Aladdin Alwisy
Research Interests
– Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.
– Building information modelling (BIM).
– Modular/off-site construction.
– Virtual reality and augmented reality.
– Energy simulation and analysis.
– Green building and sustainable design.
– Visual programming and Big Data analytics.
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor August 2019 – Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
– Leading a team of graduate students to support the industrialization of the construction industry.
– Developing an energy-based generative design framework for modular construction.
– Establishing and Directing the “Smart Industrialized Design and Construction Lab”.
– Teaching BCN 2405C “Construction Mechanics” Course.
– Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) Oct 2016 – August 2019
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
– Led a team of graduate students to develop a BIM-based decision support system that supports the automation of energy analysis for residential projects.
– Investigated the key factors in green building design.
– Explored different guidelines and standards to implement BIM.
– Mentored graduate and undergraduate students.
– Taught lectures in graduate-level and undergraduate-level courses.
Construction Research and Teaching Assistant Sep 2008 – Sep 2016
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
– Teaching assistant of CIV E608 Construction Engineering, CIV E409 Construction Methods, and CIV E303 Project Management.
– Wrote a grant proposal to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – Engage Grant Program to automate the drafting process of precast concrete panels.
– Conducted life cycle cost analysis for a modular/offsite workforce camp project incorporating energy models and sensitivity analysis.
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Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Aug 2007 – Aug 2008
University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
– Instructor of Construction Management course; Faculty of Technical Engineering, Department of Environmental Studies, the 5th year undergraduate level.
– Instructor of System Analysis; Technical Engineering, the 4th year undergraduate level.
– Instructor of International Computer Driving License (ICDL); Faculty of Technical Engineering, Department of Environmental Studies, the 1st year undergraduate level.
– Instructor and developer of Information Technology 1, 2; Faculty of Civil Engineering, the 2nd year undergraduate level.
Industrial Experience
Director of Research & Development (R&D) Oct 2016 – Sep 2019
Cormode & Dickson, Edmonton, Alberta
– Exploring different construction systems for modular/off-site construction projects.
– Performing energy analysis on building envelopes and mechanical systems.
– Integrating BIM practices into the company’s designing, estimating, and scheduling processes.
– Visualizing and optimizing construction activities.
– Developing financial proforma as part of the feasibility study to potential projects.
Pre-construction Project Manager Mar 2012 – Sep 2016
Cormode & Dickson, Edmonton, Alberta
– Tracked and controlled on-site project activities (manpower, equipment and material), reported project progress to the VP of Operations, and developed a productivity analysis system for two modular/off-site camps, 1,772 units (Noralta Camps, Fort McMurry).
– Managed the design process and developed 3D simulation and rendering.
– Prepared development & building permits packages (DP, BP).
– Prepared engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contacting agreements using the Canadian construction documents committee (CCDC) forms, namely stipulated price (CCDC 2), design-build stipulated price (CCDC 14) and construction management Contracts (CCDC 5B).
Project Coordinator May 2008 – Sep 2010
Landmark Homes, Edmonton, Alberta
– Performed design, drafting and estimating duties for high-rise buildings and single-family homes using AutoCAD and BIM tools.
– Prepared BIM-based estimate and schedules
– Worked with other project managers to monitor project performance, equipment, and manpower.
– Interfaced with project team, clients, architects and subcontractors.
Project Coordinator July 2006– Aug 2008
Private Engineering Office, Aleppo, Syria
– Developed estimates and construction schedules.
– Assisted in the preparation of bid proposals and contracts.
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Summer Internship July 2005– Aug 2005
University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
– Worked in labs on concrete crushing experiment, soil and rock strength tests, and data analysis.
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Editorship Specialty Editor, International Journal of Industrialized Construction |
April 2019 – Present |