STUDENTS & MENTORING

Developing capable researchers and construction professionals.

Mentoring connects technical learning with research judgment, scholarly communication, teamwork, and the confidence to contribute in professional settings.

RESEARCH MENTORING

Participate in the full scholarly process.

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Graduate student development

Guidance spans defining a question, reviewing evidence, designing studies, analyzing findings, writing manuscripts, and responding to peer review.

02

Undergraduate research

Students participate in construction-safety and S.A.F.E. Lab research activities, with attention to methods, teamwork, and professional communication.

03

Documented scholarly outcomes

The supplied teaching portfolio documents a graduate researcher’s three published journal articles, two conference papers, and student contributions to a published book chapter and GS4 presentations.

ASC COMPETITION COACHING

A project. A deadline.
A team accountable for its decisions.

Competition preparation brings together scheduling, estimating, project deliverables, teamwork, and professional presentation. Industry-sponsored practice problems and feedback connect the experience with construction practice.

1st place

WSU Heavy Civil team

2022 ASC Regions 6 & 7 Student Competition. Faculty coaching supported the team’s preparation and industry engagement.

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2024–present

Georgia Southern competition coaching

Commercial team co-coaching in 2024 and Preconstruction team coaching in 2025, including preparation, professional deliverables, and industry engagement.

CAREER MENTORING

Support beyond academic performance.

At WSU, mentoring included career guidance for approximately 25 civil engineering undergraduates: résumé development, interviews, internship and job-search strategies, networking, and career decisions.

Senior Design support connected planning, scheduling, estimating, and project progress. At Georgia Southern, research and competition mentoring continue that emphasis on professional readiness.

RESEARCH · TEACHING · PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Interested in graduate research?

Email a short description of your interests and background, particularly in construction safety, fatigue, wearable sensing, or sustainability and resilience. Research opportunities depend on project needs and available support.

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