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The academic team consists of leadership and research students. This is the team of process experts who ensure the scientific merit of the work the CSRA conducts.

Dr. Matthew Hallowell
Academic Leadership

Dr. Matthew Hallowell

Executive Director of the CSRA

Dr. Matt Hallowell is a researcher, author, and industry advisor dedicated to eliminating Serious Injuries and Fatalities by translating foundational safety science into practical, field-ready methods used across high-risk industries.

Adeyemi Adejumobi
Research Assistant

Adeyemi Adejumobi

PhD Student

Adeyemi Adejumobi is a construction professional with more than six years of experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Nigeria, both in the public and private sector.

Dr. Steven Ayer
Administration

Dr. Steven Ayer

Associate Director of Operations

Steven Ayer runs the Emerging Technologies Building Information Modeling Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research group explores new and emerging electronic technologies, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and...

Nathan Bala
Administration

Nathan Bala

CSRA Administrative Assistant

Nathan Bala is an administrative professional with a passion for organization, communication, and creating seamless experiences for both colleagues and members.

Frank Benin
Research Assistant

Frank Benin

PhD Student

Frank Milebasua Benin is a Research Assistant with the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) at the University of Colorado Boulder. He holds...

Dr. Siddharth (Sid) Bhandari
Academic Leadership

Dr. Siddharth (Sid) Bhandari

Director of Research

Dr. Siddharth Bhandari is the Associate Director of Research of the Construction Safety Research Alliance. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering in 2019, MS in Civil Engineering in 2017, and BS in Civil Engineering in 2014...

Luke Bowley
Academic Leadership

Luke Bowley

Associate Director of Research to Practice

Luke has a diverse background and extensive experience in the electric utility space. Having served in the Marines, he developed a strong sense of discipline, dedication, and leadership which he...

Dr. Elif Deniz Oguz Erkal
Academic Leadership

Dr. Elif Deniz Oguz Erkal

Associate Director of Research and Outreach

Dr. Elif Erkal is a safety academic and professional currently holding the position of Associate Director of Research and Strategy at the CSRA.

Zach Martin
Research Assistant

Zach Martin

Master's Student

Zach is a Graduate Research Assistant with the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) at CU Boulder, studying Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering and Structural...

Abayomi Oladejo
Research Assistant

Abayomi Oladejo

PhD Student

Abayomi Oladejo is a skilled Construction Project Manager with a strong background in project management and agile methodologies. He holds a bachelor's degree...

Ayleen Perez
Administration

Ayleen Perez

Operations and Industry Relations Manager

As the Operations Manager for the CSRA at the University of Colorado, Ayleen is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in all aspects of the organization's operations.

Mohammad Yaqoob Raheemy
Research Assistant

Mohammad Yaqoob Raheemy

PhD Student Candidate

With over five years of diverse experience as a project manager and planning engineer with construction companies and consultancies in the...

Ghida Saleh

Ghida Saleh

PhD Student

Ghida Saleh earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Pécs and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

Emi Szabo
Research Assistant

Emi Szabo

PhD Student

Emi is a graduate research assistant with the CSRA at CU Boulder, studying Construction Engineering and Management. They earned their Bachelor’s degree...

Stanley Twumasi
Research Assistant

Stanley Twumasi

PhD Student

Stanley is a construction professional with over 13 years of practical experience in the Ghanaian Mining Infrastructure Construction Projects. He holds a Professional...

Collaborations

The collaboration of researchers from multiple universities and areas of specialization brings together a wealth of diverse knowledge and resources. By merging unique strengths and perspectives from different institutions and areas of expertise, these partnerships foster innovation and facilitate access to a broader pool of knowledge. Such collaborations often result in high-impact research with global significance.

Dr. Amelia Celoza

Dr. Amelia Celoza

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

CSRA Project: Managing Safety Transitions

Dr. Helen Lingard

Dr. Helen Lingard

Distinguished Professor in Construction Work Health and Safety, Executive Director of SHINe

RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

Research Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange

Dr. T. Michael Toole

Dr. T. Michael Toole

Former Dean of the College of Engineering

University of Toledo

CSRA Project: Managing Safety Transitions

Dr. John Gambatese

Dr. John Gambatese

Professor, School of Civil and Construction Engineering, PE(CA)

Oregon State University

CSRA Project: Prevention through Design

Matt Morris

Matt Morris

Teaching Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, PE(CO)

University of Colorado Boulder

CSRA Project: Managing Last-Minute Change

Dr. Leaf Van Boven

Dr. Leaf Van Boven

Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

University of Colorado Boulder

CSRA Project: Managing Last-Minute Change

Dr. Ziyu Jin

Dr. Ziyu Jin

Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Management

Colorado State University

CSRA Project: Prevention through Design

Dr. Logan Perry

Dr. Logan Perry

Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

CSRA Project: Talking Safety - Words that Work

 SHINe and the CSRA are collaborating to integrate industry and academia, explore relevant and innovative topics, and transcend geographical boundaries. Together, we aim to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, and enhance health and wellbeing of the workforce.”
- Dr. Matthew Hallowell – Executive Director, CSRA, University of Colorado


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