Michael Bangert Drowns
About Michael Bangert Drowns
Michael Bangert Drowns is a Planner at Arup with a focus on equity, data analysis, decarbonization, and greenhouse gas analysis in transportation planning projects.
Current Role at Arup
Michael Bangert Drowns currently holds the position of Planner at Arup, based in New York, New York. In this role, he places significant focus on equity and data analysis. His responsibilities include working on projects related to fleet electrification transition plans and EV charger siting and capacity analysis, which align with his background and expertise in decarbonization and greenhouse gas analysis.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before becoming a Planner at Arup, Michael served in various capacities at the company. From 2020 to 2022, he was a Graduate Planner in New York, working on similar transportation-focused projects. Prior to that, he held the position of Transportation Planning Intern in Boston from 2019 to 2020 and in New York City for two months in 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Michael completed his education at Northeastern University, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation in 2020. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering and a Minor in Urban Studies from Northeastern, completing these degrees in 2020. His academic training has contributed to his expertise in urban transportation planning and intelligent transportation systems.
Professional Experience in Transportation and Engineering
Michael has a diverse background in transportation and engineering. He worked as a Transportation Engineering Co-op at Howard Stein Hudson in 2018 and at Parsons Corporation as a Civil Engineering Transportation Co-op in 2017. Additionally, he gained experience as a Technical Assistant at the University at Albany, SUNY in 2016 and as a Research Assistant at Northeastern University's College of Engineering.
Leadership Roles at Northeastern University
While at Northeastern University, Michael held various leadership roles. He served as President of the Northeastern University Institute of Transportation Engineers from 2019 to 2020 and as President of the Northeastern University Downhillers from 2018 to 2019. He was also a Program Coordinator for the Institute of Transportation Engineers in 2018. These roles highlight his leadership skills and engagement in academic and professional communities.