Christopher Senseney

Christopher Senseney is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license and specializes in Construction Engineering Management. His roles emphasize teaching and undergraduate education leadership.

Dr. Senseney earned a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines (2011), an MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder (2004), and a BS in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy (1997). His career includes military and civilian engineering roles.

His research focuses on sustainable construction practices, including pavement design, non-destructive testing, life cycle assessment (LCA), and environmental product declarations (EPDs). Recent work explores graphene-modified asphalt, Buy Clean procurement policies, and airport pavement rating systems.

Dr. Senseney has received notable recognition, including the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Outstanding Faculty Advisor Region 7 Award (2023) and U.S. Air Force Academy’s Outstanding Academy Educator (2015-16). His technical expertise spans civil engineering innovation and practical field applications, particularly in challenging environments like Afghanistan.

He advises on cradle-to-gate environmental standards for construction materials and collaborates on projects involving precast concrete solutions and geotechnical modeling. His teaching and research bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world infrastructure challenges.