Dr. Esber Andiroglu is a Professor of Professional Practice in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the University of Miami. With dual citizenship in the United States and the Republic of Cyprus (EU), Dr. Andiroglu brings a global perspective to his work. He also holds secondary appointments in the Department of Chemical, Environmental & Materials Engineering and the School of Architecture. As the Director of the Murphy Construction Program, Dr. Andiroglu leads initiatives aimed at advancing construction education and practice. His expertise spans civil engineering, construction management, and sustainability, and he is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Dr. Andiroglu is committed to fostering innovation in the built environment through his teaching, leadership, and research.

Profile:

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Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – 1983, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering – 1985, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• Ph.D. in Civil and Architectural Engineering – 2015, University of Miami, FL
  • Dissertation: Development of Virtual Air/Water Flow Meters Using Fan/Pump Head and Motor Power

Professional Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Ohio)
• NCEES Registration
• USGBC LEED Accredited Professional
• GPRO Certified Instructor, Urban Green Council

Academic Experience:

• Lecturer, Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, University of Miami (2009–2017)
• Associate Professor of Practice, University of Miami (2017–2024)
• Professor of Professional Practice, University of Miami (2024–Present)
• Director, MS in Construction Management Program (2018–2023)
• Founding Member, Sustainability and Urban Resilience Adaptation Lab (SUREAL)

Industry Experience:

• Founding Principal, Energy Sciences, Inc. (1989–Present)
  • Specialized in sustainable MEP system designs and green-gray coastal defense systems for climate resilience.
  • Collaborated with regional governments (e.g., Miami-Dade County, City of Miami Beach).

Publication Top Notes:

• Concrete seawalls: A review of load considerations, ecological performance, durability, and recent innovations
  N Hosseinzadeh, M Ghiasian, E Andiroglu, J Lamere, …
  Ecological Engineering, 178, 106573, 2022
• Investigations on a virtual airflow meter using projected motor and fan efficiencies
  G Wang, L Song, E Andiroglu, G Shim
  HVAC&R Research, 20(2), 178-187, 2014
• Accuracy improvement of virtual pump water flow meters using calibrated characteristics curves at various frequencies
  Z Wang, E Andiroglu, G Wang, L Song
  Energy and Buildings, 191, 143-150, 2019
• Multifunctional performance of coastal structures based on South Florida Coastal environs
  KS Sealey, E Andiroglu, J Lamere, J Sobczak, P Suraneni
  Journal of Coastal Research, 37(3), 656-669, 2021
• Development of a virtual pump water flow meter using power derived from comprehensive energy loss analysis
  E Andiroglu, G Wang, L Song, K Kiamehr
  Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 22(2), 214-226, 2016
• Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline using α-Fe2O3@ TiO2-impregnated Mxene photocatalyst: Mechanism and optimization of process via RSM and ANN
  Y Pajouhan, S Sabbaghi, K Rasouli, J Rasouli, W Dastyar, E Andiroglu
  Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 190, 1149-1163, 2024
• A review of water reuse applications and effluent standards in response to water scarcity
  D Rich, E Andiroglu, K Gallo, S Ramanathan
  Water Security, 20, 100154, 2023
• Operationalizing resilience: A deductive fault-driven resilience index for enabling adaptation
  L Amer, M Erkoc, N Celik, E Andiroglu
  Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 177, 1085-1102, 2023
• Development of a virtual water flow meter using pump head and motor power
  E Andiroglu, G Wang, L Song
  Zero Energy Mass Customization Housing (ZEMCH2013) International Conference, 2013
• Concrete Seawalls: Load Considerations, Ecological Performance, Durability, and Recent Innovations
  N Hosseinzadeh, M Ghiasian, E Andiroglu, J Lamere, …
  Engineering Archive, 2021
• Preliminary Investigation of Active Demand Flexibility Control at Air-Handling Units Using Energy Feedback Control
  R Hurt, Z Wang, G Wang, E Andiroglu, L Song
  ASHRAE Transactions, 128(1), 2022
• Development of virtual air/water flow meters using fan/pump head and motor power
  E Andiroglu
  University of Miami, 2015
• Insar observations of construction‐induced coastal subsidence on Miami’s barrier islands, Florida
  F Aziz Zanjani, F Amelung, A Piter, K Sobhan, A Tavakkoliestahbanati, …
  Earth and Space Science, 11(12), e2024EA003852, 2024
• SUREAL-Built Environment Team in Collaboration with EXP as Industry Partners Presents
  E Andiroglu, G Medavarapu, 2024
• A Novel Composite Resilience Indicator for Decentralized Infrastructure Systems (CRI-DS)
  L Amer, M Erkoc, E Andiroglu, N Celik
  arXiv preprint arXiv:2207.08303, 2022
• Energy and Control Performance Investigation of Air-Handling Units with Return-Air Bypass
  PE Gang Wang, PhD, PE Esber Andiroglu, PhD, PE Li Song, PhD
  ASHRAE Transactions, 123, 229, 2017
• A brief overview of the assumptions and outcomes for scientific merit and validation of the report titled “Energy and Carbon Savings Opportunities: Water Demand Calculator”
  DA Rich, M Zarif, E Andiroglu