Rayan H. Assaad

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Papers

6

Total Citations

199

H-Index

4

About

Rayan H. Assaad is a leading researcher at the forefront of construction automation and smart infrastructure, specializing in the integration of robotics, digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for civil infrastructure management. His work centers on developing autonomous systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and real-time monitoring in construction and building operations. Assaad’s major contributions include pioneering a BIM-enabled digital twin framework that combines autonomous robotics, LiDAR-based 3D mapping, and IoT sensing for indoor environment monitoring—a study that has garnered 99 citations since 2024. He has also authored a comprehensive review on the use of unmanned ground and aerial vehicles in civil infrastructure asset management (83 citations), establishing a foundational resource for the field. His recent innovations include intelligent robotic systems for construction safety monitoring using computer vision, as well as cloud-based platforms for indoor air quality and thermal comfort assessment. Through these high-impact works, Assaad is shaping the future of offsite construction and smart building technologies, driving the industry toward safer, data-driven, and automated environments.

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H-Index
6
Papers
199
Total Citations
33
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A BIM-enabled digital twin framework for real-time indoor environment monitoring and visualization by integrating autonomous robotics, LiDAR-based 3D mobile mapping, IoT sensing, and indoor positioning technologies
99 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: New Jersey Institute of Technology

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