This individual is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of a leading university, where he also holds a named professorship in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. all from the same institution. His distinguished career includes serving as Dean of Engineering and Department Head. His research focuses on applying sensors, data mining, and machine learning to civil infrastructure condition assessment and management. He is a recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize and is a registered professional engineer.