Publications

(g): Student Researcher and/or Advisee

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Editorials
Chapters in Books
Refereed Journals
Refereed Proceedings
Research Reports

Editorials (2)

  1. Masoud Gheisari, Burçin Becerik-Gerber, and Carrie Sturts Dossick.  2022. Special Collection on Emerging Learning Technologies for Future of Work and Education in Engineering.  Elsevier Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2022.101775

  2. Masoud Gheisari, Dayana Bastos Costa, and Javier Irizarry.  2021. Special Collection on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in the AECO Industry.  ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering.  36/1:1-2. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000996

Chapters in Books (5)

  1. Dayana Bastos Costa, Masoud Gheisari, and Luis Fernando Alarcón. Lean Construction 4.0 Driving a Digital Revolution of Production Management in the AEC Industry. UAS Applications to Support Lean Construction Implementation.  Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group. 254-271. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003150930-20

  2. Ricardo Eiris and Masoud Gheisari. 2023. Handbook of Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the Industry 4.0 Era. Applying 360-degree Virtual Reality for Construction Safety Training. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group. 91-102. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003213796-9

  3. Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Automation and Robotics in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Safety Challenges of Human-Drone Interactions on Construction Jobsites.  Springer, Cham.  143-164. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77163-8_7

  4. Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa.  2022. Automation and Robotics in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Human-Drone Interaction (HDI): Opportunities and Considerations in Construction.  Springer, Cham.  111-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77163-8_6

  5. Masoud Gheisari, Dayana Bastos Costa, and Javier Irizarry.  2020. Construction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment. Unmanned Aerial System Applications in Construction.  Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.  London.  264-288. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429398100

Refereed Journals (54)

  1. Kieren McCord, Steven K. Ayer, Masoud Gheisari, Yelda Turkan, Ivan Mutis, Glenn Katz, and Renate Fruchter. 2024. Computing in AEC Education: Hindsight, Insight, Foresight. ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 38/3: 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5646

  2. Zixian Zhu(g), Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari. 2023. Physical Risk Assessment of Drone Integration in Construction using 4D Simulation. Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction. 156: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105099

  3. Gilles Albeaino(g), Patrick Brophy(g), Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa.  2023. Impact of Drone Presence on Construction Individuals Working at Heights. ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 149/11: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-13861

  4. Mohsen Foroughi Sabzevar, Masoud Gheisari, and L. James Lo. 2023. AR-QR Code for Improving Crew Access to Design and Construction Information. Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction. 154: 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105017

  5. Yuan Sun(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani.  2023. Safe Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction: A Conceptual Perspective.  Elsevier Journal of Safety Research Special Issue on 2022 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS): Preventing workplace injuries in a changing world. XX:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2023.06.006

  6. Gilles Albeaino(g), Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa.  2023. Psychophysiological Impacts of Working at Different Distances from Drones on Construction Sites. ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering Special Issue on Advanced Technology for Construction Safety Applications. 37/5: 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5225

  7. Jieh-Haur Chen, Mu-Chun Su, Sheng-Kuo Lin, Wei-Jen Lin, Masoud Gheisari.  2023. Smart Bridge Maintenance Using Cluster Merging Algorithm Based on Self-Organizing Map Optimization.  Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction. 152: 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.104913

  8. Jiun-Yao Cheng(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani.  2023. Training Construction Workers on Safety Challenges of Drones using 360-degree Virtual Reality.  ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering Special Issue on the Role of Emerging Technologies in AEC Education. 37/3: 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5140

  9. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari. 2023. iVisit-Communicate for AEC Education: Using Virtual Humans to Practice Communication Skills in 360-degree Virtual Field Trips.  ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering Special Issue on the Role of Emerging Technologies in AEC Education. 37/3: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5165

  10. Josiane Isingizwe, Ricardo Eiris and Masoud Gheisari. 2023. Racial Disparities in the Construction Domain: A Systematic Literature Review of the U.S. Educational and Workforce Domain, MDPI Journal of Sustainability. 15(7), 5646: 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075646

  11. Gilles Albeaino(g), Carter R. Kelly, H. Andrew Lassiter, Benjamin Wilkinson, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa.  2023. Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Geometric Feature Accuracy Using a UAS-Lidar System for Building Surveying Applications. ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering. 29/1: 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1493

  12. Yuan Sun(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Ricardo Eiris(g).  2022. Online Site Visits Using Virtual Collaborative Spaces.  Elsevier Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics. 53: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2022.101667

  13. Ricardo Eiris(g), Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari. 2022. iVisit-Collaborate: Collaborative Problem-Solving in Multiuser 360-Degree Panoramic Site Visits.  Elsevier Journal of Computers & Education. 77: 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2021.104365

  14. Han-Hsiang Wang, Jieh-Haur Chen, Achmad Muhyidin Arifai, and Masoud Gheisari. 2022. Exploring Empirical Rules for Construction Accident Prevention Based on Unsafe Behaviors.  MDPI Journal of Sustainability. 14/7: 4058: 1-0. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074058

  15. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. VR-Electricians: Immersive Storytelling for Attracting Students to the Electrical Construction Industry.  Elsevier Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Special Issue on Emerging Learning Technologies for Future of Work and Education in Engineering. 50: 1-25.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2021.101411

  16. Ricardo Eiris(g), Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. Influence of Virtual Human Appearance Fidelity within Building Science Storytelling Educational Applications.  ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, Special Issue on The Future of Education in Architectural Engineering. 27/4: 1-16.  https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000510

  17. Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. Safety Challenges of UAV Integration in Construction: Conceptual Analysis and Future Research Roadmap.  Elsevier Journal of Safety Science. 144: 1-16.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105473

  18. Gilles Albeaino(g), Ricardo Eiris(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa.  2021. DroneSim: A VR-based Flight Training Simulator for Drone-Mediated Building Inspections.  Emerald Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management.  22/4: 831-848. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-03-2021-0049

  19. Ricardo Eiris(g), Eakta Jain, Masoud Gheisari, and Andrew Wehle.  2021. Online Hazard Recognition Training: A Comparative Case Study of Static Images, Cinemagraphs, and Videos.  ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 147/8: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002090 (Invited)

  20. Ricardo Eiris(g), Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. iVisit – Practicing Problem-Solving in 360-Degree Panoramic Site Visits led by Virtual Humans.  Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction. 128: 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103754

  21. Jhonattan Martinez(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, Walter Volkmann, and Luis F. Alarcón.  2021. UAS Point Cloud Accuracy Assessment Using SfM-based Photogrammetry and PPK Georeferencing Technique for Building Surveying Applications.  ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Special Collection on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in AECO Industry.  https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000936

  22. Jing Wen(g), Masoud Gheisari, Sambhav Jain(g), Yuanxin Zhang, and R. Edward Minchin.  2021. Using Cloud-based Augmented Reality to 3D-enable the 2D Drawings of AISC Steel Sculpture: A Plan-reading Educational Experiment.  ASCE Journal of Civil Engineering Education.  147/3: 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.2643-9115.0000046

  23. Gilles Albeaino(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. Trends, Benefits, and Barriers of Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Construction Industry: A Survey Study in the United States.  Journal of Information Technology in Construction.  26: 84-111. https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2021.006

  24. Jhonattan G. Martinez(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, Raja R. A. Issa, and Luis F. Alarcón.  2021. iSafeUAS: An Unmanned Aerial System for Construction Safety Inspection.  Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction.  125: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103595

  25. Ricardo Eiris(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, Brett Benda(g), and Randi Faris(g).  2021. InDrone: A 2D-based Drone Flight Behavior Visualization Platform for Indoor Building Inspection.  Emerald Journal of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment.  10/3: 438-456. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-03-2021-0036 (Invited)

  26. Mohsen Foroughi Sabzevar(g), Masoud Gheisari, and L. James Lo.  2021. Improving Access to Design Information of Paper-Based Floor Plans Using Augmented Reality.  Taylor & Francis International Journal of Construction Education and Research.  17/2: 178-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2020.1717682 (Invited)

  27. Abdalrahman Elshafey(g), Chai Chang Saar, Eeydzah Binti Aminudin, Masoud Gheisari, and Abdulrahman Usmani(g).  2020. Technology Acceptance Model for Augmented Reality and Building Information Modeling Integration in the Construction Industry.  Journal of Information Technology in Construction.  25/10: 161-172. https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2020.010

  28. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2020. Using Virtual Reality to Facilitate Communication in the AEC Domain: A Systematic Review.  Emerald Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management, Special Issue on Industry 4.0: Disrupting the Construction and Civil Engineering Supply Chain.  20/3: 509-542. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-11-2019-0122

  29. Jhonattan G. Martinez(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Luis Fernando Alarcón.  2020. UAV Integration in Current Construction Safety Planning and Monitoring Processes- Case Study of a High-Rise Building Construction Project in Chile.  ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering.  36/3: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000761

  30. Mohsen Foroughi Sabzevar(g), Masoud Gheisari, and James Lo.  2020. Development and Assessment of a Sensor-Based Orientation and Positioning Approach for Decreasing Variation in Camera Viewpoints and Image Transformations at Construction Sites.  MDPI Journal of Applied Sciences, Special Issue on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality & Semantic 3D Reconstruction.  10/7: 2305: 1-27. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10072305

  31. Ricardo Eiris(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2020. Desktop-based Safety Training Using 360-degree Panorama and Static Virtual Reality Techniques: A Comparative Experimental Study.  Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction.  109: 102969: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2019.102969

  32. Ricardo Eiris(g), Anujeet Jain(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Andrew Wehle.  2020. Safety Immersive Storytelling Using Narrated 360-Degree Panoramas: A Fall Hazard Training within Electrical Trade Context.  Elsevier Journal of Safety Science.  127: 104703: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104703

  33. Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Bryan W. Franz.  2019. A Systematic Review of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Application Areas and Technologies in the AEC Domain.  Journal of Information Technology in Construction.  24/20: 381-405. https://www.itcon.org/2019/20

  34. Abdul Rahman Ahsan Usmani(g), Abdalrahman Elshafey(g), Masoud Gheisari, Changsaar Chai, Eeydzah Binti Aminudin, and Cher Siang Tan.  2019. A Scan to As-built Building Information Modeling Workflow: A Case Study in Malaysia.  Emerald Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology.  18/4: 923-940. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2019-0182

  35. H. Frank Moore(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2019. A Review of Virtual and Mixed Reality Applications in Construction Safety Literature.  MDPI Journal of Safety, Special Issue on Occupational Health and Safety New Challenges for Industry.  5/3: 51: 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety5030051

  36. Hamed Golizadeh, M. Reza Hosseini, Igor Martek, David Edwards, Masoud Gheisari, Saeed Banihashemi, and Jingxiao Zhang.  2019. Scientometric Analysis of Research on “Remotely Piloted Aircraft”: A Research Agenda for the Construction Industry.  Emerald Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.  27/3: 634-657. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2019-0103

  37. Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2019. Applications and Requirements of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) for Construction Safety.  Elsevier Journal of Safety Science.  118: 230-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2019.05.015

  38. Ricardo Eiris(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2019. Site Visit Application in Construction Education: A Descriptive Study of Faculty Members.  Taylor & Francis International Journal of Construction Education and Research.  15/2: 83-99. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2017.1375050

  39. Ricardo Eiris(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2018. PARS: Using Augmented 360-Degree Panoramas of Reality for Construction Safety Training.  MDPI International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Special Issue on Improving Safety, Health, and Wellbeing in Construction.  15/11: 1-21. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15112452

  40. Shi Zhou(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2018. Unmanned Aerial System Applications in Construction: A Systematic Review.  Emerald Journal of Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management.  18/4: 453-468. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-02-2018-0010

  41. Ricardo Eiris(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2017. Research Trends of Virtual Human Applications in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.  Journal of Information Technology in Construction.  22/9: 168-184. http://itcon.org/paper/2017/9

  42. Masoud Gheisari, Mohsen Foroughi Sabzevar(g), Pojui Chen, and Javier Irizarry.  2016. Integrating BIM and Panorama to Create a Semi-Augmented-Reality Experience of a Construction Site.  Taylor & Francis International Journal of Construction Education and Research.  12/4: 303-316. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2016.1240117 (Invited)

  43. Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2016. Investigating human and technological requirements for successful implementation of a BIM-based mobile augmented reality environment in facility management practices.  Emerald Journal of Facilities.  34/ 1/2: 69-84. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-04-2014-0040

  44. Graceline Williams, Masoud Gheisari, Po-Jui Chen, and Javier Irizarry.  2015. BIM2MAR: An Efficient BIM Translation to Mobile Augmented Reality Applications.  ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering.  31/1: A4014009-1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000315

  45. Javier Irizarry, Masoud Gheisari, Graceline Williams, and Kathy Roper.  2014. Ambient Intelligence Environments for Accessing Building Information: A Healthcare Facility Management Scenario.  Emerald Journal of Facilities.  32/ 3/4: 120-138. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-05-2012-0034

  46. Samaneh Zolfagharian, Javier Irizarry, Aziruddin Ressang, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, and Masoud Gheisari.  2014. Automated Safety Planning Approach for Residential Construction Sites in Malaysia.  Taylor & Francis International Journal of Construction Management.  14/3: 134-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2014.926190

  47. Javier Irizarry, Masoud Gheisari, Samaneh Zolfagharian, and Pavan Meadati.  2013. Human Computer Interaction Modes for Construction Education Applications: Experimenting with Small Format Interactive Displays.  Taylor & Francis International Journal of Construction Education and Research.  9/2: 83-101. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2012.720356

  48. Javier Irizarry, Masoud Gheisari, Graceline Williams, and Bruce N. Walker.  2013. InfoSPOT: A mobile Augmented Reality method for accessing building information through a situation awareness approach.  Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction.  33: 11-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2012.09.002

  49. Javier Irizarry, and Masoud Gheisari.  2013. Situation Awareness (SA), a Qualitative User-Centered Information Needs Assessment Approach.  Taylor & Francis International Journal of Construction Management.  13/3: 35-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2013.10773215

  50. Javier Irizarry, Masoud Gheisari, and Bruce N. Walker.  2012. Usability assessment of drone technology as safety inspection tools.  Journal of Information Technology in Construction.  17: 194-212. http://www.itcon.org/2012/12

  51. Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Rosli Mohamad Zin, Javier Irizarry, Samaneh Zolfagharian, and Masoud Gheisari.  2012. Mobile application prototype for on‐site information management in construction industry.  Emerald Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.  19/5: 474-494. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981211259577

  52. Rozana Zakari, Samaneh Zolfagharian, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Rosli Mohammad Zin, and Masoud Gheisari.  2012. Ecological Footprint of Different Nations.  International Journal of Engineering and Technology.  4/4: 464-467. https://doi.org/10.7763/IJET.2012.V4.411

  53. Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2011. Investigating Facility Managers’ Decision Making Process through a Situation Awareness Approach.  International Journal of Facility Management.  2/1: 1-11. https://community.ifma.org/cfs-file/__key/telligent-evolution-components-attachments/13-465-00-00-01-05-75-50/Investigating-Facility-Managers_1920_-Decision-Making-Process-through-a-Situation-Awareness-Approach-_2800_1_2900_.pdf

  54. Samaneh Zolfagharian, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Javier Irizarry, Masoud Gheisari, and Rozana Zakaria.  2011. Impact of Sustainable Development Education at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).  Journal of Technology.  56: 45-64. https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v56.53

Refereed Proceedings (69)

  1. Zixian Zhu(g), Jiun-Yao Chen(g), Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari. 2023. Safe Human-Drone Interaction in Construction: Using Gesture Communication Modalities.  Proceedings of the 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 564-570.  https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485224.068

  2. Yuan Sun(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani.  2023. Potential Safety Challenges of Four-Legged Robots in Construction.  Proceedings of the 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 755-762. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485224.091

  3. Gilles Albeaino(g), Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa. 2023. Emotional and Attitude Impacts of Drones on Construction Individuals Working at Heights.  Proceedings of the 2023 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 755-762. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485248.046

  4. Gilles Albeaino(g), Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa. 2023. Attentional Impact of Drones on Construction Sites.  Proceedings of the 59th ASC Annual International Conference. 4: 121-129. https://doi.org/10.29007/t7jn (Best Conference Paper – Honorable Mention Award)

  5. Jiun-Yao Chen(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani. 2023. Training about Drone Safety Challenges in Construction using a 360 Virtual Environment: Analyzing Learning Effectiveness.  Proceedings of the 59th ASC Annual International Conference. 4: 139-147. https://doi.org/10.29007/pdrr

  6. Josiane Isingizwe(g), Ricardo Eiris, Gilles Albeaino(g), and Masoud Gheisari. 2023. Using Drones to Attract K-12 Students Towards Construction: A Pilot Study of the Attitudes, Perceptions, and Interests from Middle Schoolers.  Proceedings of the 59th ASC Annual International Conference. 4: 243-251. https://doi.org/10.29007/97vt

  7. Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa. Development of a Safe and Anthropomorphic Drone in an Interdisciplinary Research-Oriented Construction Management Course.  Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE 2022). 215-226. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32515-1_15

  8. Ricardo Eiris, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. iVisit-Collaborate: Online Multiuser Virtual Site Visits Using 360-Degree Panoramas and Virtual Humans.  Proceedings of the 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2022). 276-282. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2022/0039

  9. Zixian Zhu(g), Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Safety Risk Assessment of Drones on Construction Sites using 4D Simulation.  Proceedings of the 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2022). 344-351. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2022/0048

  10. Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa. 2022. Integration of a UAS-Photogrammetry Module in a Technology-based Construction Management Course.  Proceedings of the 58th ASC Annual International Conference. 3: 495-505.       https://doi.org/10.29007/v6tt

  11. Yuan Sun(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Ricardo Eiris. 2022. Virtual Collaborative Spaces for Online Site Visits: A Plan-Reading Pilot Study.  Proceedings of the 58th ASC Annual International Conference. 3: 688-696. https://doi.org/10.29007/d14v (Best Conference Paper – Honorable Mention Award)

  12. Jing Wen(g), Shrishail Zalake (g), and Masoud Gheisari. 2022. Influence of Pedagogical Agent Deictic Gestures on Construction Management Students Learning within a 360-Degree Virtual Field Trip.  Proceedings of the 58th ASC Annual International Conference. 3: 715-721. https://doi.org/10.29007/234r

  13. Jiun-Yao Chen(g), Eduardo Mendes(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani. 2022. Construction Worker-Drone Safety Training in a 360 Virtual Reality Environment: A Pilot Study.  Proceedings of the 58th ASC Annual International Conference. 3: 19-28. https://doi.org/10.29007/8cjv

  14. Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa, 2022. Drone-related Deployment Limitations in Construction; A Research Roadmap.  Proceedings of the 2022 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC). 782-790. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483961.082

  15. Eduardo Mendes(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Patrick Brophy(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Idris Jeelani.  2022. Working Safely with Drones: A Virtual Training Environment for Workers on Heights.  Proceedings of the 2022 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC). 622-630. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483985.063

  16. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Conversational Virtual Humans on 360-degree Virtual Sites: Guiding Students on a Site Visit to a Mechanical Room.  Proceedings of the 2022 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC). 140-149. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483985.015

  17. Ricardo Eiris(g), Yuan Sun(g), Masoud Gheisari, Brent Marsh, and Pasi Lautala.  2022. VROnSite – Online Site Visits Using Web-Based Virtual Environments.  Proceedings of the 2022 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC). 100-109. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483985.011

  18. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. Using Immersive Storytelling to Attract Students to the Construction Field.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 1393-1400. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.170

  19. Patrick Brophy(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. New Risks for Workers at Heights: Human-Drone Collaboration Risks in Construction.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 321-328. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.040

  20. Gilles Albeaino(g), Patrick Brophy(g), Masoud Gheisari, Raja R. A. Issa, and Idris Jeelani.  2021. Working with Drones: Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Safety Training Environment for Construction Workers.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 1335-1342. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.163

  21. Ricardo Eiris(g), Masoud Gheisari, Eakta Jain, and Andrew Wehle.  2021. Online Hazard Recognition Training using Images, Cinemagraphs, and Videos: A Case Study with Construction Experts.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 1253-1260. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.153

  22. Ricardo Eiris(g), Kelvin Dover(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. Online VR Training with Virtual Humans and Omnidirectional Images for Fall Hazard Recognition.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 1261-1268. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.154

  23. Jhonattan Martinez(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, Raja R. A. Issa, Walter Volkmann, and Luis F Alarcón.  2021. Improving Point Cloud Accuracy Using a Customized Unmanned Aerial System with a Dual-Frequency GNSS and Post-Processing Kinematic Technology.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 1033-1040. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.127

  24. Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Raja R. A. Issa.  2021. Development of a VR-based Drone-mediated Building Inspection Training Environment.  Proceedings of the 2021 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). 1401-1408. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784483893.171

  25. Mustafa Yerebakan(g), Shuai Hao(g), Kun Xu(g), Masoud Gheisari, Idris Jeelani, and Boyi Hu.  2021. Effect of Illumination on Human Drone Interaction Tasks:  An Exploratory Study.  Proceedings of the 65th Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) Annual Meeting. 1485-1489. https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181321651123

  26. Yuan Sun(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. Potentials of Virtual Social Spaces for Construction Education.  Proceedings of the 56th ASC Annual International Conference.  469-477. https://doi.org/10.29007/sdsj

  27. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2020. A Review of Virtual Field Trip Applications in Construction Education.  Proceedings of the 2020 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  782-790. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482872.085

  28. Ricardo Eiris(g), Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2020. iVisit: Digital Interactive Construction Site Visits Using 360-Degree Panoramas and Virtual Humans.  Proceedings of the 2020 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  1106-1116. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482865.117

  29. Ricardo Eiris(g), Brendan John, Masoud Gheisari, Eakta Jain, Andrew Wehle, and Babak Memarian.  2020. Hazard-Recognition Training Using Omnidirectional Cinemagraphs: Comparison Between Virtual Reality and Lecture-Based Techniques.  Proceedings of the 2020 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  1117-1126. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482865.118

  30. Ricardo Eiris(g), Gilles Albeaino(g), Masoud Gheisari, Brett Benda(g), and Randi Faris(g).  2020. InDrone: Visualizing Drone Flight Patterns for Indoor Building Inspection Tasks.  Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (ConVR).  273-282. https://convr2020.com/

  31. Ricardo Eiris(g), Brendan John, Eakta Jain, and Masoud Gheisari.  2020. Effect of Marker Location on User Detection in Omnidirectional Images.  Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW).  771-772. https://doi.org/10.1109/VRW50115.2020.00236

  32. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), H. Frank Moore(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2019. Development and Usability Testing of a Panoramic Augmented Reality Environment for Fall Hazard Safety Training.  Proceedings of the 35th CIB W78 Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering Conference (CIB W78): Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering.  271-279. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00220-6_33

  33. H. Frank Moore(g), Ricardo Eiris(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2019. Hazard Identification Training using 360-degree Panorama vs. Virtual Reality Techniques: A Pilot Study.  Proceedings of the 2019 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE): Visualization, Information Modeling, and Simulation.  55-62. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482421.008

  34. Jhonattan G. Martinez(g), Masoud Gheisari, Luis Fernando Alarcón, and Roberto Mauricio Luna Guzman.  2019. Using UAV-generated Visual Contents to Assess the Risk Perception of Safety Managers on a Construction Site.  Proceedings of the 36th CIB W78 2019 Conference on ICT in Design, Construction and Management in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO).  564-571. http://itc.scix.net/paper/w78-2019-paper-054

  35. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2019. 360-Degree Panoramas as a Reality Capturing Technique in Construction Domain: Applications and Limitations.  Proceedings of the 55th ASC Annual International Conference.  435-442. http://ascpro.ascweb.org/chair/paper/CPRT258002019.pdf

  36. Praseedha Subramanian(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2019. Using 360-Degree Panoramic Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Techniques to Create Point Cloud Data: A Comparative Pilot Study.  Proceedings of the 55th ASC Annual International Conference.  743-750. http://ascpro.ascweb.org/chair/paper/CPRT305002019.pdf

  37. Chang-Saar Chai, Celine Lee, Santi Edra Nisa Lau, Eeydzah Aminudin, Siaw-Chuing Loo, Masoud Gheisari, and Mohamed Abdelraouf Abdalrahman.  2019. Integration of Augmented Reality in Building Information Modeling: Applicability and Practicality.  Proceedings of the 2019 WIT Transactions on The Built Environment.  192: 281-290. https://www.witpress.com/elibrary/wit-transactions-on-the-built-environment/192/37550

  38. Masoud Gheisari, Abbas Rashidi, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2018. Using Unmanned Aerial Systems for Automated Fall Hazard Monitoring.  Proceedings of the 2018 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  62-72. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481288.007

  39. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2018. Using Panoramic Augmented Reality to Develop a Virtual Safety Training Environment.  Proceedings of the 2018 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  29-39. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481288.004

  40. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2018. Building Intelligent Virtual Agents as Conversational Partners in Digital Construction Sites.  Proceedings of the 2018 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  200-209. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481264.020

  41. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2018. Site Visit Application in Construction Education: A Descriptive Study of Students’ Perspectives.  Proceedings of the 54th ASC Annual International Conference.  67-73. http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2018/paper/CEUE135002018.pdf

  42. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), Shi Zhou(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2018. Integrating the Use of UAVs and Photogrammetry into a Construction Management Course: Lessons Learned.  Proceedings of the 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2018).  436-443. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2018/0061

  43. Mohsen Foroughi Sabzevar(g), L. James Lo, and Masoud Gheisari.  2018. Improving Access to Paper-Based Construction Documents and Information via Augmented Reality Facilitators/Connectors.  Proceedings of the 54th ASC Annual International Conference.  396-405. http://ascpro.ascweb.org/chair/paper/CPGT214002018.pdf (Best Conference Paper Award)

  44. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), Hashem Izadi Moud(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2017. Using 360-Degree Interactive Panoramas to Develop Virtual Representation of Construction Sites.  Proceedings of the Joint Conference on Computing in Construction (JC3).  I: 775-782. https://doi.org/10.24928/JC3-2017/0122

  45. Ricardo Eiris Pereira(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2017. Evaluation of Small UAS Acquisition Costs for Construction Applications.  Proceedings of the Joint Conference on Computing in Construction (JC3).  I: 931-938. https://doi.org/10.24928/JC3-2017/0195

  46. Masoud Gheisari, Mohsen Foroughi Sabzevar, Pojui Chen, and Javier Irizarry.  2016. An Augmented Panoramic Environment to Access Building Information on a Construction Site.  Proceedings of the 52nd ASC Annual International Conference.  http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2016/paper/CPRT141002016.pdf (Best Conference Paper – Honorable Mention Award)

  47. Hashem Izadi Moud(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2016. Coupling Wireless Sensor Networks and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Bridge Health Monitoring Systems.  Proceedings of the 33rd ISARC (International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction).  267-273. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2016/0033

  48. Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili.  2016. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for Construction Safety Applications.  Proceedings of the 2016 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  2642-2650. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479827.263

  49. Craig D. Capano, and Masoud Gheisari.  2015. Building a Virtual Reality Viewing Device Using 3D Printing.  Proceedings of the 51st ASC Annual International Conference.  http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2015/paper/CPGT317002015.pdf

  50. Masoud Gheisari, Nafiseh Sehat(g), and Graceline Williams.  2015. Using Augmented Panoramic Views as an Online Course Delivery Mechanism in MOOCs.  Proceedings of the 51st ASC Annual International Conference.  http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2015/paper/CERT337002015.pdf

  51. Lachlan Patterson(g), Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2015. Designing a Project Management System for Owner Representatives at Public Georgia Universities.  Proceedings of the 51st ASC Annual International Conference.  http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2015/paper/CPRT288002015.pdf

  52. Masoud Gheisari, Ebrahim P. Karan, H. Claus Christmann, Javier Irizarry, and Eric N. Johnson.  2015. Investigating Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Application Requirements within a Department of Transportation.  Proceedings of the 2015 TRB Annual Meeting.  1-15. https://trid.trb.org/view/1337094

  53. Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2015. A User-centered Approach to Investigate Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Requirements for a Department of Transportation Applications.  Proceedings of the 2015 Conference on Autonomous and Robotic Construction of Infrastructure.  85-104. http://ceer.iastate.edu/CARCI/documents/CARCI-proceedings.pdf

  54. Ebrahim P. Karan, Claus Christmann, Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2014. A Comprehensive Matrix of Unmanned Aerial Systems Requirements for Potential Applications within a Department of Transportation.  Proceedings of the 2014 Construction Research Congress.  964-973. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413517.099

  55. Masoud Gheisari, Javier Irizarry, and Bruce N. Walker.  2014. UAS4SAFETY: The Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Construction Safety Applications.  Proceedings of the 2014 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  1801-1810. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413517.184

  56. Graceline Williams, Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2014. Issues of Translating BIM for Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) Environments.  Proceedings of the 2014 ASCE Construction Research Congress.  100-109. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413517.011

  57. Masoud Gheisari, Shane Goodman, Justin Schmidt, Graceline Williams, and Javier Irizarry.  2014. Exploring BIM and Mobile Augmented Reality Use in Facilities Management.  Proceedings of the 2014 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  1941-1950. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413517.198

  58. Masoud Gheisari, Graceline Williams, Bruce N. Walker, and Javier Irizarry.  2014. Locating Building Components in a Facility Using Augmented Reality vs. Paper-Based Methods: A User-Centered Experimental Comparison.  Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering.  850-857. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413616.106

  59. Masoud Gheisari, and Javier Irizarry.  2014. Understanding Information Needs of Facility Managers in Preventive and Corrective Building Maintenance Practices, A Qualitative Approach.  Proceedings of the 50th ASC Annual International Conference.  http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2014/paper/CPRT212002014.pdf

  60. Samaneh Zolfagharian, Masoud Gheisari, Javier Irizarry, and Pavan Meadati.  2013. Exploring the Impact of Various Interactive Displays on Student Learning in Construction Courses.  Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.  https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/20/papers/6243/view

  61. Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Rosli Mohamad Zin, Javier Irizarry, Samaneh Zolfagharian, and Masoud Gheisari.  2012. Comparing Information Technology Adoption between Developing and Developed Countries.  Proceedings of the 2012 ASCE Construction Research Congress.  650-657. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412329.066

  62. Samaneh Zolfagharian, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Javier Irizarry, Aziruddin Ressang, and Masoud Gheisari.  2012. Environmental Impacts Assessment on Construction Sites.  Proceedings of the 2012 ASCE Construction Research Congress.  1750-1759. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412329.176

  63. Masoud Gheisari, Laura Florez, Javier Irizarry, and Daniel Castro.  2012. Evaluation of Data Requirements for Computerized Constructability Analysis of Pavement Rehabilitation Projects.  Proceedings of the 2012 ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC).  129-138. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412329.014

  64. Mehdi Nourbakhsh, Rosli Mohamad Zin, Javier Irizarry, Samaneh Zolfagharian, and Masoud Gheisari.  2011. Mobile Application Information Requirement in Construction Industry.  Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-VI).  843-852. http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/0d72f4_53bab23b76104f7d9b25feaa7cc58fef.pdf

  65. Javier Irizarry, Pavan Medati, and Masoud Gheisari.  2010. The Need and Challenges for Interdisciplinary Education in AEC.  Proceedings of the 2010 ASCE Construction Research Congress.  https://doi.org/10.1061/41109(373)23

  66. Masoud Gheisari, Arham Abdullah, Javier Irizarry, and Chitrakala Pillai.  2010. A Web-Based Environment for Buildings’ Life Cycle Cost Analysis.  Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Innovation in AEC.  http://studylib.net/doc/18545061/conference-program—penn-state-engineering#

  67. Candace Giles, Javier Irizarry, and Masoud Gheisari.  2010. Does Gender Make a Difference? An Analysis of Motivational Factors in Sustainability Practices.  Proceedings of the 26th Annual ARCOM Conference.  1517-1525. http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2010-1517-1525_Giles_Irisarry_and_Gheisari.pdf

  68. Masoud Gheisari, Javier Irizarry, and Diana B. Horn.  2010. Situation Awareness Approach to Construction Safety Management Improvement.  Proceedings of the 26th Annual ARCOM Conference.  311-318. http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2010-0311-0318_Gheisari_Irizarry_and_Horn.pdf

  69. Masoud Gheisari, Javier Irizarry, and Diana B. Horn.  2010. Improvement of Facility Management Practices – Situation Awareness Approach.  Proceedings of the 2010 COBRA Conference.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340256477_Improvement_of_Facility_Management_Practices_-_Situation_Awareness_Approach

Research Reports (7)

  1. Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Safety Challenges of UAV Integration in the Construction Industry: Focusing on Workers at Height.  Report for the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).  1-21.  https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/SS2022-UAV-safety-integration.pdf

  2. Idris Jeelani, and Masoud Gheisari.  2022. Working Safely with UAVs- Training Workers on Heights.  Closing Report for U.S. Department of Labor Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

  3. Jing Wen(g), and Masoud Gheisari.  2021. VR-Electricians: Using Immersive Storytelling for Attracting Students to the Electrical Trades.  Report for the ELECTRI International. 1-17. https://electri.org/product/vr-electricians-using-immersive-storytelling-for-attracting-students-to-the-electrical-trades/

  4. Masoud Gheisari, Behzad Esmaeili, Jana Kosecka, and Abbas Rashidi.  2020. Using Unmanned Aerial Systems for Automated Fall Hazard Monitoring in High-rise Construction Projects.  Report for the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).  1-17. https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SS2020-Unmanned-Aerial-High-rise-Construction.pdf

  5. Masoud Gheisari, and Behzad Esmaeili. PARS: Using Augmented Panoramas of Reality for Construction Safety Training.  Report for the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).  https://www.cpwr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SS2019-PARS-construction-safety-training.pdf

  6. Masoud Gheisari.  2019. Using 360° Panoramic Augmented Reality to Create a Fall Prevention Training Platform.  Closing Report for U.S. Department of Labor Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

  7. Masoud Gheisari, Graceline Williams, and Javier Irizarry.  2013. BIM2MAR: Exchange Method and Workflow for Efficient BIM Translation to Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) Applications in AECO Practices.  Report for GA Tech Digital Building Lab (DBL).