YAN, Xuzhong

Graduated with dual PhD degrees from the College of Civil Engineering and Architecture at Zhejiang University and the Department of Building and Real Estate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

A devoted husband, passionate about teaching, research, and playing the electric guitar—typical engineering guy: straightforward, simple, and genuine.

Dedicated to solving project management challenges through computer vision, deep learning, multi-objective optimization, and other AI-driven approaches to enable intelligent, AI-empowered project management.

Recent research findings – graphical abstract:

I. Publications (* indicates corresponding author)

1. Yan Xuzhong*, Zhu Yiqiao, Wang Zeli, Xu Bin, He Liu, Xia Rong (2025). Intelligent flood scene understanding using computer vision-based multi-object tracking. Water. 17(14): 2111. (SCI, JCR Q2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/w17142111) 

2. Wang Zeli, Yan Xuzhong, Ma Xiaoyan, Li Heng (2025). Vision-based collision prevention on construction sites: Integrating trajectory prediction and uncertainty modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 152(1): 04025214. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-16894)

3. Xia Zhekai, Wang Jun, M. Reza Hosseini, Shou Wenchi, Yan Xuzhong, Xu Shuyuan (2025). How knowledge is represented in AEC industry: A systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 1-30. (SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2024-1751)

4. Paolo Vincenzo Genovese, Xia Rong, Wan Yunshan, Ashenafi Mehari Kassa, Teklay Aregawi, Li Zhixing, Yan Xuzhong, Weng Jiahui, Pan Lu (2025). Spatial heterogeneity in the nexus of blue-green infrastructure, urban heat, and population distribution within Hangzhou. Geocarto International. 40(1): 2564188. (SCI, JCR Q2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2025.2564188)
   

5. Xia Rong, Li Zhixing, Gao Xiaowen, Luo Siyi, Xiong Ruiyin, Yan Xuzhong (2025). Spatiotemporal analysis of microclimatic and environmental interactions with visualcompensation for thermalcomfort: Case studies in Hangzhou's urban waterfronts. Urban Climate. 61: 102428. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2025.102428)

6. 颜旭众*，朱怡巧，张宏，陈懿园 (2025). 预制构件吊装延误干扰智能感知与评估. 土木工程与管理学报. 42(1): 1-8. (https://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/periodical/whcsjsxyxb202501013)

7. Yan Xuzhong*, Jin Rui, Zhang Hong, Gao Hui, Xu Suyuan (2025). Computer vision-based intelligent monitoring of disruptions due to construction machinery arrival delay. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 39(3): 0402501. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/jccee5.cpeng-6178)

8. Li Zhixing, Yan Xuzhong*, Tang Shukun, et al. (2025). Multi-objective and hybrid intelligence approaches to enhance human comfort and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions of Chinese courtyard buildings. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies. 20: 1520-1543. (SCI, JCR Q2, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctae223)

9. Yan Xuzhong, Zhang Hong, Wu Yefei, et al. (2023). Construction Instance Segmentation (CIS) dataset for deep learning-based computer vision. Automation in Construction. 156: 105083. (SCI, JCR Q1: 1/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105083)

10. Yan Xuzhong, Zhang Hong, Zhang Wenyu (2022). Intelligent monitoring and evaluation for the prefabricated construction schedule. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-17. (SCI, JCR Q1: 2/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12838)

11. Yan Xuzhong, Zhang Hong, Gao Hui (2022). Mutually coupled detection and tracking of trucks for monitoring construction material arrival delays. Automation in Construction, 142: 104491. (SCI, JCR Q1: 1/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104491)

12. Yan Xuzhong, Zhang Hong (2021). Computer vision-based disruption management for prefabricated building construction schedule. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 35.6: 04021027. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)cp.1943-5487.0000990)

13. Yan Xuzhong, Zhang Hong, Li Heng (2020). Computer vision-based recognition of 3D relationship between construction entities for monitoring struck-by accidents. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-16. (SCI, JCR Q1: 2/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12536)

14. Jin Rui, Zhang Hong, Liu Donghai, Yan Xuzhong (2020). IoT-based detecting, locating and alarming of unauthorized intrusion on construction sites. Automation in Construction, 118, 103278. (SCI, JCR Q1: 1/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103278)

15. Yan Xuzhong, Zhang Hong, Li Heng (2019). Estimating worker-centric 3D spatial crowdedness for construction safety management using a single 2D camera. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 33(5), 04019030. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)cp.1943-5487.0000844)

16. Zhang Hong, Yan Xuzhong*, Li Heng, Jin Rui, Fu Hongfeng (2019). Real-Time Alarming, Monitoring, and Locating for Non-Hard-Hat Use in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(3), 04019006. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0001629)

17. Yan Xuzhong, Li Hneg, Zhang Hong, Timothy M. Rose (2018). Personalized method for self-management of trunk postural ergonomic hazards in construction rebar ironwork. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 37, 31-41. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2018.04.013)

18. Zhang Hong, Yan Xuzhong*, Li Heng (2018). Ergonomic posture recognition using 3D view-invariant features from single ordinary camera. Automation in Construction, 94, 1-10. (SCI, JCR Q1: 1/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2018.05.033)

19. Yan Xuzhong, Li Heng, Wang Chen, JoonOh Seo, Zhang Hong, Wang Hongwei (2017). Development of ergonomic posture recognition technique based on 2D ordinary camera for construction hazard prevention through view-invariant features in 2D skeleton motion. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 34, 152-163. (SCI, JCR Q1, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2017.11.001)

20. Yan Xuzhong, Li Heng, Li R. Angus, Zhang Hong (2017). Wearable IMU-based real-time motion warning system for construction workers' musculoskeletal disorders prevention. Automation in Construction, 74, 2-11. (SCI, JCR Q1: 1/137, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2016.11.007) 

II. Inventions & Software Copyrights

Copyright Holders: Xuzhong Yan, Qiankun Zhang, Fengling Jin, Rui Jin, Qiang Hu, Yiming Liu, Chao Wang

Automated Annotation System for Construction Instance Segmentation Dataset V1.0

III. Open-Source Projects (GitHub Profile: https://github.com/XZ-YAN)

• CIS Dataset: https://github.com/XZ-YAN/CIS-Dataset

• CMOT Dataset: https://github.com/XZ-YAN/CMOT-Dataset

• Instance Segmentation and Multi-Object Tracking Algorithms: https://github.com/XZ-YAN/CVB-MOT-Flood

IV. Doctoral Dissertations

• Research on Digital Management of Construction Schedule Disruptions Using Computer Vision Technologies (Zhejiang University)

• Intelligent Perception and Personalized Assessment of Hazardous Acts of Construction Workers (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

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• Principal Investigator, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Youth Project:
  Research on Multi-Source Visual Intelligence Perception and Optimization-Based Control of Schedule Disruptions in Prefabricated Construction Projects

• Principal Investigator, Industry Collaboration Project:
  Key Technologies for Automatic Generation of Vision-Based Construction Datasets

• Principal Investigator, Industry Collaboration Project:
  Research and Application of Supervision Mechanisms for Public Authority in Construction Project Management

• Principal Investigator, Industry Collaboration Project:
  Computer Vision Techniques for Process Monitoring on Construction Sites

• Principal Investigator, Industry Collaboration Project:
  Development of Computer Vision Technologies for Ergonomic Risk Monitoring in Construction Work Activities

• Co-Investigator, NSFC General Program:
  Mechanisms, Simulation, and Assessment of Ergonomic Risks and Prevention Strategies Based on Construction Project Scheduling

• Co-Investigator, National Social Science Fund of China Project:
  Framework Construction and Implementation Pathways for Employees’ Sustainable Employability in Organizations

• Co-Investigator, Hangzhou Housing Security and Property Management Bureau Project:
  Policy Research on Strategies for Addressing Dangerous Rural and Urban Housing Across Hangzhou Municipality

• Co-Investigator, Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission Project:
  Research on Promoting the Sustainable and Healthy Development of Venture Capital in Zhejiang Province

• Co-Investigator, Zhejiang Construction Group Co., Ltd. Project:
  Intelligent Safety Helmet–Based System for Monitoring Workers’ Hazardous Behaviors and Attendance Management on Construction Sites

• Co-Investigator, Construction Industry Council (Hong Kong) Project:
  Wearable Sensor–Based System for Preventing Low Back Injuries Among Construction Workers

Undergraduate Courses:

• Digital Construction Technology

• Computer Vision and Image Processing

• Engineering Economics

• Construction Techniques

• Construction Organization and Planning

• Construction Laws and Regulations

• Research Methods and Thesis Writing

Graduate Courses:

• Project Management (Fully in English)

• Research Ethics and Academic Norms (Fully in English)

• Member, China Civil Engineering Society  

• External Expert, General Institute of Engineering Research, Zhejiang Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.