Teaching Positions

• 2009－Pressent: Professor, Department of Project Management, Tongji University
• 2004－2009: Associate professor, Department of Project Management, Tongji University,
• 2001 - 2002: Postdoctoral Research on Urban Science, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

International Experience

• 2003, Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.
• 2003, Project Management Institute, U.S.

Overseas Teaching

• 2010, Teaching Graduate Students, Milan Polytechnic University (MIP)

RESEARCH FIELD

• Urban Renewal;
• AI-Powered Integrated Urban Construction, Operation, and Governance;
• Major Engineering Project Management;
• Green and Sustainable Construction

TEACHING INTERESTS

• Project Management
• Business Management
• Urban Construction Management

RESEARCH

Sponsored Research Projects

• National Social Science Fund Major Project (24&ZD185): Social Impacts and Risk Governance of Big Data, Internet, and AI Development (2024-2028), Chief Expert & Principal Investigator;
• NSFC International Cooperation Project (T2261129476): Vulnerability Analysis and Resilience Enhancement of Low-Carbon Human Settlement Systems in Urban-Rural Regions under Extreme Temperature Events (2022-2026), Principal Investigator;
• NSFC General Program (72022131): Evolution Mechanism Analysis and Resilience Control of Resource Allocation Networks in Emergency Projects for Unconventional Incidents (2021-2024), Principal Investigator;
• NSFC General Program (71771178): Impact Mechanism and Control of Project Organizational Communication Network Topology on Detrimental Collective Optimism Bias (2018-2021), Principal Investigator;
• NSSF Special Project Sub-study (19VDL001): Case Compilation, Classification, and Macro-Level Status Assessment of Belt and Road Major Projects (2019-2022), Principal Investigator;
• Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan (19DZ12028): Development and Demonstration of Data-Driven Building Cluster Equipment Automation and Operation Management System (2019-2023), Key Participant;
• NSFC Major Program Sub-study (71390523): Organizational Behavior and Model Innovation in Major Infrastructure Projects (2014-2018), Key Participant;
• National Key R&D Program (2020YFD1100600): Integrated Demonstration of Digital Technology Services for Rural Communities under Green Livable Villages Technology Innovation (2020-2023), Key Participant;
• NSFC General Program (70972072): Generalized Failure Mechanism Analysis and Control for Sustainable Construction Projects (2010-2013), Principal Investigator;
• NSFC Young Scientist Fund (70302015): Sustainable Construction Research and Intelligent Decision Support System Development for Engineering Projects (2004-2006), Principal Investigator;
• PMI Global Research Project: The Human Side of Project Management (2003-2004), Principal Investigator.

Papers

• Shi, Q., Luo, W-S., Xiao, C., Wang, J., Zhu, H., & Chen, X. (2025). Investigating Urban-scale Building Thermal Resilience under Compound Heat Waves and Power Outage Events based on Urban Morphology Analysis. Building and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.112747.
• Xin, C., Shi, Q*., Xiao, C., Shao, Y., & Liu, C. (2025). Integrating Construction and Operation of Large Interorganizational Projects Based on Resource Orchestration: A Case Study of Shanghai Airports. Buildings, 15(6), 866. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15060866.
• Alqershy, M.T., Zhang, F., Shi, Q*. (2025) Exploring Governance Mechanisms in Megaprojects: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. Engineering Management Journal, 30(1):90-113.
• Chen, X., Shi, Q., Xiao, C*., Zhao, D., & Tang, K. (2024). Unveiling and Evaluating the Collaboration in Engineering Projects through a Two-Layer Information Collaboration Network Model. Journal of Management in Engineering, 40(3),  04024014. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5871.
• Alqershy, MT., Shi, Q., & Anbar, DR.  (2024). Analysing the interplay of isomorphic pressures, perceived benefits and top management support on social responsibility performance of Belt and Road megaprojects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print): https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2023-1169.
• Gu, CJ., Shi, Q., & Xiao, C. (2024). Evaluating the driving factors of the environmental injustice caused by the spatial mismatch of ecosystem services in mega cities in China. Urban Ecosystems, 27(4): 1349-1365. http://doi. org/10.1007/s11252-024-01518-0.
• Alqershy, MT., Shi, Q*., & Zhang, F. (2024). Exploring Governance Mechanisms in Megaprojects: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. Engineering Management Journal, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/10429247.2024.2369452.
• Ding, X., Shi, Q., & Xiao, C. (2024). Unveiling the Impact of Communication Network on Engineering Project Team Performance: The Interplay of Centralization and Tie Strength, Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 17: 1515-1531. http://doi. org/10.2147/PRBM.S454292.
• Shepherd, M., Sankaran, S., Shi, Q., Piccard, L., & Toma, T. (2024). Principles-Based Project Management: Where to Now? Project Management Journal, 54(6): SI. http://doi. org/10.1007/s11252-024-01518-0.
• Liu, C., & Shi, Q*. (2023). Inter-Organizational Partnering Strategies in Disaster Response: A Complex Network Perspective. Systems, 11(8), 420. https://doi.org/10.1177/87569728231211281.
• Shi, Q., Gu, C.-J., & Xiao, C. (2023). Multiple Scenarios Analysis on Land Use Simulation by Coupling Socioeconomic and Ecological Sustainability in Shanghai, China. Sustainable Cities and Society, 95, 104578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.104578.(ESI Highly Cited）
• Alqershy, M. T., & Shi, Q. (2023). Barriers to Social Responsibility Implementation in Belt and Road Mega Infrastructure Projects: A Hybrid Fuzzy DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC Approach. Buildings, 13(6), 1561. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13061561.
• Liu, C., Shi, Q., Xiao, C., Zhou, Y., & Han, Y. (2022). Optimal Relationship Patterns in Disaster Response Project Organizing: An Interorganizational Network Model. Journal of Management in Engineering, 38(6),  04022063. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0001094.
• Shi, Q., Chen, X., Xiao, C., & Han, Y. (2022). Network Perspective in Megaproject Management: A Systematic Review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(7), 03122002. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0002304.
• Chen, J., Shi, Q., & Zhang, W. (2022). Structural Path and Sensitivity Analysis of the CO2 Emissions in the Construction Industry. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 92, 106679. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2021.106679.
• Shi, Q., Liu, C., & Xiao, C. (2022). Machine Learning in Building Energy Management: A critical Review and Future Directions. Frontiers of Engineering Management, 9(2), 239-256. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42524-021-0181-1.
• Chen, J., Wang, Y., Shi, Q., Peng, X., & Zheng, J. (2021). An International Comparison Analysis of CO2 Emissions in the Construction Industry. Sustainable Development, 29(4), 754-767. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.2172.
• Huang, Y., Shi, Q*., Zuo, J., Pena-Mora, F., & Chen, J. (2021). Research Status and Challenges of Data-Driven Construction Project Management in the Big Data Context. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021, 6674980. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6674980.
• Xiao, C., Shi, Q., & Gu, C.-J. (2021). Assessing the Spatial Distribution Pattern of Street Greenery and Its Relationship with Socioeconomic Status and the Built Environment in Shanghai, China. Land, 10(8), 871. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10080871.
• Zhang, Y., & Shi, Q. (2021). An intelligent Transaction Model for Energy Blockchain based on Diversity of Subjects. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 60(1), 749-756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2020.10.005.
• Zheng, X., Chen, J., Han, Y., Ren, L., & Shi, Q. (2021). Unveiling Complex Relational Behavior in Megaprojects: A Qualitative-Quantitative Network Approach. International Journal of Project Management, 39(7), 738-749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2021.07.001.
• Huang, Y., Shi, Q*., Pena-Mora, F., Lu, Y., & Shen, C. (2020). Exploring the Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Team Social Capital and Construction Project Performance. Journal of Management in Engineering, 36(5), 04020056. https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000804.
• Chen, J., Shi, Q*., Shen, L., Huang, Y., & Wu, Y. (2019). What Makes the Difference in Construction Carbon Emissions between China and USA? . Sustainable Cities and Society, 44, 604-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2018.10.017。
• Chen, J., Shen, L., Shi, Q.*, Hong, J., & Ochoa, J. J. (2019). The Effect of Production Structure on the Total CO2 Emissions Intensity in the Chinese Construction Industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 213:1087–1095. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.203. 
• Du, J., Wang, Q., & Shi, Q. (2019). Description-Experience Gap under Imperfect  Information Continuum and Aggressive Cost Estimating in Capital Projects. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, 26(6), 1151-1170. doi:10.1108/ecam-02-2018-0075. 
• Yu, T., Liang, X., Shen, G. Q., Shi, Q., & Wang, G. (2019). An Optimization Model for Managing Stakeholder Conflicts in Urban Redevelopment projects in China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 537-547. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.071. 
• Chen, J., Shi, Q.*, Shen, L., Huang, Y., & Wu, Y. (2018). What Makes the Difference in Construction Carbon Emissions between China and USA? Sustainable Cities and Society. 44:604-613. doi:10.1016/j.scs.2018.10.017. 
• Yu, T., Shi, Q., Zuo, J., & Chen, R. (2018). Critical Factors for Implementing Sustainable Construction Practice in HOPSCA projects: A Case Study in China. Sustainable Cities and Society, 37, 93-103. doi:10.1016/j.scs.2017.11.008. 
• Chen, J., Shen, L. Y., Song, X. N., Shi, Q., & Li, S. P. (2017). An Empirical Study on the CO2 Emissions in the Chinese Construction Industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 168, 645-654. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.09.072. 
• Lai, X. D., Liu, J. X., Shi, Q.*, Georgiev, G., & Wu, G. D. (2017). Driving Forces for Low Carbon Technology Innovation in the Building Industry: A Critical Review. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 74, 299-315. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.044. 
• Shi, Q., Chen, J. D., & Shen, L. Y. (2017). Driving Factors of the Changes in the Carbon Emissions in the Chinese Construction Industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 166, 615-627. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.08.056. 
• Yu, T., Shen, G. Q., & Shi, Q*. (2017). Comparing the Performance Quality of Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Delivery Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(4), 10. doi:10.1061/(asce)co.1943-7862.0001262.
• Yu, T., Shen, G. Q. P., Shi, Q.*, Lai, X. D., Li, C. Z. D., & Xu, K. X. (2017). Managing Social Risks at the Housing Demolition Stage of urban Redevelopment Projects: A stakeholder-Oriented Study Using Social Network Analysis. International Journal of Project Management, 35(6), 925-941. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2017.04.004.
• Yu, T., Shen, G. Q. P., Shi, Q.*, Zheng, H. W., Wang, G., & Xu, K. X. (2017). Evaluating Social Sustainability of Urban Housing Demolition in Shanghai, China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 153(1), 26-40. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.03.005. 
• He, Q. H., Wang, G., Luo, L., Shi, Q., Xie, J. X., & Meng, X. H. (2017). Mapping the Managerial Areas of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Using Scientometric Analysis. International Journal of Project Management, 35(4), 670-685. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2016.08.001. 
• Shen, Z. G., Hassani, A., & Shi, Q. (2016). Multi-Objective Time-Cost Optimization using Cobb-Douglas Production Function and Hybrid Genetic Algorithm. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 22(2), 187-198. doi:10.3846/13923730.2014.897966. 
• Shi, Q., Yu, T., Zuo, J., & Lai, X. D. (2016). Challenges of Developing Sustainable Neighborhoods in China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135, 972-983. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.07.016. 
• Shi, Q., Ding, X., Zuo, J., & Zillante, G. (2016). Mobile Internet based Construction Supply Chain Management: A Critical Review. Automation in Construction, 72, 143-154. doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2016.08.020. 
• Shi, Q., Yan, Y., Zuo, J., & Yu, T. (2016). Objective Conflicts in Green Buildings Projects: A Critical Analysis. Building and Environment, 96, 107-117. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.11.016. 
• Lu, Y. B., Luo, L., Wang, H. L., Le, Y., & Shi, Q. (2015). Measurement Model of Project Complexity for Large-Scale Projects from Task and Organization Perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 33(3), 610-622. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.12.005. 
• Shen, L. Y., & Shi, Q. (2015). Management of Infrastructure Projects for Urbanization in China. International Journal of Project Management, 33(3), 481-482. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2015.01.011. 
• Shi, Q.*, Liu, Y., Zuo, J., Pan, N. X., & Ma, G. F. (2015). On the Management of Social Risks of Hydraulic Infrastructure Projects in China: A Case Study. International Journal of Project Management, 33(3), 483-496. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.06.003. 
• Shi, Q., Yu, T., & Zuo, J. (2015). What Leads to Low-Carbon Buildings? A China Study. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 50, 726-734. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.05.037.
• Shi, Q., Lai, X. D., Xie, X., & Zuo, J. (2014). Assessment of Green Building Policies - A Fuzzy Impact Matrix Approach. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 36, 203-211. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.04.076.
• Shi, Q., Zhou, Y. K., Xiao, C., Chen, R. Y., & Zuo, J. (2014). Delivery Risk Analysis Within the Context of Program Management using Fuzzy Logic and DEA: A China Case Study. International Journal of Project Management, 32(2), 341-349. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2013.05.002. 
• Shen, L. Y., Shi, Q., & Ren, H. (2013). Special issue: Management of infrastructure projects for urbanization in China. International Journal of Project Management, 31(2), 165-165. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2012.10.001. 
• Shi, Q., Zuo, J., Huang, R., Huang, J., & Pullen, S. (2013). Identifying the Critical Factors for Green Construction - An Empirical Study in China. Habitat International, 40, 1-8. doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2013.01.003. 
• Zuo, J., Read, B., Pullen, S., & Shi, Q*. (2013). Carbon-Neutral Commercial Building Development. Journal of Management in Engineering, 29(1), 95-102. doi:10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000127. 
• Shi, Q.*, & Blomquist, T. (2012). A New Approach for Project Scheduling using Fuzzy Dependency Structure Matrix. International Journal of Project Management, 30(4), 503-510. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2011.11.003.
• Shi, Q*. (2011). Rethinking the Implementation of Project Management: A Value Adding Path Map Approach. International Journal of Project Management, 29(3), 295-302. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2010.03.007. 

• Deputy Director of National Experimental Base for Comprehensive AI Governance (Shanghai Yangpu)
• Deputy Director of Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for AI Governance
• National Steering Committee Member for Professional Degree Education in Engineering Management (MEM)
• Vice Chairman of Shanghai Society of Engineering Management
• Council Member, Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (PMI-GAC), Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders (MCIOB)
• Guest Editor for Special Issues: International Journal of Project Management; Project Management Journal
• Editorial Board Member: Project Management Review (China); Buildings
• Reviewer for International Journals: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews; European Journal of Operational Research; International Journal of Project Management; Automation in Construction; Technological Forecasting and Social Change

• Ministry of Education Outstanding Scientific Research Award (Science & Technology, First Class): "Theory, Key Technology Innovation and Application of Major Engineering Management" (2018);
• National Teaching Achievement Award (Second Class): "Innovative Practice of Shanghai MBA Case Study Co-creation, Sharing and Integration" (2022);
• National Teaching Achievement Award (Second Class): "Innovation in Cultivating 'Dual-Competency' Engineering Management Talents Under Deep Transformation" (2018);
• National Teaching Achievement Award (Second Class): "'Quad-Element Integration' Elite Training Model Driven by Mega-Engineering Practice" (2014);
• Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award (First Class): "Key Technologies for Systemic Control and Promotion in Expo Park Large-scale Complex Project Management" (2011);
• Shanghai Science & Technology Progress Award (Second Class): "Dynamic Control Technology for Shanghai-Dujiangyan Post-Disaster Reconstruction Project Portfolio" (2013);
• Shanghai Teaching Achievement Award (First Class): "'π-Shaped Talent Cultivation Model' for National Strategic Needs in Transition Era" (2022);

• Shanghai Teaching Achievement Award (First Class): "'Three-Dimensional Integration' Leadership Training Model Driven by Mega-Engineering Practice" (2013);
• Shanghai Outstanding Engineering Consulting Achievement Award (First Class): "Whole-Process Consulting for Wuliangsu Lake Mountain-River-Forest-Farmland-Lake-Grassland Ecological Restoration Pilot Project" (2023);
• Shanghai First-Class Undergraduate English Demonstration Course: "Project Management" (2021);
• Shanghai Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor (2016);
• Guan Ke Outstanding Master's Thesis Supervisor (2010);
• Shanghai Outstanding Young Faculty (2005).