Ruidong Chang

Associate Professor Ruidong Chang

Associate Professor

School of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Stanford's Top 2% Highly Cited Researcher for single year citation in 2024, 2025
Lead Chief Investigator for ARC Discovery Project DP260104414, Advancing the Integration of Greenery and Solar Energy for Buildings.
Chief Investigator for IC220100030, ARC Training Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing
Detailed Assessor for ARC DECRA, LP, ECIF, ITTC, ITRH applications in FOR 330*
Reviewer for Nature Cities, Environmental Science and Technology, Applied Energy and other 40+ SCI/SSCI journals
Co author of Most Downloaded Papers in Energy and Buildings (2022), Automation in Construction (2017), Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (2024), Journal of Building Design and Environment (2025), and paper in The Innovation (IF 25). 
Co author of IEA EBC Technical Report: Occupant Behavior Case Study Sourcebook 
 
 
Ruidong Chang joined the University of Adelaide in 2020, after working as a joint research fellow at Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore, and Department of Building, National University of Singapore, and an assistant professor at Bond University.
 
His leads a Green Construction Analytics HDR research group at School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, focusing on multi-dimensional (Materials-Energy-Emissions nexus) environmental monitoring, modelling and optimisation approaches for built environments through advanced data collection and processing techniques, at both the building and urban scales. Optimising one environmental aspect (e.g. reducing operational energy consumption) may be achieved by a compromised performance on other aspects (e.g. increased material usage). A truly sustainable system needs to be designed considering whole-spectrum, multi-dimensional environmental impacts simultaneously. To conduct research for Green Construction Analytics, Ruidong's research group, including more than 10 PhD students at any time since 2022, has used the following approaches.
 
Equipment: drones (DJI), IoT-based (LoRaWAN) or stand-alone environmental sensors such as energy and particulate matters sensors, cameras, VR headsets (Oculus Quest 2 and 3), iPhone Pro (LiDAR sensor) and laser scanner (BLK360).
 
Data: 3D point clouds, sensor data, camera images, spatial data, statistical data from Census and other sources, questionnaire data, interview data, software data (e.g. LCA data) and data from engineering simulations
 
Analytics methods: statistical models such as structural equation modelling and spatial lag model, machine learning algorithms (deep neural network DNN, random forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, LSTM), NLP, computer vision (e.g. VoteNet-based object detection), mathematical optimisation methods (e.g. mixed-integer linear programming), and various simulations/modelling approaches such as system dynamics and agent-based modelling. 
 
Outcomes: new real-world environmental monitoring datasets (e.g. energy consumption, microclimate and PM levels from construction sites); software plugin (e.g. Revit plugin), validated digital workflows (e.g. iPhone-based building components detection workflow), validated environmental performance forecasting models; and environmental impacts assessment reports.
 
He is the Lead Chief Investigator for ARC Discovery Project DP260104414, Advancing the Integration of Greenery and Solar Energy for Buildings. $620,713.00; Associate Professor Ruidong Chang; Professor Veronica Soebarto; Professor Robert Hill; Professor Jian Zuo; Dr Ehsan Sharifi; Professor Yupeng Wu. The project will use drones (with LiDAR and thermal cameras), IoT sensors, and various equipment to build monitoring systems for tree-solar-building scenarios, producing real-world data for simulations and optimisations balancing the interactions among urban greening, building energy consumption, and rooftop solar power generation. He is also a Chief Investigator for IC220100030, ARC Training Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing. $5,328,339.00
 
Ruidong has participated in various research projects over the past 8 years during his previous employments, funded or supported by institutions such as the Building Construction Authority of Singapore, National Science Foundation of China and International Energy Agency.

His leads a Green Construction Analytics research group at School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, focusing on multi-dimensional (Materials-Energy-Emissions nexus) environmental monitoring, modelling and optimisation approaches for built environments through advanced data collection and processing techniques, at both the building and urban scales. Optimising one environmental aspect (e.g. reducing operational energy consumption) may be achieved by a compromised performance on other aspects (e.g. increased material usage). A truly sustainable system needs to be designed considering whole-spectrum, multi-dimensional environmental impacts simultaneously. 

 

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2026 Chen, K., Zuo, J., Chang, R., Qian, X., Carbone, A., & Zhang, W. E. (2026). The rational decommissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies: evidence from Australia. Resources Conservation and Recycling, 225, 14 pages.
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    2025 Chen, K., Zuo, J., & Chang, R. (2025). Compendium of degradation rates of global photovoltaic (PV) technology: insights from technology, climate and geography. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 293, 113839.
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    2025 Zhang, Y., Chang, R., Mao, W., Zuo, J., Zhanga, W. E., & Liu, L. (2025). Low-Cost iOS-Based Automated Detection of Under-Construction Interior Drywalls: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(10), 18 pages.
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    2025 Du, L., Chang, R., Yuan, H., Zuo, J., & Zillante, G. (2025). Synergizing awareness and policy: A system dynamics approach to reducing illegal waste dumping. Environmental Development, 56, 17 pages.
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    2025 Shan, T., Feng, S., Li, K., Chang, R., & Huang, R. (2025). Unveiling the effects of artificial intelligence and green technology convergence on carbon emissions: An explainable machine learning-based approach.. Journal of environmental management, 373, 123657.
    DOI Scopus14 Europe PMC3
    2025 Omrany, H., Al-Obaidi, K. M., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Chang, R. -D., Park, C., & Rahimian, F. (2025). Digital twin technology for education, training and learning in construction industry: implications for research and practice. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 35 pages.
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    2025 Fang, X., Chang, R., Zuo, J., Zhang, W. E., Zou, Y., & Li, K. (2025). How do environmental and operational factors impact particulate matter dynamics in building construction? - Insights from real-time sensing.. J Environ Manage, 380, 125098.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1
    2025 Li, L., Zuo, J., Chang, R., & Du, L. (2025). Converting plastic waste into wood-plastic composite products – A practical environmental impacts assessment using primary data. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 218, 108267.
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    2025 Han, J., Zuo, J., Zillante, G., Chang, R., & Du, L. (2025). A systematic review of PET circularity technologies and management strategies: Challenges and future directions. Resources Conservation and Recycling, 219, 19 pages.
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    2025 Xie, L. L., Li, D., Wu, S., & Chang, R. D. (2025). Solving multi-mode resource-constrained scheduling problem of prefabricated construction using genetic algorithm. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
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    2025 Li, X., Chang, R., Rodrigo, N., Zuo, J., & Shen, M. (2025). Enhancing Infrastructure for Disaster Resilience: Insights from Microlevel Assessments in Australia. Journal of Management in Engineering, 41(4), 05025004-1-05025004-18.
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    2024 Wu, H., Liu, Y., Chang, R., & Wu, L. (2024). Research Status Quo and Trends of Construction Robotics: A Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 38(1).
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    2024 Li, K., Shan, T., Wu, H., Zou, Z., Huang, R., Chang, R., & Shrestha, A. (2024). Technology opportunity discovery linking artificial intelligence and construction technologies: A graph convolution network-based approach. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 138, Part B, 109401.
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    2024 Arsecularatne, B. P., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Review of reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions through digital twin in built environment. Journal of Building Engineering, 98, 111150-1-111150-18.
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    2024 Li, L., Zuo, J., Du, L., & Chang, R. (2024). What influences the on-site recycling behaviour of C&D plastic waste in Australia? An action determination model approach. Journal of Environmental Management, 371, 15 pages.
    DOI Scopus8 WoS9 Europe PMC2
    2024 Arsecularatne, B., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Digital Twins for Reducing Energy Consumption in Buildings: A Review. Sustainability, 16(21), 9275-1-9275-16.
    DOI Scopus19 WoS17
    2024 Fang, X., Chang, R., Zhang, Y., Zuo, J., Zou, Y., & Han, Y. (2024). Monitoring airborne particulate matter from building construction: A systematic review. Journal of Building Engineering, 86, 108708.
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    2024 Yang, Y. R., Zuo, J., Pan, M., Chang, R. D., Zou, Z. J., Webber, R. J., & Dong, N. (2024). Analysis of stakeholder-associated factors and their interactions in energy conservation behaviour of occupants: evidence from network analysis. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 27(8), 19517-19552.
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    2024 Li, Y. B., Wang, Q. C., & Chang, R. (2024). Nature-based solutions for fast-growing city regions: A new spatial equilibrium model for complementary urban green space planning. Journal of Cleaner Production, 462, 142671.
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    2024 Zhang, Y., Chang, R., Mao, W., Zuo, J., Liu, L., & Han, Y. (2024). Challenges of Automating Interior Construction Progress Monitoring. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(9), 16 pages.
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    2024 Xie, L. L., Chen, Y., Wu, S., Chang, R. D., & Han, Y. (2024). Knowledge extraction for solving resource-constrained project scheduling problem through decision tree. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(7), 2852-2877.
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    2024 Rodrigo, N., Omrany, H., Chang, R., & Zuo, J. (2024). Leveraging digital technologies for circular economy in construction industry: a way forward. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(1), 85-116.
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    2023 Xie, L., Wu, S., Chen, Y., Chang, R., & Chen, X. (2023). A case-based reasoning approach for solving schedule delay problems in prefabricated construction projects. Automation in Construction, 154, 105028.
    DOI Scopus36 WoS29
    2023 Du, L., Zuo, J., Vanzo, J., Chang, R., & Zillante, G. (2023). Assessing and predicting the illegal dumping risks in relation to road characteristics.. Waste Manag, 169, 332-341.
    DOI Scopus17 WoS10 Europe PMC3
    2023 Chang, R., He, T., Han, Y., Xue, R., & Zhang, W. E. (2023). Geographical Imbalance and Influential Characteristics of the Green Building Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(10), 1-14.
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    2023 Feng, K., Chang, R. -D., Wang, Y., Zuo, J., Yang, C., Shan, M., . . . Goodsite, M. (2023). Low-Income and Elderly with Feed-in Tariffs Drive Solar Installation Rates for Energy Equity.
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    2023 Omrany, H., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Chang, R., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., & Pour Rahimian, F. (2023). Applications of Building information modelling in the early design stage of high-rise buildings. Automation in Construction, 152, 18 pages.
    DOI Scopus31 WoS28
    2023 Du, L., Zuo, J., O'Farrell, K., Chang, R., Zillante, G., & Li, L. (2023). Transnational recycling of Australian export waste: An exploratory study. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 196, 107041-1-107041-15.
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    2023 Du, L., Zuo, J., Chang, R., Zillante, G., Li, L., & Carbone, A. (2023). Effectiveness of solid waste management policies in Australia: An Exploratory Study. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 98, 11 pages.
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    2023 Xu, Q., Li, S., Shen, L., Chang, R., Wang, Q. C., Liu, X., & Chen, Y. (2023). Pricing strategy for household energy-saving option (HESO): A novel option-based intervention for promoting household energy efficiency. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 98, 14 pages.
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    2023 Li, X., Chang, R., Zuo, J., & Zhang, Y. (2023). How Does Residential Solar Pv System Diffusion Occur in Australia?-A Logistic Growth Curve Modelling Approach. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 56, 9 pages.
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    2023 Wang, Q. C., Ren, Y. T., Liu, X., Chang, R. D., & Zuo, J. (2023). Exploring the heterogeneity in drivers of energy-saving behaviours among hotel guests: Insights from the theory of planned behaviour and personality profiles. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 99, 13 pages.
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    2023 Zhao, Z. Y., Hao, Y. X., Chang, R. D., & Wang, Q. C. (2023). Assessing the vulnerability of energy supply chains: Influencing factors and countermeasures. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 56, 1-9.
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    2023 Wang, Y., Zuo, J., Pan, M., Tu, B., Chang, R. -D., Liu, S., . . . Dong, N. (2023). Cost prediction of building projects using the novel hybrid RA-ANN model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(6), 2563-2582.
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    2023 Cheng, B., Chang, R., Yin, Q., Li, J., Huang, J., & Chen, H. (2023). A PSR-AHP-GE model for evaluating environmental impacts of spoil disposal areas in high-speed railway engineering. Journal of Cleaner Production, 388, 11 pages.
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    2023 Zhang, C., Zou, Y., Dimyadi, J., & Chang, R. (2023). Thermal-textured BIM generation for building energy audit with UAV image fusion and histogram-based enhancement. Energy and Buildings, 301, 113710.
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    2023 Liu, Y., Chang, R. D., Zuo, J., Xiong, F., & Dong, N. (2023). What leads to the high capital cost of prefabricated construction in China: perspectives of stakeholders. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(2), 805-832.
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    2023 Zhang, Y., Chang, R., Zuo, J., Shabunco, V., & Zheng, X. (2023). Regional Disparity of Residential Solar Panel Diffusion in Australia: The Roles of Socio-Economic Factors. Renewable Energy, 206, 808-819.
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    2023 Xu, H., Chang, R., Dong, N., Zuo, J., & Webber, R. J. (2023). Interaction mechanism of BIM application barriers in prefabricated construction and driving strategies from stakeholders’ perspectives. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 14(1), 1-14.
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    2022 Xu, H., Chang, R., Pan, M., Li, H., Liu, S., Webber, R. J., . . . Dong, N. (2022). Application of Artificial Neural Networks in Construction Management: A Scientometric Review. Buildings, 12(7), 1-22.
    DOI Scopus31 WoS23
    2022 Tu, B., Pan, M., Zuo, J., Chang, R. -D., Webber, R. J., Zou, Z., & Dong, N. (2022). Cost-benefit analysis of construction waste source reduction: a system dynamics approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, 30(1), 21 pages.
    DOI Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC2
    2022 Huang, R., Li, K., Liu, G., Shrestha, A., Chang, R., & Tang, X. (2022). A bi-level model and hybrid heuristic algorithm for the optimal location of prefabricated building industrial park. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 116, 15 pages.
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    2022 Li, L., Zuo, J., Duan, X., Wang, S., & Chang, R. (2022). Converting waste plastics into construction applications: A business perspective. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 96, 1-15.
    DOI Scopus29 WoS25
    2022 Li, H., Su, L., Zuo, J., Zhao, X., Chang, R., & Wang, F. (2022). INCENTIVE MECHANISM FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE PPP PROJECTS: COUPLING OF REPUTATION AND RATCHET EFFECTS. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 26(1), 35-55.
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    2022 Zhang, W. E., Chang, R., Zhu, M., & Zuo, J. (2022). Time Series Visualization and Forecasting from Australian Building and Construction Statistics. Applied Sciences, 12(5), 1-18.
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    2022 Liu, Y., Zuo, J., Pan, M., Ge, Q., Chang, R., Feng, X., . . . Dong, N. (2022). The incentive mechanism and decision-making behavior in the green building supply market: A tripartite evolutionary game analysis. Building and Environment, 214, 11 pages.
    DOI Scopus100 WoS100
    2022 Omrany, H., Chang, R., Soebarto, V., Zhang, Y., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., & Zuo, J. (2022). A bibliometric review of net zero energy building research 1995–2022. Energy and Buildings, 262, 24 pages.
    DOI Scopus112 WoS93
    2022 Lu, Y., Sood, T., Chang, R., & Liao, L. (2022). Factors impacting integrated design process of net zero energy buildings: an integrated framework. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(9), 1700-1712.
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    2022 Chang, R., Song, X., & Omrany, H. (2022). WHAT HINDERS THE TRANSITION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA? CRITICAL CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. Journal of Green Building, 17(4), 99-127.
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    2021 Omrany, H., Soebarto, V., Zuo, J., Sharifi, E., & Chang, R. (2021). What leads to variations in the results of life-cycle energy assessment? An evidence-based framework for residential buildings. Energy and Built Environment, 2(4), 392-405.
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    2021 Liu, S., Chang, R., Zuo, J., Webber, R. J., Xiong, F., & Dong, N. (2021). Application of artificial neural networks in construction management: Current status and future directions. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(20), 9616-1-9616-19.
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    2021 Wang, Q. C., Chang, R., Xu, Q., Liu, X., Jian, I. Y., Ma, Y. T., & Wang, Y. X. (2021). The impact of personality traits on household energy conservation behavioral intentions – An empirical study based on theory of planned behavior in Xi'an. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 43, 1-13.
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    2021 Omrany, H., Soebarto, V., Zuo, J., & Chang, R. (2021). A comprehensive framework for standardising system boundary definition in life cycle energy assessments. Buildings, 11(6), 230-1-230-28.
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    2021 Xie, L., Chen, Y., & Chang, R. (2021). Scheduling optimization of prefabricated construction projects by genetic algorithm. Applied Sciences, 11(12), 1-21.
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    2021 Li, L., Zuo, J., Duan, X., Wang, S., Hu, K., & Chang, R. (2021). Impacts and mitigation measures of plastic waste: A critical review. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 90, 1-13.
    DOI Scopus67 WoS55
    2021 Nasir, U., Chang, R., & Omrany, H. (2021). Calculation methods for construction material stocks: A systematic review. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(14), 26 pages.
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    2021 Tu, B., Zuo, J., Chang, R. -D., Webber, R. J., Xiong, F., & Dong, N. (2021). A system dynamic model for assessing the level of BIM implementation in construction phase: a China case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(4), 23 pages.
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    2020 Li, H., Zhang, C., Song, S., Demirkesen, S., & Chang, R. (2020). Improving tolerance control on modular construction project with 3d laser scanning and bim: A case study of removable floodwall project. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 10(23), 1-21.
    DOI Scopus61 WoS52
    2020 Han, Y., He, T., Chang, R., & Xue, R. (2020). Development trend and segmentation of the US green building market: Corporate perspective on green contractors and design firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(11), 05020014.
    DOI Scopus24 WoS21
    2020 Yu, C. R., Guo, H. S., Wang, Q. C., & Chang, R. D. (2020). Revealing the impacts of passive cooling techniques on building energy performance: A residential case in Hong Kong. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 10(12), 24 pages.
    DOI Scopus42 WoS36
    2020 Liao, L., Teo, E. A. L., Chang, R., & Zhao, X. (2020). Diffusion of building information modeling in building projects and firms in Singapore. Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(18), 1-23.
    DOI Scopus17 WoS14
    2020 Liao, L., Teo, E. A. L., Chang, R., & Li, L. (2020). Investigating Critical Non-Value Adding Activities and Their Resulting Wastes in BIM-Based Project Delivery. Sustainability, 12(1), 355.
    DOI Scopus19 WoS12
    2020 Li, S., Lu, Y., Kua, H. W., & Chang, R. (2020). The Economy of Green Buildings: A Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Non-residential Buildings in Tropic Climates. Journal of Cleaner Production, 252, 119771.
    DOI Scopus53 WoS41
    2019 Zheng, X., Lu, Y., & Chang, R. (2019). Governing Behavioral Relationships in Megaprojects: Examining Effect of Three Governance Mechanisms under Project Uncertainties. Journal of Management in Engineering, 35(5), 16 pages.
    DOI Scopus65 WoS63
    2019 Liao, L., Teo, E. A. L., & Chang, R. (2019). Reducing Critical Hindrances to Building Information Modeling Implementation: The Case of the Singapore Construction Industry. Applied Sciences, 9(18), 3833.
    DOI Scopus31 WoS20
    2019 Chang, R., Wang, Q., & Ding, Z. (2019). How is the Energy Performance of Buildings Assessed in Australia?—A Comparison between four Evaluation Systems. International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, 8(2), 133-137.
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    2019 Lu, Y., Chang, R., Shabunko, V., & Yee, A. T. L. (2019). The implementation of building-integrated photovoltaics in Singapore: drivers versus barriers. Energy, 168, 400-408.
    DOI Scopus62 WoS51
    2019 Chang, R., Cao, Y., Lu, Y., & Shabunko, V. (2019). Should BIPV technologies be empowered by innovation policy mix to facilitate energy transitions?-Revealing stakeholders' different perspectives using Q methodology. Energy policy, 129, 307-318.
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    2019 Zhao, Z., Guo, X., & Chang, R. (2019). Market concentration and competitive intensity of the international engineering contracting industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(5), 04019026-1-04019026-10.
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    2019 Wu, P., Song, Y., Zhu, J., & Chang, R. (2019). Analyzing the influence factors of the carbon emissions from China's building and construction industry from 2000 to 2015. Journal of Cleaner Production, 221, 552-566.
    DOI Scopus153 WoS139
    2019 Gan, X., Chang, R., Langston, C., & Wen, T. (2019). Exploring the interactions among factors impeding the diffusion of prefabricated building technologies: fuzzy cognitive maps. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(3), 535-553.
    DOI Scopus64 WoS56
    2019 Gan, X., Zuo, J., Baker, E., Chang, R., & Wen, T. (2019). Exploring the determinants of residential satisfaction in public rental housing in China: a case study of Chongqing. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 34(3), 869-895.
    DOI Scopus39 WoS32
    2018 Lu, Y., Chang, R., & Lim, S. (2018). Crowdfunding for solar photovoltaics development: A review and forecast. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 93, 439-450.
    DOI Scopus32 WoS31
    2018 Gan, X., Chang, R., & Wen, T. (2018). Overcoming barriers to off-site construction through engaging stakeholders: A two-mode social network analysis. Journal of cleaner production, 201, 735-747.
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    2018 Lu, Y., Chang, R., Chong, D., & Ngiam, M. L. J. (2018). Transition towards green facility management: Bridging the knowledge gaps of facilities managers. Journal of Green Building, 13(3), 122-143.
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    2018 Wu, G., Qiang, G., Zuo, J., Zhao, X., & Chang, R. (2018). What are the Key Indicators of Mega Sustainable Construction Projects?—A Stakeholder-Network Perspective. Sustainability, 10(8), 2939.
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    2018 Chang, R., Zuo, J., Zhao, Z., Soebarto, V., Lu, Y., Zillante, G., & Gan, X. (2018). Sustainability attitude and performance of construction enterprises: A China study. Journal of Cleaner Production, 172, 1440-1451.
    DOI Scopus122 WoS106
    2018 Gan, X., Chang, R., Zuo, J., Wen, T., & Zillante, G. (2018). Barriers to the transition towards off-site construction in China: An Interpretive structural modeling approach. Journal of cleaner production, 197, 8-18.
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    2018 Wu, G., Qiang, G., Zuo, J., Zhao, X., & Chang, R. (2018). What are the key indicators of mega sustainable construction projects? -A stakeholder-network perspective. Sustainability, 10(8), 1-18.
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    2018 Wu, G., Wang, H., & Chang, R. (2018). A Decision Model Assessing the Owner and Contractor's Conflict Behaviors in Construction Projects. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2018(1), 1-11.
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    2017 Zhou, H., Lu, Y., Liu, X., Chang, R., & Wang, B. (2017). Harvesting wind energy in low-rise residential buildings: Design and optimization of building forms. Journal of cleaner production, 167, 306-316.
    DOI Scopus63 WoS54
    2017 Lu, Y., Wu, Z., Chang, R., & Li, Y. (2017). Building Information Modeling (BIM) for green buildings: A critical review and future directions. Automation in Construction, 83, 134-148.
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    2017 Chang, R., & Lu, Y. (2017). Facilitating systemic changes towards green buildings: developing conceptual frameworks of socio-technical transitions. Energy Procedia, 143, 301-306.
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    2017 Chang, R., Zuo, J., Zhao, Z., Soebarto, V., Zillante, G., & Gan, X. (2017). Approaches for transitions towards sustainable development: status quo and challenges. Sustainable Development, 25(5), 359-371.
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    2017 Chang, R., Zuo, J., Zhao, Z., Zillante, G., Gan, X., & Soebarto, V. (2017). Evolving theories of sustainability and firms: History, future directions and implications for renewable energy research. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 72, 48-56.
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    2017 Chang, R., Zuo, J., Soebarto, V., Zhao, Z., Zillante, G., & Gan, X. (2017). Discovering the transition pathways toward sustainability for construction enterprises: Importance-performance analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(6), 12 pages.
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    2017 Gan, X., Zuo, J., Wu, P., Wang, J., Chang, R., & Wen, T. (2017). How affordable housing becomes more sustainable? A stakeholder study. Journal of cleaner production, 162, 427-437.
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    2017 Chang, R., Zuo, J., Soebarto, V., Zhao, Z., & Zillante, G. (2017). Dynamic interactions between sustainability and competitiveness in construction firms: A transition perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(5), 842-859.
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    2016 Chang, R., Zuo, J., Soebarto, V., Zhao, Z., Zillante, G., & Gan, X. (2016). Sustainability transition of the Chinese construction industry: Practices and behaviors of the leading construction firms. Journal of Management in Engineering, 32(4), 13 pages.
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    2016 Zhao, Z., Chen, Y., & Chang, R. (2016). How to stimulate renewable energy power generation effectively?–China's incentive approaches and lessons. Renewable energy, 92, 147-156.
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    2016 Chang, R., Soebarto, V., Zhao, Z., & Zillante, G. (2016). Facilitating the transition to sustainable construction: China's policies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 131, 534-544.
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    2016 Gan, X., Zuo, J., Ye, K., Li, D., Chang, R., & Zillante, G. (2016). Are migrant workers satisfied with public rental housing? A study in Chongqing, China. Habitat International, 56, 96-102.
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    2016 Gan, X., Zuo, J., Chang, R., Li, D., & Zillante, G. (2016). Exploring the determinants of migrant workers' housing tenure choice towards public rental housing: A case study in Chongqing, China. Habitat International, 58, 118-126.
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    2016 Zhao, Z., Chang, R., & Chen, Y. (2016). What hinder the further development of wind power in China?—A socio-technical barrier study. Energy Policy, 88, 465-476.
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    2014 Zhao, Z. Y., Chang, R. D., & Zillante, G. (2014). Challenges for China's energy conservation and emission reduction. Energy Policy, 74(C), 709-713.
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    2013 Zhao, Z. -Y., & Chang, R. -D. (2013). How to implement a wind power project in China?—Management procedure and model study. Renewable Energy, 50, 950-958.
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    - Sheng, Y., Oteng, D., Rodrigo, N., Chang, R., Han, J., Bi, P., & Zuo, J. (2025). Deep learning insights on the banning of engineered stone: decoding public sentiments in Australia. Journal of Building Design and Environment.
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    - Zhang, Y., Chang, R., Omrany, H., Zuo, J., Burry, J., & Gu, N. (2025). Policy-gradient scheduling optimisation under multi-skill constraints: A comparative study on computational algorithms. Journal of Building Design and Environment.
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  • Books
    Year Citation
    2017 Andrews, C., Lam, K. P., Lu, Y., Chang, R., & Chan, C. (Eds.) (2017). Annex 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings - Technical Report: Occupant Behavior Case Study Sourcebook. Beijing, China: Tsinghua University.

  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2024 Oteng, D., Bacon, M., Silvestri, A., & Zuo, J. (2024). Life Cycle Assessment of Construction and Demolition Waste: A Case Study of Recycled Aggregate Products in Australia. In J. Zuo, L. Shen, & R. Chang (Eds.), Circular Economy for Buildings and Infrastructure Principles, Practices and Future Directions (pp. 309-317). Springer Nature.
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    2024 Fang, X., Chang, R., Zuo, J., Han, Y., & Zou, Y. (2024). Emission of Particulate Matters from Typical Construction Activities and Materials. In Lecture Notes in Operations Research (Vol. Part F4842, pp. 283-298). Springer Nature Singapore.
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    2022 Peng, X., & Chang, R. (2022). Resilience Evaluation of Transportation Infrastructures Based on Simulations: A Case Study of Fozuling Metro Station in China. In G. Voigt, M. Fliedner, & K. Haase (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Operations Research (Vol. Part F3783, pp. 871-880). Springer Nature.
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    2018 Chang, R., & Lu, Y. (2018). Impact of Occupancy on Energy Consumption in Office Buildings. In C. Andrews, K. P. Lam, Y. Lu, R. Chang, & C. Chan (Eds.), International Energy Agency Annex 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings; Occupant Behavior Case Study Sourcebook.
    2018 Chang, R., & Lu, Y. (2018). Impact of Occupancy on Energy Consumption in Office Buildings. In C. Andrews, K. P. Lam, Y. Lu, R. Chang, & C. Chan (Eds.), International Energy Agency Annex 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings; Occupant Behavior Case Study Sourcebook.

  • Conference Papers
    Year Citation
    2025 Zhang, Y., Chang, R., & Zuo, J. (2025). Residential Solar Adoption in Australia: Impact of Personnel-Related Factors. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Vol. 591 LNCE (pp. 1383-1391). Auckland New Zealand: Springer Nature Singapore.
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    2024 Mirhosseini, S. A., Chang, R., & Omrany, H. (2024). Heat-exposure risks in the construction industry: An analysis of fatal and non-fatal incidents in the United States between 2000 and 2023. In Proceedings of the International Conference of Architectural Science Association (pp. 610-617). Gold Coast, Australia: Architectural Science Association.
    2024 Rodrigo, N., Wijewickrama, C., Rajenthiran, N., Jayathilaka, R. D. W. W., & Chang, R. (2024). Challenges and solutions for women in construction industry related disciplines: A Literature Review. In Y. G. Sandanayake, K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, K. A. T. O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th World Construction Symposium (WCS, 2023) (pp. 330-340). Sri Lanka: Emerald Publishing Group.
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    2021 Zhang, Y., Chang, R., Zuo, J., & Zhang, W. E. (2021). Transition towards Solar-Powered built environment: spatial distributions and impacting factors of Australian solar installations. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 1196 (pp. 012024-1-012024-6). United Kingdom: IOP Publishing.
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    2021 Huang, J., Lin, H., Chang, R., & Huang, S. (2021). Integration of Building Information Modelling and Life Cycle Assessment: Towards a Framework for Workflow. In ICIEA 2021-Europe: The 8th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications(Europe) (pp. 104-108). New York, United States: ACM.
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    2021 Song, X., Chang, R., Sun, Z., & Liao, S. (2021). Theory of Planned Behavior Based Analysis of Public Buildings’ Intention to Participate in Emission Trading Scheme. In Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate (pp. 1515-1532). Singapore: Springer.
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    2020 He, T., Chang, R., Han, Y., & Yang, Z. (2020). Exploring the development trends and characteristics of the U.S. green building market. In Construction Research Congress 2020: Infrastructure Systems and Sustainability - Selected Papers from the Construction Research Congress 2020 (pp. 914-923). Online: American Society of Civil Engineers.
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    2019 Chang, R., & Han, Y. (2019). Is the US Building Sector on a Low-Carbon Transition Trajectory?-Evidence from Building Performance Big Data. In Abstract Proceedings of 2019 International Conference on Resource Sustainability-Cities (icRS Cities).
    2019 Chang, R. (2019). Facilitating Low-Carbon Transition of Existing Buildings-Examining China’s Multilevel Innovation Policy Mix. In Abstract Proceedings of 2019 International Conference on Resource Sustainability-Cities (icRS Cities).
    2018 Chang, R., Wang, Q. C., & Z.J., D. (2018). Revolutionizing Urban Energy Planning: A Roadmap towards City-level Energy Modeling in Australia. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Construction Project Management and Construction Engineering (iCCPMCE-2018) (pp. 178-182). Australia: STAMCA.
    2017 Chang, R., Gan, X., & Lu, Y. (2017). Mapping global public interests in green buildings. In Proceedings of 22nd International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2017 (pp. 895-902). online: CRIOCM.
    2017 Cao, Y., Chang, R. D., Lu, Y. J., & Shabunko, V. (2017). Transition Towards Solar-Powered Buildings?-Understanding the Debates on Building Integrated Photovoltaics in Singapore Using Q Methodology. In Construction Management and Real Estate International Symposium (CRIOCM) (pp. 1008-1015). online: CRIOCM.
    2015 Chang, R. -D., Zillante, G., Zhao, Z. -Y., & Zuo, J. (2015). Niche-innovations to Promote Sustainable Construction in China: A Critical Assessment. In INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING (ICEEE 2015) (pp. 694-699). Nanjing, PEOPLES R CHINA: DESTECH PUBLICATIONS, INC.
    2015 Chang, R., Zillante, G., Soebarto, V., & Zhao, Z. (2015). Transition to a sustainability-oriented construction industry in China: a critical analysis from the multi-level perspective. In Y. Wang, T. Olofsson, G. Shen, & B. Yong (Eds.), ICCREM 2015: Environment and the sustainable building: proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (pp. 361-368). USA: American Society of Civil Engineers.
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    2015 Chang, R., Zillante, G., Zhao, Z., & Zuo, J. (2015). Research on Sustainability and Construction Firms: Current Status and Future Agenda. In Y. Wang, T. Olofsson, G. Shen, & Y. Bai (Eds.), ICCREM 2015 - Environment and the Sustainable Building - Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management (pp. 310-317). Lulea, SWEDEN: AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS.
    Scopus9 WoS9
    2013 Chang, R. D., Zhang, Y., & Chen, Y. L. (2013). The implementation of green supply chain management in chinese food industry: A multi-case study. In R. Dou (Ed.), Proceedings of 2012 3rd International Asia Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management Innovation Iemi 2012 (pp. 379-387). Beijing, PEOPLES R CHINA: SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN.
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Ruidong has participated in various research projects. Some recent examples are as follows.

2025

ARC Discovery Project, DP260104414, Advancing the Integration of Greenery and Solar Energy for Buildings. $620,713.00, Lead Chief Investigator 

National Science Foundation of China, Cross-regional construction and demolition waste management network evolution in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau region. Partner Investigator 

 

2024

IC220100030 ARC Training Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing ($4,978,958 awarded), Chief Investigator

IC230100015 ARC Training Centre for Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure ($5,000,000 awarded), participant

2022

Building Back More Sustainable Vineyards in Adelaide Hills & Beyond: Co-CI, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, DISR - Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants

Construction environmental monitoring kit development, Co-CI, contract research by Sarah Construction Pty Ltd

2021

Constructing knowledge Graph for Green Building Information Modelling,Co-CI, ECMS ECR/MCR Seed Funding

Matching Building Information Modelling with the real-world construction: Developing a real-time construction monitoring system through on-site sensing and computer vision-CI, ECMS ECR/MCR Seed Funding

2019

How evolving cooperation network of engineering project supply chain affect project performance? Partner Investigator, National Science Foundation of China. 

2018

Mapping the Knowledge Domains of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Low-carbon Buildings, CI, funded by the Faculty Research Fund, Bond University.

Addictive Construction for Post-Disaster Redevelopment: Developing a 3D Printed Net-Zero Energy House in Ya'an, Project Advisor, funded by Mingxi Charity Foundation and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

2017

IEA-EBC Annex 66: Definition and simulation of occupant behaviour in buildings; Subtask E: Applications in building design and operations, Participant, supported by International Energy Agency (IEA).

Holistic life-cycle cost analysis and real-world test-bedding for Building Integrating Photovoltaics (BIPV) facades, Research Fellow, funded by Building Construction Authority of Singapore, as well as Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee of China.

Social-Technical Transition towards Low-Carbon Prefabrication: A Behavioral Network Perspective, Co-PI, funded by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China, and Chongqing Social Science Foundation.

Ruidong has taught/coordinated the following subjects

Construction Management and Technology II

Research Dissertations

Cost Planning and Management

In previous employment, he taught

6D Building Information Modelling

Integrated Measurement and Professional Practice

Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2025 Principal Supervisor Economic and environmental assessment of recycled waste-blended specialty concrete (CEM-X) for infrastructure in Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Renhao Wei
    2025 Co-Supervisor Enhancing Building Information Systems and Digital Twins through Artificial Intelligence Integration Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Chuhan Wang
    2025 Co-Supervisor Barriers to Industry 4.0 Technology Adoption and Implications for Individuals, Teams, and Managers in Organizations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sasanka Dinuwan Gallage
    2025 Co-Supervisor On the Move: How Built and Social Environments Impact Children's Sustainable Transport Mode Choice and Independent Mobility Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Milad Asadi
    2024 Principal Supervisor Analysis of Mental Health Issues in The Construction Industry Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Seyed Armin Mirhosseini
    2024 Co-Supervisor Managing construction and demolition waste in South Australia using GIS Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yuanzhe Wu
    2023 Co-Supervisor Integrating Digital Twins with Neural Networks for Optimising Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Reduction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Buddhika Priyankara Arsecularatne
    2023 Co-Supervisor From renewable to sustainable: a study of solar photovoltaic waste towards a circular economy Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Kehao Chen
    2022 Principal Supervisor Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change on Residential Electricity demand Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xin Li
    2021 Principal Supervisor Automating Indoor Construction Progress Monitoring in the Era of Industry 4.0-Integrating Low-Cost Laser Scanning and Computer Vision Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yanquan Zhang
    2021 Principal Supervisor Reducing the impacts of airborne particulate matters from construction sites: Integrating field monitoring and BIM-based CFD Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Xingyue Fang

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2021 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Manage Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Linwei Du
    2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Towards sustainable recovery of waste plastics with the Australian construction industry: transition scenarios and environmental impact evaluation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Liancheng Li
    2020 - 2022 Co-Supervisor Incorporation of Embodied Energy into Building Energy-Efficiency Codes: A Pathway to Life-Cycle Net-Zero Energy Building in Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Hossein Omrany

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2023 - ongoing Member Australian Institute of Building Australia

  • Editorial Boards
    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2025 - ongoing Board Member Scientific Reports Springer Nature United Kingdom
    2025 - ongoing Board Member Journal of Building Design and Environment Science Exploration Press China
    2025 - ongoing Associate Editor Environment, Development and Sustainability Springer Nature United Kingdom
    2021 - ongoing Board Member Journal of Green Building Allen Press United States

  • Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
    Date Title Type Institution Country
    2024 - ongoing Grant Reviewer: detailed assessor for ARC DP, LP, Future Fellow, Industry Fellow, DECRA, and ITTC in FoR33 Grant Assessment ARC -
    2014 - ongoing Journal reviewer for Sustainability-related journals: Nature Cities; Energy Policy; Energy; Renewable Energy; Journal of Cleaner Production; Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews; Sustainable Production and Consumption; Environmental Development; Sustainability; Journal of Technology Innovations in Renewable Energy; AIMS Energy; PLOS ONE; Scientific Reports; Environmental Impact Assessment Review; Natural Resources Forum; Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society; The Innovation Energy; International Journal of Green Energy; Environment and Social Psychology; Scientific Reports; Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy; Environmental Science and Pollution Research; • Construction-related journals (18 journals): Automation in Construction; Journal of Management in Engineering; Journal of Construction Engineering and Management; Building and Environment, Energy and Buildings, Habitat International; Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management; International Journal of Construction Management; Open Journal Civil Engineering; Frontiers in Engineering Management, Frontiers in Built Environment; Advances in Civil Engineering, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Journal of Building Design and Environment, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Engineering Reports; Archives of Civil Engineering; Built Environment Project and Asset Management; • Digital technology-related journals (4 journals): Technovation; Annals of Operation Research; Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems; Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence; Journal Review Various -
  • Position: Associate Professor
  • Phone: 83135440
  • Email: ruidong.chang@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Horace Lamb, floor Level Four
  • Room: 456B
  • Org Unit: Construction Management
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