Zhigang Shen

Contact Information:

113 NH

City Campus (Lincoln)

(402) 472-9470

shen@unl.edu

Personal Links:

• BiiM Lab Webpage

Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management

Academic Degrees

Ph.D., Construction Management, University of Florida, 2007
M.S., Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2003
M. Architecture, Tongji University, China, 1997
B. Engineering, Architecture, Zhengzhou University, China, 1992

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Apr 20, 2015: Engineers introduce design that mimics nature’s camouflage

Feb 12, 2015: Durham faculty's team creates 3-D model to help manage U.S. bridge repairs

Oct 30, 2014: Professor's 3D modeling enhances monitoring of bridge conditions

Nov 14, 2011: Durham School's Shen and Jensen honored at ASCE conference

Jun 20, 2010: Nebraska Engineering gains DOE funding to train veterans for more energy efficient healthcare facilities

About Zhigang Shen

Dr. Shen’s research focuses on building information modeling, infrastructure data management, sustainable building envelopes, and innovative engineering education. As PI/Co-PIs, he was awarded more than $3M+(self-portion $800k+) grants from research agencies such as NSF, EPA, DOE, DOL and NDOR. Up to date, he published 19 journal articles and 28 conference papers. He had 6 years industry experience in design and construction of large-scale commercial buildings and high-end residential buildings. He joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2007 as an assistant professor after 2 years of teaching in University of Wisconsin-Stout. In his spare time he enjoys many indoor / outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, jogging, bicycling, and alpine skiing.

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