Biography

I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong and an M.S. degree in Information System from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to joining HKU, I served as a FinTech Engineer at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute for three years, where I gained hands-on experience in financial technology applications and blockchain development.

Interests
  • Blockchain (Cross-Chain, Zero—Knowledge Proof)
  • Artificial Intelligence (Automated Machine Learning, Interpretable Machine Learning)
  • Digital Twin
Education

  • PhD in Digital Transformation, 2021-2025

    the University of Hong Kong (HKU), HKSAR

  • MSc in Information System, 2016-2018

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR

  • BSc in Computer Science, 2012-2016

    Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR

Recent News

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[03/25] My PhD thesis A Blockchain 4.0 Paradigm for Coordinating Centralized Construction Digital Twin and Decentralized Project Management has been awarded as the “ Top 10%/Excellent Thesis” of HKU

[01/25] Our paper “Open BIM exchange on Blockchain 3.0 virtual disk: A traceable semantic differential transaction approach” has been accepted by Frontiers of Engineering Management (FEM) [ CAS Q1]. Congratulations to Karle!

Recent Publications

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Blockchain-enabled IoT-BIM platform for supply chain management in modular construction.
X Li, W Lu, F Xue, L Wu, R Zhao, J Lou, J Xu (2022).
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 148(2):04021195.

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Exploring smart construction objects as blockchain oracles in construction supply chain management.
W Lu, X Li, F Xue, R Zhao, L Wu, AGO Yeh (2021).
Automation in Construction 129:103816.

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Projects

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All Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Digital Twin
“BIM Square”: blockchain and i-Core-enabled multi-stakeholder building information modelling platform for construction logistics and supply chain management in Hong Kong
Keywords: Construction logistics and supply chain; quality assurance; blockchain; open BIM; i-Core oracles for blockchain
ITF Tier-1 (ITP/029/20LP)
FedS3A

Honors and Awards

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[2025] Top 10%/Excellent PhD thesis, the University of Hong Kong

[2024] Merit Award, Hong Kong openBIM/openGIS Award

[2022] Best Paper Award, ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering

Professional Activities

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[Journal Reviewer] Discover Computing [CAS Q3]

[Journal Reviewer] Scientific Reports [CAS Q3, SCI-Q2]