D. Vaughan Griffiths, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Region 7 Governor

Biographical Statement

Education

• University of Manchester, U.K. (B.Sc)
• University of California at Berkeley (M.S.)
• University of Manchester, U.K. (Ph.D.)
• University of Manchester, U.K. (D.Sc.)

Work Experience

• Dames and Moore (Site Engineer)
• Geotechnical Consultant (Site Investigations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East)
• University of Manchester (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer)
• Princeton University (Senior Fulbright Scholar)
• Colorado School of Mines (Professor)
• University of Sydney (Coffey Visitor)
• University of Canterbury (Erskine Fellow)
• Authored nearly 200 research papers and 3 textbooks

ASCE Involvement

• Fellow of ASCE

• Colorado Section President (2000-2001)
• Co-Chair of Geo-Denver 2007
• Sits on Technical Committees of the G-I
• Region 7 Governor (2007- present)
• Provides ASCE Continuing Education Seminars on finite element and risk assessment methodologies in geotechnical engineering

Other Volunteer Activities

• Professional Engineer (Colorado)

• Chartered Engineer (U.K.), C.Eng., MICE (U.K.)