Dr. Siddiqi, Chair & Professor of the Construction Management Department for twenty years. Dr. Siddiqi also served as the Interim Dean of the College of Architecture and Construction Management from June to December 2019. Prior to joining academia Dr. Siddiqi worked in the construction industry for fifteen years. Dr. Siddiqi is a valued researcher, teacher and a scholar. He wrote and completed a number of funded research grants and has authored 50 plus peer-reviewed publications, which he co-authored with his students and colleagues.  He has published regularly throughout his career in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, Facility Management Journal, Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Conferences, Construction in the 21st Century Conferences, and many others.  Dr. Siddiqi has been a life member of American Society of Civil Engineers, founding member of Architectural Engineering Institute, Trustee of American Council of Construction Education (ACCE), and Chair of Accreditation Committee of ACCE.  Dr. Siddiqi was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2004, and was presented Outstanding Educator Award by the Associated Schools of Construction in 2005. In addition, Dr. Siddiqi was selected for University System of Georgia Executive Learning Institute Scholar Program in 2009-10, and University System of Georgia Accelerated Leadership Academy Scholar program in 2013-14.