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CURRICULUM VITAE<br />
ESTHER OBONYO<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE<br />
Aug. 2012 -: <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Summer 2012: Lend Lease, Rockville Maryland, Faculty Intern, (Estimating)<br />
2005 - 2012: <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Summer 2007: United Forming Inc. Orlando, Florida, Faculty Intern, (Formworking)<br />
2003 - 2005: Balfour Beatty Group (RCS), Innovations Analyst/ Engineer<br />
2000 – 2003: <strong>Building</strong> Information Warehouse & Centre for Innovative <strong>Construction</strong> Engineering<br />
Research Engineer<br />
1998 – 1999: Dillingham <strong>Construction</strong> International, Nairobi, Kenya.<br />
Project Manager/ Cost Engineer<br />
Summer 1996: Jabbal & Associates, Nairobi, Kenya, Quantity Surveyor Intern<br />
Summer 1997: Nyara Consults, Nairobi, Kenya, Quantity Surveyor Intern<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Degrees<br />
Sept 2000 – Aug 2004<br />
Sept 1999 – Sept 2000<br />
Sept 1994 – Sept 1998<br />
Loughborough <strong>University</strong>, Loughborough, England.<br />
Engineering Doctorate in the <strong>Construction</strong> Management group.<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nottingham, Nottingham, England.<br />
MA (Architectural Technology)<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya<br />
BA (<strong>Building</strong> Economics) Quantity Surveying - 1 st Class Honours.<br />
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES<br />
a) Structural Materials for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure:<br />
My collaborators and I have been doing research directed at optimizing the material<br />
properties <strong>of</strong> low cost, earthen masonry blocks. Little has been done to investigate the<br />
performance <strong>of</strong> structural systems currently being built using this technology. Part <strong>of</strong> this<br />
work has focused on quantifying the impact <strong>of</strong> hygrothermal loads on masonry. Using NSF<br />
funding and UF Matching funds, my collaborators and I have also used advanced computer<br />
visualization (SEM/ EDS analysis) to quantify chemical changes in the microstructure –<br />
information that can be used to promote the efficient use <strong>of</strong> resources through optimizing the<br />
performance <strong>of</strong> bio-based materials. The work quantifies moisture-related, chemical changes<br />
which we are using to develop a database <strong>of</strong> the materials’ response to hygrothermal loads<br />
that can be used to develop a durability prediction model for natural fiber reinforced, low cost,<br />
cement-stabilized bricks, geopolymer binders that incorporate secondary inputs and natural<br />
pozzolans. The use <strong>of</strong> these materials reduces the demand for cement (cement production is<br />
the third ranking producer <strong>of</strong> CO in the world after transport and energy generation). We have<br />
used computer visualization to design bio-based, compostable polymers that can be used as<br />
vapor barriers for brick walls. Scaling up the extraction <strong>of</strong> earth and natural pozzolans would<br />
result in land use conflict as the locals with suitable soils that are also ideal for agriculture and<br />
also affects the watershed. My collaborators and I are developing spatial maps harmonizing<br />
these competing needs. I will augment our proposed decision making framework using agentbased<br />
modeling techniques such as the cellular automata.<br />
I have also been assessing system level issues are being investigated as part <strong>of</strong> a collaborative<br />
NSF project directed at enhancing wind-resistance <strong>of</strong> earthen masonry walling systems.<br />
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The collaborative research is experimentally and theoretically quantifying the structural<br />
resilience <strong>of</strong> a novel fiber reinforced earthen masonry system that is engineered for load<br />
scenarios relevant to high wind regions.<br />
I have written several proposals and secured NSF awards. I am scaling up to the large,<br />
multi-million dollar, multi-institutional, international awards. Two notable examples are<br />
highlighted below. Based on the strong reviews our team obtained, we are cautiously<br />
optimistic about securing a large scale award for research in sustainable and resilient<br />
materials.<br />
NSF PIRE with CUNY<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Full Proposal Submitted 03/15/ 2012; UF Budget ($1.3 Million)<br />
Role: Co-PI for sustainable and resilient materials for low income communities and<br />
lead on the Research Experiences for Undergraduate aspect <strong>of</strong> the research. Was<br />
invited for full proposal and is now being considered for funding as an NSF EAGER<br />
Award<br />
NSF SRN: Sustainability Research Network on Sustainable and Resilient (SURE)<br />
Infrastructure Materials – Science, Engineering, Education and Society<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Full Proposal Submitted 03/15/ 2012; UF Budget ($1 Million)<br />
Status: Not awarded but the review panel rated both the preliminary and full proposal<br />
as Excellent/ highly competitive and was invited by the NSF for Reverse Visit.<br />
Role: Co-PI and Associate Director in this Northwestern <strong>University</strong>-led that was<br />
invited for Full Proposal submission. I was one <strong>of</strong> the three presenters during the<br />
Reverse Visit to the NSF.<br />
.<br />
a) Agent-based Knowledge Management and Information Technologies:<br />
Internet-enabled systems are adopted to improve productivity and reduce cycle times in<br />
various operations by collecting and providing the right information. A significant number <strong>of</strong><br />
the forecasted gains remain unattained partly due to the lack <strong>of</strong> interoperability across<br />
different applications in different organizational units. The seamless flow <strong>of</strong> knowledge and<br />
information is further impeded by the ever increasing problem <strong>of</strong> information overload<br />
compounded by advances in the generation real-time data using sensors, robotics, the<br />
emerging smart grid and other associated intelligent infrastructure systems. Using fellowships<br />
and internal grants, my research has demonstrated the potential for integrating information<br />
from heterogeneous sources using intelligent agents exemplified in a construction e-business<br />
prototype application.<br />
Existing construction industry-specific, agent-based applications are Agent-Centered Multi-<br />
Agent Systems (ACMAS) in which interaction between agents is designed around the internal<br />
mental state <strong>of</strong> an agent, the relationship between these states and its overall behavior. This<br />
interaction protocol makes it difficult for agents implemented by different developers to<br />
communicate. In prototype application, I address this limitation using an organizationcentered<br />
Multi-Agent Systems (OCMAS) approach in which agent interaction is designed<br />
around macro-level concepts such as ‘organizations’, ‘groups’, ‘communities’, ‘roles.’<br />
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Despite the significant amount <strong>of</strong> effort that has been invested in building domain ontologies<br />
for virtual design and construction applications, the progress has been slow. A primary area <strong>of</strong><br />
need is “the development <strong>of</strong> appropriate mechanisms and tools for information extraction and<br />
document annotation.” In a prototype application, we realized this desired mechanism using<br />
intelligent agents. We extended this into a pro<strong>of</strong>-<strong>of</strong>-concept for a highly interactive virtual,<br />
learning environment, populated by dynamic objects and avatars. The complexity and<br />
heterogeneity inherent in an intelligent virtual learning environment call for an open and<br />
flexible architecture that allows a smooth integration <strong>of</strong> components developed using different<br />
technologies.<br />
My collaborators and I are applying machine learning techniques to specific engineering<br />
design problems. For example, I was Dr Ian Flood’s Co-investigator in a project applying<br />
Genetic Algorithm to Truck Loading problem. In collaboration with North Eastern <strong>University</strong><br />
researchers, we are developing an intelligent control system that adapts the tint level in the<br />
electrochromic glass to strike a balance between energy consumption, room temperature, and<br />
brightness level. Working with <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nairobi pr<strong>of</strong>essors, I have also applied agentbased<br />
modeling to the provision <strong>of</strong> sanitation services.<br />
I am currently serving as the Secretary for ASCE Global Center for Excellence in Computing<br />
and also a CO-Chair <strong>of</strong> CIB TG83 for ebusiness in <strong>Construction</strong>.<br />
I have published in highly regarded journals. ASCE Journal are highly regarded by many<br />
scholars and generally considered as the leading in the world in many <strong>of</strong> the engineering<br />
disciplines. <strong>Construction</strong> Management and Economics is a leading construction journal.<br />
Submissions are anonymous double-blind review by four referees. ITcon is a CIB journal<br />
which in 2005 merged with the IT-AEC journal. AEDM is a CIB-endorsed journal.<br />
Architectural Engineering and Design Management is an international journal which provides<br />
high quality technical papers on current developments (information, process, and<br />
management) within the construction industry on a world-wide basis. Journal for<br />
Sustainability is a multidisciplinary e-journal whose publishing activities published are<br />
supported by internal editorial boards comprising more than 2000 active scientists including<br />
several Nobelists.<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
a) Journal Papers<br />
1. C. Leonelli, E. Kamseu, E. A. Obonyo, U. Chinje Melo, M. Cannio1, V.M. Sglavo,<br />
Effects <strong>of</strong> pore evolution on the mechanical properties and microstructure <strong>of</strong> Inorganic<br />
Polymer Cement-Fines systems, Accepted for Publication in Concrete Cement<br />
Journal.<br />
2. Obonyo E., Enhancing Intelligent Knowledge Management Systems Using<br />
Organization-Centered Models, Accepted for Publication by ASCE Journal <strong>of</strong><br />
Computing in Civil Engineering.<br />
3. E. Kamseu, C. Leonelli, E. Obonyo, Evolution <strong>of</strong> fired clay products into sustainable<br />
building ceramics, Interceram 60, Volume 3, 2011, pp 221-225.<br />
4. Obonyo, E.A., and Anumba, C.J., Organization-Oriented Multi-Agent Systems for<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Supply Chains, ITcon Vol. 16, 2011, pg. 727-744,<br />
http://www.itcon.org/2011/43.<br />
5. Obonyo, E., Developing Enhanced, Lignocellulosic Fiber Reinforcement for Low<br />
Cost, Cementitous, <strong>Construction</strong> Materials, Architectural Engineering and Design<br />
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Management,Vol. 8, 2011, pg 30-41.<br />
6. Obonyo, E., Optimizing the Physical, Mechanical and Hygrothermal Performance <strong>of</strong><br />
Compressed Earth Bricks, Journal <strong>of</strong> Sustainability. Published online in March 2011,<br />
http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/4/596/pdf.<br />
7. Obonyo, E. Kamseu, E. Leonelli, C. Melo, U. C., 2011, Engineering Properties and<br />
Chemical Environments Behavior <strong>of</strong> Geopolymer Materials for sustainable building<br />
applications: A review, Journal <strong>of</strong> Sustainability, Published online in February 2011,<br />
http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/2/410/manuscript.<br />
8. Obonyo, E., Tate, D. and Tia, M., 2010, A Research Roadmap for Advancing the<br />
Structural Use <strong>of</strong> Earth-based Bricks: Key Findings from the NSF US-Tanzania 2009<br />
Workshop, Journal <strong>of</strong> Sustainability, Published online in November 2010:<br />
http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/2/11/3561/.<br />
9. Obonyo, E., Exelbirt, J. and Baskaran, M., 2010, Durability <strong>of</strong> Compressed Earth<br />
Bricks: Assessing Erosion Resistance Using the Modified Spray Testing, Journal <strong>of</strong><br />
Sustainability, Published online in December 2010 (http://www.mdpi.com/2071-<br />
1050/2/12/3639/)<br />
10. Obonyo, E.A. and Issa, R.R.., Editorial, Special Issue on Advanced Digital<br />
Technologies for Built Environment Education and Learning, ITcon, Vol 15 pp. 269-<br />
270, http://www.itcon.org/2010/20.<br />
11. Obonyo. E.A., Towards Agent-Augmented Ontologies for Educational VDC<br />
Applications, ITcon ,Vol. 15, pp 318-334, http://www.itcon.org/2010/24.<br />
12. Obonyo, E., 2010. An Agent-based Intelligent Virtual Learning Environment for<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Management, Accepted for Publication in Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Innovation: Information, Process, Management.<br />
13. McGuffin, A. and Obonyo, E.A. 2010. Enhancing Performance: A Case Study <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Effects <strong>of</strong> Employee Coaching in <strong>Construction</strong> Practice, Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Management and Economics, Volume 28, Issue 2, pp 141 – 149.<br />
14. Obonyo, E.A. and Wu, W., 2008. Using web-based knowledge forums to<br />
internationalize construction education, ITcon, 13, pp. 212-223,<br />
http://www.itcon.org/2008/15.<br />
15. Obonyo , E.A., Anumba, C.J. and Thorpe, A. 2005. APRON: an agent-based<br />
specification and procurement system for construction products. Engineering,<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> and Architectural Management. 12 (4): 329-350.<br />
16. Obonyo, E.A., Anumba, C.J. and Thorpe, A. 2004. Specification and Procurement <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Products, A Case for an Agent-based System. International Journal <strong>of</strong> IT<br />
in Architecture, Engineering and <strong>Construction</strong>. 2 (3): 204-215.<br />
b) Book Chapters<br />
1. Obonyo, .E.A. and Anumba, C.J., Towards a Multi-agent approach for knowledgebased<br />
virtual construction, Shen, G., Brandon, P and Baldwin. A., in Collaborative<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Information Management, Spon Press, Oxon, UK (2009).<br />
2. Obonyo, E.A. and Anumba, C.J., Analyzing and Designing Multi-Agent Systems, In<br />
Ruikar, K and Anumba, C.J. e-business in <strong>Construction</strong>, Wiley, John & Sons, UK,<br />
pp.104-122 (2008)<br />
3. Obonyo, E.A., Anumba, C.J. and Thorpe, A., , Specification and Procurement <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Products Using Agents, Anumba C. J., Ugwu O. O & Ren Z Agents and<br />
Multi-Agent Systems in <strong>Construction</strong>, Taylor & Francis Group, London & New York,<br />
(2005).<br />
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c) Recent Refereed Conference Papers:<br />
1. Obonyo, E. and Anumba, C., Organizational Multi-Agent Systems for Dynamic<br />
Highway Maintenance Planning, Presented at the 2012 ASCE International Workshop<br />
on Computing in Civil Engineering, Miami, FL, USA; June 17 th -20 th , 2012.<br />
2. Flood, I., Obonyo, E. and Vala, G., Truck Weigh-in-Motion using Reverse Modeling<br />
and Genetic Algorithms, Presented at the 2011 ASCE International Workshop on<br />
Computing in Civil Engineering, Miami, FL, USA; June 19-22, 2011.<br />
3. Obonyo, E., Anumba, C. and Patil, M., Virtual Design and <strong>Construction</strong> Applications:<br />
The Role <strong>of</strong> Multi-Agent Systems, Presented at the CIB W78 2010: 27 th International<br />
Conference –Cairo, Egypt, 16-18 November, 2010<br />
4. Obonyo, E., Educating Scientists and Engineers for a Globalized Market, Presented at<br />
the Third Annual KENYA SCHOLARS & STUDIES ASSOCIATION (KESSA)<br />
CONFERENCE, Bowling Green State <strong>University</strong> Student Union, Bowling Green,<br />
September 17 ‐ 18, 2010.<br />
5. Obonyo E. and Anumba, C. (2010). The multi agent paradigm and organizational<br />
abstractions in construction e-business. In Computing in Civil and <strong>Building</strong><br />
Engineering, Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the International Conference, W. TIZANI (Editor), 30<br />
June-2 July, Nottingham, UK, Nottingham <strong>University</strong> Press, Paper 111, p. 221.<br />
6. Obonyo, E.A. and Iroh, J., Designing and Characterizing the Performance <strong>of</strong> Hybrid<br />
short Glass Fiber Clay/ Polypropylene Nanocomposites for <strong>Building</strong> Envelopes, for<br />
the 6 th International Conference on Innovation in AEC, June 9-11, 2010, State<br />
College, Pennsylvania.<br />
7. Obonyo, E.A., Ries, R., Odira, P.M., Oonge, Z., Munga, G. and Fredrick, K.,<br />
Engineering Sustainable Built Environment Systems: An International Student<br />
Research Case Study, for the 6 th International Conference on Innovation in AEC, June<br />
9-11, 2010, State College, Pennsylvania.<br />
8.<br />
Obonyo, E.A. and Anumba, C.J. (2010), The Multi Agent Paradigm and<br />
Organizational Abstractions, for The International Conference on Computing in Civil<br />
and <strong>Building</strong> Engineering - 2010 and The XVII EG-ICE Workshop on Intelligent<br />
Computing in Engineering, June 30 th to July 2 nd 2010, Nottingham, UK.<br />
9. Iroh, J.O., Logun, J., Bowser, M. and Obonyo, E.A. (2009), Crystallization Behavior<br />
<strong>of</strong> Aged Nucleated and Nonnucleated Polypropylene and Short Glass Fiber<br />
Polypropylene Composites, USA<br />
10. Iroh, J., Zhang, W. and Obonyo, E., (2009), Hybrid Montmorillonite Clay/ Polymide<br />
Nanocomposite Membranes, Sixth International Symposium on Polymides and Other<br />
High Temperature/ High Performance Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and<br />
Applications, to be held November 9-11, 2009 at the Florida Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />
Melbourne, Florida, USA.<br />
11. Obonyo, E.A., 2009. Advancing the Structural Use <strong>of</strong> Earth-based Bricks: Addressing<br />
Variations in Performance Parameters. NSF-US Tanzania Workshop, July 21-22, Dar<br />
es Salaam, Tanzania.<br />
12. Obonyo, E.A., 2009. Optimizing the Hygrothermal Performance <strong>of</strong> Earth-based Bricks<br />
in Hot and Humid Climates, NSF CMMI 2009 NSF Engineering Research and<br />
Innovation Conference. Research in a Flat World. June 22-25, Honolulu, Hawaii.<br />
13. Obonyo, E.A., 2008, Impact Assessment and Evaluating Outcomes, NSF Workshop on<br />
Globalizing Engineering Education: Lessons Learned from African and USA<br />
Partnerships, Cape Town, South Africa, October 17-18, 2008<br />
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14. Obonyo, E.A., Ries, R., Omenya, A., 2008, Developing Global Scientists and<br />
Engineers: Engineering Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Systems, 7 th Annual ASEE Global<br />
Colloquium on engineering Education, Cape Town, South Africa, October 19-23,<br />
2008<br />
15. Obonyo E.A. and Anumba, C.J, 2007. Towards A Multi-Agent Approach for<br />
Knowledge-Based Virtual <strong>Construction</strong>, Invited Speaker at the Collaborative Futures<br />
Workshop, Hong Kong.<br />
16. Obonyo E.A and Omenya, A. 2006, Agent-based Modelling <strong>of</strong> Urban Sanitation:<br />
Informal Settlements in Nairobi. Joint International Conference on Computing and<br />
Decision Making in Civil and <strong>Building</strong> Engineering, Montreal, Canada: 2781-2790.<br />
17. Obonyo E.A and Omenya, A. 2006, Semantic Markup <strong>of</strong> information on Sanitation<br />
Initiatives in Informal Settlements. Joint International Conference on Computing and<br />
Decision Making in Civil and <strong>Building</strong> Engineering. Montreal, Canada: 2791-2800.<br />
18. Obonyo E.A, A Proposal for Developing an Innovation Strategy within a <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Company, Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the 42nd International Conference <strong>of</strong> Associated <strong>School</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Construction</strong>,<br />
Hosted by Colorado State <strong>University</strong>, Fort Collins, Colorado, April 20-22, 2006.<br />
19. Obonyo, E.A., Anumba, C.J. and Thorpe, A., S<strong>of</strong>tware Agents in the Specification and<br />
Procurement <strong>of</strong> <strong>Construction</strong> Products, In Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and<br />
<strong>Construction</strong>, Anumba, C.J., Millpress Science Publishers, Rotterdam, 2003, pp 131-138.<br />
20. Anumba, C J, Aziz, Z and Obonyo, E A, Mobile Communications in <strong>Construction</strong>-Trends and<br />
Prospects, In Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and <strong>Construction</strong>, Anumba, C.J.,<br />
Millpress Science Publishers, Rotterdam, 2003, pp. 159-168.<br />
21. Obonyo, E.A., Anumba, C.J. and Thorpe, A., Agent-based Specification and Procurement <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Products, Advances in <strong>Building</strong> Technology, (ABT 2002), 4-6 December 2002,<br />
Hong Kong.<br />
22. Obonyo, E.A., Anumba, C.J., Thorpe, A. and Parkes, B., ''Agent-Based Support for Electronic<br />
Procurement in <strong>Construction</strong>'' , Artificial Intelligence in <strong>Construction</strong> and Structural<br />
Engineering , Anumba, C.J., Ugwu, O.O and Ren, Z., Centre for Innovative <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Engineering (CICE) , Loughborough <strong>University</strong>, UK, July 2001, pp 99-113.<br />
23. Obonyo, E.A., Anumba, C.J., Thorpe, A. and Parkes, B., ''Specification and Procurement <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Products: Potential Role <strong>of</strong> Intelligent Agents'' , Proceedings , Mohammadian,<br />
M. and Stonier, R.J., International Conference on Intelligent Agents, Web Technologies and<br />
Internet Commerce (IAWTIC' 2001) , Las Vegas, USA, 2001, pp 268-279.<br />
Conference Papers in Press<br />
19. Designing Sustainable Earthen Masonry for Durability: A Case Study <strong>of</strong> the Hot and<br />
Humid Tanzanian Context, For the iNTA 2012 4th International Network for Tropical<br />
Architecture Conference, 12-14 December 2012, SDE-NUS,Singapore.<br />
20. Obonyo, E.A., Kibert, C., Goldman, A., Bwenge, C. and Kintingu, H., Managing<br />
Context-Specific Cultural Drivers and Barriers to Sustainable and Resilient <strong>Building</strong><br />
Systems: Lessons from Tanzania, For the CIB World <strong>Building</strong> Congress 2013:<br />
Built Environment Research Focused on Social Outcomes, 5 - 9 May 2013<br />
Brisbane, Australia.<br />
21. Obonyo, E. and Wei, W., Sea Level Rise and Smart Historic Coastal Communities,<br />
Lessons from Savannah, GA and St Augustine, Fl, CIB World <strong>Building</strong> Congress<br />
2013:Built Environment Research Focused on Social Outcomes, 5 - 9 May 2013<br />
Brisbane, Australia.<br />
22. Onyango, J. and Obonyo, E., A comparative study <strong>of</strong> how supply chain management<br />
in small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and Kenya contribute to social needs<br />
23. Onyango, J., CIB World <strong>Building</strong> Congress 2013:Built Environment Research<br />
Focused on Social Outcomes, 5 - 9 May 2013 Brisbane, Australia.<br />
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24. Obonyo, E., The Lateral-Load Resistance <strong>of</strong> Interlocking Earth-block Masonry, For<br />
the 7th International Structural Engineering and <strong>Construction</strong> Conference (ISEC-7),<br />
Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18-23, 2013.<br />
d) Lectures Speeches, Posters, Presented at Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conferences<br />
a. International<br />
<br />
Invited exhibitor at the twenty-third session <strong>of</strong> the 23 rd UN-HABITAT Governing<br />
Council Exhibition in Nairobi (April 11 th – 15 th , 2011)<br />
2 Presentations at NSF Workshop in Colorado (November 5 th and 6 th , 2010)<br />
Presentation at NSF Workshop in Tanzania (July 21 st & 22 nd , 2009)<br />
b. National:<br />
Poster Presentation at the NSF CMMI 2009 Workshop Honolulu Hawaii (June 22-<br />
25, 2009)<br />
c. Regional<br />
Presenter at the Environmental Leadership Program South Eastern Region<br />
Green City, Green Campus, Celebration <strong>of</strong> Environmental Leadership<br />
(March 5, 2008, Gainesville, FL)<br />
Facilitator at the Environmental Leadership Program 2008 World Café,<br />
Knoxville Tennessee (January, 17 th , 2008)<br />
Co-Chair at the 2008 Olmstead Visioning Workshop, Birmingham Alabama<br />
(April, 19, 2008)<br />
GRANTS<br />
NSF Funded Research<br />
Title: Collaborative Research: Resilient and Sustainable Engineered Fiber-Reinforced<br />
Earthen Masonry for High Wind Regions<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $85,104; Period: 09/01/11 – 08/31/14<br />
Title: IRES: A Global Perspective on Engineering Sustainable <strong>Building</strong> Systems<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $148,104; Period: 05/15/08 – 04/30/11<br />
Title: SGER: Optimizing the Hygrothermal Performance <strong>of</strong> Earth Bricks in Hot and<br />
Humid Climates<br />
Source: Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $24833; Period: 05/15/10 – 05/15/2010<br />
TITLE: US-Tanzania Workshop: Advancing the Structural Use <strong>of</strong> Earth-based Bricks;<br />
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 20-21 May 2009<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $49290; Period: 09/09/09 – 05/31/2011<br />
TITLE: SGER: OPTIMIING THE PERFORMANCE OF EARTH BRICKS IN HOT<br />
AND HUMID CLIMATES<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $4940; Period: 10/01/09 – 01/31/2010<br />
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TITLE: Supplement for US-Tanzania Workshop: Advancing the Structural Use <strong>of</strong><br />
Earth-based Bricks; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 20-21 May 2009<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $2,400; Period: 09/09/09 – 05/31/2011<br />
TITLE: Workshop to Explore Research Frontiers <strong>of</strong> Compressed Earth Block<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Materials: <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Colorado: Boulder, Colorado; May 24-26, 2010<br />
Source: National Science Foundation<br />
Amount: $27496; 03/29/2010 – 12/31/2010<br />
All Proposal Submitted (Both funded and unfunded)<br />
i) Year 2011 -2012<br />
External proposals/pre-proposals submitted<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Title(s)<br />
NSF SRN PRE-PROPOSAL (Team)<br />
(Invited for Full Proposal) 12,000,000 60 5 years 2, 400,000<br />
NSF PIRE PRE-PROPOSAL (Team)<br />
(Invited for Full Proposal) 4,000,000 40 5 years 800,000<br />
Coca cola Foundation: GIS mapping <strong>of</strong><br />
water supply Fellowship 89,335 70 2 years 44,667.5<br />
USAID, Using Spatial Mapping to<br />
Improve Access to Clean Water, 100, 000 70% 1 Year 100, 000<br />
Boeing, An Integrated Approach for<br />
Improving Access to Clean Water 40,000 70% 1 Year 40,000<br />
NSF Advancing the use <strong>of</strong> Secondary<br />
Input Materials in Geopolymer Binders 33,703 100% 1 Year 33,703<br />
NSF Designing and Characterizing the<br />
Performance <strong>of</strong> Enhanced, Natural<br />
Fiber Reinforcement for Low Cost<br />
Cementitious Materials, 185,499 100% 3 Years 61,833<br />
NSF Collaborative Research: Resilient<br />
and Sustainable Engineered Fiber-<br />
Reinforced Earthen Masonry for High<br />
Wind Regions (UF Component) 85,000 40% 3 years 28,000<br />
Externally funded awards received<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Title(s)<br />
NSF Collaborative Research: Resilient<br />
and Sustainable Engineered Fiber-<br />
Reinforced Earthen Masonry for High<br />
Wind Regions (UF Component) 85,000 40% 3 years 28,000<br />
Internal proposals submitted<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
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Internally funded awards received<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Doctoral Fellowship 120,000* 100% 4 Years 30,000*<br />
ii) Year 2010-2011<br />
External proposals/pre-proposals submitted from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
NSF Collaborative (UMASS) $147,973.00 40% 3 years $49,324<br />
NSF Collaborative (UNL & USC) $105,000.00 40% 3 years $35,000<br />
NSF Lignocellulosic Fiber $165,746.00 60% 3 years $52,249<br />
NSF Natural Fiber $185,499 60% 3 $61,833<br />
NSF Catalyzing Partnerships $33,703 60% 1 $33,703<br />
Congressional Appropriation $584,891 60% 3 $194,963<br />
Coca Cola Foundation $89,335 70% 2 $44,667<br />
USAID $100,000 60% 3 $33,333<br />
Kenya Water Trust $50,000 60% 1 $50,000<br />
National Council for Science & Tech $21,400 70% 2 $10,500<br />
Externally funded awards received from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
NSF Colorado Workshop 25% 1 year $27,496<br />
Internal proposals submitted from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Opportunity Seed 90,238 60% 2<br />
60%<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Doctoral Fellowship $54,481 100% 3 years $18,160<br />
DCP Research Grant $5,000 70% 1 year $4,000<br />
DCP Travel Grant $500 100% 1 year $500<br />
Center For African Study Travel Grant $500 100% 1 year $500<br />
Internally funded awards received from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Doctoral Fellowship $54,481<br />
DCP Research Grant $5,000 70% 1 year $4,000<br />
DCP Travel Grant $500 100% 1 year $500<br />
Center For African Study Travel Grant $500 100% 1 year $500<br />
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iii) Year 2009-2010<br />
External proposals/pre-proposals submitted from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
NSF CAREER Proposal $405,254 100% 4 years $101,313.5<br />
NSF Collaborative Proposal $150,000 60% 3 years $50,000<br />
NSF EFRI Pre-proposal $1,640,063 60% 3 years $546,687.67<br />
NSF Workshop Supplement $2400 25% I month $2400<br />
NSF Workshop $27,496.00 25% 9 Mths $27,496.00<br />
Externally funded awards received from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
NSF Workshop 25% 1 year $24,833<br />
Internal proposals submitted from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Doctoral Fellowship $43,131 100% 3 years $14,377<br />
DCP Research Grant $4,920 60% 1 year $4,920<br />
DCP Travel Grant $500 100% 1 year $600<br />
Center For African Study Grant $5,000 100% 1 year $5,000<br />
Internally funded awards received from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
DCP Research Grant $4,920 60% 1 year $4,920<br />
DCP Travel Grant $600 100% 1 year $600<br />
Center For African Study Grant $5,000 100% 1 year $5,000<br />
Graduate Research Student Supported from May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 – Student name<br />
iv) Year 2008-2009<br />
External proposals/pre-proposals submitted from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
NSF SGER Optimizing the<br />
Performance <strong>of</strong> Earth-based Bricks $24,833 90% 1 year $24,833<br />
US-Tanzania Workshop $49,181 90% 1 year $49,181<br />
US-Tanzania Workshop $49,290 90% 1 year $49,290<br />
NSF Environmental Sustainability<br />
Supplement $4948 100% 1 year $4948<br />
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Externally funded awards received from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
NSF SGER Optimizing the<br />
Performance <strong>of</strong> Earth-based Bricks $24,833 90% 1 year $24,833<br />
US-Tanzania Workshop $49,290 90% 1 year $49,290<br />
Internal proposals submitted from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Doctoral Fellowship $43,131 100% 3 years $14,377<br />
Gainesville VDC workshop $4,400 60% 1 year $4,400<br />
Internally funded awards received from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009<br />
Total Grant Faculty<br />
Amount % Effort<br />
Title(s)<br />
GW Robinson (CO-PI with Dr Flood)<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
iv) Year 2007-2008<br />
External proposals/pre-proposals submitted from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
CAREER: WOW-Lab, Without Walls<br />
Laboratory for <strong>Construction</strong> Engineering $674580 100% 5 years $134916<br />
Developing Global Scientists and<br />
Engineers $148,104 70% 3 Years $49,368<br />
Virtual Design and <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Workshop $47,564 70% 1 Year $47,564<br />
ICT Kenya-US Workshop $49,692 70% 1 Year $49,692<br />
Externally funded awards received from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Title(s)<br />
Developing Global Scientists and<br />
Engineers $148,104 70% 3 Years $49,368<br />
Internal proposals submitted from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Matching Funds $19,500 70% 3 Years $6500<br />
Center for African Studies Award<br />
($2500) $2,500 100%<br />
3<br />
months $2,500<br />
International Center ($3,000)<br />
$3,000 100%<br />
3<br />
months $3,000<br />
Internally funded awards received from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
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Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Matching Funds $19,500 3 Years $6500<br />
Center for African Studies Award<br />
($2500) $2,500<br />
3<br />
Months $2,500<br />
International Center ($3,000)<br />
$3,000<br />
3<br />
Months $3,000<br />
Graduate Research Student Supported from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007 – Student name<br />
vi) Year 2006-2007<br />
External proposals/pre-proposals submitted from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
CAREER: WOW-Lab, Without Walls<br />
Laboratory for <strong>Construction</strong> Engineering $674580 100% 5 years $134916<br />
PIRE: Sustainable <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Technologies for Affordable Shelters $1.5M 50% 5Years $300000<br />
MyProjects: An Agent-Based<br />
Environment for Context-Aware<br />
Mobile Services for <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Multi-Project Management $509,882 95% 3 Years $169960<br />
Externally funded awards received from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Internal proposals submitted from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
30 th Nov 2006: FRSA/ EARL Blank<br />
Fellowship: A Proposal For Developing<br />
A Course in Innovative Ro<strong>of</strong>ing $8500 100% 1 Year $8500<br />
19 th April 2007: UF Internationalization<br />
<strong>of</strong> curriculum: Optimizing <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Methods: A Case Study <strong>of</strong> Temporary<br />
Structures in Hong Kong $3000 100% Summer $3000<br />
30 th March 2007: DCP Special Grant $4840 100% 1 Year $4840<br />
9 th Nov 2006: CIBER Fellowship $6500 100% Summer $6500<br />
10 th April 2007: GW Robinson Master<br />
Assistantship:<br />
Using the Web to Drive Continuous<br />
Improvement among <strong>Construction</strong> SMEs $ 7849 100% 2 years $3924.5<br />
2 nd April 2007: Faculty Internship<br />
Exploratory Research in Creating a<br />
Virtual Laboratory for <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Engineering $9,900 100% Summer $9,900<br />
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Internally funded awards received from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007<br />
Title(s)<br />
Total Grant<br />
Amount<br />
Faculty<br />
% Effort<br />
Duration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Grant<br />
Annual Grant<br />
Amount<br />
DCP Special Grant 100% 1 year $ 2420<br />
2 nd April 2007: Faculty Internship<br />
Exploratory Research in Creating a<br />
Virtual Laboratory for <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Engineering $9,900 100% Summer $9,900<br />
FELLOWSHIPS<br />
ELP Innovation Grant ($14,000)<br />
NSF ASCE Travel Grant ($3000)<br />
NSF-ASEE Travel Grant ($5000)<br />
Jobsite 123 Fellowship ($8,000)<br />
ELP Activity Fund ($5,000)<br />
United Forming Fellowship ($1,000)<br />
United Forming Faculty Intenship (~12,000)<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> Faculty Internship (~12,000)<br />
Hong Kong PolyU Travel Fellowship ($1,500)<br />
Florida Wood Council for Temperate Forest Tour (~$1000)<br />
i) Year 2011 -2012<br />
PhD Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Joel Wao*<br />
John Beaty<br />
Peter Donkor<br />
Master Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Honors Paper – Student name<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member – Completed)<br />
Mark Russell<br />
YUAN CHAN<br />
TAO CHEN<br />
Student Name (Member<br />
(Completed)<br />
TRICIA KETCHEY<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
MILAGROS JEAN<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Hank Sturges<br />
*Till Sept 1 2012<br />
ii) Year 2010-2011<br />
PhD Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Joel Wao<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member – Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Tao Chen<br />
Mark Russell<br />
Yueren Wang<br />
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Yuan Chan<br />
Hyung-Chul Chung<br />
Yueren Wang<br />
Milagros Jean<br />
Master Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name<br />
(Chair:)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Co-Chair)<br />
Student Name (Member<br />
(Completed)<br />
Kathryn Frederick Prakash Subedi Tricia Ketchey<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Adam Finkelman Girish Vala Gabriel John<br />
Everhart<br />
Christian Terrell<br />
Joseph Exelbirt<br />
Honors Paper – Student name<br />
iii) Year 2009-2010<br />
PhD Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Joel Wao<br />
Master Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair:)<br />
(Co-Chair)<br />
Adam Finkelman Prakash Subedi<br />
Christian Terrell<br />
Kamrunissa<br />
Sareshwala*<br />
Joseph Exelbirt<br />
Honors Paper – Student name<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member – Completed)<br />
Student Name (Member<br />
(Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Tao Chen<br />
Mark Russell<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
iv) Year 2008-2009<br />
PhD Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member – Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Tao Chen<br />
Mark Russell<br />
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Master Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair: Completed) (Co-Chair)<br />
Priya Patel<br />
Brent Thurn<br />
Honors Paper – Student name<br />
Student Name (Member<br />
(Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
v) Year 2007-2008<br />
PhD Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Master Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Co-Chair: Completed) (Co-Chair)<br />
Dane Gilbert<br />
Honors Paper – Student name<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member – Completed)<br />
Student Name (Member<br />
(Completed)<br />
Ian Miller<br />
Amanda Manthorne<br />
Peter Koncor<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Tao Chen<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
vi ) Year 2006-2007<br />
PhD Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name Student Name<br />
(Chair – Completed) (Chair)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member – Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Master Advisory Committee<br />
Student Name<br />
(Co-Chair: Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Co-Chair)<br />
Student Name (Member<br />
(Completed)<br />
Student Name<br />
(Member)<br />
Alexis Mcguffin<br />
Alexandra Curry<br />
Courtney Jennings<br />
Amber Edington<br />
Maryam Ghatee Shannon Stewart Melanie Peck<br />
Honors Paper – Student name<br />
GRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS SUPPORTED (SPONSORED RESEARCH)<br />
Year<br />
Supported<br />
2011-2012 Kathryn Frederick<br />
Felicity Amezubge<br />
Joseph Exelbirt<br />
Malar Baskaran<br />
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Peter Donkor<br />
2010-2011 Mukund Patil,<br />
Nikhil Modak<br />
Bandish Chheda<br />
Malar Baskaran<br />
Joseph Exelbirt<br />
Joel Wao (Summer 2010)<br />
Kathryn Fredrick<br />
Rohini Bhimpure<br />
2009-2010 Kamrunissa Sareshwala<br />
Rajeev Mohata<br />
Malarvizhi Baskaran<br />
Joseph Exelbirt<br />
Manish Bodhankar<br />
Mukund Patil<br />
Nikhil Modak<br />
Jeff Depree (Summer 2009)<br />
2008-2009 Derreck Winning (Summer 2008)<br />
Glenn Darling (Summer 2008)<br />
Andrew Wehle (Summer 2008)<br />
Stephanie Sims (Summer 2008)<br />
Kamrunissa Sareshwala<br />
Rajeev Mohata<br />
2007-2008 Wei Wu (Summer 2007)<br />
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPPORTED (SPONSORED RESEARCH &<br />
INDEPENDENT STUDIES)<br />
Year<br />
Summer 2010<br />
Summer 2009<br />
Summer 2008<br />
Supported<br />
Steve Schaenzer<br />
Mike Mazer<br />
Alexandra Cosgrove<br />
Ryan Clark<br />
Scott Jason Remer<br />
Willems Leville<br />
Ashley Thode<br />
Iris Zielske<br />
Jessica Laushine<br />
REFEREES<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Larry Bank<br />
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Vice Provost for Research<br />
City College <strong>of</strong> New York<br />
email: lbank2@ccny.cuny.edu<br />
Phone: +1 : 212-650-5143<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Chimay Anumba<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Architectural Engineering<br />
Penn State <strong>University</strong>, USA<br />
email: anumba@engr.psu.edu<br />
Phone: +1 814 321 2754<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Charles Kibert<br />
Director Powell Center for <strong>Construction</strong> and the Environment<br />
<strong>Rinker</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>Construction</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida<br />
Email: ckibert@ufl.edu<br />
Phone: +1 352 273-1189<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Godfried Augenbroe<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Architecture<br />
Georgia Tech, USA<br />
email: Godfried.Augenbroe@coa.gatech.edu<br />
Phone: +1 404 894 1686<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Patts Odira<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nairobi, Kenya<br />
email: pattsodira@gmail.com<br />
phone: +254 722 849 191<br />
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