Dr. Daniel Armanios

Biography

Daniel Armanios is a full professor specializing in Major Programme Management at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He holds a Professorial Fellowship at St Anne’s College, and also has a courtesy appointment in the Department of Engineering Science. Daniel was previously an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. His academic journey includes Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master's degree in Management Research and Water Science, Policy and Management from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He completed his PhD in Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. His research expertise spans organizational theory and civil engineering, focusing on the interplay between institutions and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Daniel's work employs mixed methods to generate insightful analyses that inform sustainable development and innovation initiatives. He has contributed to leading academic journals and engages with numerous national and international organizations, shaping policies and practices in infrastructure management and social justice. Daniel is an innovative educator, teaching courses that integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering and major programme management.

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