A tenured-track Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Military Institute (VMI, since 2016) specializes in structural mechanics, materials science, soil mechanics, and composite materials. They hold a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), with an A.S. in Engineering from Thomas Nelson Community College.
With dual roles as a Consulting Materials Engineer (since 2007) and academic, they previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia (2016–2019) and Visiting Professor of Physics at Washington and Lee University (2010–2013). Key responsibilities include teaching core CE courses (e.g., Statics, Reinforced Concrete Design, Soil Mechanics), advising cadets, developing courses, and leading undergraduate research. They have managed infrastructure labs, conducted bridge condition assessments, and collaborated on NSF IGERT research projects. Certified as a Professional Engineer and ACI credential holder, they also contribute to industry consulting (e.g., NASA, VDOT, UNC Chapel Hill) on materials testing and structural failure analysis.