Real Estate Faculty
Research, Teaching, and Inspiration
Faculty members at Texas McCombs are world-class scholars, skilled teachers, and dedicated to ensuring student success. Fortunately for us, they also love real estate.
Meet the Real Estate Faculty
Our real estate faculty at Texas McCombs bring a powerful mix of academic insight and real-world experience to the classroom. The team includes tenured and tenure-track PhD scholars, clinical professors, professionals of practice, and industry experts serving as lecturers. Together, they offer students a well-rounded education that blends research, theory, and practical application across the commercial real estate landscape.
In addition to core real estate courses, students have access to related coursework in real estate law, real estate accounting, and other specialized topics that prepare them for the complexities of the industry.
Our top-notch faculty, combined with a tremendous network of industry professionals, creates a multitude of opportunities for students to connect with employers, gain hands-on experience, and launch successful careers in real estate.
Joshua Brown
Joshua Brown
Lecturer
Rodrigo Cantu
Rodrigo Cantu
Lecturer
Hemant Chhajwani
Hemant Chhajwani
Lecturer
Julia Coronado, Ph.D.
Julia Coronado, Ph.D.
MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC, Founder & President | McCombs Clinical Professor in Finance | Associate Director, Real Estate Center
Caitlin Gorback, Ph.D.
Caitlin Gorback, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance
Tyler Grooms
Tyler Grooms
Lecturer
Greg Hallman, Ph.D.
Greg Hallman, Ph.D.
McCombs Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Finance & Real Estate Finance | Director, Real Estate Center
Mandy Pope, PLA
Mandy Pope, PLA
Managing Director, Real Estate Center | Lecturer
Sheridan Titman
Dr. Sheridan Titman
Sheridan Titman
Lance Sallis
Lance Sallis
Lecturer
Ray Sant, Ph.D.
Ray Sant, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Department of Finance
Ben Friedman Endowed Excellence Fund in Real Estate
The Ben Friedman Endowed Excellence Fund in Real Estate supports the Real Estate Interdisciplinary Research Initiative at the McCombs School of Business. This initiative promotes collaborative research across real estate, finance, law, design, and planning, advancing innovation in capital markets, development, and the built environment. We are grateful to Ben Friedman, a dedicated UT supporter and Longhorn parent, for his vision and generosity in making this work possible.
Friedman Faculty Fellows

The following faculty members have been recognized as Friedman Fellows for their interdisciplinary research and teaching contributions:

Kara M. Kockelman, Ph.D., P.E.

Kara M. Kockelman, Ph.D., P.E.

Dewitt C. Greer Centennial Professor, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering

Renowned transportation engineer with expertise in shared mobility, congestion pricing, urban systems, and electric vehicles.

Martin J. Luby

Martin J. Luby

Associate Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs

Specializes in public finance and municipal securities markets. His research focuses on state and local government debt management and the structuring of municipal capital.

Juan Miró, FAIA, LEED AP

Juan Miró, FAIA, LEED AP

Distinguished Professor and Dick Clark Chair in Architecture at the School of Architecture.

Internationally recognized architect and educator focusing on architecture’s civic role, and the relevance nature and history in shaping American cities. Founder of Miró Rivera Architects.
Steven Pedigo

Steven Pedigo

Assistant Dean for Faculty & Director, LBJ Urban Lab, LBJ School of Public Affairs

Expert in urban economic development, regional cooperation, placemaking, and housing policy. Directed projects for over 50 cities and previously served as director of the NYU Urban Lab.

William J. O'Brien, Ph.D.

William J. O'Brien, Ph.D.

Professor, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering

Focused on construction engineering, project management, production systems, and computer-integrated construction. Holds degrees from Stanford and Columbia.

Andrew R. Waxman

Andrew R. Waxman

Assistant Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs

An applied microeconomist studying enviornmental outcomes, urban policies, inequality, and how location decisions affect emissions and transportation.

Jake Wegman

Jake Wegman

Associate Professor, School of Architecture (Community and Regional Planning)

Researches housing affordability, land use regulation, and real estate development. His work includes studies on affordable housing in cities like Austin, Los Angeles, and Houston, combining planning and practical development insight.
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