Thomas V. Edgar
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Room 3087, Engineering Building
University of Wyoming
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering
Dept. 3295
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
phone: (307) 766-6220
Education:
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1972
M.S. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1975
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, 1983
Registration:
Registered Professional Engineer in Wyoming
Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado
Specialization:
Flow, deformation and pollutant migration in saturated and unsaturated porous media; slope stability, expansive soils.
Most Recent Work
Electrokinetic Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil using Surfactants
Protection of wellhead areas for public water supplies.
Consolidation of Partially Saturated Soils due to applied Stress, Moisture and Thermal Gradients.
Selected Awards:
John P. Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award, 2002
UW Excellence in Advising Award, 1997, 2001
Mortar Board Top Prof, 1985, 1990, 2000
UW Freshman Outstanding Professor, 1998
ASCE Outstanding Faculty Member, 1983, 1986, 1993
ASEE New Engineering Educator Award, 1987