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CM&T faculty are willing to share and eager to work with students to advance the construction industry. With six full-time
educators, the program is able to offer a wide variety of hands-on classes such as computer application in construction; construction
materials and testing; estimating and cost control, and a construction capstone project in which students must give a panel
defense of their final project. Meet some of the dedicated program faculty:
Dr. Alan Atalah, associate professor
Credentials:
Doctorate of engineering, M.B.A. and M.S. from Louisiana Tech University; graduate diploma and B.S. from Ain Shams University,
Cairo, Egypt; registered professional engineer in Ohio and Louisiana; 18 years industry experience and six years teaching
experience.
Research and teaching interests:
Trenchless technology, construction productivity improvement, construction estimating, construction scheduling, construction
claims resolution and construction computer applications.
L. Travis Chapin, P.E., program leader and associate professor
Credentials:
B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering from Purdue University; professional engineer; 17 years of teaching experience; 15 years
at a construction company before teaching.
Research and teaching interests:
Concrete instruction, construction materials, equipment, estimating, freshman orientation and Fulbright to Kenya.
Dr. Wilfred Roudebush, associate professor and acting chair, Department of Technology Systems
Credentials:
Ph.D. in architecture from the University of Florida; M.S. in architectural engineering with a construction management specialization
from the University of Kansas; B.S. in architecture from Kent State University; registered architect in Colorado, Missouri
and Ohio; NCARB certified; more than 25 years of industry experience; more than 20 years teaching experience.
Research interests:
• Environmental value engineering–An environmental life cycle assessment methodology to determine the environmental impact
of built environment alternatives
• Lean construction–Eliminate or reduce eight types of waste that occur during construction processes
• Lean design–Eliminate or reduce eight types of waste that occur during the building design process
Courses:
Undergraduate level-Statics and Strength of Materials, Cost Estimating, Lean Construction, Construction Document Reading
Master’s level–Construction Contract Management, Construction Program Management, Cost Control through Management of Construction
Activities and Management Models for Technical Operations
Doctoral level–Construction Economics and Advanced Practices in Construction Management
“CM&T faculty have a responsibility to students and the industry to stay abreast of the newest technologies and ideas. Areas
such as lean design and construction are just emerging within the industry. However, there is a tremendous potential to reduce
waste and improve efficiency in construction projects if we re-examine traditional construction practices and adapt lean principles.
As I research, write and share information about lean design and construction, I hope to make a difference within the industry
when students bring the ideas into the field during co-ops and as graduates.”
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