Education:
Dr. Jian Li Hao holds a robust academic foundation in civil engineering and construction management. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, where his research focused on sustainable building practices and environmental impact assessments. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Hao completed his Master’s degree in Construction Management at Southeast University, China, which laid the groundwork for his expertise in construction methodologies and project management. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, also from Southeast University, where he developed a solid technical foundation in engineering principles. Dr. Hao’s diverse educational background has significantly contributed to his research in sustainable construction and waste management, positioning him as a leading scholar in the field.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Jian Li Hao has extensive professional experience in civil engineering and academia. Since July 2020, he has served as a Senior Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China. Prior to this role, he was an Associate Professor at the same university from September 2016 to July 2020. Before moving to China, Dr. Hao worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, from June 2014 to June 2016. In addition to his teaching and research duties, Dr. Hao has been actively involved in the development and management of the MSc Construction Management program since 2020. He has also contributed significantly to various international conference scientific committees, including the International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management and the International Symposium on Solid Waste Technology and Management. His expertise extends to the supervision of graduate students, with a total of 13 Ph.D. students currently under his supervision.
Research Interests:
Dr. Jian Li Hao’s research interests lie at the intersection of civil engineering, environmental sustainability, and construction management. He focuses on sustainable waste management, with particular emphasis on minimizing construction and demolition waste. His work explores innovative solutions for decarbonizing the construction industry, with special attention to life cycle assessment of sustainable materials, including recycled aggregate and supplementary cementitious materials. Dr. Hao also investigates the environmental impact of urbanization and energy consumption, utilizing advanced modeling techniques like the STIRPAT model to assess household carbon dioxide emissions. His research further extends to policy development for sustainable construction practices, scenario simulations for waste management, and the integration of environmental sustainability into construction projects.
Skills:
Dr. Jian Li Hao possesses a diverse set of skills that span across civil engineering, environmental sustainability, and academic leadership. His expertise includes advanced modeling techniques for environmental impact assessment, with a strong focus on life cycle assessment (LCA) and the STIRPAT model for analyzing carbon emissions and energy consumption. He has extensive experience in sustainable waste management, particularly in the minimization of construction and demolition waste, and is adept at decarbonizing building processes through innovative material use. In addition to his technical skills, Dr. Hao is proficient in program development and management, having successfully led the MSc Construction Management program. His academic leadership includes PhD supervision, research grant acquisition, and module development and delivery. He also demonstrates strong capabilities in international collaboration, serving as an external examiner and contributing to scientific committees for conferences in his field. Dr. Hao’s skills are further complemented by his role as a keynote speaker and session chair at international forums on sustainability and waste management.
Publication Top Noted:
- Title: A checklist for assessing sustainability performance of construction projects
Authors: LY Shen, JL Hao, VWY Tam, H Yao
Journal: Journal of Civil Engineering and Management
Year: 2007
Volume: 13(4), pp. 273-281
Citations: 386
- Title: An empirical investigation of construction and demolition waste generation rates in Shenzhen city, South China
Authors: W Lu, H Yuan, J Li, JL Hao, X Mi, Z Ding
Journal: Waste Management
Year: 2011
Volume: 31(4), pp. 680-687
Citations: 337
- Title: A model for cost–benefit analysis of construction and demolition waste management throughout the waste chain
Authors: HP Yuan, LY Shen, JL Hao, WS Lu
Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Year: 2011
Volume: 55(6), pp. 604-612
Citations: 273
- Title: Procurement innovation for a circular economy of construction and demolition waste: lessons learnt from Suzhou, China
Authors: Z Bao, W Lu, B Chi, H Yuan, JL Hao
Journal: Waste Management
Year: 2019
Volume: 99, pp. 12-21
Citations: 223
- Title: Carbon emission reduction in prefabrication construction during materialization stage: A BIM-based life-cycle assessment approach
Authors: JL Hao, B Cheng, W Lu, J Xu, J Wang, W Bu, Z Guo
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
Year: 2020
Citations: 219
- Title: A simulation model using system dynamic method for construction and demolition waste management in Hong Kong
Authors: JL Hao, MJ Hills, T Huang
Journal: Construction Innovation
Year: 2007
Citations: 167
- Title: The evolution of construction waste sorting on-site
Authors: H Yuan, W Lu, JL Hao
Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Year: 2013
Volume: 20, pp. 483-490
Citations: 162