Mohamed El-Gafy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
201 E Human Ecology
517.432.6512
Fax: 517.432.8108
elgafy@msu.edu  
Website: www.msu.edu/~elgafy/
Research Interests: Organizational knowledge, organizational transformation, computer simulation modeling, business process modeling and analysis, and project management optimization

Dr. Mohamed El-Gafy is an assistant professor in the School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University. Previous to joining the faculty at MSU, Dr. El-Gafy was a faculty member in the Construction Management Program at Illinois State University. He also has worked in industry for P.J. Hoerr Construction Inc. based in Peoria, IL.

Dr. El-Gafy’s main research interest is the understanding and management of construction organizations through the design and development of mechanisms, models, and systems that enhance systematic understanding, effective visualization, and proactive management. To realize his research topics, Dr. El-Gafy uses diverse simulation methodologies (e.g., System Dynamics and Agent-based Simulation) and information technologies (e.g., Automated Data Capture, Ant Colony Optimization). For more information, please visit the PHARAOH research group website.
Research Interests: Organizational knowledge, organizational transformation, computer simulation modeling, business process modeling and analysis, and project management optimization