Ph.D. Student · Civil Engineering · Arizona State University

Making lives in Construction Safer.

Construction safety research that pairs wearable sensors, machine learning, and design decisions made before a single beam goes up — so the people doing the work make it home.

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2029Expected Ph.D.

4Active research threads

3Industry certifications

SYSTEM STATUS — MONITORING 4 ACTIVE RESEARCH THREADS

Who I Am

About

I'm a Ph.D. student at Arizona State University researching how artificial intelligence, wearable sensors, and better design decisions can keep construction workers safer on heat-stressed job sites.

Advised by Dr. Siyuan Song, my work sits at the intersection of civil engineering, data, and the people actually pouring concrete and tying rebar in the Arizona sun. Before ASU, I earned my B.Tech in Civil Engineering from NIT Calicut and worked site-side as an intern engineer — time that shaped a research agenda built for the industry, not just the literature.

I'm working toward a research career — in industry or as a tenure-track professor — that keeps making that translation between what AI can do and what a foreman actually needs on Monday morning.

Construction Safety Worker Health & Physiological Monitoring Prevention through Design AI in Construction Civil Infrastructure Technology

Expected May 2029

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Advised by Dr. Siyuan Song — AI-driven safety systems for construction workers.

Aug 2026

M.S. Construction Management & Technology

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

May 2024

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

National Institute of Technology Calicut, India

AI in Construction

Research & Case Studies

Four ongoing threads at the intersection of civil engineering, data, and job-site safety — from wearable sensors to sustainable materials.

Flagship Research · Worker Safety

Construction Worker Safety, Health Monitoring & Prevention through Design

Materials & Cost Engineering

Techno-Economic Cost Model for OTPG Production & Scale-Up

Infrastructure & Energy

Vibration Energy Harvesting Using Cellular Structures

Sustainable Materials

Construction & Demolition Waste in Geopolymer Mortar

Professional & Academic Experience

Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Arizona State University

Conducted field research on worker hydration and physiological monitoring in heat-stressed construction environments to support safer worker outcomes.
Used wearable technologies, including SlateSafety and hDrop devices, to collect and analyze real-time heat stress, hydration, and exertion data.
Contributed to development of The PtD Upside-Down Model, a framework addressing structural and legal barriers to implementing Prevention through Design in U.S. construction.
Developed AI-generated safety training videos focused on hazard identification, PPE compliance, and OSHA-aligned workforce practices.

Graduate Service Assistant

Arizona State University

Assist with instruction, grading, and classroom support for construction-related coursework.
Clarify technical concepts and support student learning, improving engagement and understanding.

Intern Site Engineer

PLR Metals

Conducted daily site inspections to track progress, monitor material deliveries, and maintain schedule adherence.
Supported safety compliance by documenting briefings and enforcing PPE usage.
Reviewed shop drawings and prepared RFIs to help minimize delays and improve coordination.

Student Worker

Aramark

Organized and stocked concession stands before and during ASU football and basketball games to support smooth game-day operations.
Maintained clean, prepared, and efficient service areas in a fast-paced stadium environment.

Tools of the Trade

Skills & Certifications

Construction & PM Software

Procore (Certified) InEight Estimate & PM Bluebeam Revu Autodesk BIM 360

Design & Engineering Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D Revit Ansys

Field Operations & PM

Quantity Take-offs Cost Estimation Scheduling RFIs & Submittals Shop Drawing Review Change Orders Contract Administration Material Tracking Project Closeout

Data & Reporting

Excel Word Outlook MATLAB (basic)

LEED Green Associate Procore Construction Management Procore Estimator

Get In Touch

Let's talk about safer job sites.

Open to industry research roles, academic collaborations, and conversations about where AI actually helps on a job site — not just in a slide deck.

Emailmpotu@asu.edu

Phone623-499-1530

LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/mandeeppotu

LocationTempe, Arizona