Dr. Abubakar Sharafat is an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Hanyang University with a focus on BIM, Digital Twin, Automation in Construction, Virtual Reality, and Construction Robotics. His research explores advanced technologies to enhance construction efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Dr. Sharafat has extensive experience in academia and industry. He has served as a Research Professor at Kyungpook National University, South Korea, where he contributed to developing autonomous construction systems and digital twin frameworks. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Professor at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan, where he taught and guided research in Construction Engineering and Management. In the industry, Dr. Sharafat worked as a Geotechnical Engineer with National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) and Pioneer Associates, gaining hands-on experience in tunnel engineering, rock mechanics, and geotechnical design for large-scale infrastructure projects, including the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project. He has published numerous research papers in leading international journals and actively participates as a reviewer for several high-impact journals. His contributions to smart construction and digital transformation in the AEC industry are widely recognized.