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Research interests
Dr. Martinez Rodriguez research is multi-disciplinary, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering topics. His research interests are focused on applied engineering, especially around the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies and methods to low digitalised environments (i.e., construction or agriculture).
His main research areas are:
- Industrialized Construction (or Modern Methods of Construction)
- Robotics and Automation
- Computer-aided Process Planning
- Lean Manufacturing and Intelligent Waste Management
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Automation and Robotics in Precision Farming
Biography
Dr. Pablo Martinez Rodriguez obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering - Electronics from the Comillas Pontifical University (ICAI) in Madrid, Spain. He also holds a MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Advanced Control and a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Before joining Northumbria University in 2021 as a Senior Lecturer, he worked as a NSERC post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alberta to develop a IALF-certified learning factory and as an International Visiting Professor at the Tecnologico de Monterrey in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Outdoor and ski enthusiast, you may catch him in any mountain slope during winter time.
Education/Academic qualification
Civil Engineering, PhD, University of Alberta
20 Nov 2020 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 20 Nov 2020
Mechanical Engineering, MSc, University of Alberta
30 Sept 2017 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 30 Sept 2017
Engineering, BEng, Universidad Pontificia Comillas
30 Jun 2015 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 30 Jun 2015
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AI-Driven Circular Construction Waste Management for Advancing Sustainable Development
Elnabwy, M. T. & Martinez Rodriguez, P., 4 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Sustainable Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital Carbon Footprint of Common Data Environments in ISO 19650 Compliant Construction Projects
Caldeira, H. A., Martinez, P. & Rogage, K., 10 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrating automation into construction waste quantification: A review of digital innovations for sustainable resource management
Haq, M., Mohsen, O., Tharwat, M. & Martinez Rodriguez, P., 21 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Waste Management and Research. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Resilience of Maintenance Operations for Critical Healthcare Assets: Ultra Clean Ventilation Systems in NHS Operating Theatres
Ahmadi, F., Martinez Rodriguez, P. & Gledson, B., 15 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of the Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure International Conference Series (DFBI 2026).. Glasgow: ABC2 Publishing, 26374. (Proceedings of Digital Frontiers in Buildings and Infrastructure International Conference Series; vol. 2026).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A Framework to Measure the Digital Carbon Footprint of Design Workflows
Rogage, K., Gledson, B., Ilhan Jones, B. & Martinez Rodriguez, P., 17 Jul 2025, Proceedings of the 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC3) - CIB W78, Porto, Portugal. . Porto, Portugal: European Council on Computing in Construction (EC3), 7 p. (Computing in construction).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Activities
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Independent (non-examining) Chair for PhD Viva
Martinez Rodriguez, P. (Examiner), Jadidi, M. (Examiner) & Gledson, B. (Examiner)
2 Jun 2025Activity: Examination
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Advances in visual management practice and theory
Martinez Rodriguez, P. (Participant)
31 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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2022 Conference of Transforming Construction with Reality Capture Technologies: The Digital Reality of Tomorrow
Martinez Rodriguez, P. (Participant)
23 Aug 2022 → 25 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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2022 Modular and Offsite Construction Summit
Martinez Rodriguez, P. (Organiser)
27 Jul 2022 → 29 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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30th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction
Martinez Rodriguez, P. (Organiser)
25 Jul 2022 → 31 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...