Dr. Du has been appointed to the Steve and Wendy Blum Endowed Professorship for Industrialized Construction Engineering. This  appointment recognizes Dr. Du’s leadership and contributions in advancing industrialized construction through robotics, automation, and AI.

The professorship, established through the generosity of Steve and Wendy Blum, demonstrates the Blum family’s strong commitment to supporting innovation and education in construction engineering. Their support will further empower the ICIC Lab to pursue cutting-edge research and training that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency in the built environment.

The ICIC lab remains dedicated to transforming the future of construction by developing technologies that bridge human expertise and AI-driven automation.