Prof. LI Heng, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT) and Chair Professor of Construction Informatics, has been ranked first in China and 21st globally in Engineering and Technology, in the 2025 Best Scientists Rankings by Research.com.
The rankings are determined by the D-index (Discipline H-index), which evaluates a scientist’s scholarly impact through discipline-specific publications and citation metrics. This international recognition underscores Prof. Li’s exceptional contributions to the fields of engineering and technology, as well as the profound societal impact of his research.
Prof. Li has conducted numerous funded research projects related to the innovative application and transfer of construction information technologies. His research interests include digital construction, smart construction, ergonomics and robotics. With an extensive research career spanning more than two decades, Prof. Li has steered the development of a diverse range of products, encompassing computer-aided drawing systems, construction planning and management systems, and sophisticated intelligent safety systems. In recent years, his research efforts have been directed intensively towards the realms of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and applications in the Internet of Things (IoT).
