Dr. George C. Wang

Dr. Geroge Wang
Gregory Poole Distinguished Professor
252-737-1887
Rawl 326
wangg@ecu.edu

Education

  • Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Wollongong
  • M.S. Civil Engineering, Tongji University
  • B.S. Civil Engineering, Tongji University

Professional Employment

  • 10/2020–current: Gregory Poole Distinguished Professor, Department of Construction Management, ECU
  • 8/2020-7/23: Department Chair, Department of Construction Management, ECU
  • 3/2020-8/20: Interim Chair, Department of Construction Management, ECU
  • 8/2018-current: Professor, Department of Construction Management, ECU
  • 8/2013-7/18: Associate Professor, Construction Management, ECU
  • 8/2007-7/13: Assistant Professor, Construction Management, ECU
  • 2/2002-7/07: Principal Engineer, Senior Project Manager, LVM Engineering, Toronto
  • 5/1995-1/02: Senior Project Manager, EXP., Toronto
  • 9/1992-4/95: Postdoctoral research fellow, Toronto

Honors, Awards, and Distinctions

  • Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • ACCE Lifetime Individual Member
  • Gregory Poole Distinguished Professorship
  • 2017 nominated UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Teaching Interests

Undergraduate Courses taught at ECU: Introduction of Transportation Infrastructure Construction and Highway Materials; Construction Capstone; Construction Quality Management; Structural Analysis; Soils and Foundations; Construction Documents and Analysis; Construction Surveying; Construction Professional Development; Independent Studies and Study Abroad.

Graduate Courses taught at ECU: Global Management of Construction; Quality Control Systems in Construction; Professionalism, Ethical Practices in Construction Profession.

Research Interests

Civil Infrastructure Construction; International Project Management; Professionalism, Ethics, and Leadership in Construction; Risk Analysis and Management; Environmental and Energy Aspects for Constructed Facilities; UAV Use in Construction Engineering & Management; Innovative Construction Engineering and Management; Concrete Technology; Asphalt Technology; Pavement Engineering; Transportation Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Non-conventional Materials Use in Construction.

Publications

Journal

  • Rahat, H., Massarra, C., Wang, G., and Sadek, H. (2022). Evaluating the cost of collection, processing, and application of face masks in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavements. Heliyon. 8(2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11239
  • Zhu, J., Saberian, M., Perera, S., Roychand R., Li J., Wang, G. (2022). Reusing COVID-19 disposable nitrile gloves to improve the mechanical properties of expansive clay subgrade: An innovative medical waste solution. Journal of Cleaner Production 375 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134086.
  • Guan, S., Huang, Y., Sirianni, H., Wang, G., and Zhu, Z. (2022). An Error Prediction Model for Construction Bulk Measurements Using A Customized Low-Cost UAS-LIDAR System. Drones, 2022, 6, 178. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6070178
  • Li, J., Zhu, J., Perera, S., Saberian, M. Roychand, R., Wang, G. (2022). Reusing COVID-19 disposable nitrile gloves to improve the mechanical properties of expansive clay subgrade: An innovative medical waste solution. Journal of Cleaner Production.
  • Guan, S., Sirianni, H., Wang, G., and Zhu, Z. (2022). sUAS Monitoring of Coastal Environments: A Review of Best Practices from Feld to Lab. Drones, 2022, 6, 142. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6060142
  • Guan, S., Zhu, Z., Wang, G. (2022). A Review on UAV-Based Remote Sensing Technologies for Construction and Civil Applications. Drones, 2022, 6, 117. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6050117
  • Wang, G., Li, J., Saberian, M., Rahat, M., Massarra, C., Buckhalter, C., Farrington, J., Collins, T., and Johnson, J. (2022). Use of COVID-19 Single-Use Face Masks to Improve the Rutting Resistance of Asphalt Pavement. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154118. Journal of Science of the Total Environment. 826 (2022) 154118.
  • Saberian, M., Anupiya, S.T., Li; J., Zhu, J., Wang, G. (2021). Effect of crushed glass on the shear behavior of recycled unbound granular aggregates incorporating crumb rubber, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-021-00073-7.
  • Namian, M., Khalid, M., Wang, G., Turkan, Y. (2021). Revealing Safety Risks of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Construction. Journal of Transportation Research Record. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981211017134
  • Wang, G. (2020). Mechanical Simulation and Numerical Deduction for Volume Expansive-Prone Slag in a Rigid Matrix. Applied Sciences: Special Issue on Utilization of Steel Furnace Slag in Cementitious Composites. doi: 10.20944/preprints202010.0140.v1
  • Ke, G., Li, W., Li, R., Li, Y., Wang, G. (2018). Mitigation effect of waste glass powders on alkali–silica reaction (ASR) expansion in cementitious composite. International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 12:67, 12 pp.
  • Saberian, M., Li, J., Nguyen, B., Wang, G. (2018). Permanent deformation behavior of pavement base and subbase containing recycle concrete aggregate, coarse and fine crumb rubber. Construction and Building Materials 178(2018), 51–58.
  • Lei, B., Li, W., Li, Z., Wang, G., Sun, Z. (2018). Effect of cyclic loading deterioration on concrete durability: water absorption, freeze-thaw, and carbonation. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 30(9), 10 pp.
  • Zarei, H., Hui, F., Duffield, C., Wang, G. (2017). The risk of power imbalance in project delivery: A study of large Victorian public infrastructure projects. Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response, 7(2), 53-63.
  • Wang, G., Hollar, D., Sayger, S., Zhu, Z., Buckeridge, J., Li, J., Chong, J., Duffield, C., Ryu, D., Hu, W. (2016). Risk considerations in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the construction industry. Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response, 6(4), 165-177.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G., Ahn, Y. (2014). Effects of using recycled asphalt shingles in open-graded friction course on flexible pavement performance. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 42(5), 1173-1182.
  • Wang, G., Hu, W., Duffield, C. (2014). Risk mitigation in managing a mega project – A case study of Gomal Zam Dam construction. Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response, 4(1), 2-9.
  • Wang, Y., Leng, Z., Wang, G. (2013). Structural contribution of open-graded friction course mixes in mechanistic-empirical pavement design. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 15(8), 731-741.
  • Ahn, Y., Pearce, A., Wang, Y., Wang, G. (2013). Drivers and barriers of sustainable design and construction: the perception of green building experience. Journal of Sustainable Building Technology & Urban Development, 4(1), 35-45.
  • Guan, X., Ge, C., Wang, X., Wang, G. (2013). Models and algorithms of hub and spoke location for emergency service facilities in response to serious emergency incident. Journal of Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 19, 2553-2565.
  • Wang, G., Thompson, R. (2013). Incorporating global components into ethics education. Journal of Science and Engineering Ethics, 19(1), 287-298.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G., Ahn, Y. (2013). Impact of climate conditions on effectiveness of asphalt pavement preservation techniques. Journal of the Transportation Research Board, (2292), 73-80.
  • Wang, G., Smith, G., Shores, R. (2012). Pavement noise investigation on North Carolina highways – an on-board sound intensity approach. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 39, 878-886.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G., Mastin, N. (2011). Costs and effectiveness of flexible pavement treatments: experience and evidence. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 26, 516-525.
  • Wang, G., Thompson, R., Wang, Y. (2011). Hot-mix asphalt that contains nickel slag aggregate – laboratory evaluation of use in highway construction. Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2(2208), 1-8.
  • Wang, G., Thompson, R. (2011). Slag use in highway construction – the philosophy and technology of its utilization. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, 4(2), 97-103.
  • Wang, G., Lu, H., Ren, Z. (2010). Globalization in construction management education. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 2(2), 51-62.
  • Wang, G., Wang, Y., Gao, J. (2010). Use of steel slag as a granular material: volume expansion prediction and usability criteria. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 184, 555-560.
  • Wang, G. (2010). Determination of the expansion force of coarse steel slag aggregate. Construction and Building Materials, 24, 1961–1966.

Conference

  • Rahat, M., Massarra, C., Wang, G. (2023). A Safe Collection Process of Covid-19 Disposable Face Masks for the Applications in Asphalt Pavements. 59th ASC Annual Conference, Liverpool, UK. April 3-5, 2023.
  • Rahat, M., Massarra, C., Wang, G. (2022). Using Plastic Wastes in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges. 58th ASC Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. April 20-23, 2022.
  • Wang, G., Li, J., Li, W., Rahat, M. (2021). Blending use – maximize the benefit from using recycled materials in construction. International Conferences on Resource Sustainability (icRS), July 19-23, 2021.
  • Namian, M., Khalid, M., Wang, G., Kermanshachi, S. (2021). Ascending Drones’ Safety Risks in Construction. ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development (ICTD 2021), ‘Changes & innovations for improved wellbeing in construction’. Austin, TX, June 6-9, 2021. Virtual Event
  • Namian, M., Khalid, M., Wang, G., Turkan, Y. (2021). Revealing Safety Risks of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Construction. 100th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Wang, G., Hollar, D. (2019). Laboratory study on using recycled concrete aggregates in non-structural concrete. 55th ASC Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
  • Wang, G., Holla, D., Powers, R., Ferguson, K., Buckeridge, J. (2018). Nurturing leadership capability for construction management majored students. International Conference on Professionalism and Ethics in Construction, London, UK.
  • Wang, G., Hollar, D., Panthi, K., Hang, M. (2018). Use recycled concrete aggregate as an aggregate in concrete – a global review and current status in the United States. 97th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Panthi, K., Hollar, D., Wang, G. (2017). Work experience requirement and expectation of construction management students in ACCE-accredited construction management programs. 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH.
  • Wang, G., Buckeridge, J. (2016). Teaching ethics for construction management majored students: standalone or micro-insert? – globalization and sustainability considerations. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.
  • Wang, G. (2016). Can steel slag be used as an aggregate in concrete and how? – A technical approach by testing and theoretical modeling. 2016 Construction Research Congress, San Juan, PR.
  • Wang, G., Steenbakkers, M. (2016). Eight years of superb performance of a motorcycle racetrack pavement – a design and construction review. 52nd ASC Annual Conference, Provo, UT.
  • Wang, G., Panthi, K. (2015). The bond strength between steel slag aggregate and cement paste – a micro-level examination. 8th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-8), Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Lee, N., Salama, T., Wang, G. (2014). Building Information Modeling for quality management in infrastructure construction projects. 15th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Orlando, FL.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G., Ahn, Y. (2013). Effects of using recycled asphalt shingles in open-graded friction course (OGFC) on flexible pavement performance. 4th International Conference on Asphalt Materials, Guangzhou.
  • Wang, G., Lee, N. (2012). The methodology of the utilization of waste and recycled materials in construction. International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction (ICSDEC 2012), Fort Worth, TX.
  • Wang, G. (2012). Pavement noise investigation in North Carolina. 9th Asia Pacific Transportation Development Conference,
  • Wang, G., Wang, Y., Thompson, R., Ahn, Y. (2012). Long-life pavement design and construction – a case study. 9th Asia Pacific Transportation Development Conference, Chongqing.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G. (2012). Impact of climate conditions on the effectiveness of asphalt pavement preservation techniques. 91st TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G. (2012). Steel slag in open-graded friction course and its contribution to structural strength of flexible pavement. 91st TRB Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
  • Wang, G., Thompson, R., Tang, K. (2011). Construction quality management – a case study in Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal II expansion construction project. 6th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC-6) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Wang, G., Smith, G., Shores, R., Botts, J. (2011). Preliminary tire-pavement noise study and measurement in North Carolina. NOISE-CON 2011 and TRB ADC 40 Conference, Portland, OR.
  • Wang, G., Thompson, R. (2011). Hot mix asphalt containing nickel slag aggregate – laboratory evaluation of its use in highway construction. 90th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Guan, X., Ge, C., Wang, X., Wang, G. (2011). Models and algorithms of hub and spoke location for emergency service facilities in response to serious emergency incident. 3rd International Conference on Risk Analysis and Crisis Response – RACR 2011, Laredo, TX.
  • Guan, X., Ge, C., Wang, W., Wang, G. (2011). Models and boundary of emergency evacuation in the serious emergency incidents based on a hub and spoke networks. 3rd International Conference on Risk Analysis and Crisis Response – RACR 2011, Laredo, TX.
  • Guan, X., Ge, C., Wang, W., Wang, G. (2011). Urbanization and food crisis in China: an economic analytical framework. 3rd International Conference on Risk Analysis and Crisis Response – RACR 2011, Laredo, TX.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G. (2010). Factors affecting construction cost of AC overlay in life-cycle cost analysis. 15th International Conference on Transportation and Urban Sustainability, Hong Kong.
  • Wang, G., Smith, G., Wang, Y. (2010). Review of tire-pavement noise measurement and quieter pavement development. 8th Asia-Pacific Transportation Development Conference, Tainan, Taiwan.
  • Bozai, G., Wang, G. (2009). Human capital management component in construction management curriculum. ASC Region II Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Lu, H., Connell, E., Wang, G. (2009). Evaluate the impact of the summer study abroad program on the students in construction management. 45th ASC Annual Conference, Gainesville, FL.
  • Hu, W., Ren, Z., Wang, G. (2008). Identification and control of payment risks in international construction projects. International Conference on Multi-National Construction Projects and CIB W112, Shanghai.
  • Hu, W., Wang, G., Ren, Z. (2008). Dispute administration and resolution in international construction projects. International Conference on Multi-National Construction Projects and CIB W112, Shanghai.
  • Wang, G., Xie, J. (2008). Development of a construction equipment management system. 12th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering and 2008 International Conference on Information Technology in Construction,
  • Xie, J., Wang, G. (2008). Programming for the sidewalk management system. 12th International Conferences on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering and 2008 International Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Beijing.
  • Ren, Z., Hu, W., Wang, G. (2008). An investigation of the state of trust among construction project participants in South Wales. International Conference on Multi-National Construction Projects and CIB W112 2008, Shanghai.
  • Wang, G. (2008). Pre-construction evaluation and rehabilitation of pavement rutting. 7th Asia-Pacific Transportation Development Conference,

Book and Book Chapter

  • Wang, G. (2016). The Utilization of Slag in Civil Infrastructure Construction. London, UK and Cambridge, MA: Elsevier. 445 pages.
  • Wang, G., Buckeridge, J. (2015). Ethics for Construction Engineers and Managers in a Globalized Market. Chapter 10 in Engineering Ethics for a Globalized World, Murphy, C. et al. (eds.), 143 –164. Switzerland: Springer.

Poster Presentations and Keynote Speakers

  • Wang, G. (2021). Explore rational uses of steel slag – Benefit analysis, risks control, and criteria establishment. JIPR-HIT Webinar Series, Advanced Cementitious Materials for Next-Generation Sustainable and resilient Infrastructure: Multiscale understanding and Enabling Technologies, Advanced Lecture. Sole speaker. June 11, 2021, 8:00-10:30.
  • Wang, G., Hollar, D., Panthi, K. (2017). Construct sustainable transportation infrastructures – materials and methods aspects. Workshop on Advances in Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Transportation Infrastructure at 96th TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Wang, G. (2016). Blending Use – An innovative way to full utilization of nontraditional materials and byproducts. TRB ADC60 and AFP40 Joint Summer Workshop, Ashville, NC.
  • Wang, Y., Wang, G., Batie, D. (2010). Make porous pavement greener. 2010 Greenbuild Conference, Chicago, IL.

Other Publications

  • Wang, G. (2017). Reinventing for future infrastructure needs. American City and County. Magazine, Online, on October 18, 2017. http://americancityandcounty.com/blog/reinventing-future-infrastructure-needs
  • Wang, G., Wang, Y., Gao, J. (2016). Use of steel slag as a granular material: volume expansion prediction and usability criteria. La Revuedes Laitiers, June 2016 (108), 8-23. (http://www.ctpl.info).
  • Wang, G. (2012). Introduction to the Special Issue of JRACR – Risk Management in Construction (Principal Editor’s message on the special issue). Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response, 2(4), 214.

Public Media Interviews and Articles