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David E. Schaad

Professor of the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Box 90287, Durham, NC 27708-0287
126 Hudson Hall, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering · 2012 - Present Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Interim Director of First Year Design Program · 2025 - Present Pratt School of Engineering
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute · 2008 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2014 - Present Duke Science & Society, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Faculty Director of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program · 2022 - 2025 Pratt School of Engineering
Interim Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering · 2024 - 2024 Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Faculty Network Member of The Energy Initiative · 2012 - 2022 University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Associate Professor of the Practice · 2008 - 2012 Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering