Dr. Abubakar Sharafat is a distinguished Civil Engineer with a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering & Management from Hanyang University, South Korea. Dr. Sharafat's academic journey includes an Integrated Ph.D. and Master’s in Civil Engineering from Hanyang University. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence and research innovation.  With a wealth of professional experience, Dr. Sharafat has served as a Geotechnical Engineer at National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) and Pioneer Associates in Lahore, Pakistan. Currently, he holds the position of Research Assistant Professor at the Intelligent Construction Automation Research Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea, where he continues to make significant contributions to the field of Civil Engineering. Dr. Sharafat is a prolific researcher with several impactful publications in renowned journals. His research papers cover a wide range of topics, including Tunnel BIM development, Waste Lime Earthwork Management, Digital Twin-Driven Framework for TBM Performance Prediction, Geospatial Analysis for Railway Route Selection, and Vision-Based Activity Classification of Excavators. These publications have been well-received in the academic community and have contributed to advancing Civil Engineering knowledge. Dr. Sharafat's expertise in areas such as Construction Management, BIM, and Construction Robotics, coupled with his research publications and leadership roles in professional societies, underscore his dedication to advancing the field of Civil Engineering.