This scholar is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at a leading university, with a courtesy appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. from the same institution and a B.S. from a university in the Dominican Republic. His research focuses on using sensing and data analytics to improve the operational efficiency and resilience of built infrastructure, particularly for energy conservation. He directs a research lab and a university institute, and is a recipient of multiple teaching and early-career research awards.