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James A Bay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, and MSE Retaining Structures. He has taught courses such as Engineering Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Principles, and Mechanics of Materials since the 1980s.
- PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (1997), The University of Texas
- MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (1987), Utah State University
- BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (1986), Utah State University
His research centers on Engineering Geophysics, Soil Dynamics, and Soil Mechanics, particularly in applications such as resonant column testing, LIDAR visualization of earthquake damage, and nondestructive pavement evaluation. He has published extensively on topics including dynamic soil properties, seismic wave propagation, and MSE wall performance.
James A Bay has mentored over 25 graduate students, including Yoon-Shin Bae, Fernando Ventura Tejeda, and Potikul Vivithkeyoonvong. He has also received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Teacher (2015) and the C.A. Hogentogler Award (2012).
