Yupeng (Vivien) Luo
Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C, CM-BIM
Associate Professor

• Ph.D., Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
• B.E., Civil Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, China

• Visiting Scholar, Vanke Housing Industrialization Research Center, China
• Visiting Scholar, Shenzhen Institute of Building Research (IBR) Co.Ltd, China
• Assistant Project Engineer, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, China

Chen, G. and Luo, Y. (2016). “A BIM and Ontology-based Intelligent Application Framework”, Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE Advanced Information Management, Communicates, Electronic and Automation Control Conference, Xi’an, China.

Wu, W. and Luo, Y. (2016). "Pedagogy and assessment of student learning in BIM and sustainable design and construction", Journal of Information Technology in Construction, Special issue: 9th AiC BIM Academic Symposium & Job Task Analysis Review Conference, Vol. 21, pg. 218-232, http://www.itcon.org/2016/15.

Luo, Y., Wu, W., and Bagdasarov, Z. (2016). "Students' Perceptions of Tablet-Enhanced Learning Environment on the Development of Communication and Critical Thinking Skills: An Interdisciplinary Study", Proceedings of 123rd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.

Luo, Y. and Wu, W. (2015). “Sustainable Design with BIM Facilitation in Project-based Learning”, Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Chicago, IL.

Wu, W. and Luo, Y. (2015). “Investigating the Synergies of Sustainability and Building Information Modeling through Collaborative Project-based Learning”, Proceedings of 122nd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA.

Luo, Y. (2014). “A Collaborative Learning Community on Service-learning in Energy Conservation and Efficiency”, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of ASCE Construction Research Congress: Construction in a Global Network, Atlanta, GA.

Luo, Y. (2013). “A Learning Community on Service-learning in Energy Conservation and Efficiency”, Poster presentation at the 16th Annual Continuums of Service Conference, Portland, OR.

Luo, Y. and Becker, G. (2013). “Green Buildings to Sustain California’s Central Valley”, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Garden Grove, CA.

Crask, L., Luo, Y., and Dyson, A. (2011). "Eco-Village: A Humane Solution to the Homeless", Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Design & Construction.

Luo, Y. (2011). "Green the Campus through Integrated Teaching and Research", Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Design & Construction.

Luo, Y. Crask, L. Dyson, A., Zoghi, M., and Hyatt, B. (2011). "The Eco-Village Experience at California State University, Fresno: An Integrated Approach to Service-Learning", Metropolitan Universities Journal, 21(3), 16-26.

Harmsen, F., Hunsaker, D., Water, P., and Luo, Y. (2008). “Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change in Fresno California”, An Assessment Report to the Fresno City Council, CSU Fresno.

Luo, Y. (2008). " Decision Support for Prefabrication Strategy Selection on Building Systems", Ph.D. Dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University.

Luo, Y., Riley, D.R., Horman, M.J., and Kremer, G. (2007). "Optimizing Prefabrication Strategy Selection", Proceedings of the Annual Conference of ASCE Construction Research Congress: A Global Community.

Luo, Y., Riley, D.R., Horman, M.J., and Kremer, G. (2006). “Decision Support Methodology for Prefabrication Decisions on Green Building Projects”, Proceedings of the CIB W092 Symposium on Sustainability and Value Through Construction Procurement, Manchester, UK.

Luo, Y. and Riley, D.R. (2005). “First Cost Savings through Design for Deconstruction Strategies”, Proceedings of The Building Material Reuse and Recycling: Deconstruction ’05 International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Luo, Y., Riley, D.R., and Horman, M.J. (2005). “Lean Principles for Prefabrication in Green Design-build (GDB) Projects”, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of IGLC, Sydney, Australia. 

Keelor, D.C., Luo, Y., Earls, C.J., and Yulismana, Y. (2004). “Service Load Effective Compression Flange Width in Composite Designs Involving Steel Stringers with FRP Decks”, Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, Vol.8 No. 4,  Reston, Virginia, pp. 289-297.

Luo, Y., Keelor, D.C., and Earls, C.J. (2002). “Field Monitoring of the Boyer Bridge Fiber Reinforced Polymer Deck Installation”, Proceedings of the International Bridge Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, paper IBC-02-52, CD-ROM.

• Sustainable building solutions
• Building performance measurement
• Integrated project delivery
• Decision-making strategies on prefab systems
• Service-learning and community engagement
• Construction education.