Major Research Interests:

• Ontology in Bridge Engineering

• Soft-Computing for Bridge CAD/CAE

• Laser Scanner Application in Bridge Engineering

• Object Recognizing from Laser Scanning Data

• Data Exchange and Information Integration for Bridge Engineering

Research Projects:

• Extending/Augmenting Current Building Information Models with Scanned Data, 2007-2008, funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology

• Active Utilization of 3D Imaging Technologies Throughout the Life Cycle of Facilities, 2007-2008, funded by General Services Administration

• Evaluations of Laser Scanners and Software Systems for Light-Rail System Quality Control, 2006-2008, funded by Bombardier Transportation

• Laser Scanner Accuracy Analysis, 2005-2008, funded by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation

• Laser Scan Planning for Bridge Inspection, 2005-2006, funded by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation

• ASDMCon , 2005 (project start in 2001, I got involved in 2005) -2006, funded by National Science Foundation 

Publications:

• Tang, P., Huber, D., and Akinci, B. (2007). "A Comparative Analysis of Depth Discontinuity and Mixed Pixel Detection Algorithms." The 6th International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, IEEE, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

• Tang, P., Akinci, B., and James H. Garrett, J. (2007). "Laser Scanning for Bridge Inspection and Management." IABSE Symposium 2007, Weimar, Germany.

• Kiziltas, S., Akinci, B., Ergen, E., Tang, P., and Gordon, C. (2007). "Technological Assessment and Process Implications of Field Data Capture Technologies  for Construction and Facility/Infrastructure Management." Journal of Information Technology in Construction(Sensors in Construction and Infrastructure Management)