Civil and Construction Engineering Faculty and Staff
Joseph V. Sinfield
Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering and Director, Institute for Innovation Science
Civil Engineering
Email:
jvs@purdue.edu
Office:
HAMP
HAMP G231
Campus Phone:
+1 765 49-62742
Fax:
+1 765 49-40395
Street Address
CIVIL
Specialty Research Areas
Geotechnical Engineering
Affiliations
Institute for Innovation Science
Degrees Earned
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
M.S.C.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994
B.S.C.E., Bucknell University, 1992
M.S.C.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994
B.S.C.E., Bucknell University, 1992
Research Interests
- Sensing in civil and geoenvironmental engineering:
- Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy for geoenvironmental sensing
- Understanding nitrogen cycle inefficiencies in the soil and water environment using in-situ sensing techniques
- Assessing biodegradation potential and progress for monitored natural attenuation of chlorinated solvents in groundwater
- Economic and technical benefits of real-time rolling resistance measurement for haul road vehicles
- Prevention of sensor bio-fouling during in-situ freshwater analyses
- Examination of subsurface pavement drainage conduits using GPR
- Assessment of high molecular weight organic compounds by LED-induced fluorescence
- Pore fluid engineering for liquefaction remediation
- Innovation and business management:
- Managing the inherent uncertainty of developing new innovations and encouraging their adoption
- Evaluation of case-based teaching methods as a means to develop entrepreneurial skills and mindset among engineering students
- Company level liquidity assessment and financial decision making for construction contractors
- Strategic development of high-performance teams in large-scale construction projects
- Developing a process to manage identify, prioritize, and adopt new technologies in departments of transportation
- Business model innovation
Is this Faculty Member on Sabbatical
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Is this Faculty Member Emeritus?
No
Is This Person Eligible for Teaching Awards?
Yes
Emeritus: Years of Service
2004
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