Brian Ballou

Professor Brian Ballou is a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science. He has been with UA since 1999 and previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at Tri-C in Cleveland. His professional experience includes 7 years in private practice in Construction Management with firms like The V-Group and G-Q Drywall, alongside community work with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together.

Education: M.S. in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University (1998), B.S. in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University (1991).

Research interests and teaching focus on construction engineering technology, including courses such as Statics, Strength of Materials, Field Management & Scheduling, Advanced Estimation, and Building Codes. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio.

• Awards: Notable recognitions include University of Akron Teacher of the Year (2018) and multiple Outstanding Professor awards at the department and college levels.

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