Dr. Frank Lombardi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Frank Lombardi is an Adjunct Professor at New York University Tandon School of Engineering and Manhattan College, teaching at these institutions since 2005 and 2011 respectively. He has had a notable 39-year career with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, where he served as Chief Engineer from 1995 until his retirement in 2010. During his tenure, he oversaw critical construction projects around the region, including major airport redevelopments and infrastructure enhancements. Lombardi played a significant role in crisis management during the events of September 11, 2001, particularly in the restoration of PATH service in Lower Manhattan. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the distinguished Howard S. Cullman Award for excellence in public service and is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from New York University and a Master of Science from Columbia University, alongside other academic distinctions. Lombardi was inducted as a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2010 and received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Manhattan College in 2007.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Engineer

— Present

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey • New York, NY

Oversaw planning, development, and completion of complex construction projects, and managed crisis response efforts after September 11.

Assistant Chief Engineer

— Present

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey • New York, NY

Managed engineering challenges including the rehabilitation of the World Trade Center.

Manager of Design

— Present

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey • New York, NY

Instrumental in planning and designing redevelopment programs for John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Awards

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Howard S. Cullman Distinguished Service Award

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Robert F. Wagner Distinguished Public Service Medal

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James G. Hellmuth Unit Citation

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World Trade Center Award for Exceptional Service

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.