Educational and Professional Background

Principal Academic Appointments

Department Chair (June 2018-Present), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN

Associate Professor (May 2018-Present), 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)