Makarand (Mark) Hastak
Associate Dean of Engineering for Facilities and Planning
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Professional Summary
Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Ph.D., PE, MS(Law), CCP, CRIS, FASCE, NAC is a construction engineering and management expert specializing in profitability of construction companies, disaster risk reduction, and infrastructure management. With a career spanning consulting, research, and academia, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex construction and engineering disputes. 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 cases related to construction safety, insurance disputes, and contractual breaches. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, 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 causation in disputes involving construction engineering and management.
Work Experience
Makarand (Mark) Hastak has been a faculty member at Purdue University since 2001, holding various positions including Associate Dean for Facilities and Planning, Dernlan Family Head of Construction Engineering & Management, and Professor and Head, Division of Construction Engineering & Management. He also served as an Honorary Distinguished Visiting Professor and Honorary Chair Professor at Tsinghua University from 2011 to 2023. Prior to his tenure at Purdue, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati and Polytechnic University.
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Best Descriptor
Dr. Makarand Hastak is a leading expert in construction engineering and management, focusing on risk management and infrastructure projects.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in construction disputes
- 2consulting on infrastructure projects
- 3advising on risk management strategies
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View full reportEducation
PhD in Civil Engineering (CEM)
Purdue University · 1994
MS in Law
Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University · 2024
MS in Civil Engineering (CEM)
University of Cincinnati · 1991
BE in Civil Engineering
Nagpur University (India) · 1987
Licenses
- Professional Engineer (Civil)State of Indiana (IN)
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)AACE