Yanfeng Hu
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Dr. Yanfeng Hu is a leading scholar at the intersection of construction workforce diversity and technological transformation. Her research critically examines how emerging technologies—from automation to digital tools—are reshaping hiring practices, performance evaluation, and career pathways for construction equipment operators, a historically male-dominated role where women represent just 2.7% of the workforce. In her highly cited 2024 paper, "Building Diversity in the Construction Industry," Dr. Hu provides groundbreaking analysis of how technology adoption can either perpetuate or dismantle systemic gender barriers, offering evidence-based strategies for equitable workforce development. Her work has quickly garnered attention, accumulating citations that underscore its timeliness and practical urgency for industry stakeholders. By bridging human resource management with construction engineering, Dr. Hu’s contributions are pivotal for policymakers and practitioners seeking to foster inclusive, tech-enabled workplaces. Her research not only advances academic discourse but also provides actionable frameworks for an industry at a critical crossroads of innovation and equity.
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