Scott Ashford

Scott Ashford is Kearney Dean of Engineering and Professor of Civil Engineering at Oregon State University. He holds BS from Oregon State and MS/PhD from UC Berkeley. As Dean, he leads the 7th largest engineering college in the U.S., serving nearly 12,000 students across multiple campuses.

Research expertise includes:

• Liquefaction mitigation using blast densification
• Seismic performance of slopes and foundations
• Coastal cliff erosion dynamics
• Infrastructure resilience to natural hazards

Field research spans earthquake impacts in New Zealand, Japan, Chile, and California. Innovations include novel assessment methods for cliff erosion using LIDAR and seismic retrofitting techniques for transportation infrastructure.

Awards recognize contributions to geotechnical engineering, diversity promotion, and professional education. Service includes leadership in regional seismic risk mitigation initiatives.