Qualifications

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Ph.D. in Architecture (Building Technology), 2011 | University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Advisors: Dr. William Braham, Professor of Architecture, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Daniel Campbell, Sr. Systems Ecologist, Atlantic Ecology Division, US Environmental Protection Agency; Dr. Charlie Curcija, Deputy Director, Windows & Daylighting Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US Department of Energy

M.S. in Architecture (Building Technology), 2004 | University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Advisor: Dr. Ali Malkawi, Director of Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities, Harvard University

M.S. in Civil Engineering, 4.0 GPA, 2002 | University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

B. Architecture, First Class with Distinction, 1996 | National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Certified Level of Accuracy v3.0 | US Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD), USA. 2021
Student Pilot (Private) | Federal Aviation Administration, USA. 2020
FAA Remote Pilot (UAV) | Federal Aviation Administration, USA. 2019
OSHA Certification | Occupational Safety & Health Administration, USA. 2015
Green Globes Professional (GGP) | Green Building Initiative, USA. 2012
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) | Association of Energy Engineers, USA. 2008
Certified Instructor for C.E.M. | Association of Energy Engineers, USA. 2008
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) | US Green Building Council, USA. 2004
Licensed Architect | Council of Architecture, India. 1996 – Present
Licensed Architect | Indian Institute of Architects, India. 1996 – Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers
Emergy Society
Green Building Initiative
Association of Computing Machinery
Association of Energy Engineers
International Building Performance Simulation Association

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, College of Design, Construction & Planning. 2024 – Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Interim Director, Sustainability and the Built Environment Program. 2025 – 2026
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Full Professor (Tenured), M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management. 2023 – Present
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Director of Graduate Programs & Research, Rinker School of Construction Management. 2021 – 2024
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Associate Professor (Tenured), Rinker School of Construction Management. 2018 – 2023
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Assistant Professor (Tenure-track), Rinker School of Construction Management. 2011 – 2018
Virtual Review Assist, Inc., Gainesville, FL | Co-Founder. 2020 – 2023
University of Pennsylvania, Center for Environmental & Building Design, Philadelphia, PA | External Faculty Collaborator. 2017 – Present
The Green Roundtable, Boston, MA | Director, Technology & Innovation. 2009 – 2010
Chen Moore & Associates, Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Associate Engineer. 2002
RSA Architects & Engineers, India | Principal. 1998 – 2000
Kennedy Bowen Associates, Singapore | Architect & Project Manager. 1997 – 1998
Bharath & Associates, India | Architect. 1996 – 1997