Charlie Zhang, Ph.D.

Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management

Associate Professor

Contact Information

chengyi.zhang@uwyo.edu

EN 3099

Construction Research and Innovation Lab
Dr. Charlie Zhang

Education

  • Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • M.S. Management Science and Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing
  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce

 

Academic and Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor, Construction Management, Dept. of Applied and Engineering Technology, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky (2018-2020)
  • Assistant Professor, Construction Management, Dept. of Applied and Engineering Technology, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky (2014-2018)
  • Engineer, Dynasty Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois (2010 -2013)

 

Areas of Teaching

  • Introduction to Construction Management
  • Construction Graphics/BIM Applications
  • Plan Reading
  • Bidding and Estimating
  • Construction Contracts Administration
  • Scheduling
  • Project Organization and Supervision
  • Engineering Economic Analysis
  • Construction Structural Design

 

Research Interest

  • Automated Construction Progress Control
  • Workplace Safety with Wearable Technology Innovation
  • Applications of LiDAR in Civil Engineering and Construction Management
  • Construction Schedule Delay Analysis

 

Licensure and Certificate

  • License of Construction Quality Management for Contractors, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, License #: LRL091500793
  • Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), by Construction Specification Institution (CSI).
  • Environmental and Erosion Control Specialist (ECATTS), by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
  • Certificate of completing OSHA 30 hours Outreach Training, OSHA
  • Construction Manager in Training (CMIT), by Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).
  • Procore Certified: Associate, by Procore Technologies, License #: xpztvjuq6t4k
  • Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Certificate, by Quality Matters.

 

Awards

  • Associated School of Construction (ASC) Regional Teaching Award, 2017
  • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Foundation Scholarship, 2012 
  • Dean’s fellowship, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2009 

 

Selected Journal Publications (2024 - present)

Note: * Corresponding author, ^ student

  • Timalsina, S.^, Zhang, C.*, Pal, U. K. (2026) Quantifying reliability and uncertainty in hydrogen infrastructure through integrated incident analysis, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 100, 105921.
  • Zhang, C.*, Zhu, X.^, Gerace, S., Olorunnishola, A.^, Arditi, D., & Wang, W^. (2024). Analysis of the Cost of Retraining Workers Employed in the Fossil Fuel Energy Industries for Jobs in Low-Carbon Energy Industries: A Case Study in Wyoming. ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 40(6), 05024010.
  • Pal, U. K. ^ and Zhang, C.* (2025). “Phase-based safety review of Micro and small modular reactors from design to decommissioning.” Safety Science, 188, 106882.
  • Liu, P. ^, Zhang, C*., Arditi, D., Li, H., & Liang, M. (2025). State of eye-tracking technology research to enhance construction safety. Journal of Safety Research, 94, 317-328. National Safety Council, Elsevier
  • Timalsina, S.^, Zhang, C.*, Quapp, U., Demirkesen, S., & Olorunnishola, A.^ (2025). Machine Learning–Based Predictive Model for Dispute Occurrence and Resolution Strategies in Pipeline Projects. ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 17(3), 04525036.
  • Pal, U. K.^, Zhang, C.*, Timalsina, S.^, Quapp, U., & Li, H. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Issues in Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Deployment. ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 17(3), 04525031
  • Timalsina, S. ^, Zhang, C.*, Kumar, D. ^, Holubnyak, E. (2025). “Optimizing Hydrogen Transportation Infrastructure and Supply Chain under Uncertainty: An Integrated Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Real Options Analysis.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 111, 635-647
  • Kumar, D.^, & Zhang, C.*, Holubnyak, E., & Demirkesen, S. (2024). Integrated Assessment of Levelized Costs of Hydrogen Production: Evaluating Renewable and Fossil Pathways with Emission Costs and Tax Incentives, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 95, 389–401.
  • Zhao, Z.^, Kumar, D.^, Zhang, C.*, Li, H., & Timalsina, S.^ (2024). Techno-economic analysis of green hydrogen integration into existing pipeline infrastructure: A case study of Wyoming. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 93, 574–584.
  • Liu, P.^, Zhang, C.*, Arditi, D., Li, H., & Demirkesen, S. (2024). Using Eye-tracking Technology to Assess the Effect of Daily Safety Training on Hazard Recognition Skills. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, pp. 8548-8561
  • Kumar, D.^, & Zhang, C.*(2024). Carbon emission reduction in construction industry: qualitative insights on procurement, policies and artificial intelligence. Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 15 (3), 399-414
  • Kuinkel, M. S.^, Zhang, C.*, Felton, G.^, Demirkesen, S., & Li, H. (2024). Compromise or Problem Solve: Conflicts in Construction Schedule Updates. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 16(1), 04523056.
  • Kamran, M^., Zhang, C.*, Kumar, D.^, Demirkesen, S., & Li, H. (2024). Enhancing Safety in the Construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors (MRs) through Improving Guidelines and Involving Digital Technology Tools. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 14(2), 0015.

 

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