Professor Phone: +86 27 87543401 Email: dly@hust.edu.cn Academic Areas: Digital Construction Research Interests:Virtual, Safe and Automated Construction Academic Degrees PhD in Management Science and Engineering, 2000, Tongji University Professional Experience 2014.03-2018.11, President, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; 2011.01-2014.03, President, Northeastern University; 2003.07-2010.12, Secretary of the Party Committee, Central China Normal University; Selected Publications [1]. Ding, L., Fang, W., Luo, H., Love, P.E.D., Zhong, B., Ouyang, X., 2018. A deep hybrid learning model to detect unsafe behavior: Integrating convolution neural networks and long short-term memory. Automation in Construction 86, 118-124. [2]. Zhang Y, Ding L, Love P E D. Planning of Deep Foundation Construction Technical Specifications Using Improved Case-Based Reasoning with Weighted k-Nearest Neighbors[J]. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 2017. [3]. Xu, J., Ding, L., Love, P.E.D., 2017. Digital reproduction of historical building ornamental components: From 3D scanning to 3D printing. Automation in Construction 76, 85-96. [4]. Ding, L., Li, K., Zhou, Y., Love, P.E.D., 2017. An IFC-inspection process model for infrastructure projects: Enabling real-time quality monitoring and control. Automation in Construction 84, 96-110. [5]. Zhou, C., Ding, L., Skibniewski, M.J., Luo, H., Jiang, S., 2017. Characterizing time series of near-miss accidents in metro construction via complex network theory. Safety Science 98, 145-158. [6]. Zhou Y, Su W, Ding L, et al. Predicting Safety Risks in Deep Foundation Pits in Subway Infrastructure Projects: A Support Vector Machine Approach[J]. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 2017, 31(5). [7]. Zhou, Y., Ding, L., Rao, Y., Luo, H., Medjdoub, B., Zhong, H., 2017. Formulating project-level building information modeling evaluation framework from the perspectives of organizations: A review. Automation in Construction 81, 44-55. [8]. Love, P.E.D., Ding, L., Luo, H., 2016. Systems thinking in workplace safety and health in construction: Bridging the gap between theory and practice. Accident Analysis & Prevention 93, 227-229. [9]. Wang, F., Ding, L., Love, P.E.D., Edwards, D.J., 2016. Modeling tunnel construction risk dynamics: Addressing the production versus protection problem. Safety Science 87, 101-115. [10]. Zhou, Y., Ding, L., Wang, X., Truijens, M., Luo, H., 2015. Applicability of 4D modeling for resource allocation in mega liquefied natural gas plant construction. Automation in Construction 50, 50-63. [11]. Ding, L., Zhou, Y., Akinci, B., 2014. Building Information Modeling (BIM) application framework: The process of expanding from 3D to computable nD. Automation in Construction 46, 82-93. [12]. Ma, L., Ding, L., Luo, H., 2014. Non-linear description of ground settlement over twin tunnels in soil. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 42, 144-151. [13]. Guo, J., Ding, L., Luo, H., Zhou, C., Ma, L., 2014. Wavelet prediction method for ground deformation induced by tunneling. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 41, 137-151. [14]. Ding, L., Zhang, L., Wu, X., Skibniewski, M.J., Qunzhou, Y., 2014. Safety management in tunnel construction: Case study of Wuhan metro construction in China. Safety Science 62, 8-15. [15]. Ding, L., Ma, L., Luo, H., Yu, M., Wu, X., 2011. Wavelet Analysis for tunneling-induced ground settlement based on a stochastic model. Tunnelli ng and Underground Space Technology 26, 619-628. Courses Taught 240.863: Lean Construction and Management Project The State Key Program of National Nature Science Foundation of China (2017): Theory and Methodology of Construction Management in the Context of Digital Construction Key Technology R&D Program in the 12th Five-Year Plan (2010-2015): Research and Demonstration on the Key Technology of Safety Control in Metro Construction Key Technology R&D Issue in the 11th Five-Year Plan (2005-2010): Research and Demonstration on the Key Technology of the Network Culture Safety and National Culture Digitalization Awards National Science and Technology Progress Award, 2nd Prize, 2006, 2014 Science and Technology Progress Award of Hubei Province, 1st Prize, 2005, 2010, 2013 Science and Technology Progress Award of the Ministry of Education, 1st Prize, 2012