Craig M. Shillaber

Craig M. Shillaber is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, specializing in sustainable geotechnics and subsurface characterization methodologies.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech (2016)
• M.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech (2009)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire (2008)

Shillaber's research integrates geotechnical engineering with sustainability science, focusing on energy/carbon quantification in ground improvement works and in-situ subsurface characterization. His work establishes critical frameworks for environmental impact assessment in geotechnical construction, advancing methodologies for sustainable infrastructure development through laboratory and field validation.

Analysis of his 2015-2019 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on sustainable geotechnics, with increasing emphasis on uncertainty modeling and real-world applications like New Orleans levee systems. The publications demonstrate methodological evolution from foundational definitions (2016) to practical implementation (2017-2019), consistently addressing carbon footprint minimization in ground improvement.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Virginia Tech ICTAS Doctoral Scholar (2012)
• Virginia Tech CEE Ph.D. Via Scholar (2012)
• UNH Civil Engineering Achievement Award (2008)

Shillaber co-authored the textbook "Essentials of Civil Engineering Materials" (2020) and actively contributes to engineering education reform, as evidenced by his ASEE publications on student sustainability perceptions. His professional engagement spans the American Society of Civil Engineers and Deep Foundations Institute, with recent media commentary (June 2024) on geotechnical failure mechanisms in highway collapses.

Research collaborations are evident across multi-institutional publications, though specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in source materials.