Faculty - Dana N. Humphrey
Professor
and Dean of Engineering
Dana_Humphrey@umit.maine.edu
Dean of Engineering
Ph.D. - 1986
Civil Engineering/Purdue University
From the 2007 academic year, Dr. Humphrey is Dean of the College of Engineering. Professor Humphrey
teaches courses in ground improvement techniques, thermal soil
mechanics, foundation engineering, and advanced soil mechanics.
His research in using
tire chips as lightweight fill, retaining wall backfill,
and thermal insulation has received national attention. His other
research interests include: geotechnics of waste disposal ,
behavior of the surface clay crust, and
reinforced embankments.
He was the recipient of the 1994 University of Maine's
Distinguished Professor Award. In 1997, Humphrey was awarded the
Governor's Special Teamwork Award by Maine Governor Angus King.
Dana received the 1998 Presidential Public Service Achievement
Award. Dr. Humphrey is Chair of Civil and Environmental
Engineering and has been with the University of Maine since 1986.
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