Publications

• Lei Shu and Dong Zhao. (2026). “A scalable computational framework for evaluating residential energy retrofits across diverse climates and occupant behaviors.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-6899.
• Chang Xu, Lei Shu, Anh Dao, and Yue Cui. (2026). “Multimodal generative AI for automated pavement condition assessment: Benchmarking model performance.” PLOS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340380.
• Lei Shu, Dong Zhao, Wanni Zhang, Han Li, and Tianzhen Hong. (2025). “IoT-based retrofit information diffusion in future smart communities.” Energy and Buildings, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115756.
• Lei Shu, Tianzhen Hong, Kaiyu Sun, and Dong Zhao. (2025). “Framework to select robust energy retrofit measures for residential communities.” Energy and Buildings, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.115077.
• Lei Shu, Armin Yeganeh, and Dong Zhao. (2025). “Large language models for building energy retrofit decision-making: Technical and sociotechnical evaluations.” Buildings, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15224081.
• Dong Zhao, Hongyu Hu, Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa, Noah Durst, Janice Beecher, Linlang He, and Lei Shu. (2025). “Electric vehicle charging infrastructure design: Expertise, methods, and challenges.” Automation in Construction, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2025.106521.
• Lei Shu, Yunjeong Mo, and Dong Zhao. (2024). “Energy retrofits for smart and connected communities: Scopes and technologies.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.114510.
• Dong Zhao, Zhiting Chen, George Berghorn, Lei Shu, and Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa. (2024). “Structural leadership improves student engagement in collaboration.” Journal of Civil Engineering Education, https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEECD.EIENG-2027.
• Lei Shu and Dong Zhao. (2023). “Decision-making approach to urban energy retrofit—A comprehensive review.” Buildings, https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13061425.
• Ming Zhang, Lei Shu, Xiaowei Luo, Mengqi Yuan, and Xiazhong Zheng. (2022). “Virtual reality technology in construction safety training: Extended technology acceptance model.” Automation in Construction, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.104113.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

• Lei Shu and Dong Zhao. (2024). “Techno-economic analysis of building energy retrofits: Integrating occupant behavior impacts.” ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering. July 28-31, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486139.033.
• Lei Shu and Dong Zhao. (2024). “Data-driven residence energy consumption prediction model considering water use data and socio-demographic data.” 2024 Construction Research Congress (CRC). March 20-23, Des Moines, IA, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485262.051.
• Chang Xu, Lei Shu, and Dong Zhao. (2024). “Optimizing building energy use reduction: Integrating HVAC systems and building envelope through sensitivity analysis.” ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering. July 28-31, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA, https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486139.034.
• Lei Shu, Lei Fang, Henning Grønbæk, Jacob Bendtsen, and Bjarne W. Olesen. (2022). “Measurement of particle removal performance for a novel design of range hood.” The 16th ROOMVENT Conference. September 16-19, 2022, Xi'an, China, https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202235605070.
• Lei Shu, Mariya P. Bivolarova*, and Arsen K. Melikov. (2021). “Localized ventilation method for providing clean air to hospitalized patients.” Cold Climate HVAC & Energy 2021. April 20-21, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124602003.