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Robert Curtis serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences since 2019, teaching CE442 - Design of Steel Structures. His 40+ year career spans bridge engineering, geotechnical design, and energy storage systems, including roles as Region 7 Structures Engineer (2003-2019) and Bridge Management Engineer (1984-1990).
His educational foundation includes:
- Associate of Science in Engineering Science, Jefferson Community College (1972)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Clarkson College of Technology (1974)
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering Major), University of Illinois (1978)
- Advanced coursework: Concrete Structures & Earth Structures at University of Buffalo (2004-2006)
Curtis specializes in structural integrity analysis, particularly bridge deck cracking and energy infrastructure. His research evolved from 1980s nuclear repository modeling to contemporary transportation engineering, emphasizing practical solutions for infrastructure durability in harsh climates. Field experience informs his teaching, focusing on steel structure design principles.
Publication trends reveal dual expertise: early work (1980-1984) addressed compressed air energy storage and nuclear waste disposal in hard rock formations, while his 2007 NYSDOT report on bridge deck cracking demonstrates applied structural diagnostics for transportation networks. This shift reflects industry priorities from energy security to infrastructure maintenance.
Professionally active, Curtis presented at the Transportation Research Board (2005) and New York State bridge conferences. Beyond academia, he volunteers with Engineering Ministries International, designing infrastructure in Kenya, Uganda, and Afghanistan, while maintaining carpentry and family farming pursuits.
