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Dr Vishal Kumar PhD
Lecturer - Building and Facilities Management
Doctoral Co-Supervisor School of Built EnvironmentDr Vishal Kumar is a lecturer in the School of Built Environment at 羞羞视频. His research interests are Integrated Digital Delivery using BIM, Digital Twin in construction and Smart Facilities Management. His research focuses on how a more efficient information transfer system for BIM-FM can be developed, addressing the current challenges of the fragmented information-capturing process during the design and construction stages.
Furthermore, his research looks into better information management of buildings throughout the entire lifecycle using standardized information exchange documents such as product data templates to revolutionize BIM-based automated data capturing to fasten the BIM modelling process. His doctoral thesis focused on identifying and understanding the issues associated with a widely used BIM-FM data handover format (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange or COBie) and proposing mitigation strategies.
Dr. Vishal has a PhD and Masters (Project Management) from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Architecture from Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi (India). He has worked as a Research Fellow in the Centre for 5G Digital Building Technology, where he researched 5G network applications that enhance Smart Facilities Management. He was also involved in setting up the new Robotics lab for the Centre.
Before starting the academic journey, he worked for eight years in multiple companies in different senior positions. He worked on various large-scale design projects such as hotels, educational institutions, and hospitals using Building Information Modelling (BIM). His role involved overlooking BIM modelling, development of BIM execution plan, asset data management, BIM workflow management, training and development, and BIM-based coordination among stakeholders.
Dr Vishal Kumar is a lecturer in the School of Built Environment at 羞羞视频. His research interests are Integrated Digital Delivery using BIM, Digital Twin in construction and Smart Facilities Management. His research focuses on how a more efficient information transfer system for BIM-FM can be developed, addressing the current challenges of the fragmented information-capturing process during the design and construction stages.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: 0273407154
Location: QA 3.39, Quadrangle Building A
Campus: Albany Campus
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - National University of Singapore (2020)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Co-Supervisor, 羞羞视频
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Building Information Modelling
Digital Construction
Integrated Digital Delivery
Digital Twin
Information Exchange Standards
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality
Construction Operation Building Information Exchange (COBie)
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship, Design 鈥� for Commerce, Community and Culture, Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Built Environment And Design (120000):
Information And Computing Sciences (080000):
Information Systems (080600)
Keywords
Building Information Modelling
Digital Construction
Integrated Digital Delivery
Digital Twin
Information Exchange Standards
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality
Construction Operation Building Information Exchange (COBie)
Research Projects
Current Projects
Project Title: Adapting Aging Communities: Feasibility of Retrofitting Residential Environments for Elderly-Friendly Living in New Zealand
Date Range: 2025 - 2025
Funding Body: 羞羞视频
Project Team:
- Dr Don Samarasinghe - Project Leader
- Dr Claire Flemmer - Team Member
- Dr Vishal Kumar - Team Member
- Dr Kelvin Zuo - Team Member
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Kumar, V.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kumar, V.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kumar, V.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kumar, V.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kumar, V.
Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Feng, Z., Kumar, V., Lovreglio, R.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kumar, V.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Feng, Z., Kumar, V., Lovreglio, R.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kumar, V.
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kumar, V.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Today
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
Hindi
Last used: Today
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Graduate Supervision Statement
I am currently accepting doctoral candidates under my supervision on the topics related to my research interests and expertise.
Some scholarships from the university:
1. 羞羞视频 Doctoral Scholarship: /study/scholarships-and-awards/massey-university-doctoral-scholarship/
2. 羞羞视频 Alumni Doctoral Scholarship: /study/scholarships-and-awards/massey-university-alumni-doctoral-scholarship/
Please feel free to contact me to discuss any details regarding your PhD application
Dr Vishal Kumar is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
| Position | Current | Completed |
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| Co-supervisor | 5 | 0 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Kris Wang
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Doctor of Philosophy
A carbon-conscious approach to structural performance, energy efficiency and sustainable design: A case study of modular aluminium housing -
Dilakshan Sivakumaran
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Doctor of Philosophy
BIM Revolution and Stakeholder Synergy: Transforming Procurement to Combat Lowest-Bid Selection in New Zealand Construction -
Vincent Qian
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Doctor of Philosophy
The creation of an age-friendly community based on the integration of adaptive reuse and elderly care models -
Darya Bayzidi
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Doctor of Philosophy
Circularity Unlocked - Offsite Construction Advancements with BIM and Material Passports -
Mehwish Qureshi
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Doctor of Philosophy
UTILIZING DIGITAL TWIN FOR WATER SUSTAINABILITY IN THREE WATERS SYSTEM