A versatile and practice-oriented scholar in Civil Engineering with over 15 years of experience spanning academia, high-impact research, and industry consulting, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI, 2016–present). His expertise centers on structural materials (concrete, composites), geotechnical engineering (soil mechanics), and infrastructure condition assessment, with a proven track record of bridging theoretical education, cutting-edge research, and real-world engineering problem-solving. He holds a Ph.D. (2007), M.S. (2004), and B.S. (2003) in Civil Engineering—all from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), a top U.S. institution for engineering.