Robert M. Patty

Robert M. Patty is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Department of Construction Engineering & Management at Purdue University's College of Engineering. With over 30 years of heavy construction and lean engineering experience, he joins Purdue as the Beavers Heavy Construction Distinguished Fellow after prior academic roles at Brigham Young University and Michigan Technology University.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University
• Undergraduate and MBA from Colorado State University

Dr. Patty specializes in Lean Construction practices and construction process improvement involving multidisciplinary teams. His industry expertise includes heavy construction and lean engineering management on global projects.

As a licensed professional engineer, his career bridges academia and practical application in construction engineering. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.