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Sharareh (Sherri) Kermanshachi, Ph.D., F.Asce., F.Ice, P.E., Pmp profile image

Sharareh (Sherri) Kermanshachi, Ph.D., F.Asce., F.Ice, P.E., Pmp

Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Associate Dean of Research at Penn State Harrisburg
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Expert construction engineer and manager with Ph.D. and multiple certifications.
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Sharareh (Sherri) Kermanshachi is a renowned expert in construction engineering and management, with a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. She has held various positions, including Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Associate Dean of Research at Penn State Harrisburg, and Professor of Civil Engineering at Penn State University. Her expertise spans research, teaching, and project management, with a strong focus on transportation, equity, and decision-making. She is also a certified Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Credentials

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
    Texas Board of Professional Engineers
    Jan, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Manager in Training (CMIT)
    Construction Management Association of America
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
    Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED AP) BD + C
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Autodesk Building Performance Analysis Certificate
    Autodesk
    Jan, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    Project Management Institute
    Jan, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • SAS Certified Base Programmer (SAS 9)
    SAS
    Jan, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) Fellow Certificate
    Texas A&M University
    Jan, 2012
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Penn State Harrisburg
    • Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Associate Dean of Research
      • 2023 - Present

  • Penn State University
    • Professor of Civil Engineering
      • 2023 - Present

  • The University of Texas at Arlington
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Professor
      • 2023 - Present

    • Director of Research Initiatives - College of Engineering
      • 2022 - Present

    • Director, Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD), Technology Transfer
      • 2021 - Present

    • Associate Professor
      • 2021 - 2023

    • Assistant Professor
      • 2016 - 2021

  • Morgan State University
    • Lecturer
      • 2016 - 2016

  • Texas A&M University
    • Lecturer, Construction Engineering and Management
      • 2014 - 2015

  • Construction Industry Institute
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2013 - 2015

      Research Project: Measuring Project Complexity and Its ImpactIdentify the project complexity measures and attributesDevelop survey questionnaire for identification of complexity measuresPerform quantitative data analysis to differentiate low- and high-complexity projectsDevelop an Excel tool to calculate project complexity levelDevelop strategies to mitigate high-complexity project issuesDevelop a model for cost and schedule performance in high-complexity projects

  • Transportation Research Board - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2013 - 2015

      Research Project: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 20-07/Task 344: “Practical Cost Estimating: Professional Development Training”Conduct literature survey on Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Institute (NHI) cost estimation and cost management training modulesDevelop an outline for annotated training programDevelop training modules for cost estimation and cost managementImplement cost estimation and cost management training modules in two DOT districts

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2013 - 2015

      Research Project: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 08-88: "Effective Project Scoping Practices to Improve On-Time and On-Budget Delivery of Highway Projects"

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2013 - 2014

      Research Project: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 20-65/Task 53: “Independent Cost Estimates for Design and Construction of Rural and Small Urban Transit Facilities”Perform a Survey on recently designed and constructed rural and small urban transit facilitiesDevelop interview protocol and survey questionnaire to collect cost estimation and risk management dataPerform research on construction of rural transit facilitiesPerform quantitative and qualitative analysis of collected dataPrepare cost estimates database for design and construction of transit facilitiesDevelop a cost estimation methodologyDevelop an Excel tool to calculate cost estimates for design and construction of small scale transit facilities

  • Texas A&M Transportation Institute
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2011 - 2015

  • Texas Department of Transportation
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2011 - 2013

      Research Project: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Cost Estimation and Risk Assessment Performance ProjectTxDOT cost estimation and risk assessment gap analysisDevelop an interview protocol for cost estimation and risk assessmentDevelop training modules for cost estimation and risk assessmentConduct pilot courses in three State districtsDevelop recommendation matrix for TxDOT cost estimation and risk assessment practice

  • Mississippi State University
    • Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
      • 2009 - 2011

  • EMU
    • Eastern Mediterranean University
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • 2007 - 2009
      • Eastern Mediterranean University

  • ABA Contractor Company
    • ABA Construction Contractor Company, Tehran, Iran
    • Project Manager
      • Aug 2006 - Jan 2007
      • ABA Construction Contractor Company, Tehran, Iran

      • Prepared and updated an extensive schedule for the construction of a commercial high-rise building• Performed quantity takeoff using the construction drawings provided in the project.• Introduced appropriate project control measures in order to resolve delays in the project.• Presided over numerous meetings in order to resolve conflicts in the project.• Identified the effects of schedule delays on the original contractual cost of the project.• Analyzed cost data using EVM techniques to develop cost reports and cost control in the project• Delivered weekly and monthly progress analysis and report to top management

  • ABA Construction Contractor Company, Tehran, Iran
    • ABA Construction Contractor Company, Tehran, Iran
    • Project Management Associate
      • May 2006 - Jul 2006
      • ABA Construction Contractor Company, Tehran, Iran

  • KASRA Consulting Company
    • Project Controls Specialist (Intern)
      • May 2005 - Aug 2005

      • Provided scheduling and planning support for construction of a soccer stadium• Performed CPM schedule analysis• Investigated recommended work-around and schedule improvement ideas• Conducted quantity take-off, cost estimation and cost control

Education

  • Texas A&M University
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Construction Engineering and Management
  • Mississippi State University
    Master of Science (M.Sc.), Construction Engineering and Management
  • Eastern Mediterranean University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • I. A. University of Tehran
    Bachelor's Degree, Architectural Engineering

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