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Vishal Singh

Assistant Professor at Aalto University School of Business

Professor of Marketing/Director, The Stern Center for Research Computing at Leonard N. Stern School of Business

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  • Leonard N. Stern School of Business
  • Aalto University School of Business

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Aalto University School of Business

Description of professorship

My professorship is part of the Aalto BIM initiative, focussing on developing research and teaching agenda for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computer aided design and construction. As part of the initiative, the professorship aims to focus on BIM technology development, and technology management and integration in practice. The research students will be encouraged to understand and apply engineering design principles and methodologies to BIM tools and processes.

Description of research

I am primarily a design researcher, interested in design thinking and computational thinking. My research approaches BIM and computer integrated design and construction as a socio-technical system, focusing on the interaction between products, processes and the people. The research builds on the prior research in design computing and cognition, drawing upon theories and models from related areas such as artificial intelligence in design, computer aided design, computer supported collaborative work, construction management, design management, design methodology, information and knowledge management, learning, and systems theory.

Research supervision and students

PhD candidates:

  • Mehmet Yalcinkaya (2013- ): BIM for FM (COBie and graph database)
  • Sunil Suwal (PT, 2014- ): BIM in education (learning technologies)
  • Marika Latvala (PT, 2014-): Systematic Network change at the suburb’s renovation project
  • Pedro Aibeo (PT, 2015-): Architectural Democracy (role of digitilization)
  • Francisco Forns-samso (PT, 2013- ): BIM for FM (strategic aspects from Real estate perspective)
  • Saeed Mirzaifer (2015- ): Digitalization, BIM and healthcare
  • Ali Kahaei (2016-): BIM-based virtual learning environment
  • Esa Halmetoja (PT, 2017-): BIM for FM (Analytics and strategy)

Masters degree candidates (graduated):

  • Kalyani Kumar (2017): Exploring Structure Sharing in Services and Using the Principles of Product Design to Conceptualise Modular Workstations
  • Xi Liu (2017): Developing interactive connections between BIM and Facilities information systems for end user functionalities
  • Tomi Kontola (2016): Siirtyminen 2D‐suunnittelusta tietomallintamiseen linjasaneeraustoimeksiannoissa
  • Jiang Yirui (2016): Requirements Analysis of the Future Finnish Commercial Office Spaces
  • Saeid Khorsand (2016): Interactive Model Environment Portal for Engineering Education
  • Ehsan Ghazanfari (2016): Applying product design and digital construction methodologies to conceptualize modular and distributed healthcare facilities
  • Pietari Pellinen (2016): Improving Desgin Management in BIM Based Design Project Involving Infrastructure and Construction Engineering
  • Luming Ran (2015): Transferring best practices enabled by BIM in Architecture, Engineering and Construction to shipbuilding industry: An explorative study
  • Joni Lähde (2015): Product Platform Development Process and Architectural Redesign of Substation Structures
  • Aila Haavisto (2015): Early stage cost estimation of medium-sized construction company’s new residential building production
  • Carlos Cereceda Fernandez (2014): Developing a framework for prefabrication assessment using BIM
  • Alexander Gerbov (2014): Process improvement and BIM in infrastructure design projects – findings from 4 case studies in Finland
  • David Helander (2014): Assessing alternatives for using building information models to manage initial information in building renovation projects
  • Jyry Kuokkanen (2013): An assessment of distributed building information management systems

Summer Interns (Alumni):

  • Adithya Vishwamithiran (2017, IIT Chennai)- A systemic infrastructure for multi-functional spaces using produt design methodologies
  • Seetharaman Subramanian (2017, IIT Chennai)- A systemic infrastructure for multi-functional spaces using produt design methodologies
  • Vinayak Suthar (2017, IIT Bombay)- A systemic infrastructure for multi-functional spaces using produt design methodologies
  • Prem Kumar (2017, IIT Bombay)- A systemic infrastructure for multi-functional spaces using produt design methodologies
  • Ashwin Agrawal (2016, IIT Bombay)- Product Design Methodology
  • Faaz Rafi (2016, IIT Bombay)- Product Design Methodology

BACKGROUND

Before coming to Aalto University, Finland, I have lived in Australia (2005-2012) and India (upto 2005). I have a bachelors degree in architecture, a masters degree in product design and engineering, and a PhD in design computing.

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

The University of Sydney

Doctor of Philosophy

Sydney, Australia

2010

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Master of Design in Product Design and Engineering

Bangalore, India

2004

Birla Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Architecture

Ranchi, India

2002

RESEARCH POSITIONS

Deakin University

Research Fellow

Geelong, Australia

April 2010-June 2012

CHIEF INVESTIGATOR: Critical success factors in construction information supply chain teams

CO-INVESTIGATOR: BIM information suppy chain

CO-INVESTIGATOR: Urban regeneration of Geelong CBD

TEACHING: BIM and Information Systems in construction

University of Newcastle

Research Assistant

Newcastle, Australia

Sep 2009-Mar 2010

PROJECT: A framework for integrating generative design techniques used in computer aided architecture

University of Technology, Sydney

Research Assistant

Sydney, Australia

Nov 2009-Dec 2009

PROJECT: Agent based model to simulate the emergence of design trends

CRC- Construction Innovation/ University of Newcastle

Research Assistant

Newcastle, Australia

Jul 2007-Apr 2009

PROJECT: BIM collaboration platform

Indian Institute of Science, IDEAS Lab

Project Associate

Bangalore, India

Jul 2004-Apr 2005

PROJECT: Guidelines for generating resource-effective manufactured/assembled products

Peer-reviewed scientific articles

Journal article-refereed, Original research

Assessing students’ sentiments towards the use of a Building Information Modelling (BIM) learning platform in a construction project management course

Suwal, Sunil; Singh, Vishal
2017 in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION (Taylor and Francis Ltd.)
ISSN: 0304-3797

BIM in building renovation projects: what is the useful minimum information requirement?

Helander, David; Singh, Vishal
2016 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd)
ISSN: 1743-5110

Building information modelling-enabled best practices in AEC and takeaways for Finnish shipbuilding industry

Ran, Luming; Singh, Vishal
2016 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd)
ISSN: 1743-5110

BIM as Infrastructure in a Finnish HVAC Actor Network: Enabling Adoption, Reuse, and Recombination over a Building Life Cycle and between Projects

Holmström, Jan; Singh, Vishal; Främling, Kary
2015 in JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING (American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE))
ISSN: 0742-597X

Needs and technology adoption: observation from BIM experience.

Singh, Vishal; Holmström, Jan
2015 in ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT (Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.)
ISSN: 0969-9988

Patterns and trends in Building Information Modeling (BIM) research: A Latent Semantic Analysis

Yalcinkaya, Mehmet; Singh, Vishal
2015 in AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION (Elsevier)
ISSN: 0926-5805

BIM and systemic ICT innovation in AEC: perceived needs and actor's degrees of freedom

Singh, Vishal
2014 in CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION: INFORMATION, PROCESS, MANAGEMENT (Emerald Publishing Limited)
ISSN: 1471-4175

Integrated construction supply chain design and delivery solutions

London, Kerry; Singh, Vishal
2013 in ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT (Earthscan)
ISSN: 1745-2007

Social learning in design teams: The importance of direct and indirect communications

Singh, Vishal; Dong, Andy; Gero, John
2013 in AI EDAM-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN ANALYSIS AND MANUFACTURING (Cambridge University Press)
ISSN: 0890-0604

Developing a computational model to understand the contributions of social learning modes to task coordination in teams

Singh, Vishal; Dong, Andy; Gero, John S.
2013 in AI EDAM-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN ANALYSIS AND MANUFACTURING (Cambridge University Press)
ISSN: 0890-0604

Computational studies to understand the role of social learning in team familiarity and its effects on team performance

Singh, Vishal; Dong, Andy; Gero, John S.
2012 in CODESIGN: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COCREATION IN DESIGN AND THE ARTS (Taylor and Francis Ltd.)
ISSN: 1571-0882

Towards an integrated generative design framework

Singh, Vishal; Gu, Ning
2012 in DESIGN STUDIES (ELSEVIER SCI LTD)
ISSN: 0142-694X

A theoretical framework of a BIM-based multi-disciplinary collaboration platform

Singh, Vishal; Gu, Ning; Wang, Xiangyu
2011 in AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION (Elsevier)
ISSN: 0926-5805

Review article, Literature review, Systematic review

Editorial A PLM perspective of BIM research initiatives

Jupp, Julie R.; Singh, Vishal
2016 in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd)
ISSN: 1743-5110

Book section, Chapters in research books

Framework to study the multi-disciplinary profiles of engineering and architectural design students

Casakin, Hernan; Singh, Vishal
2016
ISBN: 9781634849869

How Different Models of Value Change Affect Emergent Patterns in Design Practice: Agent Based Simulations

Singh, Vishal; Gero, John
2015
ISBN: 978-81-322-2231-6

BIM Ecosystem: The Coevolution of Products, Processes, and People

Gu, Ning; Singh, Vishal; London, Kerry
2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-76630-9

Similar Concepts, Distinct Solutions, Common Problems: Learning from PLM and BIM Deployment

Jupp, Julie; Singh, Vishal
2014
ISBN: 978-3-662-45936-2

Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Facilities Management Literature Review and Future Needs

Yalcinkaya, Mehmet; Singh, Vishal
2014
ISBN: 978-3-662-45936-2

Developing a Multi-Agent Model to Study the Social Formation of Design Practice

Singh, Vishal; Gero, John
2013
ISBN: 978-81-322-1049-8

Conference proceedings

Comparing BIM in construction with 3D modeling in shipbuilding industries Is the grass greener on the other side?

Luming, Ran; Singh, Vishal
2016 in IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (SPRINGER)
ISBN: 9783319331102
ISSN: 1868-4238

Application of the Domain Theory to Warehouse Concept Development: A Case Study

Pikas, Ergo; Koskela, Lauri; Singh, Vishal; Dave, Bhargav; Sacks, Rafael
2016 in Construction Management and Economics (TAMPEREEN TEKNILLINEN YLIOPISTO)
ISBN: 978-952-15-3745-5
ISSN: 1797-8904

BIM ecosystem research What, why and how? Framing the directions for a holistic view of BIM

Singh, Vishal
2016 in IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (Springer New York LLC)
ISBN: 9783319546599
ISSN: 1868-4238

Towards a Framework to Understand Multidisciplinarity in BIM Context - Education to Teamwork

Suwal, Sunil; Singh, Vishal; Shaw, Conor
2016 in Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2016 (Tampere University of Technology)
ISBN: 978-952-15-3741-7
ISSN: 1797-8904

Evaluating the Usability Aspects of Construction Operation Building Information Exchange (COBie) Standard

Yalcinkaya, Mehmet; Singh, Vishal
2016 in Tampere University of Technology. Department of Civil Engineering. Construction Management and Economics. Report. (Tampere University of Technology)
ISBN: 978-952-15-3744-8
ISSN: 1797-8904

Intelligent products Shifting the production control logic in construction (with lean and Bim)

Dave, Bhargav; Kubler, Sylvain; Pikas, Ergo; Holmström, Jan; Singh, Vishal; Främling, Kary; Koskela, Lauri; Peltokorpi, Antti
2015
ISBN: 978-0-9874557-9-6
ISSN: 2309-0979

Developing a Computational Framework to Study the Effects of Use of Analogy in Design on Team Cohesion and Team Collaboration

Singh, Vishal; Casakin, Hernan
2015
ISBN: 978-1-904670-74-2
ISSN: 2220-4334

Examining the Evolution of COBie Standard in Building Information Modelling for Facilities Management

Yalcinkaya, Mehmet; Singh, Vishal
2015

Maintenance of Facilities and Aircrafts: A Comparison of IT-Driven Solutions

Parhiala, Karoliina; Yalcinkaya, Mehmet; Singh, Vishal
2014
ISBN: 978-3-662-45936-2

Innovation diffusion categories and innovation-related needs

Singh, Vishal
2013
ISBN: 978-1-904670-46-9
ISSN: 2220-4334

Challenges for integrated design and delivery teams in AEC

Singh, Vishal
2013
ISBN: 978-3-642-41500-5

Preliminary simulations of scale and value of legitimation in design practice

Singh, Vishal; Gero, John
2013
ISBN: 978-1-904670-45-2
ISSN: 2220-4334

Managing Teams for Integrated Design Solutions

Singh, Vishal; vonTreuer, Kathryn; London, Kerry
2011
ISBN: 9789038628103

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF BIM-SERVERS FOR COLLABORATION ON BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Singh, Vishal; Gu, Ning; Wang, Xiangyu
2010

Publications intended for professional communities

Article in professional conference proceedings

Framework for the study of multi-disciplinary profiles of engineering and architectural design students

Casakin, Hernan; Singh, Vishal
2015

The Aalto Bim Initiative: Who, What and Why?

Singh, Vishal; Holmström, Jan; Främling, Kary
2013
ISBN: 978-952-60-5290-8
ISSN: 1799-4977

A Visual Transactive Memory System Approach Towards Project Information Management

Yalcinkaya, Mehmet; Singh, Vishal
2016

Improving Life Cycle Management by employing BIM in Real Estate Management – Case Study

Ristimäki, Miro; Singh, Vishal
2014

Leonard N. Stern School of Business

Vishal Singh joined New York University Stern School of Business as an Associate Professor of Marketing in July 2007. Before joining NYU Stern, Professor Singh was Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University

Professor Singh's general research interests lie in the domain of Data Driven Business Strategies, with a focus on retail competition, competitive pricing, database marketing, customer management, and empirical industrial organization. His more recent work focuses on leveraging large databases to generate psychological insights and guide policies in public health. He has published articles in several scholarly journals including Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing Research, Psychological Science, and Quantitative Marketing and Economics. His work has been highlighted in several popular press articles such as the Wall Street Journal, Slate, Huffington Post, Forbes, Salon, and San Francisco Chronicle. At Stern he teaches "Data Driven Decision Making" to undergraduate and MBA students.

Professor Singh received his Ph.D. in Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2003.

Academic Background

Ph.D., Marketing
Northwestern University

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