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Lovell, David

Lovell, David

Professor
Director of Gemstone Honors Program
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Institute for Systems Research
Maryland Robotics Center
1184 Glenn L. Martin Hall

David Lovell has a B.A. in mathematics from Portland State University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He has worked in transportation consulting and was a combat engineer with the U.S. Marine Corps. His research interests include facility design, management, and control; computational and differential geometry; numerical methods; and the probabilistic structure of sports and tournaments.

Dr. Lovell is an affiliate of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Education

  • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1997
  • M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1993
  • B.A., Portland State University, 1990

Honors and awards

  • ODK Leadership Fraternity, 2015
  • Poole & Kent Senior Faculty Teaching Award, 2014
  • EWB-USA Peter J. Bosscher Faculty Adviser Award, 2012
  • Clark School ENGAGED Faculty, 2011
  • CEE Department Faculty Service Award, 2009

Professional memberships

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
  • Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA)
  • Transportation Research Board (TRB)

 

 

  • ENCE 201 - Engineering Information Processing
  • ENCE 302 - Probability and Statistics for Civil and Environmental Engineers
  • ENCE 402 - Simulation and Design of Experiments

 

New Research Showcased at TRB

Transportation safety, impact of telecommuting among topics covered by UMD experts.

NEXTOR aviation operations research uses machine learning to model system delay and predict high flight delay days

Worsening thunderstorm activity was the main cause of increased flight delays in the 2010s.

A Tech Rx for COVID Recovery at Home

Clark Scholar's new technology takes on hospital overcrowding.

Gemstone Honors Program Marks 25th Anniversary

Groundbreaking program fosters research opportunities for undergradiate honors students.

Lovell to Lead UMD’s Gemstone Honors Program

Plans include increasing diversity, drawing broader range of majors.

FAA Extends Funding for NEXTOR III Aviation Operations Research Consortium

In its 23 years, NEXTOR has developed decision support tools, operational and system concepts, and policymaking tools that benefit the FAA, the airline industry and the flying public.

Peter Chang Named Co-Director of UMD Engineers Without Borders

He will lead the program with mechanical engineering professor Jungho Kim.

Mechanical Engineering Clinches 2015 Alumni Cup Title

Student teams conquer light bulb challenge at 4th annual competition.

MDSE Sends Team to Sierra Leone to Support Community Projects

UMD team seeks to improve the quality of life for the residents of Calaba Town in Sierra Leone, Africa.

Lovell Recognized for Service Leadership

Engineers Without Borders faculty advisor recognized by national EWB organization.

Students Complete Ethiopia Bridge Project

Engineers Without Borders team designs and builds sustainable bridge over flood-prone stream for humans, livestock.

FAA Approves NEXTOR II Research Contract

Aviation operations collaboration is worth up to $60 million over length of contract.

Clark School Honors ENGAGED Faculty Members

Undergrads nominate teachers for their approachability, concern and support for students.

Lovell Named Engineers Without Borders Advisor

Civil engineering, ISR professor to lead highly-regarded chapter of student service group.

Spring Debut for New Gen Ed Courses

Classes available on engineering and medicine, developing world and natural disasters.

Six New Keystone Professors Selected

Appointments to group of distinguished educators effective as of July 1.

EWB Brings Solar to Burkina Faso

Sustainable power sources help illuminate community in developing African country.

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