Mo Hu [CV] [Google Scholar] [Linkedin]

The Built environment is closely related to Sustainable Development Goals by United Nations. However, construction for the built environment is described as the least sustainable industry globally, consuming almost half of the non-renewable resources used. Humans' bounded rationality departs decision-making from a rational and sustainable manner. To address sustainability challenges, my research applies theories and methods from cognitive neuroscience, behavioral economics, and computational modeling to explore human-centered solutions in the design and construction of the built environment. 

My research focuses on the intersections of engineering decision-making, neuroscience, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). I explore engineering decision-making and human-AI interaction by applying methods from cognitive neuroscience, data analytics, and behavioral economics. I conduct neuroimaging and behavioral human experiments to understand smart, creative, and sustainable design. My research mainly contributes to knowledge in three domains: (1) Nudge and sustainable design.(2) Human- AI interaction; (3) Design neurocognition;