BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Nils I. Johansen, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor of Geological Engineering (Retired)

University of Alaska Fairbanks ( 1971 to 1996)

Visiting Professor of Engineering Technology and Geology (1995 - 96)

University Division Advisor (1996 to present)

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana 47712

Click the links below to go to class syllabi

Geol 131- Geology, the Environment,and Man

Geog 330- WorldGeography

Personal Statement: After retiring from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, I wanted to continue to work with young people. I like to see the spark in their eyes when the "lightbulb goes on and they understand." At USI I teach World Geography and courses in Geology and in Civil Engineering Technology.

Education:

B.S.C.E. Purdue University January 1966

M.S.C.E. Purdue University June 1967

Ph. D. Purdue University August 1971

Registered Professional Engineer (Civil), Alaska and Indiana

 

Work Experience:

Highway Engineer, Indiana State Highway Commission (Indiana Department of Transportation) full and part time 1967 to1971

 

Owner: Nils I. Johansen, P.E.

Geotechnical Engineering Consulting Company

 

Professional Activities:

Program Evaluator, Geological Engineering

Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

 

Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers

Fellow, Indiana Academy of Science

 

Teaching:

Classes in Engineering, Geology, Engineering Science and Developmental Education

 I also have taught the President of the US -Mr. Jimmy Carter!-click here to see that photo!

Research:

Geotechnical Engineering, Permafrost Engineering, Resource Development, the Student Learning Process.

 

Other:

Reserve Officer, Field Artillery (retired)

Athletics: Long distance running, Orienteering

Foreign Languages: Norwegian, German and French