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Documenting a 133-Year-Old Carving in the Thorofare
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A trip into the Washakie Wilderness to document a 133-year-old inscription before it’s lost.
Selected for NSF/MSU ConstructionCI CyberTraining Program
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Selected as one of 13 participants nationwide for the NSF-funded ConstructionCI CyberTraining Program at Mississippi State University.
Recognized as Finalist for Excellence in Global Engagement Student Award
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Recognized as a finalist for the Excellence in Global Engagement Student Award at the University of Wyoming.
Completed PhD Preliminary Exam and Advanced to Candidacy
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Completed my preliminary exam and proposal defense and advanced to PhD candidacy at the University of Wyoming.
Concluding My Tenure as President of Friends of Nepal at UW
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A short reflection on my time as President of Friends of Nepal at UW, Celebrate Nepal 2026, and being nominated for Student Organization Leader of the Year.
Attending the 2026 LADR Workshop at CI & CRC Joint Conference
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Reflections from attending the 2026 LADR Workshop in San Antonio, including research presentations, networking, and exploring Austin.
Editor’s Choice Award for Construction Delay Prediction Study
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Our study on predicting construction delays in public projects has been recognized with an Editor’s Choice award.
Observations from an Architecture Tour in Chicago
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Reflections from my first visit to Chicago, focusing on how history, architecture, and engineering converge in the city’s built environment.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
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Received the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, enabling legal drone operations for research applications in aerial data collection and digital site analysis.
New Publication in Safety Science on Micro and Small Modular Reactor Safety
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A phase-based review of safety considerations for Micro and Small Modular Reactors from design to decommissioning.
Digital Preservation Fieldwork at Fort Laramie
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Field documentation and 3D scanning at Fort Laramie to support digital heritage preservation and interdisciplinary storytelling initiatives.
New Publication on Regulatory Compliance in Small Modular Reactor Deployment
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Our latest publication examines how legal and regulatory frameworks influence the deployment of Small Modular Reactors across different countries.
Attending the AI Unlocked Workshop in Denver
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Participated in the AI Unlocked workshop organized by the NAIRR Pilot (ACCESS Project), focusing on AI fundamentals, advanced tools, and HPC resources.
Participating in the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition at UW
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Participated in the inaugural 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at the University of Wyoming, presenting ongoing doctoral research to a broad audience.
3D Laser Scanning for the New Student Dining Hall Project
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Supporting an art installation project at the University of Wyoming through high-precision 3D laser scanning and digital documentation.
Presenting at CI Summit 2025 (ASCE Construction Institute)
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Presented research on regulatory and legal challenges in Small Modular Reactor deployment at CI Summit 2025, organized by the ASCE Construction Institute.
Received the 2024 ASTM International Project Grant
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Awarded the 2024 ASTM International Project Grant to support ongoing research and contribute findings to the ASTM professional community.
3D Laser Scanning the Historic Laramie Railroad Depot
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Comprehensive 3D scanning of the historic Laramie Railroad Depot using terrestrial laser scanners, 3D cameras, and drone-based capture to support digital preservation.
Beginning My Ph.D. Journey at the University of Wyoming
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Accepted as a Graduate Research Assistant in Civil Engineering at the University of Wyoming, beginning Ph.D. studies in Construction Management.
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The Evolution of Construction 5.0: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Industry
Published in Buildings, 2024
Recommended citation: Pal, U. K., Zhang, C., Haupt, T. C., Li, H., & Su, L. (2024). The Evolution of Construction 5.0: Challenges and Opportunities for the Construction Industry. Buildings, 14(12), Article 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14124010
A Multi-Output Regression Approach to Predicting Gender-Centric Workplace Fatal Accidents.
Published in Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 2025
Recommended citation: Mahajan, D., Sadikoglu, E., Pal, U. K., Timalsina, S., Zhang, C., & Demirkesen, S. (2025). A Multi-Output Regression Approach to Predicting Gender-Centric Workplace Fatal Accidents. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 15(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.32738/JEPPM-2025-0002
Selecting the best dispute resolution method with choosing by advantages approach
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation, 2025
Recommended citation: Akyildiz, Y. E., Sadikoğlu, E., Demirkesen, S., Sevilay, C., Turkoglu, H., Atilla, D., Besiktepe, D., & Pal, U. K. (2025). Selecting the best dispute resolution method with choosing by advantages approach. Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation, 8(4), 501–520. https://doi.org/10.31462/jcemi.2025.04501520
Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations
Published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2025
Recommended citation: Liu, P., Zhang, C., Pal, U. K., & Giri, M. (2025). Reducing Liability in Urban Work Zones by Quantifying Risks and Enhancing Layout Design and Regulations. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 17(3), 04525013. https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1289
Developing a Construction Delay Prediction Model as a Delay-Avoidance Strategy for Public Construction Projects
Published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2025
Recommended citation: Giri, M., Zhang, C., Olorunnishola, A., Hada, S., & Pal, U. K. (2025). Developing a Construction Delay Prediction Model as a Delay-Avoidance Strategy for Public Construction Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 17(3), 04525027. https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1276
Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Issues in Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Deployment
Published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2025
Recommended citation: Pal, U. K., Zhang, C., Timalsina, S., Quapp, U., & Li, H. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Issues in Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Deployment. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 17(3), 04525031. https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1270
Neurophysiological Evaluation of Ethics Training for Improved Decision-Making and Legal Compliance in the Construction Industry
Published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2025
Recommended citation: Liu, P., Pal, U. K., & Zhang, C. (2025). Neurophysiological Evaluation of Ethics Training for Improved Decision-Making and Legal Compliance in the Construction Industry. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 17(3), 04525039. https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1333
Phase-based safety review of Micro and small modular reactors from design to decommissioning
Published in Safety Science, 2025
Recommended citation: Pal, U. K., & Zhang, C. (2025). Phase-based safety review of Micro and small modular reactors from design to decommissioning. Safety Science, 188, 106882. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106882
Quantifying reliability and uncertainty in hydrogen infrastructure through integrated incident analysis
Published in Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 2026
Recommended citation: Timalsina, S., Zhang, C., & Pal, U. K. (2026). Quantifying reliability and uncertainty in hydrogen infrastructure through integrated incident analysis. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 100, 105921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2026.105921
Legal Risk Mitigation in Hydrogen Pipeline Transport through Corrective Action Order Analysis
Published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2026
Recommended citation: Timalsina, S., Zhang, C., Pal, U. K., Neupane, S., & Giri, M. (2026). Legal Risk Mitigation in Hydrogen Pipeline Transport through Corrective Action Order Analysis. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1586
Identifying and Reducing Legal Issues in Construction Submittals through Case Law Analysis
Published in Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2026
Recommended citation: Giri, M., Zhang, C., Pal, U. K., & Neupane, S. (2026). Identifying and Reducing Legal Issues in Construction Submittals through Case Law Analysis. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1594
Evaluating the Applicability of ASTM Footwear Standards in Cold and Slippery Construction Environments
Published in Sixth European Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (EURO SEC 6), 2026
Recommended citation: Pal, U. K., & Zhang, C. (2026). Evaluating the Applicability of ASTM Footwear Standards in Cold and Slippery Construction Environments. Sixth European Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (EURO SEC 6), ISEC Press. https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2026.13(2).CSA-07
Analyzing Cognitive Dimensions of Construction Fatalities Based on OSHA Investigations
Published in Journal of Safety Research, 2026
Recommended citation: Pal, U. K., Zhang, C., & Timalsina, S. (2026). Analyzing Cognitive Dimensions of Construction Fatalities Based on OSHA Investigations. Journal of Safety Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2026.10.013
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A Multi-Output Regression Approach to Predicting Gender-Centric Workplace Fatal Accidents
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