My Research Philosophy
My approach to research is grounded in the belief that meaningful inquiry in construction and the built environment should be deeply informed by professional practice and responsive to real-world challenges. While my primary faculty responsibilities center on teaching and experiential learning, extensive industry background positions me to contribute substantively to applied and translational research efforts that benefit both academia and practice.
I engage in research selectively and purposefully, most often in collaborative roles where industry experience strengthens project framing, methodology, and implementation. As a Co-Principal Investigator on ongoing and proposed research initiatives, I contribute practical insight related to constructability, cost, procurement, workforce dynamics, and project delivery—ensuring that research questions remain grounded in the realities of construction practice and housing delivery.
Across all contexts, my service philosophy emphasizes engagement with intent — contributing where my experience can add value, supporting initiatives that align with student learning and community impact, and participating in work that strengthens both the university and the profession it serves.
My research interests intersect with several critical areas, including construction education innovation, experiential and service-learning pedagogy, housing affordability, off-site and systems-based construction, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence into construction workflows and education. In each case, my focus is on bridging the gap between theory and application—supporting research that leads to actionable outcomes, improved decision-making, and scalable solutions.
I view research not as an isolated academic pursuit, but as a collaborative extension of teaching, service, and professional engagement. By partnering with faculty researchers, industry stakeholders, and community organizations, I aim to support projects that advance knowledge while remaining relevant to the people and systems responsible for designing, building, and sustaining the built environment.