Tanghan Jiang

Tanghan Jiang, originally from China, is a driven PhD candidate at Monash University with a strong focus on leveraging emerging technologies like VR (Virtual Reality) and EEG (electroencephalogram) to improve safety management in the construction industry.

As a former research assistant on the trailblazing ‘Building 4.0’ CRC Project #33 (2022-2023), she has experience in remote inspection and close collaborations with esteemed researchers such as Dr Yihai Fang, Dr Eric Windholz and Dr Kourosh Khoshelham.

With a passionate curiosity and commitment to innovation, she aims to push the boundaries of technology to enhance crane safety, demonstrating the exciting potential of technology in the construction sector. Her research is investigating the impact of simulation fidelity during crane operators’ hazard identification, and examines the difference between visual attention and cognitive awareness stages during hazard identification. The aim is to improve safety training, drawing insights from psychology, neuroscience and data analytics.

PhD Start and End Dates
December 2022 to August 2025