Ruidong Chang

Associate Professor Ruidong Chang

Associate Professor

School of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

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 specialised research area is multi-dimensional (Materials-Energy-Emissions nexus) environmental monitoring and modelling approaches for built environments through advanced data collection and processing techniques. Optimising one environmental aspect (e.g. reducing 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.

He has participated in various research projects funded or supported by institutions such as the Building Construction Authority of Singapore, National Science Foundation of China and International Energy Agency.

Ruidong's field of research is sustainable construction. His team conducts interdisciplinary research linking construction engineering, computer science, environmental governance and management science to address grand environmental challenges facing the built environment.

His research focus is 1) at the project level, building a multi-dimensional (Materials-Energy-Emissions nexus) environmental monitoring (what happened) and modelling (what could happen) systems for built environments through advanced data collection and processing techniques such as Building Information Modelling, ultimately enabling the formation of Environmental Digital Twins for Built Environment. Based on this foundation, Ruidong then looks at 2) the diffusion of environmental-friendly techniques e.g. solar PV and prefabrications in households, construction firms and the industry, using various management and behaviour theories such as the socio-technical transition theory, innovation diffusion theory and the theory of planned behaviour. All of these areas are examined under the direction of Construction 5.0, namely how to leverage new technologies to enable sustainable construction. 

 

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    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 Scopus2 Europe PMC1
    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.
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    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, 108280.
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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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    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, 36 pages.
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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 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 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 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.
    DOI Scopus3
    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.
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    2024 Arsecularatne, B., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Digital Twins for Reducing Energy Consumption in Buildings: A Review. Sustainability (Switzerland), 16(21), 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.
    DOI Scopus52 WoS3
    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.
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    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 Scopus9 Europe PMC1
    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.
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    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, 1-15.
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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.
    DOI Scopus33 WoS11
    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.
    DOI Scopus19 WoS5
    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 Scopus26 WoS8
    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 WoS3 Europe PMC1
    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.
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    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.
    DOI Scopus17 WoS6
    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.
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    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 Scopus97 WoS23
    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.
    DOI Scopus18 WoS50
    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.
    DOI Scopus18 WoS6
    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.
    DOI Scopus81 WoS42
    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.
    DOI Scopus14 WoS5
    2021 Xie, L., Chen, Y., & Chang, R. (2021). Scheduling optimization of prefabricated construction projects by genetic algorithm. Applied Sciences, 11(12), 1-21.
    DOI Scopus43 WoS20
    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 Scopus56 WoS8
    2021 Nasir, U., Chang, R., & Omrany, H. (2021). Calculation methods for construction material stocks: A systematic review. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(14), 26 pages.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS4
    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.
    DOI Scopus24 WoS9
    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 Scopus50 WoS24
    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 Scopus22 WoS9
    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 Scopus41 WoS25
    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 WoS8
    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 Scopus18 WoS10
    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 Scopus46 WoS30
    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 Scopus63 WoS38
    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 Scopus29 WoS19
    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 Scopus54 WoS30
    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.
    DOI Scopus54 WoS28
    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.
    DOI Scopus14 WoS8
    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 Scopus138 WoS81
    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 Scopus58 WoS36
    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 Scopus37 WoS18
    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 Scopus31 WoS23
    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.
    DOI Scopus152 WoS107
    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.
    DOI Scopus9 WoS5
    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 Scopus106 WoS73
    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.
    DOI Scopus204 WoS120
    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.
    DOI Scopus37 WoS15
    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.
    DOI Scopus9 WoS7
    2018 Sunanda, P., Krishnarjuna, B., Peigneur, S., Mitchell, M. L., Estrada, R., Villegas-Moreno, J., . . . Norton, R. S. (2018). Identification, chemical synthesis, structure, and function of a new K<inf>V</inf>1 channel blocking peptide from Oulactis sp.. Peptide Science, 110(4).
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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 Scopus55 WoS36
    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.
    DOI Scopus436 WoS258
    2017 Chang, R., & Lu, Y. (2017). Facilitating systemic changes towards green buildings: developing conceptual frameworks of socio-technical transitions. Energy Procedia, 143, 301-306.
    DOI Scopus4 WoS1
    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.
    DOI Scopus26 WoS21
    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.
    DOI Scopus50 WoS30
    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.
    DOI Scopus108 WoS77
    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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  • 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 Kordahi, A., Zuo, J., Li, L., & Chesson, C. (2024). Circular Economy Outcomes in Civil Infrastructure Projects – A Case Study at the Regency to Pym Street Project. In Sustainable Development Goals Series (pp. 287-307). Springer International Publishing.
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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 Lecture Notes in Operations Research (Vol. Part F3783, pp. 871-880). Springer Nature Singapore.
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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
    2024 Dahia, S. S., & Szabo, C. (2024). Detecting Emergent Behavior in Complex Systems: A Machine Learning Approach. In Proceedings of the 38th ACM SIGSIM Conference on Principles of Advanced Discrete Simulation (ACM SIGSIM, 2024) (pp. 81-87). Online: ACM.
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    2024 Rodrigo, N., Wijewickrama, C., Rajenthiran, N., Rathugamage Dona, 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.
    DOI Scopus1
    2023 Yin, W., Zhang, C., Chen, H., Cai, Z., Yu, G., Wang, K., . . . Shen, C. (2023). Metric3D: Towards Zero-shot Metric 3D Prediction from A Single Image. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision (pp. 9009-9019). Paris, France: IEEE.
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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., Lu, Y., & 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.
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    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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    2008 Shi, P., Hu, C., Ni, Y., & Ding, L. (2008). A Multi-layer Representation Model for Multimedia Web Page and Topic. In Y. Zhang, H. Tan, & Q. Luo (Eds.), PACIIA: 2008 PACIFIC-ASIA WORKSHOP ON COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION, VOLS 1-3, PROCEEDINGS (pp. 1200-+). PEOPLES R CHINA, Wuhan: IEEE COMPUTER SOC.
    2008 Shi, P., & Ding, L. (2008). A Data Sharing Platform for Materials Service Safety Appraisement. In G. J. Wang, J. Chen, M. R. Fellows, & H. D. Ma (Eds.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG COMPUTER SCIENTISTS, VOLS 1-5 (pp. 737-+). PEOPLES R CHINA, Zhangjiajie: IEEE COMPUTER SOC.

Ruidong has participated in various research projects. Some recent examples are as follows.

2024

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

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? Co-PI, 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
    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
    2021 Co-Supervisor Towards sustainable recovery of waste plastics with Australian construction industry: transition scenarios and environmental impact evaluation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Liancheng Li

  • 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
    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
    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 (21 journals): 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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