Publications

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

1. Brittle P., Gaedicke C., Akhavian R. (2018), “Perspective of the Last Planner: Effectiveness of the Traditional Critical Path Method in Comparison With the Last Planner System”, Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management
2. Akhavian, R., & Behzadan, A. H. (2018), Coupling human activity recognition and wearable sensors for data-driven construction simulation. Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 23(1), 1-15.
3. Nath ND., Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2017), “Ergonomic analysis of construction worker's body postures using wearable mobile sensors”, Elsevier journal of Applied Ergonomics, New York, NY
4. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2016), “Smartphone-Based Construction Worker’s Activity Recognition and Classification”, Elsevier journal of Automation in Construction, New York, NY
5. Leite F., Cho Y., Behzadan A.H., Lee S., Choe S., Fang Y., Akhavian R., Hwang S. (2016), “Visualization, Information Modeling and Simulation Grand Challenges in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management Industry”, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Reston, VA
6. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2015), “Construction Equipment Activity Recognition for Simulation Input Modeling Using Mobile Sensors and Machine Learning Classifiers”, Elsevier Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, New York, NY
7. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2014), “Evaluation of Queuing Systems for Knowledge-Based Simulation of Construction Processes”, Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction, 47, New York, NY, 37-49
8. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2013), “Knowledge-Based Simulation Modeling of Construction Fleet Operations Using Multimodal-Process Data Mining”, ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(11), Reston, VA, 04013021
9. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2012), “An Integrated Data Collection and Analysis Framework for Remote Monitoring and Planning of Construction Operations”, Elsevier Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, 26(4), New York, NY, 749-761

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

1. Jahanbanifar Sh., Akhavian R. (2018), "Evaluation of Wearable Sensors to Quantify Construction Workers Muscle Force: An Ergonomic Analysis", Proceedings of the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden (invited paper)
2. Fyomi A., Castronovo F., Akhavian R. (2018), "Automating Prescriptive Compliance Process for Building Energy Efficiency Through BIM", Proceedings of the 18th Int. Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR), Auckland, New Zealand
3. Mansouri Sh., Akhavian R. (2018), "The Status Quo and Future Potentials of Data Analytics in AEC/FM: A Quantitative Analysis of Academic Research and Industry Outlook", Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress (CRC), Baton Rouge, LA
4. Castronovo F., Awad B., and Akhavian R. (2018), "Case Study in the Implementation of Virtual Design Reviews in the Generation of As-Built Information" , Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress (CRC), Baton Rouge, LA
5. Li Z, Akhavian R. (2017), “Carbon Dioxide Emission Evaluation in Construction Operations Using LCA And DEA: A Case Study of Carwash Construction”, Winter Simulation Conference, IEEE, Las Vegas, NV, 2017
6. Arabshahi A., Akhavian R., Gaedicke C. (2017), “Barriers And Incentives for Affordable Multi-Family Green Building Construction in California”, 6th CSCE/CRC International Construction Specialty Conference, Vancouver, Canada
7. Tandon J., Gumina M., Pakpour N., Akhavian R., (2017), “CSU East Bay Hack Day: A University Hackathon to Combat Malaria and Zika with Drones”, Proceedings of the IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Athens, Greece
8. Asadi E., Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2016), “Women in Construction Workshop: Outreach to Female Students from Developing Countries”, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress (CRC), San Juan, PR
9. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2016), “Productivity Analysis of Construction Worker Activities Using Smartphone Sensors”, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE2016), Osaka, Japan
10. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2015), “Wearable Sensor-Based Activity Recognition for Data-Driven Simulation of Construction Workers’ Activities”, Proceedings of the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference, Huntington Beach, CA (invited paper)
11. Akhavian R., Brito L., Behzadan A.H. (2015), “Integrated Wearable Sensor-Based Activity Recognition of Construction Equipment and Human Crews”, Proceedings of the Conference on Autonomous and Robotic Construction of Infrastructure, Ames, IA
12. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2014), “Construction Activity Recognition for Simulation Input Modeling Using Machine Learning Classifiers”, Proceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference, Savannah, GA (invited paper)
13. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2014), “Client-Server Interaction Knowledge Discovery for Operations-Level Construction Simulation Using Process Data”, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress (CRC), Atlanta, GA
14. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2013), “Automated Knowledge Discovery and Data-Driven Simulation Model Generation of Construction Operations”, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, DC
15. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2013), “Simulation-Based Evaluation of Fuel Consumption in Heavy Construction Projects By Monitoring Equipment Idle Times”, Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington, DC (invited paper)
16. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2013), “Design Requirements of an Automated Data-Driven Simulation Model Generator for Construction Operations”, Proceedings of the 1stInternational Conference on Civil and Building Engineering Informatics (ICCBEI), Tokyo, Japan
17. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2012), “Remote Monitoring and Control of Dynamic Construction Processes Using Automated Equipment Tracking”, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress (CRC), West Lafayette, IN
18. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2011), “Dynamic Simulation of Construction Activities Using Real Time Field Data Collection”, Proceedings of the 18th Workshop of Intelligent Computing in Engineering and Architecture (EG-ICE), Enschede, Netherlands
19. Akhavian R., Behzadan A.H. (2011), “Dynamic Data Driven Simulation of Ongoing Construction Operations”, Proceedings of the 3rd International and 9th Construction Specialty Conference, Ottawa, Canada
20. Bilskie M.V., Akhavian R., Hagen S. (2011), "Bare Earth LiDAR to Gridded Topography for the Pascagoula River, MS: An Accuracy Assessment", Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Estuarine and Coastal Modeling, St. Augustine, FL, 2011

Dissertation

Akhavian R. (2015). “Data-Driven Simulation Modeling of Construction and Infrastructure Operations using Process Knowledge Discovery”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL