Zhiliang Ma
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6
Total Citations
300
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About
Zhiliang Ma is a prominent researcher specializing in construction automation, robotics, and their application in high-rise building construction. His work addresses one of the construction industry's most pressing challenges: bridging the gap between technological innovation and real-world implementation on complex building sites. Ma's most influential contribution, a 2019 comprehensive review of construction automation and robotics for high-rise buildings, has garnered 190 citations, establishing him as a leading authority in the field. Building on this foundation, his subsequent research has tackled critical barriers to adoption, including the "follow-up problem" — where promising innovations fail to transition from laboratory research into sustained industry practice — and the identification of development priorities and key challenges facing the sector. His analyses draw meaningfully on practices within Chinese construction companies, offering grounded, industry-relevant insights. Beyond broad systemic questions, Ma has also investigated specific robotic applications, such as glass curtain wall inspection systems, demonstrating both theoretical and practical depth. Collaborating with international researchers including Miroslaw Skibniewski, his work spans conference proceedings and journals, reflecting consistent engagement with the global construction robotics community. With cumulative citations exceeding 300, Ma's scholarship continues to shape how researchers and industry professionals approach the future of intelligent, automated construction.
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