Craig Philip

Craig Philip is a Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D., M.S.E., and B.S.E. in Civil Engineering from MIT and Princeton University, respectively. His career spans 35 years in transportation leadership, including roles as President/CEO of Ingram Barge Company and VP of Southern Pacific Railroad’s Intermodal Division. He currently serves on the Marine Board, ArcBest Corporation, Seamen’s Church Institute, Nashville Civic Design Center, and various industry committees.

Education

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.S.E., Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• B.S.E., Civil Engineering, Princeton University

Research Focus

Dr. Philip’s work centers on urban/freight transportation networks, infrastructure resilience, carrier safety regulation, and water resource management. He emphasizes policy implications of sustainability, balancing stakeholder interests in resource allocation, and the integration of cyber-physical systems in transport.

Industry Leadership

• Former Chairman: American Waterways Operators, National Waterways Conference, US Chamber’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
• Member: Transportation Research Board’s Executive Committee, Marine Board

Awards

• 2014: Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
• 2016: Distinguished Diplomate (ACOPNE) and Certification by Eminence (AAEES)

Labs & Teams

While no formal lab is named, his research engages with interdisciplinary teams addressing infrastructure resilience and policy, leveraging his industry experience in maritime and rail logistics.