Dr. Po Han Chen

Professor

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Biography

Po-Han Chen is a Professor in the Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering Department at Concordia University. He specializes in Construction Engineering and Management and has significant experience in research areas such as Artificial Intelligence applications, Image Recognition, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) applications, and Optimization of Construction Operations. Dr. Chen has supervised numerous PhD candidates and has an extensive background in both teaching and research activities. He has taught various courses including Construction Planning Control, Project Cost Estimating, Building Engineering Systems, and Civil Engineering Systems. His academic journey includes earning a PhD and a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Purdue University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University. Dr. Chen is actively engaged in advancing the field of construction through both innovative applications of technology and practical instructional methodologies.

Research Interests

Courses

Construction Planning Control Project Cost Estimating Building Engineering Systems Civil Engineering Systems Project Acquisition Control

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
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  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.