Kenneth J. Fridley, Ph.D., M.ASCE
Region 5 Governor
Biographical Statement
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Auburn University (1990)
- Master of Science in Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1986)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Washington State University (1985)
Work Experience
- Professor and Head (1/2003-present),
Department of Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering, University of Alabama
- Associate Dean of Research (8/2001-1/2003),
Hughes College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Professor (8/1999-8/2001) & Associate Professor (8/1994-8/1999),
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University
- Assistant Professor (8/1992-8/1994),
School of Civil Engineering & Environmental Science, University of Oklahoma
- Assistant Professor of Wood Engineering (6/1990-8/1992),
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University
ASCE Involvement
- Member, Department Heads Executive Council (2007-present)
- Member, Region 5 Board of Governors (2006-present)
- Member, Committee on Academic Prerequisites for Professional Practice (2007-2008)
- ASCE/CAP3 Consultant to NCEES B+30 Task Force (2007-present)
- Chair, BOK Educational Fulfillment Committee (2007-present)
- Vice-Chair, Body of Knowledge II Committee (2005-present)
Other Volunteer Activities
- Member, ANSI/AF&PA Wood Design Standards Committee (2001-present)
- Member, American Society for Engineering Education (1990-present)
- Member, Structural Engineers Emergency Response Committee, Structural Engineers Association of Alabama (2004-present)