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Construction Safety Our Priority

The Safety, Automation, Visualization, and Education (SAVE) Lab at Arizona State University welcomes individuals from diverse academic levels and disciplines to engage in innovative, interdisciplinary research that transforms the construction industry.

Ph.D. Opportunities

Ph.D. students in the SAVE Lab lead cutting-edge research, publish high-impact papers, and prepare for careers in academia or industry innovation.

  • Conduct funded research with national sponsors
  • Develop novel tools using AI and smart sensing
  • Mentor students and present at top conferences
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High School Students

From time to time, we welcome motivated high school students interested in construction safety and automation. Participants may tour the lab, observe active research, or complete a high school thesis or project.

  • Lab tour with live demonstrations of safety tech
  • Mentored high school research or applied project
  • Exposure to real-world automation and robotics
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Undergraduate Research & Courses

Undergraduates can join research projects, develop technical skills, and learn through courses taught by Dr. Song that integrate safety, BIM, and construction technology.

  • Paid or for-credit research assistant roles
  • Courses like CON 251 and CON 598 available
  • Work with faculty, grad students, and lab teams
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Graduate (MS) Thesis / Applied Project

MS students can conduct applied research, contribute to funded studies, and complete a thesis or applied project tied to lab goals and industry needs.

  • Projects on heat stress, VR training, or BIM
  • Assistantships or course credit opportunities
  • Collaborate on real-world, publishable work
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Visiting Scholars

We host visiting researchers and faculty seeking to collaborate, co-author work, or use lab resources to expand their research portfolio.

  • Access datasets, tools, and experimental setups
  • Join research meetings, workshops, and lectures
  • Collaborate on short- or long-term research plans
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Postdoctoral Research Fellows

Postdocs at the SAVE Lab take leadership roles in grant projects, mentor junior researchers, and push innovation in safety and automation.

  • Lead grant-funded initiatives and proposals
  • Work on robotics, safety tech, or automation
  • Co-author publications and present findings
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Potential Collaborations

We actively seek partnerships with academic, industry, and government organizations for joint research, field trials, and education.

  • Co-develop training tools and tech solutions
  • Collaborate on proposals and pilot programs
  • Explore internships, demos, and site studies
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