Minsoo Baek

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Dr. Minsoo Baek is an Associate Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Architecture and Construction Management at Kennesaw State University. He also serves as Director of the RAISE Lab (Resilient Architecture and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Environment), a cross-disciplinary research initiative that integrates design, construction, and intelligent systems to advance resilience and sustainability in the built environment.

Dr. Baek’s research focuses on improving decision-making in the construction industry through data-driven methodologies, including advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. His work addresses critical uncertainties across the project lifecycle, from economic and organizational risks to environmental and regulatory challenges. He is particularly interested in uncovering hidden patterns in construction and project management data to enhance performance, reduce risk, and support strategic planning.

In addition to his work in analytics, Dr. Baek leads research in sustainable construction and the integration of emerging technologies such as autonomous robotics, digital twins, and automated field systems. As Director of the RAISE Lab, he is building collaborative partnerships across architecture, civil engineering, and construction management to pursue externally funded research aligned with climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience, and technological innovation.

Dr. Baek’s academic leadership and forward-looking research agenda are helping shape the future of construction management education, research, and practice.