JuHyeong Ryu

University of Waterloo, West Virginia University

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JuHyeong Ryu is an emerging scholar whose research sits at the intersection of construction safety, ergonomics, and advanced technology integration. Specializing in occupational health, human factors, and the application of Industry 4.0 technologies in construction and manufacturing environments, Ryu has made meaningful contributions to understanding how automation and digitization can protect workers while improving productivity. His most-cited work, "Health and productivity impact of semi-automated work systems in construction" (2020, 41 citations), examines the dual benefits of semi-automated systems in reducing physical strain while sustaining workforce output. Building on this foundation, his 2023 review of emerging technologies for reducing ergonomic hazards (27 citations) systematically maps research trends in wearables, robotics, and sensing technologies within construction workplaces. His more recent work, "Safety 4.0: Harnessing computer vision for advanced industrial protection" (2024, 18 citations), explores how smart manufacturing technologies such as collaborative robots and computer vision systems are reshaping industrial safety protocols. Collectively accumulating over 85 citations, Ryu's scholarship offers practical and theoretical insight for engineers, safety professionals, and policymakers working to create safer, smarter built environments in an increasingly automated world.