Dr. Yuqing Hu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuqing Hu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University, with a focus on advancing the built environment through innovative research and education. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management and two Master’s degrees in Management Science & Engineering and Computational Science & Engineering from Tongji University and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively. Furthermore, he earned his Ph.D. in Building Construction from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2020. His research interests lie in Building Construction, with specific focus on improving construction practices through emerging technologies such as machine learning and blockchain application. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and received several awards for his research efforts, including the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the ASCE. Hu is also actively involved in academic service, including roles in various committees and leadership positions within prominent civil engineering societies. His work emphasizes the importance of data-driven solutions for sustainable construction practices and addresses critical issues such as workforce dynamics and energy resilience in the built environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Architectural Engineering.

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2021-09-01
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Paper Award

2020-03-01
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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2020-04-01
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Claris Construction Early Career Professorship

2024-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.