Scholar
Alex Albert
Google Scholar ID: UPXRmRAAAAAJ
Associate Professor, North Carolina State University
Citations & Impact
Citations
4,449
H-index
33
i10-index
56
Publications
20
Co-authors
31
list available
Contact
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Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- His research work has been published in journals such as ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Taylor & Francis Construction Management and Economics, Elsevier Safety Science, ASSE Journal of Safety Health and Environmental Research, among others.
Research Experience
- Dr. Albert's recent research has focused on developing innovative strategies to transform construction hazard recognition. Other past research includes exploring a risk-based contingent liability model for electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) line safety investments; modeling the role of social networks in situational awareness and hazard communication; applying andragogical principles for safety knowledge transfer; determining psychological antecedents of risk-taking behavior, etc.
Education
- Ph.D.: 2013, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder; M.S.: 2010, Structural Engineering, Lehigh University; B.E.: 2007, Civil Engineering, Anna University.
Background
- Research Interests: Construction Safety, particularly in hazard recognition, risk management, situational awareness, injury prevention, Construction Hazard Prevention through Design (CHPtD), and experimental research. Bio: Dr. Alex Albert is an Associate Professor in the Construction Engineering and Management Program within the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at NC State University.
Miscellany
- His research group currently has openings for motivated students interested in addressing safety issues in the construction industry, with a limited number of financial assistantships available.
