Albert School of Construction Faculty and Staff
Lingguang Song, Founding Director
A nationally recognized scholar in construction engineering and management, Founding Director Lingguang Song focuses on advancing construction project delivery through data-driven methods, simulation and emerging technologies, resulting in real-world applications and impact. He joined UNC Charlotte in the summer of 2023 as professor in and chair of the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management. He brought extensive construction experience from both academic and industry organizations, including leadership roles at the University of Houston and professional experience with a global engineering, procurement and construction firm.
| Faculty | Staff |
|---|---|
| Michael Benjamin, Ph.D., CSP, Asst. Teaching Professor, Fire & Safety ET | Jessi Kiker, Business Services Coordinator |
| Anthony Brizendine, Ph.D., P.E., PLS, Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | Wesley Maxwell, Research Operations Manager |
| Tara Cavalline, Ph.D., P.E., Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | Jill Rogers, Academic Advisor |
| Don Chen, Ph.D., LEED A.P., Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | Susan Smith, Business Services Associate |
| Gongfan Chen, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Yuting (Tina) Chen, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Wayne Goff, M.S., Professor of Practice, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Ron Graham, M.E., Prof of Practice, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. (8/26) | |
| Yu Hou, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. (8/26) | |
| Chau Le, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Xuyang Li, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| David Newell, Professor of Practice, Fire & Safety ET | |
| Carlos Orozco, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Stephanie Pilkington, Ph.D., Asst. Teaching Prof, Civil Engr ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Nicole Roberts, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Alison Sears, Ph.D., Assoc. Teaching Prof, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Omidreza Shoghli, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Jake Smithwick, MPA, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Construction & Facilities Engineering | |
| Lingguang Song, Ph.D., Director and Professor, Civil Engr ET & Const. Mgt. | |
| Cayla Thomas, Lecturer, Civil Engineering ET & Const. Mgt. (8/26) | |
| Matthew Westbrook, Professor of Practice, Fire & Safety ET |