Dr. Çelik is an experienced building professional and accomplished academic with expertise in design and construction management in the building industry. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture from Anadolu University and a Ph.D. in Design, Construction, and Planning from the University of Florida. Dr. Çelik joined the faculty at Roger Williams University in 2009 and has since established himself as a leading educator, scholar, and administrator. He served as the Construction Management program coordinator from 2014 to 2019 and was promoted to full professor in 2019. Dr. Çelik currently serves as the Associate Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management, where he has worked on diverse programs spanning sustainability, curriculum development, study abroad, faculty development, and strategic planning. Dr. Çelik has developed and delivered undergraduate and graduate courses on design, project management, cost estimating, project planning, scheduling and control, sustainability, leadership, and ethics. He has published and presented research on construction management and engineering, focusing on teaching and learning, green buildings, and technology management. He has also developed training software and works on integrating real-world simulations and information technologies into STEM education.