The SAVE Lab has multiple openings starting in Fall 2023/ Spring 2024.
Prospective students should be interested in doing one or more of the following research topics: Workplace Safety and Health, Training and Workforce Development, Engineering Education, Building Information Modeling, Machine Learning and AI in Construction, and Construction Progress Monitoring and Simulation.
SAVE Lab Positions
Please contact Dr. Song if you are interested.
Principal Investigator
Siyuan Song, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering College of Engineering The University of Alabama 282 Hardaway Hall Box 870205 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Office: (205) 348-4682 Email: siyuan.song@ua.edu LinkedIn; Google Scholar; Website; ResearchGate |
Current PhD Students
Peiyi Lyu
Email: plyu@crimson.ua.edu Peiyi Lyu's research focuses on occupational safety and health. She works on combining methods of statistical analysis, machine learning, and spatial data analysis, used in construction safety topics. She is also interested in the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on worker safety. |
Raissa Marchiori
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Sepehr Khorshid
Email: skhorshid1@crimson.ua.edu Sepehr Khorshid has been doing research on occupational safety and health as well as engineering education and workforce training. He is eager to learn new topics and novel technologies related to workplace safety and health. To Sepehr, "SAVE is more than just an acronym for Safety Automation and Visualization Environment; it represents an essential concept: our responsibility to enhance workplace safety and to save lives." |
Solomon Sesesie Ajasa
Email: ssajasa@crimson.ua.edu Solomon Sesesie Ajasa earned his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in Lagos, Nigeria. He has a long track record of contributing to businesses development in a variety of fields of interest, with specifics in engineering and technology. He is a research enthusiast who is interested in the adoption of Building Information Modelling towards improving occupational safety and health in Construction Engineering, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
Erfan Ramezanpour
Email: eramezanpour1@crimson.ua.edu My expertise and interest lie at the intersection of construction management and AI. I spent my bachelor's gaining insights into transportation infrastructure construction. Following graduation, I pursued my interest and delved into the worlds of Data Science and Machine Learning. SAVE Lab is where my academic background and professional interest converge; it's where I can truly make a difference in the world around me. I am committed to researching potential AI-driven solutions for construction safety, aiming to enhance the well-being of construction workers and stakeholders. As hobbies, I enjoy playing table tennis, volleyball, and the piano. |
Current Undergraduate Students
Emory Erdman
Email: ejerdman@crimson.ua.edu |
Chrystal Johnson
Email: cajohnson33@crimson.ua.edu |
Jules Webb
Email: jwebb1@crimson.ua.edu |
Kane Thurman
Email: kkthurman@crimson.ua.edu Kane Thurman is a junior majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering. His interests include the environmental impacts of commercial land development and sustainability in the construction industry. He is also minoring in Studio Art with a focus in Ceramics. |
Completed Graduate Students
Priyanka Nehete
M.S. Degree completed in December 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Improving BIM Integration and Implementation in Construction Education
M.S. Degree completed in December 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Improving BIM Integration and Implementation in Construction Education
Bhavani Chatharaju
M.S. Degree completed in April 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Occupational Health and Safety Chemical Exposure
M.S. Degree completed in April 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Occupational Health and Safety Chemical Exposure
Shruthi Degala
M.S. Degree completed in April 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Awareness of Heat-Related Illnesses in the Construction Industry
M.S. Degree completed in April 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Awareness of Heat-Related Illnesses in the Construction Industry
Nireesha Ponnam
M.S. Degree completed December 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Effectiveness and Practical Analysis of BIM Adoption
M.S. Degree completed December 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Effectiveness and Practical Analysis of BIM Adoption
Divya Nimma
Ph.D. Degree completed in May 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Cyber Security
Ph.D. Degree completed in May 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Cyber Security
Completed Undergraduate Students
Mandhr Al Oraimi
Email: mmaloraimi@crimson.ua.edu Mandhr is a senior environmental engineering student eager to apply environmental data analysis, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering in the SAVE lab. My interests are focused on renewable energy, air permitting, water resources, and waste management sectors. |
Chantel Breland
B.S. Degree completed in May 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Effectiveness and Practical Analysis of BIM Adoption
B.S. Degree completed in May 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Effectiveness and Practical Analysis of BIM Adoption
Jordan Phillips
B.S. Degree completed in August 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Heat-related Illnesses Training
B.S. Degree completed in August 2021 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Heat-related Illnesses Training
Miranda Adam
B.S. Degree completed in May 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Discussions Based on BIM Implemented Projects Retrieval and Analysis
B.S. Degree completed in May 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi)
Research Topic: Discussions Based on BIM Implemented Projects Retrieval and Analysis
Piyar Ali Khan
B.S. Degree completed in May 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi/ Mississippi State University)
Research Topic: An Overview Study of BIM and Construction Engineering and Management Education Integration
B.S. Degree completed in May 2020 (University of Southern Mississippi/ Mississippi State University)
Research Topic: An Overview Study of BIM and Construction Engineering and Management Education Integration