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Linda M. Thomas JD, PhD

475 Washington Blvd #1602N

Jersey City, NJ 07310

drtmobley@gmail.com

EDUCATION


Doctor of Philosophy 2000 Georgia Institute of Technology

Dissertation Title: An Integrated Model for Facilities Management: Indoor Environment Evaluation


Juris Doctor 1992 University of Miami Law, Cum Laude

Masters of Science 1984 University of Florida Civil Engineering

Bachelors of Science 1982 University of Florida Civil Engineering

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY


Title Employer Dates

Industry


Professor Stevens Institute of Technology 2014-Present
Dean NewSchool of Architecture & Design 2012-2014
Chair NewSchool of Architecture & Design 2010-Present
Associate Chair Georgia Institute of Technology 2007-2010
Associate Professor Georgia Institute of Technology 2006-2010

(with tenure)


Assistant Professor Georgia Institute of Technology 2000-2006
Ph.D. Intern General Services Administration 1998-2000
Instructor Georgia Institute of Technology 1997-2000
Atlanta Committee for

the Olympic Games Construction Manager 1995-1997


The Ewing Group Senior Attorney 1993-1995
Drew, Eckl & Farnham Attorney 1992-1993
US Navy Active Duty Officer/Engineer 1984-1989
Graduate Lab Instructor University of Florida 1983-1984

HONORS AND AWARDS


2012 San Diego Business Journal awardee “Women Who Mean Business”
2012 Emerald’s “Best New Launch” Journal Award. (Member, Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Law in the Built Environment)
2012 Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award, National NAWIC
2012 Executive of the Year, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
2010-2011 Faculty Member of the Year, NSAD
2008- Women Out Front Award, Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball Team

2005- Sigma Lambda Chi International Honor Society, Faculty Honorary member


2004- National Association of Women in Construction, Construction Visionary Award Nominee
1998-College of Architecture Outstanding Faculty for Education & Practice Award
1991-Winner Summer Mock Trial Competition, Rumberger, Kirk
1990-Winner Moot Court Competition, University of Miami
1990-Member of Law Review, University of Miami
1990-Member of Moot Court Board, University of Miami
1989-Colson Law Scholar, University of Miami
1987-National University Certificate of Leadership, San Diego
1986-Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Navy
1986-Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon and Bronze Letter “S”, U.S. Navy
1986-Expert Pistol Shot Medal, U.S. Navy
1985-1989-Various Letters of Commendation, U.S. Navy
1982-Order of the Engineer, University of Florida
1982-Epsilon Lambda Chi, Engineering Leadership Circle, University of Florida
1980-Herbert Grey Memorial Scholar, University of Florida
1978-Second Place Student Design Award, Drexel University, Philadelphia

RECORD OF ACTIVITIES AS A TEACHER AND EDUCATOR


A. Courses Taught, Selected

Construction Law

Construction Issues and Initiatives

Real Estate Finance

Construction Contracts

Leadership

Information Technology in the Construction Industry

Construction Estimating

Safety and Environmental Issues for Facility Managers

Continuing Education Courses Taught, Selected

Inspecting for Lead-Based Paint

Facility Management

Project Management

Law and Risk Management





  1. Graduate Student Dissertation, Thesis and Masters Project Advising

PhD. Principal Advisor

Name of Student: Charner Rodgers

Date: Fall 2008-present

Title of Thesis: Environmental Justice Issues

Status: Graduated, Senior Construction Manager Georgia Dept of Transportation


Name of Student: Jose L. Fernandez-Solis

Date: 8/2004-5/2007

Title of Thesis: The Philosophy of Construction

Status: Graduated, Currently Assistant Professor at Texas A & M


Name of Student: Non Khuncumchoo

Date: 8/2001-5/2007

Title of Thesis: Roof Maintenance Record Analysis toward Proactive Maintenance Policies

Status: Graduated, currently head of Facility Management, Architecture Department, Silpakorn University, Thailand


PhD. Committee Member

Name of Student: Deborah Phillips

Date: 9/2006-5/2008

Title of Thesis: Employee Engagement in Multifamily Homes

Status: Graduated, currently in Post-Doctorial status at Georgia Tech
Name of Student: Diedra Paris

Date: December 2001

Title of Thesis: Decision Support System for Affordable Housing

College: College of Engineering

Status: Graduated, Currently Assistant Professor at Tuskegee University

Name of Student: Shariar Makarechi

Date: 8/2003

Title of Thesis: Decision Support System on Building Sustainability

Status: Graduated, currently Assistant Professor at Southern Polytechnic University

Name of Student: Hyeun-Jun Moon

Date: 8/2002

Title of Thesis: Simulation of Mold Growth in Buildings

Status: Graduated, currently Assistant Professor, University of Seoul, Korea

Master Thesis Principal-Advisor (selected students)


Name of Student: Ryan Studzynski

Date: July 2002

Title of Thesis: Green Design and Sustainability Leasing Observations for Large Tenants and Owners of Atlanta Office Buildings
Name of Student: Larry Dove

Date: August 2002

Title of Thesis: A Framework to Aid Facility Managers when Choosing Between Standard Drywall Construction and a Movable Wall System
Name of Student: Shadi Torab

Date: November 2002

Title of Thesis: Factors Affecting the Selection of Capital Facilities Projects
Name of Student: Clint Stancil

Date: 2002

Title of Thesis: Facility Management of Golf Courses
Name of Student: Courtney DeBord

Date: 2003

Title of Thesis: Indoor Air Quality
Name of Student: Darrell R. Sandlin

Date: March 2004

Title of Thesis: A Proactive Design Strategy for Facility Managers of Laboratory Environments
Name of Student: James Charles Jackson Jr.

Date: March 2004

Title of Thesis: Small Organization Competitive Sourcing in the National Park Service Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Name of Student: Creshona Whitmyer Armwood

Date: May 2004

Title of Thesis: Framework of a Facility Management Code Based Decision Model to Evaluate and Predict Placement of Fire Alarm Audible and Visual Notification Devices
Name of Student: Ivan R. Meneses

Date: October 2004

Title of Thesis: Case Study on Residential Humidity Control at U.S. Coast Guard Bayamon Housing

External Examiner

Name of Student: Indira Shita Siagian

Date: March 2009

School: National University of Singapore

Title of Thesis: Mould Growth in HDB Environment, Singapore

Independent Study Directed (selected)
Melanie Taylor, Problem Indoor Environments, 1998

Brady Evans, Sick Buildings Literature Search, 1998

Turner Mills, Residential Remodeling: A Missed Opportunity, 1999

Nan-Wei Heilian-Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Katie Buffington- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Ryan Shanteu- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Matt Dahlhauser- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Amanda Ellington- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Adria Miller- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Brandy Murray- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

Adrianna Wilson- Florida Commercial Buildings and Mold, 2001

David Laube, Development Analysis Donaldson Trails Subdivision, 2001

Alexandria Gillis-Education and Training in the Construction Industry, 2002

Heath Lawrence-Biological and Chemical Weapons Threat, 2002

Allison Buckman- Hurricane Mitigation, 2002

Sam Reisenburg- Law and Construction, 2002

Nate Curry-Construction Education Data Collection, 2004

JP Foshei-Construction Education Literature Search, 2004

Michael Shaw-Insufficient Ventilation in Portable Classrooms, 2005


  1. Institute Teaching Awards and Recognition

1998-College of Architecture Outstanding Faculty Award


2003- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Fellow
2008-Women Out Front Award for excellence in Teaching


  1. Invited Lectures and Seminars

Hong Kong Polytechnic, invited to give a Public Lecture, “The Truth about Mold in Commercial Buildings”, Kowloon, China, November 2005


Association of General Contractors, Building Futures Council first conference on “The Future of the AEC Industry”, invited to moderate paper session, Las Vegas, March 2005
American Institute of Constructors’ Annual Forum, invited speaker “The Future of Buildings and the Construction Industry”, Atlanta, April 2005
International Facility Management Association, Czech National Facility Management Conference, invited keynote speaker, “Future Trends in Facility Management: Building Security”, Prague Czech Republic, October 2004
General Services Administration, Intern and COOP Seminar lecturer, topics include: construction management, construction contracting, professionalism and ethics in the construction industry, and facilities management, Atlanta, 2003-2005
Alpha Kappa Psi, Business Fraternity, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Chapter, invited speaker, “Professionalism and Ethics”, Atlanta, November 2003
International Facility Management Association, invited speaker, “Facility Management, Graduate Studies”, Atlanta, 2003
Georgia Institute of Technology, Focus Program, invited panel speaker on “Academic Careers”, Atlanta, January 2003
General Services Administration, invited speaker, “Mold Prevention in Hot and Humid Climates”, New Orleans, December 2002
General Services Administration, invited panelist, “Humidity and Mold, Design & Operation Strategies for the Southeast Sunbelt Region”, Atlanta, April 2002
General Services Administration, invited speaker “The 2002 Internship Experience at GSA: Survey Analysis Report and Discussion”, Atlanta, 2002
Hong Kong Polytechnic, invited to give a Public Lecture, “Advances in the Management of the Indoor Environment and Current Facility Management Research”, Kowloon, China, November 2002
Hong Kong Polytechnic, invited to conduct workshop as visiting professor, “Mold Matters”, Kowloon China, November 2002
General Services Administration, Property Management Leadership Network, National Conference, invited speaker, “Mold and Mildew is it a Problem in Buildings?” Miami, June 10-13 2002
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta Chapter Meeting, invited speaker “Facility Management Graduate Program Research Interests” Atlanta, February 2002
Building Owners and Managers Association International 2002 Winter Business Meeting, invited panel member of Government Buildings Special Interest Group, “Indoor Environments”, Beverly Hills, January 2002
General Services Administration, invited to give a presentation of findings on indoor air quality and customer service satisfaction survey study, “Increasing Customer Satisfaction in GSA Buildings”, Atlanta, August 2001
Invited to lecture for the “Inspecting Lead-Based Paint” Continuing Education Course, “Legal Aspects of Environmental Hazards in Buildings”, Atlanta, November 2000
Construction Management Association of America, CMAA South Atlantic Chapter, invited speaker, “Indoor Air Quality Research and Sick Buildings”, Kennesaw, Georgia, January 18, 2000
General Services Administration, invitation to present results of Building Customer Service Satisfaction Survey Investigation, Atlanta, January 1999


    1. RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES




  1. External Proposals and Grants Funded

Title: General Services Administration-Public Building Services Research and Education Partnership

Role: Linda Thomas-Mobley (Principal investigator/Project director); R. Kangari (Co-Principal Investigator)

Amount Funded: $29,880(Thomas-Mobley); $52,290(Kangari); $82,120 (Total)

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Regional Directors Office

Dates: April 26, 2005-April 25, 2006

Purpose: The objective of this partnership is to provide a built environment-specific entrée into the research and educational activities of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The partnership allows the named project investigators to act as liaisons between the Sunbelt Region’s Public Building Service and The Building Construction Program at Georgia Tech. Specifically this partnership will allow the continuation of the Coo-op and Intern Education and Training Program to provide engineering, construction and facility management training and education to coo-ops and interns assigned.

Significance: Develop an alliance with the federal government and its research programs, Educate AEC industry.


Title: Internal Government Personnel Act (IPA)

Role: Principal Investigator

Amount Funded: $134,135.78

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Regional Directors Office

Dates: April 2001-Present

Purpose: Investigate feasibility of working relationship among Georgia Tech, Georgia State University and the General Services Administration. Report on construction management successes by core team concept between GSA and the Center for Disease Control.

Significance: Develop an alliance with the federal government and its research programs

Title: Investigation of Polk County Courthouse Failure

Role: Linda Thomas-Mobley (Principal investigator/Project director); R. Kangari (Co-Principal Investigator)

Amount Funded: $4,500.00

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Regional Directors Office

Dates: January 3-August 15, 2002

Purpose: Conduct an investigation and draw conclusions concerning the building failure after reported mycotoxin proliferation. Conduct an investigation into the legal theories used in the legal action against the designer, contractor and insurance agent.

Significance: Mold proliferation and mycotoxin pollution is currently the most significant problem for office buildings in high humid areas.

Title: Integrated Facility Management of the Indoor Environment: Analysis of the HVAC Practices of the Middle District of Florida Federal Buildings compared to Commercial Buildings

Role: Linda Thomas-Mobley (Principal investigator/Project director); R. Kangari (Co-Principal Investigator)

Amount Funded: $33,170.85

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Public Building Service

Dates: 10/05/01-3/31/02

Purpose: Compare HVAC Operation procedures and practices of federal government and private industry in high humidity climate.

Significance: Mold proliferation and mycotoxin pollution is currently the most significant problem for office buildings in high humid areas.

Title: Integrated Facility Management of the Indoor Environment: Building Investigation of the James Lawrence King Federal Building

Role: Linda Thomas-Mobley (Principal investigator/Project director); R. Kangari (Co-Principal Investigator)

Amount Funded: $147,898.74

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Public Building Service

Dates: 10/05/01-3/31/02

Purpose: Investigate indoor environment using a multidisciplinary approach.

Significance: Mold proliferation and mycotoxin pollution is currently the most significant problem for office buildings in high humid areas.


Title: Integrated Facility Management of the Indoor Environment: Development of a Decision Support System for the Management of Mold in Federal Buildings

Role: Linda Thomas-Mobley (Principal investigator/Project director); R. Kangari (Co-Principal Investigator)

Amount Funded: $68,418.21

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Public Building Service

Dates: 10/05/01-8/31/02

Purpose: Investigate indoor environment using a multidisciplinary approach facilitate the gathering of the operation and management protocol for the purpose of applying decision science to results.

Significance: Mold proliferation and mycotoxin pollution is currently the most significant problem for office buildings in high humid areas.

Title: Facility Managers Role in the Era of Bio/Chem. Threats

Role: Principal Investigator

Amount Funded: $55,000

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration, Public Building Service

Dates: 1/15/02-11/31/02

Purpose: Investigational study with regard to operation and management procedures and technologies, which deal with bio/chem., Threats to indoor environment

Significance: As a response to the increased awareness of various terrorist attacks to buildings, GSA desires this study to formulate a proactive approach to this new set of circumstances and potential problems.





  1. Individual Non-University Contracts and Grants

Title: Building Investigation

Role: Principal Investigator

Amount Funded: $5,000

Project Sponsor: The Home Depot

Dates: 11/04-12/04

Purpose: Investigate cause of sick building, interview occupants; develop corporate protocol for retail outlets in humid areas
Title: Legacy: Public Building Services Academy

Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Amount Funded: $16,000

Project Sponsor: General Services Administration

Dates: 2/03-present

Purpose: Investigate Design and Construction Management, draft case study for archiving in PBS Academy program


Title: Mold Remediation Review

Role: Principal Investigator

Amount Funded: Under IPA

Project Sponsor: Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration

Dates: 9/04-9/04

Purpose: Develop efficiency strategy for design and construction department.

Title: Federal Government Outsourcing Development

Role: Consultant

Amount Funded: $7,000

Project Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services

Dates: 4/03-6/03

Purpose: Develop Review manor outsourcing documents and government strategy Member of Blue Ribbon Panel

Title: Most Productive Organization

Role: Consultant

Amount Funded: $2,400

Project Sponsor: Center for Disease Control

Dates: 11/01-12/01

Purpose: Develop efficiency strategy for design and construction department.




  1. Non-funded Research

Title: Education and Training Goals for the A/E/C Industry

Role: Co-Investigator

Amount Funded: $0

Project Sponsor: Building Futures Council

Dates: 2000-2002

Purpose: Investigate and collect information on the impact of the decline in trades and professionals choosing the construction industry as a career path.

Significance: Significant problems have erupted recently in the construction industry due to a decline in available labor and managers for construction projects.





  1. Publications

Rubin, R. A., & Thomas-Mobley, L. (2001). Delivery Systems. In Carina Y. Enhada, Cheri Turnage Catlin & F. D. Wilshusen (Eds.), Fundamentals of Construction Law (pp. 171-191). Chicago, Illinois: American Bar Association Publishing.


Thomas-Mobley, L. (2003). Conflict Avoidance. In R. Best, G. de Valence & C. Langston (Eds.), Workplace Strategies and Facilities Management: Building in Value (Vol. 3). Burlington MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Conner, J., Oberle, R., & Thomas-Mobley, L. (2005). A Need for Speed: Emergency Damage Response. Federal Facilities Environment Journal. Accepted for publication in volume 16, issue 4 January 2006
Thomas-Mobley, L., & Roper, K. (2005). A Proactive Assessment of Sick Building Syndrome. Facilities, 23, 6-15.
Siddiqi, K., Oberle, R., Thomas-Mobley, L., & Kangari, R. (2004). A Holistic Approach for Construction with Respect to Environmental Law. Federal Facilities Environment Journal, 14(4), 69-93.
Siddiqi, K., Oberle, R., Thomas-Mobley, L., & Kangari, R. (2004). Motivation for Environmental Construction. Federal Facilities Environment Journal, 15(1), 91-111.
Thomas-Mobley, L., & Oberle, R. (2004). Managing Problem Indoor Environments by Embracing Subjective Data: A Case Study for Federal Buildings. Federal Facilities Environment Journal, 15(2), 109-124.
Rubin, R. A., & Thomas-Mobley, L. (2010). Delivery Systems. In Carina Y. Enhada, Cheri Turnage Catlin & F. D. Wilshusen (Eds.), Fundamentals of Construction Law, Update to older version. Chicago, Illinois: American Bar Association Publishing.
Kopec, D, Kanaani, M., Thomas-Mobley, L. (2011). Design Research in Search of Direction in Architecture Pedagogy & Practice Considering Research, Reflecting upon current themes in Architectural Research, ARCC 2011 - Detroit, MI 20-24 April 2011 Proceedings and Journal in press



  1. Invited Lectures, Keynote Addresses

Hong Kong Polytechnic, invited to give a Public Lecture, “The Truth about Mold in Commercial Buildings”, Kowloon, China, November 2005


Association of General Contractors, Building Futures Council first conference on “The Future of the AEC Industry”, invited to moderate paper session, Las Vegas, March 2005
American Institute of Constructors’ Annual Forum, invited speaker “The Future of Buildings and the Construction Industry”, Atlanta, April 2005
International Facility Management Association, Czech National Facility Management Conference, invited keynote speaker, “Future Trends in Facility Management: Building Security”, Prague Czech Republic, October 2004
General Services Administration, Intern and COOP Seminar lecturer, topics include: construction management, construction contracting, professionalism and ethics in the construction industry, and facilities management, Atlanta, 2003-2005
Alpha Kappa Psi, Business Fraternity, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Chapter, invited speaker, “Professionalism and Ethics”, Atlanta, November 2003
International Facility Management Association, invited speaker, “Facility Management, Graduate Studies”, Atlanta, 2003
Georgia Institute of Technology, Focus Program, invited panel speaker on “Academic Careers”, Atlanta, January 2003
General Services Administration, invited speaker, “Mold Prevention in Hot and Humid Climates”, New Orleans, December 2002
General Services Administration, invited panelist, “Humidity and Mold, Design & Operation Strategies for the Southeast Sunbelt Region”, Atlanta, April 2002
General Services Administration, invited speaker “The 2002 Internship Experience at GSA: Survey Analysis Report and Discussion”, Atlanta, 2002
Hong Kong Polytechnic, invited to give a Public Lecture, “Advances in the Management of the Indoor Environment and Current Facility Management Research”, Kowloon, China, November 2002
Hong Kong Polytechnic, invited to conduct workshop as visiting professor, “Mold Matters”, Kowloon China, November 2002
General Services Administration, Property Management Leadership Network, National Conference, invited speaker, “Mold and Mildew is it a Problem in Buildings?” Miami, June 10-13 2002
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta Chapter Meeting, invited speaker “Facility Management Graduate Program Research Interests” Atlanta, February 2002
Building Owners and Managers Association International 2002 Winter Business Meeting, invited panel member of Government Buildings Special Interest Group, “Indoor Environments”, Beverly Hills, January 2002
General Services Administration, invited to give a presentation of findings on indoor air quality and customer service satisfaction survey study, “Increasing Customer Satisfaction in GSA Buildings”, Atlanta, August 2001
Invited to lecture for the “Inspecting Lead-Based Paint” Continuing Education Course, “Legal Aspects of Environmental Hazards in Buildings”, Atlanta, November 2000
Construction Management Association of America, CMAA South Atlantic Chapter, invited speaker, “Indoor Air Quality Research and Sick Buildings”, Kennesaw, Georgia, January 18, 2000
General Services Administration, invitation to present results of Building Customer Service Satisfaction Survey Investigation, Atlanta, January 1999

2005 Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), ASHRAE, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE) Hong Kong joint conference, keynote address, “The Truth about Mold in Commercial Buildings”, Kowloon, China November 2005


American Institute of Constructors’ Annual Forum, invited speaker “The Future of Buildings and the Construction Industry”, Atlanta, April 2005
International Facility Management Association, Czech National Facility Management Conference, keynote address, “Future Trends in Facility Management: Building Security”, Prague Czech Republic, October 2004
Building Owners and Managers Association, Winter Meeting, January 2002, Topic of Presentation: “Anthrax and Mold in Federal Buildings”



  1. Conference Presentations

Second International SCRI Research Symposium in conjunction with The International Built and Human Environment Research Week, Presented Paper: “Indoor Environmental Quality Versus Energy Savings Goals” Manchester UK, April 2005


Building the Link: International Conference on Integrating Teaching with Research and Practice in the Built Environment, Presented Paper: “Capstone Courses, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Oxford, UK, September 2003
Building Futures Council, Winter Meeting, Presentation “Final Report on Education and Training Study”, Miami Florida February 2002
American Council for Construction Education, Winter Meeting, Presentation “ BC undergraduate course progress” Scottsdale Arizona, February 2002

Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB), Presented Paper: “Building Construction Program Research Efforts”, July 2001


Building Futures Council, Spring Meeting, Presentation “ Educational and Training Preliminary Report” San Francisco, California, March 2001
Building Futures Council, Winter Meeting, Presentation” “Education and Training Committee’s future agenda”, Ft Meyers Florida, February 2001
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building and Fire Research Laboratory, Presentation “Construction Resources Center’s research on ventilation and indoor environment” Gaithersburg Maryland, December 2001
4th Asia Pacific Structural Engineering & Construction Conference Presented Paper: “A Proactive Response to an Indoor Environmental Crises; An Economic Component Case Study”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 2000
Building Futures Council, Fall Meeting, Presentation: “Survey results from Education and Training Committee Survey of Members”, Reston, Virginia September 2000


  1. Book/Manuscript Reviews

“Time Couplings Method (TCM)” revised for Construction Management and Economics, 2005


"IEQ: Building Design and Energy Usage, (proposed book) for CRC Press, A Taylor & Francis Company, 2005.
“Time Couplings Method (TCM)” for Construction Management and Economics, 2004
“Principles of TCM Application” for Construction Management and Economics, 2004
Globalization and the Impact on the Built Environment, (proposed book) for American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003


  1. Editorships

Conference Proceedings of The Future of the AEC Industry, Building Futures Council, March 2005


Conference Proceedings of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor’s 2007 COBRA conference, September 2007
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Law in the Built Environment (Emerald), recipient of Emerald’s 2012 Best New Launch Journal Award. 2/2008-present


  1. Other Works

Gregory, Rita and Thomas, Linda “Architecture Theory and Scientific Rationality: An Argument for a Modification to the Theory of Architectural Modernism” (1999)


Thomas, Linda “Sick Building Syndrome: A Compilation of Current Definitions” (2000)
Thomas, Linda “An Integrated Model For Facilities Management: Indoor Environment Evaluation” Technical Report for General Services Administration (2000)
Thomas, Linda “Military Privatization and Commercialization; A Compilation of Best Practices” (1998)
Gregory, Rita and Thomas, Linda “A Proactive Response to an Indoor Environmental Crises; An Economic Component Case Study” (1999)
Thomas-Mobley, L. (2005, April 12-13 2005). Indoor Environmental Quality versus Energy Savings. Paper presented at the Second International SCRI Research Symposium, Manchester UK: p. 366-376
Thomas-Mobley, L. (2004, October 19-21). Future Trends in Facility Management: Strong Buildings, Strong Facility Managers. Paper presented at the Czech National Facility Management Conference, Prague: p.5-17 (in Czech)
Thomas-Mobley, L. (2003, September 8-10, 2003). Capstone Courses, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Paper presented at the Building the Link International Conference on Integrating Teaching with Research and Practice in the Built Environment 2003, Wadham College, Oxford UK: p 350-357.
Oberle, R., & Thomas-Mobley, L. (2000, September 13-15). A Proactive Response to an Indoor Environmental Crises: An Economic Component Case Study. Paper presented at the 4th Asia Pacific Structural Engineering & Construction Conference Construction Industry: The Challenges Ahead, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: on compact disc
Gregory, Rita and Thomas, Linda “Architecture Theory and Scientific Rationality: An Argument for a Modification to the Theory of Architectural Modernism” (1999)
Thomas, Linda “Sick Building Syndrome: A Compilation of Current Definitions” (2000)
Thomas, Linda “An Integrated Model For Facilities Management: Indoor Environment Evaluation” Technical Report for General Services Administration (2000)
Thomas, Linda “Military Privatization and Commercialization; A Compilation of Best Practices” (1998)
Gregory, Rita and Thomas, Linda “A Proactive Response to an Indoor Environmental Crises; An Economic Component Case Study” (1999)
Gregory, Rita and Thomas, Linda “An Example of the Failed Promise of a Technological Utopia: The Devil is in the Details” (1999)
Gregory, Rita and Thomas, Linda “The Effect of the Collective Consciousness on Current: Design Decisions Germane to the Occurrence of Sick Building Syndrome” (1999)

III Record of Service Activities




  1. Professional Activities

Georgia State Bar including all state courts, Federal District Court, and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals 1992-present

Design-Build Institute of America, Student Scholarship Chair From 2003-present
Building Futures Council, Chair of Education and Training Committee 2002-2004, active member 2004-present


  1. On-Campus Activities

    1. NewSchool of Architecture and Design

NSAD Curriculum and Academic Policy Council

Executive Committee

Chair, WASC Self Study

NSAD Faculty Committee

Chair, Strategic Planning Committee

Chair, Academic and Student Affairs Committee





    1. Georgia Institute of Technology

Faculty Honors Committee, Member 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Faculty Honors Committee, Chair 2003

Faculty Awards Committee, Member 1999-2002, Chair 2003, 2004

Diversity Committee, Member 2000-present

Research and Scholarship Committee, Member 2001-2003 Chair 2002,

Senior Celebration Committee, Chair 1999-present

Integrated Facilities Management Program Faculty Selection Committee, Member (2001, 2002)

Student Construction Association, Faculty Advisor 2001-2003

Design-Build Institute of America Student Chapter, Founding Faculty Member

Sigma Lambda Chi, Faculty Member, 2004-Present





  1. Outreach Activity Including Public Service

Family Cluster Facilitator for nationally acclaimed organization “Leadershape” Georgia Tech, 2005


SECME Team advisor and chaperone for national mousetrap car competition, North Carolina A&T, 2005

Member, Advisory Board of Directors, St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School, 2002-2004


Yearly Science Fair Judge-Paul D. West Middle School, 1997-Present
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc., Georgia Institute of Technology Student Chapter, Faculty Advisor, 2003-Present
Invited member of Ad Hoc Advisory Board for National Capitol Region of GSA on reorganization of the Public Building Service, 2003
Science Fair Judge- Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 1998 and 1999
Yearly Science Olympiad- Mentor, 1998-Present



  1. Interdisciplinary Initiatives and Activities

Appointed to Selection Panel for GSA Construction Representative GS-0809-13, January 7-11, 2002


Member of Selection Panel for Level 3 Infectious Disease Laboratory, Nation Institute of Health, 2003
Space Construction Lecture, invited School of Aerospace Engineering to lecture on collaboration efforts with COE, April 2005

IV International and National Professional Recognition


Invited Committee Member of Committee on Protecting Occupants of DOD Buildings from Chemical or Biological Release, National Academies’ Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology and the Board on Life Sciences, Washington DC 2006
Chair of Cluster Presentation at Building Education and Research Conference, Manchester, England 2003
Invited Lecturer at Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute on “Facility Management and Indoor Environments” 2002 and 2005
Invited Lecturer and Keynote speaker at IFMA, Prague Republic of Czech




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