Jason Charalambides

Jason Charalambides has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Jason is currently working as a Principal Engineer & Architect at SOCOTEC USA since November 2022.

Prior to this, Jason founded Avant-Garde Engineering in 2013, where they conducted architectural and structural design, risk analysis, decision making, and project management.

Jason has also held leadership positions, including being the VP / Board of Directors at the Structural Engineering Institute of Maryland since October 2018.

Jason has been actively involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers since 2009, serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Architectural Engineering and as a Reviewer for the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management.

Their academic career includes being an Assistant Professor at Morgan State University from August 2014 to May 2021, at the University of Wisconsin System from August 2009 to May 2013, at California State University at Fresno from August 2006 to August 2009, at Frederick University (Cyprus) from September 2004 to June 2006, and as a Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin from August 1999 to May 2004.

Jason started their career as an Intern Architect at Corgan Associates (Dallas) from August 1998 to August 1999. Overall, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise in architecture, engineering, and academia.

Jason Charalambides has an extensive education history in the fields of civil engineering and architecture. Jason obtained a PhD in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Architecture (M. Arch) from the same university, completing their studies from 1996 to 1998.

Before attending The University of Texas at Austin, Jason pursued further architectural education at various institutions. Jason studied Urban Rehabilitation and City Planning, earning a MARU degree from Ecole d'Architecture de Marseille-Luminy in 1993-1994. Jason also earned a CEAA degree in Architecture from Ecole d'Architecture de Paris-Villemin in 1991-1992.

Additionally, Jason completed their undergraduate studies in Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1986 to 1990, where they obtained a B.A. degree. Their education journey began at Kykkos Gymnasium for boys, where they completed their high school degree in Math and Sciences from 1977 to 1983.

Jason Charalambides has also obtained multiple certifications throughout their career. Jason is a Professional Engineer (PE) certified by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, and the Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation in Maryland and Michigan. Additionally, they are a Registered Architect with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and the District of Columbia. Jason is also an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certified by the Institute For Sustainable Infrastructure. Furthermore, they are recognized as a Professional Architect and Professional Civil Engineer by the Cyprus Chamber of Architects and Engineers.

It is important to note that there is a mention of Jason being associated with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), but the specific date of their affiliation and any associated certification are not provided.