CV
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Architectural Engineering
August 2016
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Construction Option, Minor in Educational Psychology
Thesis: Assessment of Cognitive and Metacognitive Processes in a Construction Simulation Game
Master of Science, Architectural Engineering
September 2011
Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Study Line: Energy Design
Thesis: Application of Integrated Design in Architectural Environments
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
May 2009
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY
Professional Experience
Adjust Professor of Architecture
Fall 2018 - Present
Architecture Program
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
- Instructing students in Building Information Mod
- Developing research interventions to improve project delivery through innovative technology
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Fall 2016 - Present
Construction Management Program
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
- Researcher in visualization and engineering education
- Developing research interventions to improve project delivery through innovative technology
Graduate Research Assistant
August 2012 - August 2016
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
- Supported research at the Architectural Engineering Department
- Developed educational interventions to support students’ education
- Instructed Undergraduate and Graduate Students in BIM Execution Planning and Systems Design
Immersive Construction Laboratory Manager
Fall 2013 – Summer 2016
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Researcher in Immersive Virtual Realty
- Performed architectural and construction design reviews in immersive display systems
- Hosted outreach events for the Architectural Engineering Department
Project Manager Intern
Summer 2015
Walt Disney Imagineering, Orlando, FL
Curriculum Developer for Integrated Project Delivery Education
- Developed a knowledge and motivational assessment methodology to advance the integration of Lean Construction principles in project teams
- Supported project teams in implementing Lean Construction principles
Architectural Designer
Summer 2012
SOMA Architects, New York, NY
Revit and sustainable designer
Erbil Mixed-Use Complex
- Developed Revit design model
- Performed solar and wind analysis
Architectural Designer
Fall 2011 – Summer 2012
Andreotti Architects, Grottaferrata, Rome, Italy
Architectural designer and sustainable consultant
Torelli Commercial Space
- Developed architectural conceptual design
Bethlehem Public Library
- Developed Revit design model
Architectural Intern
Winter 2011 – Fall 2011
Andreotti Architects, Grottaferrata, Rome, Italy
CAD drawing, Revit modeling and rendering
Energy modeling and consultant
Master Thesis: Application of Integrated Design in Architectural Environments
- Developed Revit design model
- Conducted energy and architectural design