معرفی
Amy Javernick-Will is the Nicholas R. and Nancy D. Petry Professor in Construction Engineering and Management and Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a PhD (2009, Stanford University), MSc (2001, University of Colorado Boulder), and BSc (1999, University of Colorado Boulder), all in Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on project organization management, disaster recovery, risk management, and sustainable infrastructure design, emphasizing community-centric approaches to resilience.
Educational Background
- PhD in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management), Stanford University, 2009
- MSc in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management), University of Colorado Boulder, 2001
- BSc in Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 1999
Research Interests
Professor Javernick-Will’s work addresses challenges in disaster recovery, including post-disaster housing safety, community participation in reconstruction, and equitable infrastructure development. She investigates mechanisms for knowledge mobilization among engineers and stakeholders to enhance project outcomes. Key themes include:
- Risk mitigation strategies for climate-driven disasters
- Equity-focused humanitarian engineering education
- Global water reuse and sanitation systems sustainability
Scientific Awards
- Henry L. Michel Award (ASCE, 2025)
- Peurifoy Construction Research Award (ASCE, 2025)
- Pathfinder Award (Engineering Project Organization Society, 2024)
- Outstanding Teaching Award (2021) and Daniel W. Halpin Award (ASCE, 2018)
- Recognized as ENR Top 20 under 40 (2012)
Advising & Grants
While no specific student advisees are listed, her research involves collaborative networks addressing global development challenges. Notable grants include support for studies on disaster resilience, water systems sustainability, and humanitarian engineering education.
Labs & Teams
Affiliated with the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering, she leads projects integrating technical expertise with community needs to advance sustainable infrastructure in low-resource settings.
