Dr. Numan Khan

numan.khan@giki.edu.pk

Dr. Numan Khan

Assistant Professor

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Building Construction and Management
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
Thesis Title: A Framework for Construction Work Stage Based Safety Rule Compliance Monitoring with Vision Intelligence Technology

Master in Engineering Management
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology (GIKI), Topi, Pakistan.
Thesis Title: Factors Affecting Construction Delays: A Case of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Research Interests:

AI and Machine Learning for Data Analysis, Accidents Data and Safety Rules Analysis using NLP, Rule-based Computer Simulation and Modeling, Building Information Modeling (4D and 5D), Computer Vision-based Construction Safety Monitoring, Fire Safety Management in Construction, Block-chain systems and applications in Construction, 3D Printing.

Details:

Numan Khan is a researcher who recently completed his post-doctoral work at LaRTIC, École de technologie supérieure, Montreal, Canada. He earned a Ph.D. in Architecture with a focus on Building Construction Engineering and Management from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea. His research work aims to propose and implement advanced technologies to enhance safety and reduce defects in construction projects. He has published 10 articles in internationally renowned journals and presented 12 conference papers in international conferences and workshops, as well as three domestic conferences. His areas of expertise include construction fire safety management, computer vision-based safety management, rule-based safety information modeling (SIM), and blockchain-based safety and quality concepts.

He was awarded Chung-Ang Young Scientist Scholarship for his PhD Studies. In 2018, he was awarded the Best Paper Award by the Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (KICEM), and in 2019, he received a Samho scholarship for outstanding grades and an extraordinary spirit of service in the School of Architecture at Chung-Ang University.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

“Construction Activities based Accident Prediction Modelling using Natural Language Processing on Accident Data” Numan Khan, Sylvie Nadeau, Xuan-Tan Pham, Boton Conrod, Submitted to Automation in Construction.

“Fall Prevention from Ladders Utilizing a Deep Learning-based Height Assessment Method” Muhammad Sharjeel Anjum, Numan Khan, Rabia Khalid, Muhammad Khan, and Chansik Park, IEEE Access, 2022.

“Tag and IoT based safety hook monitoring for prevention of falls from height” Muhammad Khan, Rabia Khalid, Sharjeel Anjum, Numan Khan, C Cho, Chansik Park, Automation in Construction, 2022.

“Rigorous Analysis of Safety Rules Using a Grounded Theory for Adopting Vision Intelligence to Shift Construction Safety Monitoring Outlook” Numan Khan, Doyeop Lee, and Chansik Park, International Journal of Construction Management, 2021.

“Environmental Particulate Matter (PM) Exposure Assessment of Construction Activities Using Low-Cost PM Sensor and Latin Hypercubic Technique” Muhammad Khan, Numan Khan, Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, Chansik Park, Sustainability, 2021.

“Utilizing Safety Rule Correlation for Mobile Scaffolds Monitoring Leveraging Deep Convolution Neural Networks” Numan Khan, Muhammad Rakeh Saleem, Doyeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Computers in Industry, 2021.

“A Hazard Identification Approach of Integrating 4D BIM and Accident Case Analysis of Spatial–Temporal Exposure” Si Van-Tien Tran, Numan Khan, Doyeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Sustainability,2021.

“Converging Technologies for Safety Planning and Inspection Information System of Portable Firefighting Equipment” Numan Khan, Doyeop Lee, Chanwoo Baek, and Chansik Park, IEEE Access, 2020.

” Visual Language-Aided Construction Fire Safety Planning Approach in Building Information Modeling” Numan Khan, Ahmad K. Ali, Si Van-Tien Tran, Do Yeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Applied Sciences, March 2020.

“Excavation Safety Modeling Approach Using BIM and VPL” Numan Khan, Ahmad K. Ali, Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, Do Yeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Advances in Civil Engineering, April 2019.

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

“A Deep Learning-based detection of Fall Portents for Lone Construction Worker” Numan Khan, Sharjeel Anjum, Rabia Khalid, JunSung Park, Chansik Park, ISARC 2021, Conference

“A Pull-Reporting Approach for Floor Opening Detection Using Deep- Learning on Embedded Devices” Sharjeel Anjum, Rabia Khalid, Muhammad Khan, Numan Khan and Chansik Park, ISARC 2021, Conference

“IMU based Smart Safety Hook for Fall Prevention at Construction Sites” Muhammad Khan, Rabia Khalid, Sharjeel Anjum, Numan Khan, Chansik Park, IEEE TENSYMP 2021 Conference.

“Towards the adoption of Vision Intelligence for Construction Safety: A Grounded Theory Methodology analysis of safety regulations” Numan Khan, Muhamad Khan, Do Yeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Proceedings of 28th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering.

“Correlation Extraction from KOSHA to enable the Development of Computer Vision-based Risks Recognition System” Numan Khan, Kim Youjin, Do Yeop Lee, Si Tran, and Chansik Park, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, December 2020.

“Joint Reasoning of Real-time Visual Risk Zone Identification and Numeric Checking for Construction Safety Management” Ahmed Khairadeen Ali, Numan Khan, Doyeop Lee and Chansik Park, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, December 2020.

“Ontology-based Safety Risk Interactions Analysis for Supporting Pre-task Planning” Si Tran, Doyeop Lee, Trang Pham, Chansik Park and Numan Khan, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, December 2020.

“Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain-based Inspection Data Recording System for Portable Firefighting Equipment” Numan Khan, Doyeop Lee, Ahmad Khairudeen Ali, Chansik Park, Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), October 2020.

“A Framework for Camera Planning in Construction Site using 4D BIM and VPL” Si Van-Tien Tran, Ahmed Khairadeen Ali, Numan Khan, Doyeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), October 2020.

“Stereo Vision based Hazardous Area Detection for Construction Worker’s Safety” Doyeop Lee, Numan Khan, and Chansik Park,Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), October 2020.

“Inspection of Discrepancies in Construction Temporary Safety Structures through Augmented Reality” Hashim Raza Bokhari, Doyeop Lee, Numan Khan, and Chansik Park, Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), October 2020.

“Blockchain based Concept Model for Construction Quality Management” Chansik Park, Doyeop Lee, Numan Khan, Seungwon, International Project and Construction Management Conference (IPCMC2020), Istanbul, Turkey.

“An Analysis on Safety Risk Judgment Patterns Towards Computer Vision Based Construction Safety Management. ” Chansik Park, Doyeop Lee, and Numan Khan, Proceedings of the Creative Construction e-Conference (2020)

“Automatic Safety Rule Compliance Approach for Excavation Pits Leveraging Algorithm modeling tool and BIM Technologies” Numan Khan, Ahmad K. Ali, Doyeop Lee, and Chansik Park, Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management, November 2018.

“Job Hazard Analysis Framework for Excavation Trenches leveraging BIM 4-D and Rule-Based Checking” Numan Khan, Numan Khan, Hai Chien Pham and Trang T.K Pham, 5th Annual Conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists (ACVYS) 2018.

“Real-time monitoring system for construction Safety Management using CCTV-based Image Recognition” Jung-Ui Kim, Numan Khan, and Jun-Sung Park, 5th Annual Conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists (ACVYS) 2018.

“Framework for MEP defect management utilizing BIM and MR” Trang T.K Pham, Son N.Dang, Si V.T Tran and Numan Khan, 5th Annual Conference of Vietnamese Young Scientists (ACVYS) 2018.