Tong Qiu

Tong Qiu is Professor and Chair of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, including soil dynamics, landslides, and AI applications. Previously, he held positions at Pennsylvania State University (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) and Clarkson University (Assistant Professor).

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (2002-2005)
• M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (2000-2002)
• B.S., Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China (1995-2000)

His work integrates computational methods with geomechanics, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure. Funded by NSF, FHWA, Google, and others, he advances predictive modeling for natural hazards.

Awards:

• ASCE Fellow (elected)

He holds a P.E. license (Ohio) and leads collaborative projects with industry and government agencies.