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Biography
My research focuses on expert–AI collaboration, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and policy analysis across various domains, including project analytics, construction and infrastructure management, public transportation, and railway safety. I completed his PhD at the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) at the University of Sydney. I was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership (JGIPL) at the University of Sydney until 2025. I specialise in large-scale text analysis using natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation (GraphRAG), and AI agents. I am passionate about bridging research and practice, and have collaborated on several projects with industry partners and government agencies.
Education/Academic qualification
Public Transport, PhD, Identifying the emerging vulnerability of rail transport systems across countries by automated analysis of railway accident reports, University of Sydney, Sydney
1 Jul 2020 → 15 Apr 2024
Award Date: 15 Apr 2024
External positions
WA Chapter Committee Member, Railway Technical Society of Australasia
1 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2026
Honorary Associate, University of Sydney, Sydney
1 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2026
NSW/ACT Chapter Committee Member , Railway Technical Society of Australasia
30 Jun 2024 → 31 Dec 2025
Industry keywords
- Built Environment
- Transport
- Government
- Communications
Research expertise keywords
- Project management
- Natural Language Processing
- Railway safety
- asset management
- Large Language Models
- construction & building
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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From divergent paradigms to integrated risk intelligence: synthesizing data- and knowledge-driven approaches in complex projects
Chen, N., Naderpajouh, N., Hong, W. T. & Mohammadi, N., May 2026, In: Advanced Engineering Informatics. 72, 21 p., 104401.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Lacking Common Ground: Temporally-Situated Value-Systems in an Unwanted Project
Whyte, J., Mottee, L. K. & Hong, W. T., 5 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Project Management Journal. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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RecoMap–a semi-automated tool for analysing railway accident recommendations across jurisdictions and over time
Hong, W. T., Clifton, G. & Nelson, J. D., 2026, In: Transportation Planning and Technology. 49, 2, p. 145-165 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An analytical research tool for monitoring stakeholder conflicts in public–private partnership project delivery
Cheng, Y. H. & Hong, W. T., 2025, In: Construction Management and Economics. 43, 12, p. 1060-1079 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Natural Language Processing-Driven Framework for Policymaking in Infrastructure Development
Hong, W. T., Whyte, J. & Xue, J., 1 May 2025, In: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 151, 5, 04025025.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
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Enhanced data-driven decision-making with imperfect data through AI-enabled knowledge management in major projects
Hong, K.W.-T. (Investigator 01)
Project Governance and Controls Symposium Ltd
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Big Data-driven Stakeholder Engagement in a Dynamic and Complex Environment of Mega
Hong, K.W.-T. (Investigator 01)
1/07/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research