Cristian Gaedicke

Dr. Cristian Gaedicke is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Engineering at California State University, East Bay. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009) and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas since 2011. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, infrastructure systems, and engineering education innovation. Key areas include pervious concrete, mass timber construction, and virtual reality applications in design education.

Dr. Gaedicke has conducted federally and state-funded research with agencies like the FAA, Texas Department of Transportation, and Chicago O’Hare Airport Modernization Plan. He is active in professional organizations, including the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable infrastructure and K-12 STEM outreach.

His research trends reflect a balance between material science (e.g., recycled aggregates, pervious concrete durability) and educational technology (e.g., VR tools for design reviews). Recent studies explore barriers to green building adoption and emerging methodologies like mass timber in the Bay Area.

Advising and Grants: Dr. Gaedicke has secured funding from federal and state agencies. Notable projects include cost-impact models for demolition and risk analysis frameworks for infrastructure projects. He advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration in construction and sustainability.