May 06, 2026
CM PhD Excellence in Teaching Award
Honored to receive the CM PhD Excellence in Teaching Award!
Read more in CM Department’s LinkedIn post.
Mar 24, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting kindergarteners at the SPICE Lab this week. Seeing their excitement while exploring robotics and construction is a great reminder of why early STEM exposure matters. Introducing young minds to the future of the built environment here at LSU was a happy moment.
Mar 11, 2026
ENGage 2026
This week’s hands-on session for ENGage LSU 2026 focused on introducing middle schoolers to the world of engineering.
In the session, “Building the Future: A Hands-on Exploration of Construction and Technology,” students explored the tech-driven future of the industry. Highlights included interacting with construction robots, testing Virtual Reality (VR) training tools, and tackling engineering challenges with interactive models. It was a privilege to show how innovation is actively reshaping the future of construction.
Read more about it: LSU Website, Link to Dr. Jafari’s LinkedIn post.
Dec 18, 2025
Master of Science in Construction Management
Celebrating the completion of the Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) degree from Louisiana State University. A meaningful milestone filled with learning, growth, and gratitude.
Read more in CM Department’s LinkedIn post.
Dec 03, 2025
XR for Transformative Training Seminar at LSU
Had the opportunity to be part of organizing the XR for Transformative Training seminar at the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management, LSU. The session featured Cody Louviere, Founder and CEO of King Crow Studios, and highlighted how extended reality can support advanced safety, procedure training, and workforce development. It was a great opportunity to connect academic learning with emerging training technologies.
Read more in Dr. Jafari’s LinkedIn post.
Dec 03, 2025
Graduate Student Leadership Initiative 2025
Leadership is not only about guiding others; it also begins with understanding one’s own strengths, values, and growth areas. The Graduate Student Leadership Initiative (GSLI) at LSU’s Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School provided that space through an engaging mix of strengths-based leadership training, CliftonStrengths assessment, peer collaboration, individual coaching, and professional development activities.
Being part of the inaugural GSLI cohort was a meaningful experience that encouraged reflection, confidence, and connection with fellow graduate students across LSU. Receiving the completion certificate marked a proud moment in this leadership development journey.
Oct 23, 2025
MSCM Project Defense & PhD Qualifier Exam
On the same day, I successfully defended my Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) project and completed my PhD qualifier exam.
The presentation, titled “From Literature to Laboratory: Smart-Adaptive Energy Management for Occupant-Centric Buildings,” reflected the transition of my research from theoretical foundations to experimental development. It focused on smart-adaptive energy management, occupant-centric building systems, and the role of laboratory-based research in advancing intelligent and responsive indoor environments. This milestone represents a meaningful step forward in my graduate journey, connecting my MSCM work with the broader direction of my PhD research.
Jul 18, 2025
Graduate Student Research Seminar – Summer 2025
The seminar brought together industry insight and graduate research, featuring guest speaker Dr. Srikanth Bangaru, Director of Construction Technology at Inncircles Technologies, Inc., along with research presentations from CM Ph.D. students. As part of the seminar, I presented my research on thermal comfort and occupant-centric building energy management, highlighting how smart-adaptive systems can support more responsive, efficient, and human-centered indoor environments.
Read more in CM Department’s LinkedIn post.
Apr 10, 2025
ULAB Kindergarten Visit to LSU Construction Management
A lively morning at the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management as ULAB Kindergarten students visited for a fun and educational tour. The students explored learning spaces, technology demonstrations, and hands-on ideas connected to construction, engineering, and innovation. It was wonderful to help welcome the young visitors and share a glimpse of how technology, creativity, and teamwork come together in the built environment. Moments like this make outreach especially meaningful—sparking curiosity early and connecting the next generation with the world of construction and design.
Read more in CM Department’s LinkedIn post.
May 11, 2025
ASCE i3CE 2025 – Local Organizing Committee
Behind every successful conference is a lot of quiet teamwork, coordination, and shared commitment. I was glad to serve on the Local Organizing Committee for the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2025), hosted by the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at LSU in New Orleans.
The conference brought together researchers, professionals, and innovators from around the world to discuss the future of computing in civil and construction engineering. With topics ranging from artificial intelligence and digital twins to robotics, visualization, safety technologies, and human-centered innovation, i3CE 2025 created an exciting platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Being part of the organizing team was a rewarding experience and a meaningful opportunity to contribute behind the scenes to a major international conference hosted by LSU.
Read more: i3CE 2025 Website, Dr. Jafari’s LinkedIn post.
May 14, 2025
COMFORT-SENSE Presented at i3CE 2025 Conferece
From a single desk to a smarter, more responsive building environment, COMFORT-SENSE was presented at the ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE 2025) in New Orleans.
The paper, “COMFORT-SENSE: An IoT-Enabled Smart Desk Hub for Personalized Environmental Control and Climate Intelligence,” introduces a smart desk-based system designed to connect individual comfort needs with centralized building systems. By integrating environmental sensing, occupant feedback, lighting, airflow, and IoT-based data collection, the project explores how shared office spaces can become more adaptive, energy-efficient, and human-centered.
Presenting this work at i3CE 2025 was a meaningful step in sharing the research with the broader civil and construction engineering computing community and advancing the vision of occupant-centric smart buildings.
Read the full article: ResearchGate, ASCE Library.
Apr 2, 2025
ENGage LSU 2025 – Bringing Engineering to Life
It was a lively outreach experience that brought middle school students into Patrick F. Taylor Hall to explore what engineering, construction management, and technology look like beyond the classroom. As part of the event, students rotated through hands-on demonstrations and lab experiences designed to spark curiosity and show how engineers and construction managers solve real-world problems. LSU describes ENGage as a yearly College of Engineering program where students tour research labs and participate in hands-on demonstrations. It was exciting to help introduce students to the immersive visualization space and demonstrate how robotics, simulation, and construction technology can support learning, safety, and innovation in the built environment. Seeing their curiosity in action made the experience especially meaningful.
Read the full article: ResearchGate, ASCE Library.
Oct 24, 2024
Annual CM Graduate Student Poster Competition
I had the opportunity to present my research at the Annual CM Graduate Student Poster Competition, held during the Fall CIAC Career Fair at Louisiana State University. My poster, titled “Adaptive Energy Management in Office Buildings: Integrating Fans into Centralized Air Conditioning Systems,” showcased the progress of my ongoing PhD research in Construction Management.
