Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Ph.D., PE, CCP, CRIS, MASCE
Professor of Construction Engineering & Management
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Professional Summary
Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Ph.D., PE, CCP, CRIS, MASCE is a construction engineering and management expert specializing in profitability of construction companies, disaster risk reduction, and infrastructure management. With a career encompassing academic leadership, industry consulting, and extensive research, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating cost control measures, assessing project management decision-making, and evaluating whether risk management protocols were adhered to.
Dr. Hastak has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety, contractual disputes, and modular construction cases. His PhD in Civil Engineering (CEM) from Purdue University, along with certifications such as Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Certified Cost Professional (CCP), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction safety, project risk management, and infrastructure planning.
Work Experience
Purdue University — Dernlan Family Head of Construction Engineering & Management | 2019–Present Purdue University — Professor and Head, Division of Construction Engineering & Management | 2007–Present Purdue University — Professor, Civil Engineering | 2007–Present Tsinghua University — Honorary Distinguished Visiting Professor | 2018–Present Purdue University — Associate Professor, Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering & Management | 2004–2007 University of Cincinnati — Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering | 1998–2001 Polytechnic University — Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering | 1995–1998 Georgia Institute of Technology — Post-Doctoral Fellow, Civil and Environmental Engineering | 1994–1995
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Dr. Makarand Hastak is an expert in construction engineering and management, focusing on project risk management and cost control.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on construction project management
- 2advising on cost control strategies
- 3assessing disaster risk in construction projects
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View full reportEducation
PhD in Civil Engineering (CEM)
Purdue University · 1994
MS in Civil Engineering (CEM)
University of Cincinnati · 1991
BE in Civil Engineering
Nagpur University · 1987
Licenses
- Professional Engineer (Civil)Indiana (IN)
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)