InnoNexus Lab

Our Mission

InnoNexus emerged in 2024 from the convergence of Dr. Asgari’s research initiatives and collaborations. Recognizing the synergistic potential of combining expertise in analytics, engineering and management, Dr. Asgari established InnoNexus as a dedicated platform to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation.

The goals of InnoNexus Lab are to:

1. Focus research efforts on addressing pressing societal issues such as healthcare and infrastructure sustainability and resilience.
2. Create new analytical methods, engineering techniques and management strategies that address complex real-world challenges.
3. Publish high-quality, original research in prestigious academic journals and present findings at leading conferences.
4. Attract external funding from government agencies, industry partners, and other sources to support research activities and expand the lab’s capabilities.
5. Provide students with hands-on research experience and mentorship opportunities to develop their skills in interdisciplinary research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
6. Develop workshops, seminars and training programs to disseminate research findings and promote best practices to a wider audience.

About Us

Dr. Sadegh Asgari is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and the founding director of the Construction Management program at Merrimack College. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research from Columbia University.

His research focuses on developing new technologies and decision-making tools for complex systems, using mathematical models, AI, and advanced simulations to improve the design, construction and operation of infrastructure. His work covers topics like agent-based modeling, sustainable systems, predictive analytics for asset management and AI applications in engineering.

Dr. Asgari has received multiple teaching and scholarly awards, including the 2018 Merrimack Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship, the Zampell Family Faculty Fellowship (2018, 2019, 2021), and the 2019 Edward G. Roddy Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. He is active in professional organizations like ASCE and INFORMS, and contributes to curriculum development, student mentoring, and academic committees including the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.