Glenn Washer

Glenn Washer is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he serves as a Dean’s Fellow in the College of Engineering. Previously, he was the Director of the FHWA Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) program at the Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia.

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
• MS in Materials Science, University of Maryland
• BS in Materials Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

His research focuses on advanced condition assessment technologies for civil infrastructure, particularly bridges. Key areas include nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods such as ultrasonic stress measurement, thermal imaging, and acoustic emission monitoring. He investigates the reliability of inspection technologies and develops risk-based inspection frameworks to optimize maintenance strategies.

Glenn Washer has authored over 120 publications on NDE applications in bridge engineering, with recent work emphasizing machine learning integration, hybrid testing methodologies, and wireless sensor networks. His studies span ultrasonic testing of welds, microwave-based concrete diagnostics, and seismic resilience assessments.

• Fellow of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

He contributes to industry standards through collaborations with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation. His laboratory focuses on field-deployable NDT systems and infrastructure preservation technologies.