Anthony Sparkling, Ph.D.

Anthony Sparkling, Ph.D., is the principal of AES Consulting Solutions, LLC and an Assistant Professor in Construction Management Technology at Purdue University, where he primarily teaches mechanical and electrical systems courses. His research focuses on organizational processes and practices, infrastructure construction, and future workforce development in the U.S. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Construction Management from Michigan State University and a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University. Sparkling holds a master’s electrical license in the State of Michigan and is a committee member for the Transportation Research Board, an ELECTRI International Research Task Force Member, a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, and a Ronald E. McNair Scholar.

Before joining Purdue, Sparkling worked in construction for over twenty years, starting as a journeyman electrician and quickly advancing to Project Foreman/Superintendent. He then moved into Project Management, overseeing projects ranging from $4 million to over $115 million. He has extensive experience in supervising complex building automation and control system installations, scheduling, coordination, procurement, estimating, and overall project execution, including budget and cost controls, safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Sparkling is also the faculty advisor for Purdue’s National Association of Minority Contractors and National Electrical Contractors Association student chapters.