Rate My Professor Esber Andiroglu

Esber Andiroglu is a Professor of Professional Practice in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami College of Engineering, with secondary appointments in the Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering and the School of Architecture. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Civil/Architectural Engineering from the University of Miami. A registered Professional Engineer in multiple states and LEED AP-accredited educator, Dr. Andiroglu possesses extensive industry experience in the evaluation, design, operation, and performance analysis of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, life-safety, power, and lighting systems for commercial and residential buildings. Prior to his academic career, he practiced engineering professionally. At the University of Miami since 2009, he serves as Director of the M.S. program in Construction Management, Coordinator of the Engineering and Technology Education Outreach Program, and Director of the Sustainability and Resilience Adaptation Laboratory (SUREAL).

Dr. Andiroglu's research centers on developing virtual fan and pump flow meters to optimize performance efficiency in air and water conveyance systems, as well as engineered solutions for smart water-energy infrastructures responding to climate change challenges in urban community settings. His academic interests encompass energy, the built environment, coastal resilience, and sustainability. He has co-authored key publications such as "Concrete seawalls: A review of load considerations, ecological performance, durability, and recent innovations" (Ecological Engineering, 2022), "A review of water reuse applications and effluent standards in response to water scarcity" (Water Security, 2023), "Development of a virtual pump water flow meter using power derived from comprehensive energy loss analysis" (Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 2016), and "Investigations on a virtual airflow meter using projected motor and fan efficiencies" (HVAC&R Research, 2014). His scholarship has accumulated over 360 citations on Google Scholar. Dr. Andiroglu received the PMG Leadership Award from the International Code Council in 2022 and contributes to public education through courses on environmental systems, sustainable design, and sustainable construction, as well as involvement in initiatives on septic systems, water scarcity, and coastal structures.