Martin Fischer

Biography

Martin Fischer is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. His education: PhD, Stanford University (1991)

Research Interest

Professor Fischer's research goals are to improve the productivity of project teams involved in designing, building, and operating facilities and to enhance the sustainability of the built environment. His work develops the theoretical foundations and applications for virtual design and construction (VDC). VDC methods support the design of a facility and its delivery process and help reduce the costs and maximize the value over its lifecycle. His research has been used by many small and large industrial government organizations around the world.