Dr. Saeed Rokooei

Dr. Saeed Rokooei

Title:

  • Associate Professor

Contacts:

srokooei@caad.msstate.edu
Office: (662) 325-1298
132-D Howell Building

Overview

Education:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016
  • Master of Science (MS), Management Information Systems, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016
  • Master of Science (MS), Construction and Project Management, Shahid Beheshti University, 2008
  • Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Architecture, Shahid Beheshti University, 2004

Research interests:

Engineering Education
Community Resilience
Simulation and Visualization
Data Analytics
Emerging Technologies in Construction

Publications

Book

  • Organizational Project Management. Tehran: Parseno Press. 2010

Book, Chapter

  • How Do Project Managers Make Best Fast Decisions? . The Keys to Our Success. Starkville, United States: KEBS. 2020
  • How Do Project Managers Make Best Fast Decisions?. KEBS Publishing. 2019

Conference Paper

  • Teamwork as a Core Competence in Construction and Engineering Education.  2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2023
  • Teamwork Perception in Engineering Programs through the Lens of Gender and Race.  2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2023
  • Conducting In-Person Project Critique Sessions to Enhance Communications Skills in Technology Educational Programs.  American Society for Engineering Education, Southeastern Section Conference. 2023
  • Cross Review of Collaboration in a Design-Build Studio.  American Society for Engineering Education. 2022
  • Application of Augmented Reality in the Life Cycle of Construction Projects.  CONVR 2021 Conference. 2021
  • Is Summer Semester Effective Enough in Studio-based Construction Programs?.  2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2019
  • Thirty-Hour Safety Course for Construction Technology Academic Programs.  2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
  • Comparison of Industry and Students’ Perceptions in a Studio-based Construction Program.  55th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). 2019
  • Perceptions of Construction Students and Professionals of a Studio-based Teaching Model.  11th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. 2019
  • Students' Perceptions as a Planning Input in a Project-Based Construction Program.  2018 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition . 2018
  • Students' Perceptions of the Features of Studio-Based Construction Education.  54th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). 2018
  • Studio-based Construction Education: Student Perception as a Factor Determining Outcomes and Success .  2018 IISE Annual Conference & Expo. 2018
  • The Impacts of Construction Management Simulations' Features on Undergraduate Students' Perceptions.  10th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy . 2018
  • Faculty Learning Community (FLC) for BIM Education in Multidisciplinary School (Preliminary Findings).  The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI). 2017
  • Integration of Augmented Reality, Building Information Modeling, and Image Processing in Construction Management: A Content Analysis.  The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI). 2017
  • Investigating Students' Perception Using Construction Management Simulations .  53rd Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). 2017
  • Simulation as Supplementary Tool in Project Management Education .  2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2017
  • Faculty-Learning Community (FLC) for BIM Education in Multidisciplinary School .  STEM Education Research Retreat Conference . 2016
  • Increase of Interests in STEM Using a Construction Management Simulation .  STEM Education Research Retreat Conference . 2016
  • Lessons Learned from a Simulation Project in Construction Education .  2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition . 2015
  • Using a Simulation Model for Project Management Education.  7th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy . 2015
  • Using Simulated Virtual Interactivity in Construction Education .  7th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. 2015
  • Building Information Modeling in Project Management: Necessities, Challenges and Outcomes.  4th International Conference on Leadership, Technology and Innovation Management . 2014
  • Simulation as an Effective Tool for Gender Education in Construction .  6th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. 2014
  • A Project-based Simulation Model for Construction Education .  5th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy . 2013
  • Virtual Interactive Construction Education: A Project Based Pedagogical Model for Construction Engineering and Management .  4th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy . 2012
  • Strategic management of foreign vassals in Iran regarding world recession period.  Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2011
  • ZNETH Hummel Park.  2011 Nebraska Research & Innovation Conference . 2011
  • Designing a Value-Based Model for Decision-Making in Construction Project Management.  2nd International Construction and Engineering Project Management Workshop. 2010
  • Management of Behavioral Issues in Strategic Projects .  6th International Strategic Management Conference . 2010
  • Substantial and Formal Pathology of Value Engineering in Iran.  3rd National Value Engineering Conference . 2008

Conference Proceeding

  • Interface of Quantum Computation and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry.  International Structural Engineering and Construction. 2023
  • The Effect of Circadian Rhythm on Construction Students’ Performance.  International Structural Engineering and Construction. 2023
  • Teamwork as a Core Competence in Construction and Engineering Education.  ASEE Conferences. Issue 10.18260/1-2--44027. 2023
  • Teamwork Perception in Engineering Programs through the Lens of Gender and Race.  ASEE Conferences. Issue 10.18260/1-2--44439. 2023
  • Investigating Effectiveness of Construction Education in Collaborative Environments: Learning Within Discipline vs. Across Disciplines.  Construction in the Twenty-First Century (CIST). 2023
  • A Comparative Review of Virtual and Traditional Construction Safety Training.  Creative Construction Conference 2022. 2022
  • Application of Virtual Reality in Construction Safety Improvement.  Creative Construction Conference 2022. 2022
  • Collaboration as a Multifaceted Skill Set in Construction Education.  Construction in the Twenty-First Century (CIST). 2022
  • Cross Review of Collaboration in a Design-Build Studio.  2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2022
  • Investigating the Interrelation of Cost Risk in Large-Scale Projects with a System Dynamics Approach.  The 4th European and Mediterranean Structural Engineering and Construction Conference. 2022
  • Blockchain Applications through the Lens of Project Managers.  58th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). 2022
  • Design and Development Considerations for Construction Virtual Reality Training Modules – A Case Study.  57th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). 2022
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation Strategies for Sustainable Infrastructure in Africa.  Engineering and Informatics for Africa's Urbanization. 2021
  • Community-Engaged Learning in Construction Education: A Case Study.  2021 ASEE Annual Conference, and Exposition . 2021
  • A Literature Review on the Social Aspect of Green Buildings: Barriers, Drivers, and Benefits.  Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Virtual Conference . 2021
  • Integration of LiDAR and Augmented Reality for Construction Quality Control, A Conceptual Framework.  Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Virtual Conference . 2021
  • Infrastructure and community resilience through the lens of civil engineering students.  . Volume 2021-November, Issue GSP 330, Pages 46-55. 2021
  • Construction Industry Perspective on Planning and Scheduling Content.  Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Pages 34--39. 2020
  • Immersive Video Capture Technology For Construction Management Education.  CONVR2020, Teesside University. Pages 163--172. 2020
  • The Impact of a Studio-based Model on Construction Students’ Perceptions.  Associated Schools of Construction (ASC). 2020
  • Evaluation of the Impact of a Summer Construction Camp on Participant’s Perception.  ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2020
  • Students’ Time Perceptions on Mastering Construction Content in Different Educational Models.  Construction Research Congress (ASCE-CRC). 2020
  • Students’ Time Perceptions on Mastering Construction Content in Different Educational Models.  Construction Research Congress .
  • The Impact of a Studio-based Model on Construction Students’ Perceptions.  56th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC).

Journal Article

  • Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon). Pages 692-710. 2023
  • Building Information Modeling Adoption Strategies for Public Construction Projects in Emerging Markets: The Case of Ethiopia. Cogent Engineering. 2023
  • Developing an Impact Model in Construction Companies During Pandemics. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management. Volume 13, Issue 2, Pages 159-169. 2023
  • Development of an Integrative Green Building Rating System for the Ethiopian Public Building Projects Using Analytic Hierarchy Process. Cogent Engineering . Pages COGENTENG-2023-0444R1. 2023
  • Exploring Gender Disparity in Engineering and Construction through Perception Analysis. European Journal of Engineering Education. 2023
  • Faculty Development Program to Enhance Teaching Quality in Construction. International Journal of Construction Management. 2023
  • From Bricks to Bytes: Navigating Data Management in Construction Technology. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction. 2023
  • Gender-based perception of civil engineering and construction students towards infrastructure and community resilienceInternational Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment. Volume 14, Issue 1, Pages 40-52. 2023
  • A Review on Critical Success Factors in Construction Projects. Journal of Human Resources and Capital Studies. Volume 2, Issue 1. 2022
  • Application of Virtual Reality in Construction Safety Management with An Emphasis on Training. Journal of Human Resources and Capital Studies. Volume 2, Issue 1. 2022
  • Virtual Reality Application for Construction Safety Training. Safety Science (Elsevier). 2022
  • AHP Based Multi Criteria Decision Analysis of Success Factors to Enhance Decision Making in Infrastructure Construction Projects. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. 2022
  • Perceptions of Civil Engineering and Construction Students Toward Community and Infrastructure ResilienceJournal of Civil Engineering Education. Volume 148, Issue 1. 2022
  • Using Immersive Video Technology for Construction Management Content Delivery: A Pilot Study, . Journal of Information Technology in Construction . Issue 26:886-901, DOI: 10.36680/j.itcon.2021.047.
  • Using Immersive Video Technology for Construction Management Content Delivery: A Pilot Study. Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon). Volume 26, Pages 886-901. 2021
  • Critical Success Factors Using Analytic Hierarchy Process: Perception of Professionals in the Ethiopian Construction Sector. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. Volume 2021. 2021
  • Gender-based Perception of Civil Engineering and Construction Students towards Infrastructure and Community Resilience. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment. 2021
  • Key BIM Adoption Drivers to Improve Performance of Infrastructure Projects in the Ethiopian Construction Sector: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Advances in Civil Engineering. Volume 2021, Issue 7473176. 2021
  • Learning by Doing: Construction Students’ Learning in a Design-Build Studio. Journal of Architectural Design and Construction. Volume 2, Issue 1. 2021
  • A Critical Review of the Existing Issues in Manufacturing Maintenance Systems: Can BIM Fill the Gap? . Journal of Computers in Industry. Volume 2021. 2021
  • Field Trips: A Construction Classroom without a Roof, International Structural Engineering and Construction. , International Structural Engineering and Construction. Volume 8, Issue 1. 2021
  • Comparison of BIM Adoption Models Between Public and Private Sectors Through Empirical Investigation. Advances in Civil Engineering. Volume 2021, Issue 7473176. 2021
  • A Hybrid Delphi-AHP Based Analysis of Construction Project - Specific Success Factors in Emerging Markets: The Case of Ethiopia. Cogent Engineering. Volume 8, Issue 1. 2021
  • Learning by Doing: Construction Students’ Learning in a Design-Build Studio. Journal of Architectural Design and Construction. Volume 2, Issue 1, Pages 28-36. 2021
  • Enhancing BIM Implementation in the Ethiopian Public Construction Sector: An Empirical Study. Cogent Engineering. Volume 8, Issue 1. 2021
  • Enhancing Construction Project Management Education by Simulation. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice . 2017
  • Improving Gender Disparity in Construction Education Using Simulation . Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering . Volume 23, Issue 4, Pages 289-302. 2017
  • Project-Based Construction Engineering Education in a Virtual Environment . International Journal of Construction Education and Research. Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages 208-223. 2016
  • Project-Oriented Pedagogical Model for Construction Engineering Education Using Cyberinfrastructure Tool. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice. Volume 139, Issue 4, Pages 300-309. 2013
  • Analysis of Value Engineering Experiment in Iran. SOFFEH Architectural Science & Research Journal of Shahid Beheshti University . Pages 68-78. 2009

Published Abstract

  • Municipal wastewater systems management and maintenance. Proceedings of the 2023 Mississippi Water Resources Conference. 2023
  • Off the grid, single family residential, self-contained water system. Proceedings of the 2023 Mississippi Water Resources Conference. 2023
  • Teamwork and Collaboration in Construction Management and Engineering Education. CHEP. 2023

Trade Journal/Magazine

  • Symbols of ceremonial behaviors . Pargar Weekly Magazine . 2008
  • The Colorless Gold. Pargar Weekly Magazine. 2008
  • The Editorial . Pargar Weekly Magazine. 2008
  • The Wonderful Shape . Pargar Weekly Magazine . 2007
  • Yazd and Tourism. Pargar Weekly Magazine . 2007
  • City and People . Pargar Weekly Magazine . 2006

Presentations

Keynote/Plenary Address

  • "BIM Implementation." 5th BIM Conference, Tarbiat Moderres University, Tarbiat Moderres University. 2023
  • "Sustainable Organizational Construction Management in a Volatile Circumstance." 1st International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction Management, Sharif University of Technology, Kish Pardis. 2022
  • "Crawl to Fly: BIM ." 4th BIM Conference, Tarbiat Moderres University, Tarbiat Moderres University. 2021

Oral Presentation

  • ""Tricks of the Trade"- Reflections and Advice on the Educational Process." 123rd Annual Conference & Exposition , ASEE , . 2016
  • "Architectural Division Technical Session 2." 123rd Annual Conference & Exposition , ASEE , . 2016
  • "Construction Session 1: Sustainable Practices ." 123rd Annual Conference & Exposition , ASEE, . 2016
  • "." Enhancing Project Management Education by Simulation , PKI Student Capstone & Research Conference , . 2016
  • "." Let's Play to Learn Construction , PKI Student Capstone & Research Conference , . 2016
  • "." Using Simulation in Construction Education , PKI Student Capstone & Research Conference , . 2015
  • "An Interactive Simulation Model for Construction Education ." PKI Student Capstone & Research Conference , University of Nebraska at Omaha, . 2014

Paper

  • "Decreasing Gender Disparity in Construction Management Higher Education through Summer Camps." 12th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. 2020
  • "Is Summer Semester Effective Enough in Studio-based Construction Programs?." 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE, Tampa, FL . 2019
  • "Thirty-Hour Safety Course for Construction Technology Academic Programs, 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition." 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE, Tampa, FL . 2019
  • "Comparison of Industry and Students’ Perceptions in a Studio-based Construction Program." 55th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), ASC, Denver, CO . 2019
  • "Perceptions of Construction Students and Professionals of a Studio-based Teaching Model." 11th Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. 2019
  • "Students’ Perceptions of the Features of Studio-Based Construction Education." 54th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools in Construction , ASC, Minneapolis. 2018
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