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Meet the Leadership Team

  • Cheng Zhang, Ph.D
    Co-Founder, CEO
    With a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland, Dr. Cheng brings deep expertise in automated inspection and digital asset management. His research pioneered the integration of advanced technologies for optimising built asset inspection and structural health monitoring. Beyond academic research, he has been involved in numerous large-scale inspection projects for buildings and bridges, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience to develop innovative solutions.
  • Yang Zou, Ph.D
    Co-Founder, CTO
    As a Senior Lecturer in Digital Construction at the University of Auckland and Director of the Smart Digital Lab, Dr. Yang leads research in intelligent infrastructure and digital construction. His work focuses on integrating advanced technologies - including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR), Smart Sensing and Visualisation - for enhanced lifecycle management of buildings and infrastructure. He is passionate about creating innovative solutions for smarter, safer, and better built environments.