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
e-mail: tvedgar@uwyo.edu
Office 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