Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at California State University, Fresno, where he specializes in construction finance, workforce development, transportation construction, and the use of emerging technologies in the industry. He holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in construction management and education sciences from Colorado State University, an M.S. in civil engineering from Bradley University, and a B.Tech. in civil engineering from GITAM University, India. Dr. Tummalapudi has industry experience in both the U.S. and India, acclaimed research contributions, several teaching awards, and is recognized for his innovative work on integrating artificial intelligence and modern educational approaches in construction education.