Resume - M E Rinker Sr School of Building Construction - University ...

Despite the significant amount of effort that has been invested in building domain ontologies
for virtual design and construction applications, the progress has been slow. A primary area of
need is “the development of appropriate mechanisms and tools for information extraction and
document annotation.” In a prototype application, we realized this desired mechanism using
intelligent agents. We extended this into a proof-of-concept for a highly interactive virtual,
learning environment, populated by dynamic objects and avatars. The complexity and
heterogeneity inherent in an intelligent virtual learning environment call for an open and
flexible architecture that allows a smooth integration of components developed using different
technologies.
My collaborators and I are applying machine learning techniques to specific engineering
design problems. For example, I was Dr Ian Flood’s Co-investigator in a project applying
Genetic Algorithm to Truck Loading problem. In collaboration with North Eastern University
researchers, we are developing an intelligent control system that adapts the tint level in the
electrochromic glass to strike a balance between energy consumption, room temperature, and
brightness level. Working with University of Nairobi professors, I have also applied agentbased
modeling to the provision of sanitation services.
I am currently serving as the Secretary for ASCE Global Center for Excellence in Computing
and also a CO-Chair of CIB TG83 for ebusiness in Construction.
I have published in highly regarded journals. ASCE Journal are highly regarded by many
scholars and generally considered as the leading in the world in many of the engineering
disciplines. Construction Management and Economics is a leading construction journal.
Submissions are anonymous double-blind review by four referees. ITcon is a CIB journal
which in 2005 merged with the IT-AEC journal. AEDM is a CIB-endorsed journal.
Architectural Engineering and Design Management is an international journal which provides
high quality technical papers on current developments (information, process, and
management) within the construction industry on a world-wide basis. Journal for
Sustainability is a multidisciplinary e-journal whose publishing activities published are
supported by internal editorial boards comprising more than 2000 active scientists including
several Nobelists.
PUBLICATIONS
a) Journal Papers
1. C. Leonelli, E. Kamseu, E. A. Obonyo, U. Chinje Melo, M. Cannio1, V.M. Sglavo,
Effects of pore evolution on the mechanical properties and microstructure of Inorganic
Polymer Cement-Fines systems, Accepted for Publication in Concrete Cement
Journal.
2. Obonyo E., Enhancing Intelligent Knowledge Management Systems Using
Organization-Centered Models, Accepted for Publication by ASCE Journal of
Computing in Civil Engineering.
3. E. Kamseu, C. Leonelli, E. Obonyo, Evolution of fired clay products into sustainable
building ceramics, Interceram 60, Volume 3, 2011, pp 221-225.
4. Obonyo, E.A., and Anumba, C.J., Organization-Oriented Multi-Agent Systems for
Construction Supply Chains, ITcon Vol. 16, 2011, pg. 727-744,
http://www.itcon.org/2011/43.
5. Obonyo, E., Developing Enhanced, Lignocellulosic Fiber Reinforcement for Low
Cost, Cementitous, Construction Materials, Architectural Engineering and Design
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