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
Evaluation and Assessment Consultant
October 2020 - Present
Castronovo Educational Assessments and Evaluations LLC
Provide external evaluation and consultation services to higher-education institutions submitting grants to Federal and State Institutions in the United States of America.
Senior Lecturer
December 2020 - September 2023
University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom
Researcher in visualization and engineering education
Instructor in Building Information Modelling and Introduction of Built Environment.
Developing research interventions to improve project delivery through innovative technology.
Advisor to the Center for Construction Engineering Advanced Technologies
September 2017 – December 2020
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
Researcher in Building Information Modeling, execution planning, visualization, and engineering education
Developing research interventions to improve project delivery through innovative technology.
Investigating business and management processes for the implementation of BIM.
Director of the STEM Educational Gaming Research Group
September 2016 – December 2020
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
Researcher in educational gaming and STEM education
Designing and developing research technology-based interventions to improve active learning and pedagogy in STEM education with undergraduate students.
Directing the design and development of educational virtual reality games to promote STEM education in the Cal State East Bay campus.
Implementing and evaluating the pedagogical value of educational virtual reality games in STEM courses at the Cal State East Bay campus.
Director of the Immersive and Interactive Research Group
October 2016 – December 2020
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
Researcher in visualization and engineering education
Developing research interventions to improve the delivery of facilities using immersive and interactive technology.
Evaluating the value of large immersive display systems in the designing and delivery of facilities.
Research and Instructional Advisor
September 2018 - September 2019
Luminous 4D LLC
Fair Fax, CA
Researcher in visualization, interaction reality, and education
Instructional and pedagogical advisor for the development of educational interventions in virtual reality.
Supporting the design and development of virtual and mixed reality instructional interventions.
Evaluating the pedagogical value of virtual and mixed reality.
Director of the Lean Construction Research Group
September 2016 – December 2020
California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA
Researcher in visualization and engineering education
Performing research in the application of Lean Construction principles to support the delivery of facilities.
Adjunct 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 - Spring 2019
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 Reality
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