Masoud Gheisari
Papers
14
Total Citations
186
H-Index
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About
Masoud Gheisari is a pioneering construction engineering and management researcher whose work sits at the cutting edge of human-robot and human-drone interaction on construction jobsites. His scholarship addresses one of the industry's most pressing emerging challenges: how to safely and effectively integrate autonomous systems — including quadruped ground robots and unmanned aerial vehicles — into a labor-intensive, hazard-prone environment. Gheisari's most influential contribution, "Safe Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction" (2023, 69 citations), established a foundational conceptual framework for understanding the safety dimensions of robotic collaboration on jobsites. His research spans psychophysiological responses to drone proximity, proxemics and cognitive workload in human-robot teamwork, and the attentional risks drones pose to workers — demonstrating both breadth and methodological creativity, including novel applications of virtual reality. His development of RoboSite, an educational virtual platform preparing future construction professionals for robotic integration, reflects a commitment to workforce readiness alongside fundamental research. With over 150 cumulative citations and publications spanning 2016 to 2024, Gheisari has rapidly established himself as a leading voice in construction robotics safety. His work is essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and students navigating the increasingly automated future of the built environment.
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Top Papers
- 1Safe human-robot collaboration in construction: A conceptual perspective69 citations · 2023
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- 4Safety Challenges of Human-Drone Interactions on Construction Jobsites17 citations · 2022
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- 8Attentional Impact of Drones on Construction Sites6 citations · 2023
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