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Raymond Levitt is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, where he also serves as the Director of the Global Projects Center and the Academic Director of the Stanford Advanced Project Management Program. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Cum Laude from Witwatersrand University in South Africa, followed by a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering Management from Stanford University. His research focuses on developing new organizational theories and methodologies, including computer simulation tools for complex project execution. Levitt's work in the Global Projects Center seeks to model and simulate institutional costs arising from global projects due to differing goals and cultural norms among stakeholders. He has held various significant roles, including the chair of the Stanford Faculty Senate and consulting for over 30 Fortune 500 companies, and his teaching encompasses project management for undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral students. Levitt has co-founded multiple companies aimed at streamlining engineering processes and serves on various advisory commissions.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Leading the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Richard focuses on advanced project management and organizational theory.
Stanford's Global Projects Center • Stanford, CA
Directing a center that models and simulates costs associated with global project management.
Vité Corporation •
Founded and led a company focused on software for organizational modeling in project management.
Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission • California
Appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to advise on public infrastructure.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.