CEM/CE Assistant professor at Purdue and director of the Intelligent-Inclusive-Safe (I2SAFE) lab, Dr. Sogand Hasanzadeh, is renowned for pioneering interdisciplinary research, specializing in the transformative realm of smart construction. Her work integrates cutting-edge technology such as Digital Twins, wearable sensors, and immersive VR/AR/MR/XR, alongside robotics and AI. This groundbreaking research, sponsored by various federal and state agencies, has garnered national and international recognition.

In a rapidly evolving construction industry increasingly oriented towards smart construction methodologies Professor Sogand passionately advocates for empowering the next generation of industry leaders. She offers an indispensable “Smart Construction” course each Spring. This course is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and hands-on/practical experience in the technological frontier (VR/AR, robotics, AI, etc.) — and aspire to be at the forefront of the construction industry’s evolution, this course is a definitive choice.

Learn more about Professor Sogand and listen to the Little Hammers podcast here.