James Cook

James Cook serves as Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University's Bagley College of Engineering. He maintains an active professional surveying practice and holds licensure as Professional Surveyor in Mississippi and Alabama.

His instructional focus covers:

• Traditional and drone-based surveying techniques
• High-precision boundary determination
• Geospatial data applications

Prior industry experience includes engineering technician roles and supervision. Professor Cook holds a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business from Mississippi State University and an A.A.S. in Drafting and Design Technology from East Mississippi Community College.