Marv Halling

Marv Halling is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University's College of Engineering. His work focuses on structural dynamics, bridge engineering, and seismic design.

Education:

• PhD in Applied Mechanics (Minor: Geophysics), California Institute of Technology, 1995
• MS in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), Stanford University, 1986
• BS in Civil Engineering, Utah State University, 1985

Research Interests: Dr. Halling specializes in bridge structural analysis, seismic design, and nondestructive testing. His work includes evaluating live-load responses, prestress losses, and dynamic behavior of bridges, with applications in health monitoring and infrastructure renewal.

Scientific Awards:

• Undergraduate Research Mentor, 2015
• Trailblazer Award, 2013
• Multiple Outstanding Teacher/Researcher/Advisor awards from 1997–2015
• Utah Engineering Educator of the Year (4x), Structural Engineers Association of Utah
• Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (F. ASCE), 2008
• ARCS Scholar, Caltech, 1993

Advising and Teaching: Dr. Halling has mentored over 30 graduate students in Civil & Environmental Engineering and teaches Structural Dynamics, Seismic Design, and Infrastructure Evaluation courses.

Labs and Teams: Collaborates with Utah Department of Transportation on bridge monitoring projects, utilizing wireless sensor systems and finite element modeling.