Lucy Jen

Lucy Jen is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University School of Engineering. She specializes in geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, and numerical methods in geotechnical engineering. Her expertise includes geotechnical site investigations, deep excavation design, and transportation planning with a focus on public transit operations.

Education:

• PhD, Geotechnical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1998)
• Master of Science, Transportation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992)
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine (1990)

Professional Experience:

Dr. Jen has over 25 years of experience as a geotechnical engineering consultant, focusing on projects in New England and New York. Her work includes site characterization, foundation design monitoring, and slope stability analysis. She has been a part-time lecturer for over 20 years, teaching courses in soil mechanics, geotechnical design, and transportation planning at Tufts University.

Research & Teaching:

Her research emphasizes numerical modeling in geotechnical engineering and practical applications in infrastructure projects. She integrates her consulting experience into teaching, emphasizing real-world problem-solving in civil engineering education.

Notable Contributions:

Dr. Jen’s work bridges academic research and industry practice, addressing challenges in urban geotechnical engineering and sustainable infrastructure development.