Title
Professor Emeritus of Civil EngineeringOffice Building
Crothers Engineering HallOffice
322Mailing Address
Crothers Engineering Hall 322Civil & Environ Engineering-Box 2219
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
Dr. Allen Jones is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering. His academic career at SDSU included broad responsibilities in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, and academic quality and rigor. He previously served as the program Assessment Coordinator and Accreditation Coordinator for Civil Engineering, and continues to serve as an ABET accreditation Program Evaluator (PEV). Dr. Jones continues to perform research in engineering as well as in other non-related fields. Prior to joining SDSU, he was an active professional engineer at Hart Crowser, Inc., in Seattle Washington for 18 years.Professional Licensure, Registrations and Certification: 😊
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Washington (1989), California (1996), and South Dakota (2003)
Licensed Geotechnical Engineer (GE), California (1998)
Registered Geologist (RG), Washington (2001)
Registered Engineering Geologist (REG), Washington (2001)
AHERA Asbestos Abatement Project Designer Certification (1996)
Health and Safety at Hazardous Waste Sites Certification (1991)
Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauges Certification (1989)
CV
Allen Jones Comprehensive Vita.pdf(239.83 KB)Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, 2003, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Minor studies: Probability and Statistics. 👨🎓Master of Science, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Emphasis, 1988, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. Minor studies: Geostatistics.
Bachelor of Science, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Emphasis, 1986, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.
Academic Interests
Broad areas of Civil Engineering.Academic quality and rigor.
Expedited deployment of enclaves in ultra secure ordinance areas: United States Department of Defense.
Technical assistance at various levels of the judiciary: United States Department of Justice.
Academic Responsibilities
None.Committee Activities
Ethics Committee, American Society of Engineering EducationCivil Engineering Committee, American Society of Engineering Education
Awards and Honors
Tau Beta Pi, Lifetime MemberPhi Eta Sigma, Academic Honorary
Grants
(Last 10 years)Compaction of Granular Fill, PI Allen Jones, Funded by the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation through the Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC) University Transportation Center, August 2015 – December 2016.
Structure Alternatives for Local Roads, PI Allen Jones, Funded by the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation through the Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC) University Transportation Center, January 2014 – December 2015.
Extent, Severity, and Location of Chip Seal Loss on the South Dakota State Road Network, PI Dr. Allen Jones, Funded by the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation through the Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC) University Transportation Center, April 2012 – April 2013.
Mitigation of Corrosion in Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements, PIs Dr. Nadim Wehbe and Dr. Allen Jones, Mountain Plains Consortium and the South Dakota Department of Transportation, July 2010 – December 2012.
Review and Refinement of the SDDOT’s LRFD Deep Foundation Design Method, PI Dr. Allen Jones, South Dakota Department of Transportation, November 2008 – August 2010.
Durability of Pavement Makings, PI Dr. Nadim Wehbe, and Co-PIs Dr. Allen Jones, Dr. Hesham Maghoub, South Dakota Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation through the Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC) University Transportation Center, October 2008 – October 2011.
Evaluation of Scour Rate In Cohesive Soils (SRICOS) Method on South Dakota Cohesive Soils, PIs Francis Ting and Allen Jones, South Dakota Department of Transportation and the Mountain Plains Consortium, January 2007 – December 2008.
Professional Memberships
Geo Institute, American Society of Civil EngineersAmerican Society of Engineering Education
Work Experience
Emeritus Professor, 2021 to Present, Professor, 2013 to 2021; Associate Professor, 2005 to 2013; Assistant Professor, 2003 to 2005; Tenure granted 2006. South Dakota State University, Brookings, SDJones Earth Technologies, LLC, Senior Engineer and Vice President, 2003 to Present
Pre-Doctoral Associate, 2000 to 2002. University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Graduate Research Assistant, 2002 to 2003. University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Senior Associate Engineer and Senior Project Manager, 1988 to 2003. Hart Crowser, Inc., Seattle, WA
Instructor, 1987 to 1988, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, 1986 to 1988, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Staff Engineer, 1987. Geo-Hydro Engineers, Atlanta, GA
Department(s)
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering