Yitong Li
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept
- yitong2@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Automation and AI in Construction Management Infrastructure-Social-Organizational Integration Post-Disaster Restoration and Reconstruction Decision-Making Under Risk and Uncertainty
About
My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that a growth mindset is key to meaningful learning. I strive to create an environment where students feel supported as they take intellectual risks, develop problem-solving skills, and connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world applications. I see teaching as a partnership, and I enjoy working closely with students to shape personalized learning and development plans that reflect their goals and interests. My goal is to help each student grow not only academically, but also professionally, so they feel prepared and confident in whatever path they choose next.
Background
- Post-Doctoral Associate, Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation at Rutgers, New Jersey, USA, June 2025
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, George Mason University, Virginia, USA, July 2023
- M.Sc., Data Analytics Engineering, George Mason University, Virginia, USA, May 2021
- B.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2018
Research
Automation, Informatics, and AI in Construction: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation to revolutionize construction operations and improve productivity.
Post-Disaster Infrastructure Restoration and Reconstruction: Developing advanced decision support systems to optimize reconstruction and recovery efforts in the aftermath of disasters (e.g.,wildfires, flooding).
Infrastructure-Social-Organizational Integration: Investigating how social and organizational systems can enhance the resilience and sustainability of infrastructure management.
Courses
CIV E 409 - Construction Methods
Principles of building, heavy and bridge construction; wood and formwork design, stability during construction, economics of equipment selection, movement of material on construction sites, safety, and constructability issues. Students work in teams on a design project. Prerequisites: CIV E 303 and 372. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students, or by consent of the Department.