Academic Appointments
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management
Lead Coordinator and co-founder of the Sustainability Initiative for the Sloan School of Management, including resource development, outreach, curriculum development and research. Course coordinator and co-teacher for the Sustainable Business Lab (S-Lab). Research focus on sustainable and disaster-resilient infrastructure and built environment.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conducted research in Construction Management, specifically on the development, evaluation and implementation of innovations in the design and construction of infrastructure and the built environment. Taught classes on project management, innovation in construction, and engineering design. Received the National Science Foundation CAREER Award (1995-2000), which is awarded to a select group of researchers throughout the U.S. each year who are pursuing “breakthrough research.” Directed a research group of ten to twenty students a year that performed externally funded research.
Lehigh University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Conducted research on the development, implementation and commercialization of innovative materials, components and systems for infrastructure systems and the built environment. Taught classes on project management, engineering economics, and measurement. Directed approximately five students a year that performed externally and NSF funded research.
Professional Appointments
MOCA Systems Inc.
Founded company based on research at MIT on construction simulation software system. Led two rounds of financing from private investors and venture capital. Managed software development, service development for capital facility program and project management, operations, finance, and strategic partnerships. Major clients include GM, State of Massachusetts, and the US Air Force.