EDUCATION

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Union College, 1991.
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Maine, 1997
Emphasis on Structural Engineering and Reliability Based Design
Thesis Topic: "A Comparison Between LRFD and HS25 Live Loadings in Maine."
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (anticipated December, 1999)
Emphasis on Probabilistic Analysis and Design of Advanced Engineered Wood Composites.
Dissertation Topic: "A Nonlinear Stochastic Model for Composite-Reinforced Glulam Beams."

EXPERIENCE

University of Maine
Orono, Maine

·         Research Associate, Advanced Engineered Wood Composites (AEWC) Center

Developed computer software for the probabilistic analysis of reinforced glulam.

Developed composite laminate analysis software for a local composites manufacturer.

Acquired funding for and designed an experimental timber and composite bridge involving UMaine and Maine Bureau of Public Lands.  Construction completed October, 1998.

Assisted students & faculty in carrying out research & design projects.

Represented AEWC at national and international industrial technical meetings and trade shows.

Identified and recruited industry partners.

Investigated addition of advanced composites to several existing engineered
      wood products.

·         Graduate Research Assistant

Developed and managed research project into LRFD design funded by MDOT.

·         Teaching Assistant

Assisted in upper level undergraduate and graduate civil engineering courses. 
                                                                                                                 Maine State Department of Transportation

Augusta, Maine

·         Assistant Engineer, Bridge Design

Designed primary and local road bridges.

Checked completed bridge designs.

Performed analyses on structural, hydraulic and geotechnical aspects of bridge projects.

Managed and directed a variety of engineering projects.

·         Bridge Inspector/ Member MDOT Dive Team

Coordinated and performed inspections on submerged bridge substructures.

Worked with other dive team members to safely and accurately assess substructure conditions.

New York State Department of Transportation

Albany, New York

·         Transportation Construction Inspector - II (June to September, 1990)

·         Transportation Construction Inspector - I (June to September, 1989)

Inspected Road Construction and resurfacing on two-lane and multi-lane highways.

Supervised safe maintenance of traffic throughout worksites.

Inspected construction;  including earthwork, bridgework, drainage, paving, and cold milling operations.

Reported on work progress for payment to contractor.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Registered Professional Engineer, Maine #8205.
Member, Structural Engineers Association of Maine (SEAM).Member, ASCE.

AWARDS

University of Maine College of Engineering Graduate Teaching Award, 1997.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

"FRP-Reinforced Glulam Highway Bridge in Seboeis, Maine."  New England Composites Manufacturers Conference.  Portland, Maine. July 1998.

"Design Methodology, Modeling, and Costs of FRP-Glulams."  Portland, Maine.  August, 1998.

"FRP-Reinforced Red Pine Glulam Highway Bridge."  International Composites Expo.  Cincinnati, Ohio. May, 1999.

"Probabilistic Nonlinear Model for Reinforced Glulam Beams."  ASCE Structures Congress.  May, 1999.