Faculty Profiles

de Cresce El Debs, L., Talley, K. G., & Clemente de Souza, A. S. (2026). AI in Construction Education Programs: Addressing Accessibility and Reliability through a Comparative Case Study.

Debs, L., Besiktepe, D., Talley, K. G., & Mosier, R. (2025). Sense of Belonging of US Construction Students. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(3), 321–345. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2024.2384378

Besiktepe, D., Kumar, Y. R. M., Zheng, Y., Manuel, J. R., & Debs, L. (2025). Exploring Job Selection Influences of Construction Management Students.

Zheng, Y., Besiktepe, D., & Debs, L. (2025). A Pilot Study on ChatGPT’s Potential in Developing Construction Education Assessments Through a Lens of Bloom’s Taxonomy a Lens of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Debs, L., & Clemente de Souza, A. S. (2025). Academic help-seeking resources for construction students: a scoping review.

Debs, L., Besiktepe, D., & Moraes, F. R. (2025). Career support services in construction-related programs in the US.

Zheng, Y., Debs, L., Besiktepe, D., & Oh, H. J. (2025). Insights for key professional competencies of U.S. entry-level construction positions: A structural topic modeling approach. Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 151(8).

Sander Clemente de Souza, A., & Debs, L. (2025). Tecnologias para Transformar o Ensino de Engenharia: uma revisao da literatura. In Proceedings of the LIII Brasilian Congress of Engineering Education. Associação Brasileira de Educação em Engenharia. https://doi.org/10.37702/2175-957x.cobenge.2025.6123

Mishra, M., de Cresce El Debs, L., & Talley, K. G. (2025). An Updated View of Conversational Agents in Engineering Education: A Scoping Review (pp. 1–8). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/fie63693.2025.11328698

Zheng, Y., Heo, J., de Cresce El Debs, L., & Chang, S. (n.d.). Comparing Novice Drivers’ Perceptions of Simulator-based Snowplow and CDL Training for Effective Use in DOT Programs.

Heo, J., Zheng, Y., Chang, S., & de Cresce El Debs, L. (n.d.). Investigating Winter Operations to Support Effective Implementation of Simulator-Based Training in Snowplow Driving Programs.

Clemente de Souza, A. S., & Debs, L. (n.d.). Tecnologias para transformar o ensino de engenharia: uma revisao da literature (Technologies for transforming engineering education: a literature review).

Debs, L., Clemente de Souza, A. S., & Moraes, F. R. (2024). Requirements and Qualifications of Emerging Construction 4.0 Job Categories. ASEE. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--47942

Gusmao Brissi, S., & Debs, L. (2024). Principles for adopting offsite construction in design and construction companies focused on multifamily projects in the USA. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(11), 4308–4329. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2022-0262

Clemente de Souza, A. S., & Debs, L. (2024). Concepts, innovative technologies, learning approaches and trend topics in education 4.0: A scoping literature review. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.100902

Besiktepe, D., Sparkling, A., Debs, L., & Manuel, J. R. (2024). Digital Technology Applications in Construction Education: A Systematic Review of Methodological Pluralism. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(4), 421–443. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2024.2405620

Yang, F., Akanbi, T., Wong Chong, O., Zhang, J., Debs, L., Chen, Y., & Hubbard, B. (2024). Project-Based Introduction to Computing in Construction Management Curriculum: A Case Study. Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 150(1). https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEECD.EIENG-1905

Debs, L., Zheng, Y., Ademiloye, J., Chen, Y., & Zhang, J. (2023). Synthesis study on employing snowplow driving simulators in training. West Lafayette, IN, United States: Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317614

Clemente de Souza, A. S., & Debs, L. (2023). A review of synergies between Industry 4.0, Construction 4.0, and Education 4.0 in the engineering education context. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343054

Tian, C., Kang, K., Zheng, Y., & Debs, L. (2023). Automated Detection and 3D Reconstruction of Fire Hydrants using Different Sizes of Crop Functions and Software.

Gadakh, O., & Debs, L. (2023). Analysis of Qualifications for Entry-Level Positions in Construction Management. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--42656

Debs, L., & Martani, C. (2023). Developing a new course in design, construction and society. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--43042

Ademiloye, J., & Debs, L. (2023). Feedback Systems in Sustainable AEC Projects: A Meta-Analysis. IISE. https://doi.org/DOI:10.21872/2023IISE_3287

Debs, L., Gray, C. M., & Asunda, P. A. (2023). Students’ perceptions and reasoning patterns about the ethics of emerging technology. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 33(1), 143–163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-021-09719-w

Debs, L., & Hubbard, B. (2023). Gathering and disseminating lessons learned in construction companies to support knowledge management. Construction Economics and Building, 23(1/2), 56–76. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v23i1/2.8390

Clemente de Souza, A. S., & Debs, L. (2023). Identifying emerging technologies and skills required for construction 4.0. Buildings, 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102535

Buscemi, L., Debs, L., & Zimpfer, M. (2022). WIP: Teaching of emerging technology in construction workforce development programs. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962589

Yang, F., Zhang, J., Chen, Y., & Debs, L. (2022). A new framework of logic representation and reasoning for automated building code compliance checking. In June 28-30, 2022.

Hubbard, B., & Debs, L. (2022). Development of an introductory course in design phase management for constructors. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1101/3/032030

Debs, L., Hubbard, B., & Zimpfer, M. (2022). Teaching of emerging technology in construction education. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1101/8/082032

de Moraes, F. R., & Debs, L. (2022). The Capstone Course – A new approach. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--40382

Debs, L., de Moraes, F. R., & Benhart, B. (2022). A review and comparison of associated schools of construction (ASC) capstone course content. Retrieved from https://easychair.org/publications/paper/3McM

Li, H., Zhang, J., Xue, X., Debs, L., Chang, S., Qu, M., … Goldwasser, D. (2022). Issues in bi-directional interoperability between BIM and BEM. Retrieved from https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784483961.142

Wu, J., Zhang, J., & Debs, L. (2022). Model validation for automated building code compliance checking. Retrieved from https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784483961.067

Kuang, B., Tian, C., Wu, H., Chen, Y., & Debs, L. (2022). The impact of remote learning on college students’ workload and productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retrieved from https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784483985.020

Debs, L., & Metzinger, J. (2022). A comparison of energy consumption in American homes by climate region. Buildings, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12010082

Kota, B. R., Debs, L., & Davis, T. (2022). Exploring Generation Z’s Perceptions of Green Homes. Sustainability, 14(16). https://doi.org/10.3390/su141610148

Debs, L., & Hubbard, B. (2021). Integrating energy simulation in design and construction studios: experiences from two undergraduate courses. Retrieved from https://itc.scix.net/pdfs/w78-2021-paper-005.pdf

Debs, L., & Kota, B. (2021). Gender differences in construction management students’ sense of belonging. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--37220

Wu, S., Tedeschi, B., Schreiber, Z., Hutzel, W. J., & Debs, L. (2021). Elementary school renovation to achieve net zero energy. Retrieved from https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/ihpbc/345/

Debs, L., Kota, B., & Metzinger, J. (2021). Recent energy consumption trends in American homes. https://doi.org/10.29007/dx6k

Debs, L., Zhang, J., Hubbard, B., & Cory, C. (2021). Quantity take-off using building information modeling (BIM) for construction students.

Debs, L., & Shaurette, M. (2021). An Exploration of Telephone and E-Mail Communications for Design-Related Construction Problems. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 17(2), 154–177. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2020.1713934

Gusmao Brissi, S., Debs, L., & Elwakil, E. (2021). A review on the factors affecting the use of offsite construction in multifamily housing in the United States. Buildings, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11010005

Gusmao Brissi, S., Wong Chong, O., Debs, L., & Zhang, J. (2021). A review on the interactions of robotic systems and lean principles in offsite construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(1), 383–406. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2020-0809

Debs, L., Zhang, J., & Chen, Y. (2021). Introduction to Prefabrication and Automation in Construction. West Lafayette, IN, United States: Purdue Libraries. Retrieved from https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/bcmoer/2/

Gusmao Brissi, S., Debs, L., & Zimpfer, M. (2020). Construction students’ confidence in their ability to visualize construction methods. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE44824.2020.9274236

Debs, L., & Gusmao Brissi, S. (2020). Academic collaboration in journal publications: pilot findings from a sustainability perspective. Retrieved from https://easychair.org/publications/paper/Lsnq/download

Debs, L., Chen, Y., & Zhang, J. (2020). Engaging high-school students in building prefabrication (resource exchange). https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--34540

Debs, L., & Hubbard, B. (2020). Faculty experience in team-teaching in construction management higher education. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--34661

Tian, C., Guo, X., Chen, Y., de Cresce El Debs, L., & Zhang, J. (2019). The change of building information modeling maturity in the last five years. Retrieved from https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC33589.pdf

Gusmao Brissi, S., & Debs, L. (2019). Lean, automation and modularization in Construction. Retrieved from https://iglcstorage.blob.core.windows.net/papers/attachment-7cd38feb-828a-43e9-8883-a66980d40175.pdf

Gusmao Brissi, S., Watanabe, M. U., & Debs, L. (2019). Sustainable design experience: the race to zero competition. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--33331

Zhang, J., Chen, Y., Liu, R., & de Cresce El Debs, L. (2019). Cartesian points visualization in game simulation for analyzing geometric representations of AEC objects in IFC. Retrieved from https://www.iaarc.org/publications/fulltext/ISARC_2019_Paper_38.pdf

Metzinger, J., Cabral, J., Debs, L., Santon, S., & Zimpfer, M. (2019). Construction management curriculum transformation through project-based learning: initial implementation. Retrieved from http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2017/paper/CEUE202002017.pdf

Debs, L., & Gusmao Brissi, S. (2019). Undergraduate construction students’ likelihood of attending courses in other AEC disciplines. Retrieved from http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2019/paper/CEUE269002019.pdf

Debs, L., Zhang, J., & Chen, Y. (2019). Developing a request for qualifications activity to integrate construction topics at the sophomore level. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--32634

Debs, L., Miller, K. D., Ashby, I., & Exter, M. (2019). Students’ perspectives on different teaching methods: comparing innovative and traditional courses in a technology program. Research in Science & Technological Education, 37(3), 297–323. https://doi.org/10.1080/02635143.2018.1551199

Debs, L., & Zimpfer, M. (2018). Developing and applying an undergraduate cross-course team assignment. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2018.8658801

Shaurette, M., & de Cresce El Debs, L. (2018). Study abroad to promote design and construction collaboration. Retrieved from http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2018/paper/CEUE122002018.pdf

de Cresce El Debs, L., Brunese, P. S., & Shaurette, M. (2018). Use of concept maps to illustrate barriers to construction industry inter-organizational communication: a comparative view from students and professionals. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 14(2), 77–94. https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2016.1226214

de Cresce El Debs, L., Shaurette, M., Hynes, W., Kwon, H. J., Hutzel, B., & Barbarash, D. (2017). Cross College Faculty Collaboration for the development of a new major in Design and Construction Integration. In 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. ASEE Conferences. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--28089

de Cresce El Debs, L., Shaurette, M., & Wilder, D. (2017). Undergraduate Opportunities for Construction Students’ Multidisciplinary AEC Collaboration and Awareness. In 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. ASEE Conferences. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--29051

de Cresce El Debs, L., Brophy, S., & Espinoza Morales, C. (2017). Identifying student communication strategies involving spatial information. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2017.8190582

de Cresce El Debs, L., Shaurette, M., & Rybkowski, Z. (2017). Selection of communication media by design and construction personnel for problem-solving. Retrieved from http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2017/paper/CPRT109002017.pdf

Gray, C. M., Debs, L., Exter, M., & Krause, T. (2016). Instructional strategies for incorporating empathy in transdisciplinary technology education. https://doi.org/10.18260/p.25746

de Cresce El Debs, L., Shaurette, M., & Benhart, B. (2016). Professional certifications in construction industry: a comparative view from students and companies. Retrieved from http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2016/paper/CEUE131002016.pdf

de Cresce El Debs, L., Dionne, R., Exter, M., & Shaurette, M. (2015). Problem solving in a multidisciplinary environment: observations from a newly developed program. https://doi.org/10.18260/p.24591

Debs, L., & Kelley, T. (2015). Gathering design references from nature. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 75(1), 10–14. Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/gathering-design-references-nature/docview/1710397128/se-2

de Cresce El Debs, L., & Leal Ferreira, S. (2014). Diretrizes para processo de projeto de fachadas com painéis pré-fabricados de concreto em ambiente BIM. Ambiente Construido, 14(2), 41–60. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-86212014000200004

El Debs, L., Leal Ferreira, S., & Villares, A. B. A. (2012). Application of automated code checking in Brazilian building regulations. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319451463_APPLICATION_OF_AUTOMATED_CODE_CHECKING_IN_BRAZILIAN_BUILDING_REGULATIONS