California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Jay DeNatale, Professor

Phone: 756-1370

E-mail: jdenatal@calpoly.edu

Office: 13-261

 

Education

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1983
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1979
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1977

Professional Registration

  • Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering, California

Teaching and Research Interests

  • Lateral earth support systems
  • Spreadsheet-based methods of analysis and design
  • Non-technical (professional) issues and their impact on design

Select Awards and Recognition

  • CPSU Distinguished Teaching Award (1998)
  • ASCE National Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (1995)
  • ASCE Los Angeles Section Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (1994)
  • College of Engineering Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (1994)
  • College of Engineering TRW Excellence in Teaching Award (1992)
  • Five Star Faculty Award (University of Arizona Professor of the Year Award (1985)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE, 1980-2005)
  • Technical Affiliate, International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC, 1991-date)
  • Member, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society (1996-date)
  • Faculty Advisor, Cal Poly ASCE Student Chapter (1989-1996)
  • Faculty Advisor, University of Arizona ASCE Student Chapter (1985-1988)