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
Appointment
- 50% Teaching, 40% Research, and 10% Service
Curriculum Vitae (CV):
Research Profiles:
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Courses Taught
- CNST860, CNST378, CNST379, CNST225
About Zhigang Shen
Dr. Shen’s current research is focused on NDE of civil infrastructure (optical, infrared, and/or hyperspectral), and high-performance building envelopes. As PI/Co-PIs, he was awarded more than $3M+ research grants from funding agencies such as DOT (PHMSA), NSF, EPA, DOE, NDOT, and DOL. He published 60+ peer-reviewed articles in his research areas. 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 serving 2 years in University of Wisconsin-Stout as an assistant professor. He was a visiting associate professor at New York University in 2014-2015. He likes many sports activities such as swimming, hiking, golfing, skating, and skiing.
Experience
Honors and Awards
- 2020 Excellence in Research of College of Engineering, UNL
- 2019 Excellence in Research of College of Engineering, UNL
- 2018 Outstanding Reviewer of Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction
- 2017 Outstanding Reviewer of Elsevier Journal of Applied Energy
- Recipient of UNL College of Engineering Faculty Service Award 2012
- 2011 Best Feature Article Award of ASCE journal of Leadership and Management in Engineering
- Alumni Pre-doctoral Fellow, the University of Florida, 1999-2003