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Dr. Gongfan Chen
Dr. Gongfan Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at UNC Charlotte. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from NC State University, as well as an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Chen’s research focuses on advancing construction management and automation through smart contracts, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. His experience in lean construction stems from his doctoral research, where he integrated lean construction theory into smart contract applications, leading to multiple publications.
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How Can Smart Contracts Handle Implicit Construction Constraints?
Smart contracts have the potential to redefine traditional construction management. Instead of relying on centralized coordination, construction project execution could be governed by well-crafted smart contract rules that drive self-coordination.