Saddiq Ur Rehman
PhD Researcher | Department of Architecture | Kyung Hee University
I am a PhD researcher in Architecture at Kyung Hee University, South Korea, working in the ITA Lab under the supervision of Professor Inhan Kim. I successfully defended my doctoral thesis in 2026 and am awaiting formal degree conferral. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.
My research lies at the intersection of construction informatics, Building Information Modeling (BIM), extended reality, AI, digital twins, and construction automation. I develop semantic and interoperable workflows that connect BIM with game engines, immersive interfaces, robotic systems, and real-time decision-support tools for modular and industrialised construction.
My selected work includes BIM-to-Unity semantic data exchange, Ifc2Unity and IFCExplorer, ReUniXchange, BIM-linked mixed reality inspection and reporting, conversational LLM interfaces for BIM querying, 4D BIM simulation, and digital-twin workflows for immersive AEC applications.
Research Interests
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Digital representation and data management for construction projects
Extended Reality (XR)
Immersive technologies for architectural visualization and interaction
BIM and Game Engine Integration
Real-time 3D environments for construction simulation and training
MultiModal AI
Artificial intelligence applications in construction and design automation
Human Computer Interaction
User experience design for AEC digital tools and interfaces
BIM and Robotics Integration
Connecting building information models with robotic systems for automated construction and site operations
Data Interoperability
Enabling seamless data exchange across heterogeneous AEC platforms and open standards
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA)
Optimizing construction processes through manufacturing principles
