Laura Sullivan-Green

Laura Sullivan-Green serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at San José State University's College of Engineering, where she has held faculty positions since 2008. Her expertise bridges academic research and industry practice through concurrent work at MWH Americas.

Education

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
• MS in Civil Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
• BS in Civil Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Research Interests

Dr. Sullivan-Green specializes in forensic engineering with primary focus on scientifically determining crack age in construction materials—a critical need for litigation involving structural damage from earthquakes, construction, or natural disasters. Her current projects include accelerated testing of carbonation penetration through crack surfaces and biomass quantification on construction materials, aiming to replace subjective methods with objective age measurements. This work addresses multi-million dollar arbitration cases where precise causation timelines are disputed.

Scientific Awards

No scientific awards were documented in the available institutional records.

Advising and Grants

• Provides faculty mentorship for graduate students in civil engineering
• Industry collaboration with MWH Americas since 2005 supports applied research
• No specific grant details or student advisement records were disclosed

Labs and Teams

Her research leverages partnerships with Zeiss Microscopy for advanced material analysis and integrates with SJSU's Geotechnical Engineering group. Current industry engagement through MWH Americas facilitates real-world testing of crack age determination methodologies in construction environments.