Daniel Castro, dean of Purdue Polytechnic, has received the Tucker-Hasegawa Award at the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), held this year in Singapore.
Presented annually by the International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC), the Tucker-Hasegawa Award honors a single individual worldwide for sustained, outstanding contributions to the advancement of automation and robotics in construction.
"I am both honored and humbled to receive this recognition from IAARC," Castro said. "Construction automation has advanced at an unprecedented pace and is now a daily reality on job sites around the world. This award is a meaningful affirmation of Purdue Polytechnic's mission to prepare a technology-literate, industry-ready workforce. We are committed to equipping the next generation of construction leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving field."
The award citation recognizes Castro for his distinguished contributions to the field of automation and robotics in construction, and in particular his pioneering research on digital technologies for preconstruction and construction processes, including BIM-based change management and sustainable engineering, as well as his exceptional service to this research community through IAARC and the journal Automation in Construction.
The International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction is IAARC's flagship annual conference, bringing together leading researchers, educators, and industry professionals from around the world to share the latest advances in construction automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and related innovations that are transforming the built environment.
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