selected publications academic article Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2023). A novel outlier-insensitive local support vector machine for robust data-driven forecasting in engineering. 1-19. Pak, H., Leach, S., Yoon, S. H., & Paal, S. G. (2023). A knowledge transfer enhanced ensemble approach to predict the shear capacity of reinforced concrete deep beams without stirrups Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2023). A data-free, support vector machine-based physics-driven estimator for dynamic response computation. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 38(1), 26-48. Weng, Y., Das, S., & Paal, S. G. (2023). Applying Few-Shot Learning in Classifying Pedestrian Crash Typing. Transportation Research Record. 036119812311573-036119812311573. Sohrabi, S., Weng, Y., Das, S., & German Paal, S. (2022). Safe route-finding: A review of literature and future directions. 177, 106816-106816. Stieglitz, M., Terzioglu, T., Hueste, M., Hurlebaus, S., Mander, J. B., & Paal, S. G. (2022). Field Testing and Refined Load Rating of a Load-Posted Continuous Steel Girder Bridge. Journal of Bridge Engineering. 27(10), 05022008. Pak, H., & Paal, S. G. (2022). Evaluation of transfer learning models for predicting the lateral strength of reinforced concrete columns. 266, 114579-114579. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2022). Data-driven seismic response prediction of structural components. 38(2), 1382-1416. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2022). Artificial intelligence-enhanced seismic response prediction of reinforced concrete frames. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 52, 101568-101568. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2021). Reducing the effect of sample bias for small data sets with double-weighted support vector transfer regression. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 36(3), 248-263. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2021). Advancing post-earthquake structural evaluations via sequential regression-based predictive mean matching for enhanced forecasting in the context of missing data. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 47, 101202-101202. Stieglitz, M., Terzioglu, T., Hueste, M., Hurlebaus, S., Mander, J. B., & Paal, S. G. (2021). Experimental and computational investigation of a load-posted steel beam bridge. Engineering Structures. 245, 112963-112963. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2021). Metaheuristic least squares support vector machine-based lateral strength modelling of reinforced concrete columns subjected to earthquake loads. Structures. 33, 748-758. Nath, N. D., Behzadan, A. H., & Paal, S. G. (2020). Deep learning for site safety: Real-time detection of personal protective equipment. 112, 103085-103085. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2019). A locally weighted machine learning model for generalized prediction of drift capacity in seismic vulnerability assessments. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 34(11), 935-950. Aghababaei, M., Koliou, M., & Paal, S. G. (2018). Performance Assessment of Building Infrastructure Impacted by the 2017 Hurricane Harvey in the Port Aransas Region. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 32(5), 04018069. Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2018). Machine Learning-Based Backbone Curve Model of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Cyclic Loading Reversals. 32(5), 04018042. Moser, G., Paal, S. G., & Smith, I. (2018). Leak Detection of Water Supply Networks Using Error-Domain Model Falsification. 32(2), 04017077. Moser, G., Paal, S. G., & Smith, I. (2017). Measurement system design for leak detection in hydraulic pressurized networks. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering: maintenance, management, life-cycle design and performance. 13(7), 918-928. Moser, G., Paal, S. G., Jlelaty, D., & Smith, I. (2016). An electrical network for evaluating monitoring strategies intended for hydraulic pressurized networks. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 30(4), 672-686. Paal, S. G., Jeon, J., Brilakis, I., & DesRoches, R. (2015). Automated Damage Index Estimation of Reinforced Concrete Columns for Post-Earthquake Evaluations. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 141(9), 04014228. Moser, G., Paal, S. G., & Smith, I. (2015). Performance comparison of reduced models for leak detection in water distribution networks. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 29(3), 714-726. German, S., Jeon, J., Zhu, Z., Bearman, C., Brilakis, I., DesRoches, R., & Lowes, L. (2013). Machine Vision-Enhanced Postearthquake Inspection. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 27(6), 622-634. German, S., Brilakis, I., & DesRoches, R. (2012). Rapid entropy-based detection and properties measurement of concrete spalling with machine vision for post-earthquake safety assessments. Advanced Engineering Informatics. 26(4), 846-858. Brilakis, I., German, S., & Zhu, Z. (2011). Visual Pattern Recognition Models for Remote Sensing of Civil Infrastructure. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 25(5), 388-393. Zhu, Z., German, S., & Brilakis, I. (2011). Visual retrieval of concrete crack properties for automated post-earthquake structural safety evaluation. Automation in Construction. 20(7), 874-883. Zhu, Z., German, S., & Brilakis, I. (2010). Detection of large-scale concrete columns for automated bridge inspection. Automation in Construction. 19(8), 1047-1055. chapter Luo, H., & Paal, S. G. (2023). 5 Probabilistic seismic analysis of reinforced concrete frames using artificial intelligence-enhanced mechanical model. Seismic Evaluation, Damage, and Mitigation in Structures. (pp. 143-155). Elsevier. Tang, P., Vick, S., Chen, J., & Paal, S. G. (2020). Chapter 2 Surveying, Geomatics, and 3D Reconstruction. Infrastructure Computer Vision. (pp. 13-64). Elsevier. Paal, S. G., Vick, S., & Kopsida, M. (2020). Chapter 5 Use Cases for Architects and Engineers. Infrastructure Computer Vision. (pp. 203-266). Elsevier. Koch, C., Zhu, Z., Paal, S. G., & Brilakis, I. (2015). Machine Vision Techniques for Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure. INTEGRATED IMAGING AND VISION TECHNIQUES FOR INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION: ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS. (pp. 351-375). Springer Nature. conference paper Zhu, Z., German, S., & Brilakis, I. (2019). Visual recognition and assessment of concrete crack properties Paal, S. G., & Smith, I. (2015). Error Assessment of Machine Vision Techniques for Object Detection and Evaluation. 660-666. Moser, G., German Paal, S., Jelaty, D., & Smith, I. (2015). Using electrical resistance networks to enhance performance assessment of water distribution networks Koch, C., Paal, S. G., Rashidi, A., Zhu, Z., Koenig, M., & Brilakis, I. (2014). Achievements and Challenges in Machine Vision-Based Inspection of Large Concrete Structures. Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 303-318. Paal, S. G., Zhu, Z., Brilakis, I., & DesRoches, R. (2014). Automated crack pattern measurements for rapid post-earthquake safety assessment German, S., Brilakis, I., & DesRoches, R. (2012). Comprehensive Property Retrieval and Measurement of Concrete Spalling Using Machine Vision for Post-Earthquake Safety Assessments. Proceedings of SPIE. 83454s-83454s-11. Zhu, Z., German, S., Roberts, S., Brilakis, I., & DesRoches, R. (2011). Machine Vision Enhanced Post-Earthquake Inspection. 152-160. German, S., Brilakis, I., & Desroches, R. (2011). Automated Detection of Exposed Reinforcement in Post-Earthquake Safety and Structural Evaluations. 337-342. German, S., Brilakis, I., & Desroches, R. (2011). Automated detection of exposed reinforcement in post-earthquake safety and structural evaluations. 337-342. Zhu, Z., German, S., & Brilakis, I. (2010). Large-Scale Column Detection for Bridge Inspection. 637-646.
principal investigator on CAREER: Leveraging Existing Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence to Understand the Performance of Civil Infrastructure Under Extreme Hazard Loads awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2020 - 2025
co-principal investigator on Workshop on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) for Civil Infrastructure Design and Construction: Arlington, Virginia; July 13-14, 2017 awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2017 - 2020
teaching activities CVEN345 Theory Of Structures Instructor CVEN363 Engr Mechanics: Dynamics Instructor CVEN445 Matrix Struct Analysis Instructor CVEN485 Directed Studies Instructor CVEN491 Hnr-research Instructor CVEN681 Sem: Construction, Geotechnica Instructor CVEN685 Directed Studies Instructor CVEN689 Sptp: Mach Int & App Cven Instructor CVEN689 Sptp:mach Intell&apps In Ce Instructor CVEN691 Research Instructor CVEN723 Mach Int & App Cven Instructor
education and training Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology - (Atlanta, Georgia, United States)
awards and honors Collingwood Prize, conferred by American Society of Civil Engineers - (Reston, Virginia, United States), 2013
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