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Chris Swan is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University's School of Engineering, and concurrently holds roles as CEEO Fellow and Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. He also serves as Professor in Tisch College. His research bridges sustainable development and engineering education, focusing on service-based learning, waste reuse, and soil behavior. Swan teaches courses on civil infrastructure and geotechnical engineering, emphasizing innovation in pedagogy and community engagement.
- Education: Sc.D. (MIT, 1994), M.S. and B.S. (University of Texas at Austin, 1986 and 1984).
- Professional Roles: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum Development (2012-2015), Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2002-2007), and visiting faculty at UMass Lowell.
Research Interests include:
- Engineering education reforms and ethics curriculum development
- Waste material reuse in construction (e.g., fly ash aggregates)
- Soil mechanics under freezing/thawing cycles
- Assessment of service-learning impacts on student outcomes
Publications emphasize ethics education, geotechnical pedagogy, and sustainable engineering. Notable awards include the Barton A. Thomas Memorial Award and Lerman-Neubauer Prize for teaching excellence. He leads grants on macroethics education and service-learning efficacy funded by NSF.
Grants and Professional Activities: Over 25 grants including NSF-funded projects on ethics education and service-learning. Active in ASEE, Order of the Engineer, and Tufts' Diversity initiatives. Teaches courses like Applications in Engineering and Special Topics in Innovation Management.
Labs/Teams: Core member of Tufts' Center for Engineering Education Outreach (CEEO) and involved in Engineers Without Borders.
