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Ran Gao is a leading researcher in construction health and safety, with a particular focus on the integration of emerging technologies to mitigate crises in the built environment. Her most cited work, "Opportunities and Challenges for Construction Health and Safety Technologies under the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chinese Construction Projects" (2021, 33 citations), provides a critical analysis of how digital tools—such as real-time monitoring, automated screening, and contact tracing—were deployed to address pandemic-induced delays and cost overruns. Gao’s research systematically identifies both the potential and the barriers to implementing health and safety technologies, offering actionable insights for project managers and policymakers. By bridging the gap between crisis management and construction engineering, she has shaped a new discourse on resilient infrastructure. Her work is widely referenced by scholars and practitioners seeking evidence-based strategies for safeguarding workers during public health emergencies. Gao continues to advance the field by exploring how technological innovation can transform occupational safety in high-risk construction environments.
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