Biography and education
Brian earned his doctoral degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University in 2013, a BS in industrial engineering from Binghamton University in 2007, as well as MS in engineering management from Missouri University of Science & Technology in 2009. He has previously served as a faculty member at several academic institutions, including Hofstra University, Long Island University, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), American Public University (APUS), SUNY Binghamton, and SUNY Stony Brook. Prior to joining academia, Brian worked for over 12 years applying industrial engineering and project management in a wide variety of arenas, including healthcare, manufacturing, and service environments. He owns Apex Strategies, Ltd., a company that provides training and project support in project management, process improvement strategies, emerging technologies, and analytics.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Galli, Brian Joseph. Evaluation of Student Perceptions of Ethics in Engineering Education, Hofstra University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $1500. (Submitted: 2022, Funded: 2023). Grant.

Featured scholarly/creative works
- Galli, B. J. (n.d.). Why Use Economic Decision-Making Tools in Project Environments and Project Life Cycle.
- Galli, B. J. (n.d.). The Future of Economic Decision Making in Project Management.
- Galli, B. J. (n.d.). Understanding The Impact of Quantitative Decision-Making On Engineering Managers.
- Galli, B. J. (2025). Effective Culture Theories and Strategies for Project Management Environments.
- Galli, B. J., & Qiu, F. (2023). A Reflection Note on Applying Quantitative Decision-Making Approaches to Engineering Management. International Journal of Applied Management Sciences and Engineering, 10(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijamse.324609
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Nominee: Lean Division Teaching Award Nominee, Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering (IISE). 2019 - 2020
- Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Scholars Honoree, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). 2019
- Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Scholars Honoree, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). 2018
- Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Scholars Honoree, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). 2017 - 2018
- Award / Honor Recipient: Innovation Competition – 3rd Place, Society For Health Systems (SHS). 2017

Featured service activities
- Board of Directors
South Huntington Youth Lacrosse
- Chair
Search Committee for NTT Opening
- Participant
Online Program Dissertation Model Work Group
- Graduate Advisor
MSEM Program Coordinator
- Other
MSEM Course Development
- Member
South Huntington Youth Lacrosse