Author, Changemaker & Public Speaker
Bernard Amadei
Civil engineer, educator, systems thinker and founder of Engineers Without Borders–USA.
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Amadei is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley and founded the Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities.
He is the founding president of Engineers Without Borders–USA and co-founder of the Engineers Without Borders-International network. His professional work connects engineering, systems thinking, human development and peacebuilding.
Professional Summary
Amadei has authored and co-authored books and technical papers and has worked across research, education and consulting. His current interests include systems-based methods for planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating small-scale community development projects.
“He has a true passion to serve developing communities and it has been my honor and privilege to work with him on this journey.”
Cathy Leslie, Engineers Without Borders-USAPublic Speaking Topics
Engineering for Sustainable Human Development
Development, poverty reduction, uncertainty, project planning and practical tools for community-focused engineering.
Systems Thinking in Small-Scale Development Projects
Understanding interconnected systems, feedback, strengths, weaknesses and relationships in development practice.
Science, Technology and Engineering for Peace
How engineering can address root causes of conflict through human development, resource access and peacebuilding.
Engineering for Peace and Diplomacy
The role of engineers working across disciplines in conflict-sensitive and fragile environments.
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