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My inclination towards technology has always been a driving force in my professional journey. This passion extends into my research focus on Engineering Education and Construction Project Management. In my present role, I delve into technology-enhanced learning methods to enhance the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in engineering education, with a particular emphasis on the postgraduate and working professional student demographic.
My inclination towards technology has always been a driving force in my professional journey. This passion extends into my research focus on Engineering Education and Construction Project Management. In my present role, I delve into technology-enhanced learning methods to enhance the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in engineering education, with a particular emphasis on the postgraduate and working professional student demographic.
Leading the Transformation of Virtual Classrooms: Enhancing Learner Engagement with Interactive Technologies (ongoing)
Leading the Transformation of Virtual Classrooms: Enhancing Learner Engagement with Interactive Technologies (ongoing)
The growth of online enrolments in Engineering, combined with evolving learner needs, highlights the need for leadership in online teaching innovation. As the Programme Director of UoA Online PG programmes, I have firsthand experience with the challenges of online education and the opportunities for improvement.
Advancements in broadcasting technology present an opportunity to enhance synchronous online teaching by establishing an Interactive Online Teaching Space (IOTS). We've secured CAPEX approval to pilot this innovative setup to create more engaging virtual classrooms.
This project focuses on developing and extending online teaching capabilities in the faculty, enhancing the quality of virtual classrooms, and creating a network of 'Online Teaching Champions' who will lead the adoption of advanced teaching technologies within the faculty.
Learning Leaders Grant (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant Programme)
Leading the Transformation of Virtual Classrooms: Enhancing Learner Engagement with Interactive Technologies
Leading the Transformation of Virtual Classrooms: Enhancing Learner Engagement with Interactive Technologies
What happens when AI, industry expertise and traditional research go head-to-head in a real-world engineering project?
In our recent online course on Engineering Risk Management, students tackled the real-world challenge of developing a risk management plan for the (recently cancelled) Auckland Light Rail (ALR) project.
The twist? The class of 105 students was divided into three cohorts, each consisting of five student teams, and each cohort used a distinct method to collect data:
1️⃣ AI-Powered GPT: A custom GPT, trained with ALR data from public sources like business cases and project websites, acting as the project sponsors’ lead.
2️⃣ Traditional Research: Exploring the project using conventional methods, such as internet searches and industry sources.
3️⃣ Industry Expertise: Interacting with James Milner, one of the actual project managers for Auckland Light Rail – a huge thanks for his interest, time, and collaboration on this project.
Along with Habib Ali (student researcher), our goal was to understand how these approaches impact: [1] Engagement & collaboration, [2] Assessment experience and [3]Overall satisfaction.
Key Findings:
1️⃣Industry Expertise: Cohorts who interacted with James Milner scored the highest in satisfaction and perceived impact, highlighting the invaluable role of industry insights.
2️⃣AI-Powered GPT: Cohorts using the custom GPT showed high engagement and accessibility, demonstrating AI’s potential to enhance collaboration and experiential learning.
3️⃣Traditional Research: Students appreciated the depth and autonomy of this approach, although it required the most time investment.
The results show that while human expertise remains unmatched, AI tools like GPTs can significantly supplement learning, especially when access to experts is limited.
Development and Innovation Grant (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant Programme)
Taught Masters 30-points research projects supervision:
- Yufei Li: Integrating AI Technologies for Intelligent Decision Support Systems in Engineering Project Management (2024)
- Thinesh Tharan: Navigating Organizational Divergence: A Study on Achieving Consensus for CMMS Integration (2024)
- Li Li Shin: Data-Driven Decision-Making for Optimizing Project Performance in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: An Integrated Framework (2024)
- Jonathan Cheng: Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Risk Analysis (2024)
- Habib Ali (Mohammad Habibullah Bin Md Ali): Enhancing Experiential Learning: Exploring GPTs for Learning Engineering Risk Management (2024)
- Zhenyuan (Dennis) Liu: AI-Enabled Predictive Analytics for Project Planning and Control in Engineering (2024)
- Sebastian Epulef Vergara: Evaluating the Impact of Applying Agile Methodology to a SME Contractor in the NZ Construction Industry (2024)
- Jason Pickering: Project Management Frameworks to Gain a Competitive Advantage (2023)
- Claire Koshy: The Role of Lessons Learned in the Successful Delivery of Health Projects (2023)
- Jed Zheng: Stakeholder analysis in urban renewal projects: the case study of the Greenline Project (2023)
- Chandramohan Bettadpura: Embedded Systems Development - Perpetual Dichotomy of Agility vs Discipline (2023)
- Harrison Roberts: Successful Leadership for Complex Projects - An investigation into engineering projects in the health sector (2023)
- Mun Chi (Amanda) Choi: Health and safety improvement proposal for dry grinding in concrete production (2023)
- Jian Ping Wang: Critical review of off-site construction and Developing a framework of project management in off-site construction (2023)
- Hsiao (Zoey) Wei Loh: Strategies to Mitigate Design Risks in Construction Projects (2023)
- Monther Alghothani: Design Change Management in Construction Projects: CRL project as a Case Study (2023)
- Sahar Pour: Investigating Risks in Complex Engineering Projects (Unison Networks Limited) (2023)
- Mitchell Rudd: Explore BIM Benefits Realisation in the New Zealand AEC Industry (2023)
- Sanchit Munshi (Sam): Innovation and Project Management: An investigation into the improvement of Innovation Performance by Project Managers in the Product Development industry (2023)
- Sriharinath Kala Jagannathan (Sri): Benefits Management Implementation – A Literature Review (2023)
- Chen Zhi: Investigating the Leadership Skills in a Cross-Cultural Environment (2023)
- Eugene (Yujing) Cui: Identification and evaluation of the key competencies for successful project managers in the New Zealand commercial construction industry (2022)
- Pete Remoto: Investigation of sustainability practices in health engineering projects at Te Whatu Ora Waitematā (2022)
- Vineeth Babu: Managing change in NZ manufacturing sector: A case study on incorporating sustainability in composites manufacturing (2022)
- Harsh Sudhakaran Suresh: Framework to improve collaboration within teams while switching between work-from-office and work-from-home (2022)
- Zichun Lin: Investigating relationships between strategic decision making and success (2022)
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