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.
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
Hemant Chhajwani
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.
Tyler Grooms
Greg Hallman, Ph.D.
Greg Hallman, Ph.D.
McCombs Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Finance & Real Estate Finance | Director, Real Estate Center
Mandy Pope, PLA
Lance Sallis
Ray Sant, Ph.D.
Ray Sant, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Department of Finance
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. – Dewitt C. Greer Centennial Professor, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
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, Associate Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs
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 Miro, FAIA, LEED AP – Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean, School of Architecture
Juan Miro, FAIA, LEED AP – Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean, School of Architecture
Internationally recognized architect and educator. Leads Studio Mexico, focusing on architecture’s civic role and Mexican architectural history. Founder of Miró Rivera Architects.
Steven Pedigo, Assistant Dean for Faculty and Director, LBJ Urban Lab, LBJ School of Public Affairs
Steven Pedigo, Assistant Dean for Faculty and 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. – Professor, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
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, Assistant Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs
Andrew R. Waxman, Assistant Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs
An applied microeconomist studying environmental outcomes, urban policies, inequality, and how location decisions affect emissions and transportation.
Jake Wegmann, Associate Professor, School of Architecture (Community and Regional Planning)
Jake Wegmann, 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 Denver and San Francisco, combining planning and practical development insight.
Jake Wegmann, Associate Professor, School of Architecture (Community and Regional Planning)
Jake Wegmann, 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 Denver and San Francisco, combining planning and practical development insight.
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