- Assistant Professor, Construction Science
- Assistant Research Scientist, Texas Transportation Institute
- Affiliated Faculty, Multidisciplinary Engineering
- Phone: 979-845-7075
- Email: cnnaji@tamu.edu
- Office: Francis Hall 305
- Research Website
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 2018
- MBA, Innovation Management Track, Oregon State University, 2017
- M.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 2015
- B.S., Building, Imo State University, Nigeria, 2010
Research Interests
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- Human-Robot Interaction
- Construction Safety and Health
- Workforce Development
- Design for Safety
- Smart Construction Management Systems
- Multi-Criteria Decision-Making
- Exploratory and Predictive Modeling
Selected Publications
- Ogunseiju, O., Gonsalves, N. Akanmu, A., Abraham, Y. and Nnaji, C. (2022). “Automated Detection of Learning Stages and Interaction Difficulty from Eye-Tracking Data within Mixed Reality Learning Environment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
- Jin, Z., Gambatese, J., Karakhan, A. and Nnaji, C. (2022) “Analysis of Prevention through Design Studies in Construction: A Subject Review” Journal of Safety Research
- Okpala, I., Nnaji, C., and Gambatese, J. (2022) “Assessment Tool for Human-Robot Interaction Safety Risks during Construction Operations” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
- Nnaji, C., Okpala, I.*, Gambatese, J., and Jin, Z. (2022) “Controlling Safety and Health Challenges Intrinsic in Exoskeleton Use in Construction” Safety Science
- Omobolanle, O., Gonslaves, N., Akanmu, A., and Nnaji, C. (2021) “Assessment of a Passive Wearable Robot for Reducing Low Back Disorders during Rebar Work" Journal of Information Technology in Construction
- Okpala, I.*, Nnaji, C., Awolusi, I., and Akanmu, A. (2021). “Success Model for Implementing Wearable Sensing Devices in The Construction Industry” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
- Omobolanle, O., Gonslaves, N., Akanmu, A., and Nnaji, C. (2021). “Digital Twin Driven Framework for Improving Self-management of Ergonomic Risks” Journal of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
- Nnaji, C. and Karakhan, A. (2020). “Technologies for safety and health management in construction: Current use, implementation benefits and limitations, and adoption barriers” Journal of Building Engineering