Educational and Professional Background
Principal Academic Appointments
Dean (October 2024-Present), Gadomski School of Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Interim Dean (January 2024-October 2024), Gadomski School of Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Department Chair (June 2018-January 2024), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Professor (May 2024-Present), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Associate Professor (May 2018-January 2024), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Assistant Professor (August 2014-May 2018), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Education
Ph.D., Engineering (Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Emphasis)
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, December 2013
Dissertation Title: “Minimization of Cost and CO2 Emissions for Rectangular Spread Footings Subjected to Biaxial Loading”
M.S., Civil Engineering (Seismic Structural Engineering Emphasis)
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, December 2010
Thesis Title: “Statistical Assessment of the Seismic Vulnerability of Mid-South Building Structures”
B.S., Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering Emphasis)
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, May 2009
Senior Project Title: “Steel Platform and Concrete Foundation Design for a Shell Gasification Pressure Vessel”
B.S., Mathematics (Applied Differential Equations Emphasis)
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, May 2009
Senior Project Title: “Constant Delay Differential Equations and the Method of Steps”
High School Diploma, Christian Brothers High School, Memphis, TN, May 2005
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Tennessee (License No. 119261)
Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control – Level 1 (Credential ID 143924)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction (Serial No. 30258868)