h2crowd
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Construction sites increasingly use connected devices, robots and drones, but many contractors lack specialist expertise to manage the cyber risks these systems create. h_crowd gathers technology-specific insights from cybersecurity experts through structured prompts, then uses artificial intelligence to turn their responses into prioritised risks and practical recommendations. It supports its outputs with recognised cybersecurity guidance, helping contractors act with greater confidence. By making specialist assessment more repeatable and affordable, the platform could reduce disruption, protect equipment and data, and improve worker safety as construction becomes more connected.
Team
Semih Sonkor
Semih is a construction professional and researcher examining how digital, connected, and automated technologies reshape the risk landscape of construction projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from New York University. Combining industry experience with academic research, his work focuses on cybersecurity in construction and translating technical cyber risks into practical guidance for project teams. He is particularly interested in scalable, technology-specific approaches that enable the construction sector to adopt emerging technologies more securely.
Juan Diego Castaño Molina
Juan Diego Castaño Molina is a final-year Computer Science student at NYU Abu Dhabi who works at the intersection of construction and technology, bringing expertise in AI, digital twins, and cybersecurity. As a Researcher at the S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group, he builds intelligent systems that help buildings and infrastructure become safer, more efficient, and easier to manage. He has contributed to multiple international research conferences and journals. Curious, driven, and hands-on, he turns complex research into practical tools with real-world impact.