Qian (Victoria) Chen

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Associate Professor

chen.1399@osu.edu

614-292-2254

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228A Agricultural Engineering

590 Woody Hayes Drive

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Degrees & Credentials:

B.E., Southwest Jiaotong University (China), Architecture

M.E., National University of Singapore, Civil Engineering

M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ., Architecture

Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ., Building Construction

Research Area(s):

Construction Safety

Interface Management

Waste Management

Lean Construction

Building Energy Simulation

High-Performance Green Buildings

Extension Specialization(s):

Building Energy Efficiency

Green Home

Sustainable Community Development

Interests & Expertise:

Construction Project Management

Safety Management

Building Science

Building Energy Simulation

Energy Efficiency

Green Building Design and Construction

Biography:

Dr. Qian Chen joined The Ohio State University in 2007 and is currently an Associate Professor in Construction Systems Management (CSM). Dr. Chen received her B.E. degree in Architecture from Southwest Jiaotong University in China in 1996 and an M.E. degree in Civil Engineering from the National
University of Singapore in 2003. She earned her second Master's degree in Architecture in 2004 and the Ph.D. degree in Environmental Design and Planning/Building Construction in 2007, both from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She had six years of construction industry work experience. During 1996-1998, she worked as an architect for the 2nd Survey and Design Institute of China Railways. From 1998 to 2002, she worked with the United Reliance Engineering Pte Ltd in Singapore and participated in a variety of design, supply, and installation of glass wall/building facade projects in Asian
countries.

Dr. Chen's research focuses on Construction Safety, Interface Management, Waste Management, Lean Construction, Building Energy Simulation, and High-Performance Green Buildings. She has taught courses in construction methods and materials, project management, mechanical system for buildings,
and green building and sustainable construction at Ohio State. She is a regular reviewer for major conferences and journals in the construction field. She is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and an Editor of the Journal of Green Building.

In recent years, Dr. Chen has led multiple student service learning, community engagement, and education and outreach projects in building energy efficiency, green home, and sustainable community development areas, and has received OSU's 2013 Emerging Community Engagement Award, 2013 Emerging Service-Learning Award, and Ohio EPA's 2012 Outstanding Project Award for her green building and environmental education program.

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Works

Journal Articles

Shao, H.; Song, P.; Mu, B.; Tian, G. et al., "Assessing city-scale green roof development potential using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery" Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 57 (2021)

Shi, H.; Chen, Q., "Building energy management decision-making in the real world: A comparative study of HVAC cooling strategies" Journal of Building Engineering 33 (2021)

Shi, H.; Liu, J.; Chen, Q., "An RC-network approach for HVAC precooling optimization in buildings" IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing (2019)

Jin, R.; Chen, Q., "Overview of concrete recycling legislation and practice in the United States" Journal of Construction Engineering and Management - ASCE 145 4 (2019)

Jin, R.; Yuan, H.; Chen, Q., "Science mapping approach to assisting the review of construction and demolition waste management research published between 2009 and 2018" Resources, Conservation and Recycling 140 (2019) 175-188-175-188

Chen, Q.; Romich, E.; Cruse, A.; Gorzitze, A. et al., "Surveying the edges: Homeowners’ perspectives on residential energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in Ohio" Journal of Green Building 14 1 (2019) 111-130-111-130

Jin, R.; Chen, Q.; Soboyejo, A., "Non-linear and mixed regression models for predicting sustainable concrete strength" Construction and Building Materials 170 (2018) 142-152-142-152

Cao, W.; Abounia Omran, B.; Lei, Y.; Zhao, X. et al., "Studying early stage slope protection effects of vegetation communities for Xinnan highway in China" Ecological Engineering 110 (2018) 87-98-87-98

Omran, B.A.; Chen, Q.; Jin, R., "Comparison of data mining techniques for predicting compressive strength of environmentally friendly concrete" Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering 30 6 (2016)

Jin, R, Chen, Q., and Soboyejo, A., "Survey of the current status of sustainable concrete production in the U.S." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 105 (2015) 148-159-148-159

Chen, Q., Kleinman, L., and Dial, A., "Energy performance of campus LEED buildings: Implications for the green building and energy policy" Journal of Green Building 10 3 (2015) 144-167-144-167

Liu, J., Kou, T., Chen, Q., and Sherali, H. D., "On wireless network infrastructure optimization for cyber-physical systems in future smart buildings" International Journal of Sensor Networks 18 3/4 (2015) 148-160-148-160

Chen, Q., Acey, C., & Lara, J., "Sustainable futures for Linden Village: A model for increasing social capital and the quality of life in an urban neighborhood" Sustainable Cities and Society 14 (2015) 359-373-359-373

Chen, Q. and Jin, R., "Multilevel safety culture and climate survey for assessing new safety program" Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 139 7 (2013) 805-817-805-817

Chen, Q., Jin, R., and Soboyejo, A., "Understanding a contractor’s regional variations in safety performance" Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 139 6 (2013) 641-653-641-653

Jin, R. and Chen, Q., "Safety culture: Effects of environment, behavior and person" Journal of Professional Safety 58 5 (2013) 60-70-60-70

Danatzko J., Sezen H., and Chen Q., "Sustainable Design and Energy Consumption Analysis for Structural Components" Journal of Green Building 8 1 (2013) 120-135-120-135

Chen, Q. and Ma, Q., "A study of the energy efficiency renovation on public housing projects" Journal of Green Building 7 1 (2012) 192-212-192-212

Chen, Q. and Jin, R., "Safety4Site commitment to enhance jobsite safety management and performance" Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 138 4 (2012) 509-519-509-519

"Femtocell Base Station Placement in Commercial Buildings: A Global Optimization Approach" IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications 30 3 (2012)

Chen, Q., A.D. Christy, M.E. Owens, D. Bortz, W. Greene, and B. King, "Two-plus-two construction management programs and articulation agreements." International Journal of Construction Education and Research 8 1 (2012) 4-25-4-25

Chen, Q., Kinzel, G., Zimmerman, A., Potter, S., and Lichtensteiger, M, "Barriers and impediments to a holistic approach to promoting super-energy-efficient (SEE) homes" Journal of Green Building 6 1 (2011) 93-103-93-103

Chen, Q., Reichard, G., and Beliveau, Y., "Object model framework for interface modeling and IT-oriented interface management" Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 136 2 (2010) 187-198-187-198

Chen, Q., Reichard, G., and Beliveau, Y., "Multiperspective approach to exploring comprehensive cause factors for interface issues" Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE 134 6 (2008) 432-441-432-441

Chapters

"Sustainable Construction Methods and Processes" In Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies, Elsevier. Edited by Abraham, M.A. (Ed.). 2017.

Conferences

Jin, R.; Chen, Q.; Soboyejo, A., "A Statistical Approach to Predicting Fresh State Properties of Sustainable Concrete" Proc. of the 57th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference 2021.

Shi, H.; Liu, J.; Chen, Q., "HVAC precooling optimization for green buildings: An RC-network approach" the 9th ACM International Conference on Future Energy Systems (ACM e-Energy) 2018.

Chen, Q., "Challenges in developing teaching effectiveness and scholarship through service-learning projects" ASC 54th Annual International Conference 2018.

Chen, Q.; Shi, H.; Belkofer, A., "Challenges in the building information modeling (BIM)/3D trade coordination process" ASC 53rd Annual International Conference 2017.

Abounia Omran, B. and Chen, Q., "Trend on the implementation of analytical techniques for big data in construction research (2000-2014)" 2016 Construction Research Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico 2016.

Jin, R.and Chen, Q., "Investigation of concrete recycling in the U.S. construction industry" the International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction 2015 2015.

Baird, D., Chen, Q., and Holmes, G., "Investigation of LEED school projects in Ohio" Proc. of ASC 50th Annual International Conference 2014.

Abounia Omran, B., Chen, Q., and Jin, R., "Prediction of compressive strength of “green” concrete using artificial neural networks" Proc. of ASC 50th Annual International Conference 2014.

Jin, R. and Chen, Q, "An investigation of current status of “green” concrete in the construction industry." Proc. of ASC 49th Annual International Conference 2013.

Chen, Q.; Acey, C.; Lara, J., "Sustainable Futures for Linden Village: A Model for Rehabilitation and Sustainable Development of Urban Neighborhoods" 2nd International Conference for Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction 2012.

Liu, J., Kou, T., Chen, Q., and Sherali, H. D, "On wireless network infrastructure optimization for cyber-physical systems in future smart buildings." Proc. of 7th International Conference on Wireless Algorithms, Systems, and Applications 2012.

Liu, J., Chen, Q., and Sherali, H, "Algorithm design for femtocell base station placement in commercial building environments." Proc. of the 31st Annual IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications, Mar. 25-30 2012.

Jin, R. and Chen, Q, "A case study of safety performance variations among a general contractor’s regional branches" Prevention: Means to the End of Safety and Health Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities, CIB W099 Conference 2011. Aug. 24-26 2011.

Chen, Q. and Jin, R, "An effective approach to enhancing jobsite safety management and performance: Case study." Proc. of ASC 47th Annual International Conference, Apr. 6-9 2011.

Owens, M., Chen, Q., Greene, W., King, B., and Christy, A, "Articulation between 2-year and 4-year construction management programs." Proc. of 46th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction, Apr. 7-10 2010.

Chen, Q. and Mills, T, "Dynamic interplay between safety culture and workplace diversity." Proc. of CIB W099 Conference 2009 2009.

Johnson, L. and Chen, Q, "Adaptable and visitable housing: Affordable and sustainable changes." Proc. of 2009 ASCE Construction Research Congress 2009.

Chen, Q. and Reichard, G, "Physical interface object modeling in construction." Proc. of the 6th International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Sept. 2-5 2008.

Chen, Q. and Mills, T, "To integrate or not to integrate: Software for mobile computing devices." Proc. of the 6th International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Sept. 2-5 2008.

Mills, T and Chen, Q, "Get smart: The smartphone construction management tool." Proc. of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) 44th Annual International Conference 2008.

Chen, Q., Reichard, G., and Beliveau, Y, "Interface management: A facilitator of lean construction and agile project management." Proc. of the 15th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction 2007.

Chen, Q., Reichard, G., and Beliveau, Y, "An interface object model for interface management in building construction." Proc. of European Conference on Product and Process Modeling, September 13-15 2006.

Chen, Q., Wakefield, R.R., and O'Brien, M, "Lean applications on residential construction site." Proc. of ASCE Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction, Mar. 24-26 2004.

Chen, Q., Chua, D.K.H., and Song, Y.B, "Information flow integrated process modeling." Proc. of the 11th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, July 22-24 2003.

Presentations

"Integration of green infrastructure and landscape design in sustainable building and urban development." In Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China. 2018.

"Sustainable futures for Linden Village." In 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering, and Construction - ASCE. 2012.

"Super-energy-efficient (SEE) homes: A holistic approach." In the 5th Annual Conference of University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio. 2011.

"Articulation between 2-year and 4-year construction management programs." In 46th Annual International Conference of the Associated Schools of Construction. 2010.

"Alternative wall and insulation systems." In Renewable Energy Workshop. 2009.

"Green engineering for construction - principles with applications." In ASABE Ohio Section Fall Meeting. 2008.

"To integrate or not to integrate: Software for mobile computing devices." In the 6th International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology. 2008.

"Physical interface object modeling in construction." In the 6th International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology. 2008.

"A conceptual framework for modeling interfaces." In ASCE Construction Research Council Fall Annual Meeting. 2005.

"Lean applications on residential construction site." In ASCE Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction. 2004.

"Information flow integrated process modeling." In The 11th Annual Conference of the International Group of Lean Construction. 2003.

"Developing a safety culture." In the 7th Annual OSHA Safety Day.

Technical Reports

Romich, E.; Chen, Q.; Cruse, A.; Zhao, L. et al., "2016 Ohio Homeowner Energy Survey Community and Energy Series Technical Report 16-02" 2016.

Chen, Q., "Assessment Report on Messer’s BIM Trade Coordination and Lean Construction Processes" 2016.

Chen, Q.; Dial, A.; Kleinman, L., "Cost Benefits Analysis of LEED Buildings on OSU's Campus and Implications for OSU's Green Building and Energy Policy" 2012.

Chen, Q.; JIn, R., "Safety4Site Commitment: Improving Safety Performance and Safety Culture and Climate on Construction Sites" 2011.

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