Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning

Dr Hemanta Doloi

B.Eng (1st Class Hons., Ind), M.Eng (AIT, Bangkok), PhD (USyd), MIEAust

Lecturer, Property and Construction

Email: hdoloi@unimelb.edu.au

 

Dr. Doloi has made a significant contribution to the project and construction management disciplines in the life cycle decision appraisal context specifically by enhancing theoretical and exploratory knowledge in the field. As part of the PhD research, Dr. Doloi developed a discrete event process simulation model for effective front-end planning and optimal management of projects. Prior to joining the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, Dr. Doloi had been involved in two consecutive large research projects funded by the ARC as Post Doctoral Research Fellow.

As part of the first project "Intelligent Project Management Information System," an experimental framework that places benefits to stakeholders and community interests at the core of decision making was developed and validated. The second project was the extension of his PhD research "Dynamic Simulation Modelling Technique for Proactive Decision Making in Life Cycle Project Management". Dr. Doloi widely published his work in both international refereed journals and conferences. Dr. Doloi also has co-authored a book chapter in a research book published by the Project Management Institute, USA in 2004. Dr. Doloi is being consulted as consultant for training on project modelling and management in the corporate world.

 

Current Teaching Responsibilities

Postgraduate

702656 Project Management Framework

702666 Project Scope, Time and Cost

702668 Project Risk, Quality and Procurement

702665 Project Evaluation and Management

 

Undergraduate

702414 Project Management

 

Current Administrative Responsibilities

Coordinator of the postgraduate program in Construction Management stream

 

Research Interests

 

Funded Research

 

Project Design and Development of Graduate Courses on Project and Program Management for Online Delivery
Year 2005-6
Source University of Melbourne Courseware Design and Development Program

 

Project Use of simulation modelling for optimising project configuration and design that leads to an effective investment decisions
Year 2005
Source PRSS Fund

 

Project Risk management framework for public infrastructure projects (with NTU, Singapore)
Year 2006
Source Faculty Strategic Initiative Fund

 

Project Framework for optimising design and management decisions on complex Assets
Year 2006
Source PRSS Fund

 

Project Smart Information System for Managing Complex Assets
Year 2004
Source Large ARC Discovery Grant

 

Recent Publications

Book chapters

Jafaari, A., Doloi, H. and Gunaratnam, D. (2004), "Life Cycle Project Management: A Platform for Strategic Project Management", In D. P. Slevin, D. I. Cleland, & J. K. Pinto (Eds.), Innovations: Project management research 2004 (pp. 141-159), Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.

 

Refereed journal articles

Doloi, H. (2006), "Developing an Integrated Management System for Optimising Project Options", Journal of Enterprise Information Management Systems (accepted and in press).

Doloi, H. (2006), "A self-learning educational framework for online delivery", Journal of Innovations in Teaching And Learning in Information and Computer Sciences, ITALICS (accepted and in press).

Jin, X.H., Doloi, H. and Gao, S.Y. (2006), "Relationship based determinants of Building Project Performance in China", Journal of Construction Management and Economics  (accepted and in press)

Doloi, H. (2006), "A framework for managing front-ends of complex projects incorporating simulation based approach", Journal of Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers, JCIIE   (accepted and in press).

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2002) "Conceptual Simulation Model for Strategic Decision Evaluation in Project Management", Journal of Logistics Information Management, Vol. 15 (2), pp.88-104.

Jaafari, A. and Doloi, H. K (2002) "A Simulation Model for Life Cycle Project Management", Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 17, (2002) pp.162-174.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2002) "Towards a Dynamic Simulation Model for Strategic Decision Making in Life Cycle Project Management" Project Management Journal, Vol. 33 (4), December 2002, pp. 23-38.

 

Refereed conference papers

Doloi, H. (2006), "Strategic management of project organisation using a project-based approach", International Research Network on Organising by Projects -IRNOP VI, organised by the International Project Management Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, October 11-13, 2006, Xi’an, China.

Doloi, H. (2006), "A simulation based approach for assessing performance of infrastructure projects within a Life Cycle Project Management Model", INCITE/ITCSED 2006, World Conference on IT in Design and Construction, 15-17 November 2006, New Delhi, India.

Doloi, H. and Riley, L. (2006), "An integrated design management framework for optimum delivery of construction projects – an Australian experience", INCITE/ITCSED 2006, World Conference on IT in Design and Construction, 15-17 November 2006, New Delhi, India.

Doloi, H. (2006), "Simulation based approach for optimum project planning and design – an Australian case study" International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC 2006, 27-29 Sept 2006, Sydney, Australia.

Doloi, H. (2006), "Application of the Analytical Network Process (ANP) on workers productivity impacting project performance" International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC 2006, 27-29 Sept 2006, Sydney, Australia.

Doloi, H. and Robinson, J. (2006), "Framework for Evaluating and Managing Sustainability of Capital Projects", COBRA 2006 Conference, 7-8 September, University College London.

Doloi, H. (2006), "A simulation based approach for designing optimum configuration of complex processes influencing project level decisions in construction Industry", 23nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, 3-5 Oct, 2006, Tokyo, Japan.

Doloi, H. (2005) "Application of Simulation Modelling in Managing Complex Assets", The 11th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 23-25 April, 2005, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, pp.638-642.

Doloi, H. (2005), "Project Management Education – A Global Focus with Flexible Delivery" The First Annual  Built Environment Education Conference (BEE Conference 2005),  5-6 September 2005, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (RICS), London.

Doloi, H. (2005) "Analysis of Incentivised  Remuneration Schemes for Construction Workers using Multicriteria Decision Making Approach" 22nd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, 11-14 Sept, 2005, Ferrara, Italy.

Manivong, K. Jaafari, A., Gunaratnam, D., and Doloi, H. (2004) "Architecture of an Intelligent Project Management Information System for Optimistic Capital Projects" Proceedings of the World IT Conference for Design and Construction, INCITE 2004, Langkawi, Malaysia, 18-21 Feb., pp 515-522

Jafaari, A., Doloi, H. and Gunaratnam, D. (2004), "Life Cycle Project Management: A Platform for Strategic Project Management", Project Management Institute (PMI) Research Conference 2004, London, England, UK, 11-14 July 2004 (CD ROM) (90% contributed by H. Doloi).

**Doloi, H. (2004), "Hybrid Intelligent System: A Strategic Approach in Managing Complex Assets", 2nd International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC2004, October 12-14, 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Nakase 2-1, Mihama-Ku, Chiba City, 261-0023 Japan, pp 599-604.

Manivong, K. and Doloi, H. (2004), "A Web-based Education System for Successful Delivery of Online Project Management Programs", 2nd International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC2004, October 12-14, 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Nakase 2-1, Mihama-Ku, Chiba City, 261-0023 Japan, pp 510-517.

Doloi, H., Gunaratnam, D. and Jaafari, A. (2004), "An Intelligent Project Management System: a Strategic Approach in Managing Soft Issues on Capital Project", 2nd International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC2004, October 12-14, 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Nakase 2-1, Mihama-Ku, Chiba City, 261-0023 Japan, pp 688-693

Doloi, H and  Stevens, C. (2004) "Global Learning Framework  -Paradigm Shift in Project Management Education" 2nd International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC2004, October 12-14, 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Nakase 2-1, Mihama-Ku, Chiba City, 261-0023 Japan, pp143-149 (100% contributed by H. Doloi).

Manivong, K; Wei, C and Doloi, H. (2004) "The Need for a Knowledge Management Framework for Project-Based Organizations: Conceptualizing a Project Knowledge Management System" 2nd International Conference on Project Management, ProMAC2004, October 12-14, 2004, Tokyo Bay Area, Nakase 2-1, Mihama-Ku, Chiba City, 261-0023 Japan. pp 84-92

Doloi, H, Manivong, K. and Jaafari, A. (2003) "Synchronizing supply chain processes through information sharing in an integrated modelling framework" The 3rd Industrial-Academic Annual Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics Management, August 26-27, Bangkok Thailand.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2003), "A Digital Simulation Modelling technique for Optimisation of Logistics Networks Processes" The 3rd Industrial-Academic Annual Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics Management, August 26-27, Bangkok Thailand

Doloi, H., Jaafari, A. (2002) "A multifaceted process simulation model for better decision analysis" The Ninth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Vol. II, April 3-5, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 969-974.

Doloi, H and Jaafari, A (2002) "A Dynamic Simulation Modelling System for Process Reengineering and Optimisation", First International Conference on Construction in 21st Century, 25-26 April 2002, Miami, Florida, USA.

**Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2002) "A Hybrid AI-Based System with Process Simulation Capabilities for Life Cycle Project Management" ProMAC 2002, An International Conference on Project Management, 31 July - 2 August, 2002, Singapore, pp. 29-36.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari. A (2002), "Life Cycle Project Management: A new approach to asset management" 16th World Congress on Project Management in Berlin, 4-6 June, Berlin (CD ROM).

Doloi, H., Jaafari, A. and Manivong, K. (2001) "Process Re-Engineering using an Integrated Simulation Approach" 1st International Conference on Integrated Logistics 2001, 21 - 24 August 2001, Singapore, pp. 239 – 246.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2001) "Integrated Simulation Model - A Proactive Decision Analysis Approach on Projects' Life Cycle" International Project Management Congress 2001, 19 -20 November, Tokyo, Japan, pp 33-39.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A (2000) "Application of Simulation Tool for Strategic Decision Evaluation for Life Cycle Project Management." 17th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, ISARC 2000, 18-20 September 2000, Taipei, Taiwan , pp 739-744.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2000) "Synthesis of an Integrated Project Level Process Simulation Model for Life Cycle Project Management." PMI Conference 2000, 26-28 October2000, Christchurch, New Zealand, pp 81-88.

Doloi, H. and Jaafari, A. (2000) "Integrated Process Simulation Modeling System -A Proactive Decision Tool for Life Cycle Project Management." Third European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the building and related industries, ECPPM 2000, 25-27 September 2000, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 305-310.

 

Technical Report

Doloi, H. (1999), "Aqua-Jet Technology for cutting Concrete- Widening of Second Stage Expressways in Bangkok, Thailand", Technical Report- ACECOME News and Views, School of Civil Engineering, The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, January-March 1999, pp14-15.

 

Corporate Training Manual

Doloi, H. (2005), "Progressive Competency Development (PCD) Manual on financial evaluation, modelling concepts and stakeholder's impact assessment for managing projects", Intensive Workshop, 7-9 July 2005, Motorola University - Motorola (China), Beijing, China.

 

Research Co-supervision

 

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