Dr. Muhammad Umer Zubair is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of Civil Engineering, with a focus on Construction Management. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2021, with a specialization in Facility Management. Prior to his Ph.D., he worked in the construction industry for a total of 4.5 years, serving as a Planning Engineer for one year, a Contracts Engineer for one year, and a Quality Control Engineer for 2.5 years.Dr. Zubair's research interests center around the application of data analytics and automation in Facility Management. He is particularly interested in how emerging technologies can be used to optimize building performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance the overall efficiency of facility management operations. He has published in top-tier academic journals in his field and has presented his research at numerous conferences and seminars.