Matthew T. Reiter

Matthew T. Reiter is a Professor of Practice in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. He holds expertise in structural design and management, with experience spanning roles at Cornell’s Facilities Engineering Department and project consultancy work with Thornton Tomasetti, focusing on bridges and building projects. He joined Cornell Engineering’s CEE Faculty in July 2021.

Education:

• M.Eng. in Engineering Management, Cornell University (2019)
• Master of Civil Engineering, Structural Concentration, Villanova University (2002)
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Villanova University, Magna Cum Laude (2001)

Research Interests: Structural engineering, structural steel, masonry, structural mechanics and materials, and engineering management. His work emphasizes practical applications in construction, rehabilitation, and structural repair.

Awards & Honors:

• The Masonry Society Service Award (2020)
• Cornell Facilities, One Cornell Award (2020)
• Cornell Facilities, Cornerstone Award for Effectiveness Improvement (2019)
• Cornell University President’s Award for Employee Excellence, Nominee (2018)

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. His professional contributions include project management and structural design, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided text.