Mostafa Batouli

Dr. Mostafa Batouli is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at The Citadel, specializing in system-of-systems analysis for sustainability and resilience in civil infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Florida International University (FIU), along with advanced degrees in Public Administration, Homeland Security, and Civil Engineering. Prior to joining The Citadel in 2018, he served as a Visiting Professor at FIU’s Moss School of Construction. His research focuses on human-infrastructure-environment interactions, coastal resilience, and adaptive planning in infrastructure systems, with over 20 publications and significant awards including a Dissertation Year Fellowship (2016). He teaches courses in construction engineering, project management, and sustainability.

Dr. Batouli’s expertise spans dynamic simulation frameworks for infrastructure resilience, life-cycle assessment methodologies, and equity-focused disaster adaptation. His work integrates multi-agent systems and real-time vulnerability assessment to address challenges in coastal water supply, road infrastructure, and energy efficiency. He emphasizes practical implementation of sustainability theories in roadway design and has developed innovative smartphone applications for energy-saving interventions.

Scientific awards include a Third-Place Best Poster Award at the Construction Research Congress and recognition for advancing resilience planning methodologies. His teaching philosophy prioritizes ethical leadership and critical thinking, aligning with The Citadel’s emphasis on character development. Current research trends focus on equitable adaptation pathways, climate resilience under uncertainty, and metrics for project performance optimization.

Dr. Batouli’s academic background includes diverse roles in academia and policy, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical research with real-world infrastructure challenges. He is affiliated with the School of Engineering and contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in civil engineering, environmental science, and public administration.