The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is proud to announce that Engineering Professor Jing “Eric” Du, Ph.D., has been awarded the prestigious Steve and Wendy Blum Endowed Professorship for Industrialized Construction Engineering.
The three-year appointment recognizes Du’s outstanding contributions in advancing industrialized construction, an area that integrates robotics, automation and artificial intelligence with next-generation construction methods. Established through the generosity of UF graduates Steve and Wendy Blum of software giant Autodesk, the endowed professorship reflects the Blum family’s commitment to innovation and education in this rapidly evolving field.
“I am honored to receive this recognition,” Du said. “The support from the Blum family underscores the importance of advancing industrialized construction to improve safety, quality and efficiency in our built environment.”