Peter Sweeney

Peter Sweeney is an Adjunct Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department at Manhattan University since 1995. A retired Architect-Engineer-Construction industry executive, he holds a Ph.D. from NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and multiple advanced degrees in management, nuclear engineering, and electrical engineering.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, NYU
• M.P.A., NYU Graduate School of Public Administration
• M.S. in Management, Manhattan College
• M.E. in Nuclear Engineering, NYU
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Manhattan College

His career spans nuclear power plant design, U.S. Navy Seabees military construction in Vietnam, and leadership roles at the Port Authority (World Trade Center Engineering Manager), NYC School Construction Authority, and Parsons Brinckerhoff. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in NY/NJ and Certified Construction Manager.

Awards highlight combat service recognition and engineering excellence in high-profile projects. He teaches advanced courses in construction management, risk analysis, and infrastructure systems.