Mapping the digital frontier where bytes meet buildings and sustainability meets innovation
Brandon's research bridges digital technologies and circular construction principles to transform how we design, build, and reuse materials in the built environment. At Michigan State University's RISE Infrastructure Materials Laboratory, he is expanding research into circular economy principles for both infrastructure with bendable concrete applications, and rare earth element recovery and waste utilization, in addition to mentoring doctoral students.
His work at ETH Zurich established frameworks for implementing circular economy principles across construction industry supply chains, published in leading journals like the Journal of Cleaner Production and Resources, Conservation and Recycling. Earlier at Stanford, Brandon explored the intersection of physical environments and human wellbeing, analyzing how building features impact occupant experience in both physical and virtual spaces.
Publishing roadmaps for the circular future of construction—where today's buildings become tomorrow's material banks
Collaboration sits at the heart of Brandon's approach, with co-authored work spanning disciplines and institutions from ETH Zurich to Michigan State University. His publications explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications—investigating how emerging technologies can support decision-making for sustainability assessment, embodied carbon calculation, and lifecycle management. This interdisciplinary perspective has enabled him to contribute meaningfully to both academic discourse and industry practice in sustainable construction.
