Bring engineering judgment and computation together.
DiSC Lab welcomes inquiries from students interested in AI-enabled construction, digital infrastructure systems, and intelligent engineering applications.
AI, BIM, digital twins, and decision intelligence.
PROJECT CONTEXT
Buildings, transportation systems, public agencies, and construction education.
MENTORING MODEL
Focused technical training, publication support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
• AI-enabled construction automation
• Digital twins for infrastructure
• Construction cost intelligence
• Industrialized and modular construction
DESIRED BACKGROUND
• Civil, construction, computer science, or a related engineering background
• Programming experience in Python, C#, or a similar language
• Experience with BIM, AI, machine learning, or data analytics
• Strong research motivation and interdisciplinary curiosity
WHY DISC LAB
• Interdisciplinary work bridging civil engineering and computer science
• Strong publication and graduate research support
• Engagement with real infrastructure projects supported by NSF and public agencies
Send a concise application package:
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcript
• Brief statement of research interests and fit with DiSC Lab
• Optional evidence: papers, code, BIM models, or project work
Dr. Hexu Liu | hexu.liu@wmich.edu
Spring admission: September 15, 2026
Fall admission: March 15, 2027
Review the research areas and application materials before contacting the lab.