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Dr. Guo got her PhD and MSc degrees in civil engineering major (specializing in construction management) from Iowa State University, U.S. She was an ASCE National, Construction Institute, and Iowa Section Member. She joined the Department of Civil Engineering at XJTLU since 2017. She has been teaching project management and construction management related modules. She has served as the Programme Director of BEng Architectural Engineering since 2020-2024. She has successfully supervised 14 final year project students and 18 master students for their thesis/dissertation, and supervised/co-supervised 4 PhD students until completion. Her research interests include digital transformation, digital twin, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Integrated Management (CIM) and general project management related areas. For students who have the interests in doing research assistants or pursuing PhD degree in these areas, feel free to have the discussions with her for the possible offers.
Research interests
Digital transformation, digital twin
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and BIM for Infrastructure
Public-private-partnership (PPP)
Civil Integrated Management (CIM), sustainable design and construction
Experience
Associate Professor, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2024 to present
Assistant Professor, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2021 to 2024
Lecturer, Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University - 2017 to 2021
Lecturer, Iowa State University - 2013 to 2013
Teaching assistant; Research assistant, Iowa State University - 2010 to 2016
Teaching
CEN409-Advanced Construction Management
CEN312-Construction Management
CEN202-Civil Engineering Project Management
CEN311-Final Year Project
Awards and honours
2015 Teaching Fellowship by Glenn and Vi DeStigter, Iowa State University
2013 Lee Nelson Scholarship, Iowa State University
2011 Ira B. Shinkle Scholarship, Iowa State University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2018
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2016
Preparing Future Faculty Associate, 2015
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate (GA), 2012
M.S. , Iowa State University, 2012
Engineering In Training (EIT), 2011
B.S., Iowa State University, 2011
Research areas
- Digital twin
- Digital Transformation
- BIM
- Project Management
- sustainable design and construction
- smart construction
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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From BIM to Digital Twins: An investigation of conceptual models and practical use cases
Guo, F. (PI), Zhang, C. (Team member), Hao, J. (Team member), Tang, S. (Team member) & Wang, K. (Team member)
15/08/22 → 31/03/25
Project: Other
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Establishing a paradigm for digital transformation in the construction industry
Guo, F. (PI), Zhang, C. (Team member), Hao, J. (Team member) & Tang, S. (Team member)
1/03/22 → 29/02/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Improving the Precision and Intelligence of 3D Reconstruction for Construction Information Modelling
Zhang, C. (PI), Fan, L. (Team member), Guo, F. (Team member), Guo, Y. (Team member), Huang, H. (Team member), Cai, Y. (Team member), 汪少波 (Team member) & 叶泽浩 (Team member)
1/07/20 → 30/06/23
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Model for exploring the path to upgrade 3R via waste disposal charging and other espoused public policies
Hao, J. (PI), 袁红平 (Team member), 吕伟生 (Team member), Guo, F. (Team member) & Zhang, C. (Team member)
1/01/19 → 31/12/21
Project: Internal Research Project
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Evaluating costs and benefits of using BIM for Infrastructure for a PPP project in China
Guo, F. (PI), Zhang, C. (Team member), Hao, J. (Team member), Jahren, C. (Team member) & Schaefer, D. (Team member)
1/10/18 → 30/09/21
Project: Internal Research Project
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A framework for integrating BIM, building automation systems, and IoT: an application in design and operation using open standards
Tang, S., Shelden, D. R., Gao, X., Zhang, C., Hao, J., Guo, F. & Zhang, H., 1 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 113, 114092.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A framework for integrating BIM, building automation systems, and IoT: an application in design and operation using open standards
Tang, S., Shelden, D. R., Gao, X., Hao, J. L. J., Guo, F. & Zhang, H., 25 Sept 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 113, p. 114092Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Framework of BIM-IoT application in construction projects through multiple case study approach
Hong, Y. & Guo, F., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Building Design and Environment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital Twin (DT) Development Strategies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry Based on SWOT-AHP Analysis
Pan, Z. & Guo, F., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Building Design and Environment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unraveling barriers to digital twin adoption under Construction 4.0: A DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC approach
Zhao, W., Wang, K., Guo, F., Hao, J. L. J., Zhang, Q. & Qi, J., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Building Design and Environment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Journal of Building Design and Environment (Journal)
Fangyu Guo (Reviewer)
May 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Ditigal twin-based risk management framework for construction projects
Guo, F. (Supervisor) & Hao, J. (Co-supervisor)
2 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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writing for publishing workshop
Fangyu Guo (Organiser)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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master dissertation supervision for six students
Fangyu Guo (Supervisor)
Sept 2024 → Dec 2024Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision