Outstanding Academic Award
Outstanding Academic Award
Eligibility
- Full-time or adjunct faculty at an accredited college or university program are eligible for consideration. Has served in the role of principal investigator or academic advisor.
- Nominations can be submitted by any CII-sanctioned team, standing committee, or CBA. Self-nominations are not acceptable. Final selection will be made by CII Staff.
2026 Award Recipient - John Gambatese
CII proudly recognizes Dr. John Gambatese with the Outstanding Academic Award for his exceptional leadership and contributions to advancing construction safety research.
2026 Award Recipient: Dr. Edward Jaselskis
CII proudly recognizes Dr. Edward Jaselskis with the Outstanding Academic Award for his leadership and contributions to advancing practical, research-based solutions for the capital projects industry.
2025 Award Recipient - Behzad Esmaeili
Behzad Esmaeili with Purdue University has been awarded the second 2025 Outstanding Academic award, as his contribution to RT-405’s work and commitment to his role as the Safety CBA Academic Advisor supported the effort toward improving the industry’s safety.
2025 Award Recipient - Behzad Esmaeili
2025 Award Recipient - Jeyoung Woo
CII presents Jeyoung Woo with the 2025 Outstanding Academic award for his contribution to Research Team 406’s work concentrated on the cultural dimensions of quality management.
2025 Award Recipient - Jeyoung Woo
2024 Award Recipient - Chris McComb
Chris's research generated a list of research areas for CII to explore as technology advances
2024 Award Recipient - Chris McComb
Award Selection Criteria
- Exemplary demonstration of the academic’s commitment to CII’s mission.
- The academic has made an important contribution to a recently completed CII initiative that has the potential to significantly improve the construction industry. Contributions are considered to be innovative, particularly effective, or otherwise meriting special consideration.
- The academic has actively and regularly participated in team meetings and has demonstrated leadership and support.
- The academic has worked to ensure the quality, completeness, and timeliness of team deliverables.
- The academic’s excellence is recognized by knowledgeable team members.