. (2023). Comparing Bulk Volume Measurements between Surveying GPS and UAS-Mounted LIDAR. Proceedings of ASCE i3CE 2023: Data, Sensing, and Analytics, Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023, 308-316.
Lijun Liu and Yilei Huang. (2023). Optimizing HVAC Design for Pharmaceutical Requirements with Computational Fluid Dynamics. Proceedings of ASCE i3CE 2023: Resilience, Safety, and Sustainability, Corvallis, OR, June 25-28, 2023, 1005-1013.
Mostafa Namian, Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli, Sharareh Kermanshachi, and Yilei Huang. (2022). Do OSHA 10/30-hour Training Programs Revamp the Safety Attitudes of Construction Workers? Proceedings of CRC 2022: Health and Safety, Workforce, and Education, Arlington, VA, March 9-12, 2022, 679-687.
Yilei Huang, Lin Zeng, and Suzette Burckhard. (2021). Point Clouds vs 360° Photos: Comparing the Workflow and Benefits of Viewing Laser Scans in VR. Proceedings of ASCE i3CE 2021, Orlando, FL, September 12-14, 2021, 1269-1276.
East Carolina University
Lijun Liu, M.S. Construction Management, 2024. Thesis title: Using Building Information Modeling and Augmented Reality for the Design, Logistics, and Installation of HVAC Systems.
Amber Fields, M.S. Construction Management, East Carolina University, 2023. Capstone project title: Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Prevent Potentially Fatal Fall Hazards within the Construction Industry.
Andres Acero Molina, M.S. Construction Management, 2023. Thesis title: Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Construction Verification, Volume Calculation, and Field Inspection.
South Dakota State University
Samjhana Shakya, M.S. Operations Management, 2020. Thesis title: Investigating the Feasibility, Procedures, Benefits, and Challenges of Using Mixed Reality in Construction Projects: An Electrical Layout Case Study.
Temitope Odeleye, M.S. Operations Management, 2019. Research paper title: Implementing An Immersive Walkthrough Experience with Interactive Virtual Reality and Collaborative Mixed Reality.
