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Dr. Esra Tepeli serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, based in Indianapolis. Holding dual expertise in civil engineering and project management, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses while maintaining active industry engagement through the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in complex construction environments.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Mechanics, Civil Engineering-Construction Management (2014) from University of Bordeaux, Institute of Mechanics and Engineering
- M.S. Professional in Industrial Management, Project Management (2010) from University of Bordeaux
- M.S. in Mechanics, Civil Engineering and Architecture (2009) from University of Bordeaux School of Architecture
- B.S. in Civil Engineering & Geotechnical Engineering (2007) from University of Bordeaux
Dr. Tepeli's research pioneers integrated approaches to construction project challenges, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation, Agile methodology adaptation for infrastructure, and systematic risk frameworks for Public-Private Partnerships. Her work critically examines energy-efficient design within sustainable construction paradigms while addressing stakeholder dynamics in complex contractual arrangements. She develops practical tools for strategic analysis that transform theoretical risk models into actionable project controls.
Publication trends reveal a clear evolution from foundational risk modeling (2013-2015) toward sophisticated multidimensional frameworks (2019-2021), culminating in cutting-edge AI applications for strategic decision-making (2024). This trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on translating academic research into industry solutions for transportation infrastructure, design-build-maintenance systems, and complex project ecosystems.
Through PMI chapters worldwide, Dr. Tepeli conducts extensive mentoring and outreach, sharing expertise at global conferences while consulting for industry leaders including VINCI Construction France. Her practical engagements span project simulation, big data analytics, structural calculations, and risk mitigation across concrete, steel, and wood construction systems. Recent work emphasizes strategic analysis integration with Agile methods to optimize resource management and lifecycle project performance.
