Jeremy Withers

Role and Background

Dr. Jeremy Withers is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech. He teaches core undergraduate and graduate construction courses, emphasizing applied learning, technology integration, and student engagement, with a focus on empowering students to think critically, take ownership of their learning, and apply knowledge confidently in professional practice.

Dr. Withers’ research uses convolutional neural network-based analysis of electroencephalographic (EEG) data to examine how augmented reality head-mounted displays spatially influence perception and worker responses in to-scale BIM-based, haptic construction environments. By integrating EEG, task-based analysis, and embodied cognition, his research seeks to better understand how immersive visualization technologies influence attention, perception, and decision-making on the job site. He aims to promote safer, more effective adoption of emerging technologies in construction education and practice.

Education

Dr. Withers holds a Ph.D. in Building Construction from the Virginia Tech Myers Lawson School of Construction. Additionally, completed degrees from the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE), Department of Sustainable Biomaterials: Master's in Forestry and Forest Products,  Bachelor's in Wood Science - Forest Products Business, and The Leadership Institute.