Our Team
The People Behind the Research
A multidisciplinary group of researchers and students committed to advancing construction safety and smart infrastructure systems.
Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, Ph.D.
Lab Director • SI³ Lab
Dr Ibukun Awolusi leads research focused on construction safety, smart technologies, and smart infrastructure systems. His work integrates engineering methods, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve safety performance and decision making in construction and infrastructure projects. He actively mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers while collaborating with industry and public agencies.
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
- Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
Postdoctoral Researchers
Research Associates & Postdocs
Chinedu Patrick Okonkwo, Ph.D.
Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow
Roy Lan, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Current Students
Graduate & Undergraduate Researchers
Mehdi Torbat Esfahani
Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Tolulope Oyeyipo
Ph.D. Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant
Amanda Betancourt
Graduate Research Student
Jonathan Gayechuway
Undergraduate Research Student
Michelle Santos
Undergraduate Research Student
Alumni
Recent Graduates and Alumni
Roy Lan, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Aug 2025)
Chinedu Patrick Okonkwo, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Aug 2025), M.S. in Civil Engineering (Dec 2024)
Juan Garza
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (Aug 2025)
Amanda Betancourt
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2025)
Jose Avila
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2025)
Katelyn Trevino
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2022)
Jo Kaspersen
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2022)
Aliu Akinsemoyin
M.S. in Civil Engineering (May 2022)
Noah Lubbering
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (Aug 2023)
Raul Sandoval
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (Aug 2022)
Brenda Campbell
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2022)
Adrian Alcocer
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (May 2021)
Jennifer Mondragon
B.S. in Construction Science and Management (Dec 2021)
Collaborate With Us
We are always looking for industry partners, academic collaborators, and motivated students to join our mission. Let’s build the future of infrastructure together.