Norma Jean Mattei, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
Region 5 Director

Biographical Statement

Education 

• Ph.D. C.E. (1994), Tulane University
• B.S.C.E. (1982), Tulane University

Work Experience

• Associate Professor (1995-present)

               University of New Orleans, Dept. of Civil/Environmental Engineering

• Assistant Professor (1994)

               Louisiana State University, Dept. of Civil/Environmental Engineering

• Project Engineer (1986-1989)

               Guillot-Vogt Associates Inc., Metairie, La.

• Project Engineer (1984-1985)

               Linder & Associates, Metairie, La.

• Design Engineer (1982-1984)

               Modjeski & Masters, New Orleans, La.

ASCE Involvement

• Governor, 2006-present: R5 Board (Secretary, 2007; Vice-chair, 2008)
• Delegate, 2004: District 14
• Louisiana Section: Past-President, 2005; President, 2004; President-elect, 2003; Secretary/Treasurer, 2002; Director, 2001; Chair, Louisiana Civil Engineering Conference, 2000

• New Orleans Branch: Past-President, 2001; President, 2000; President-elect, 1999; Vice-President, 1998; Treasurer, 1997; Director, 1995 & 1996; Chair of Outreach Committee (ten years); Chair, 1999-2000: NO Branch ASCE-SEI Executive Committee (member since 1996)

• Committee on Licensure and Ethics (2007-2009)
• Committee on Women and Diversity in Civil Engineering (2003-2008)

Other Current Volunteer Activities

• LAPELS Board, 2007-2013: Louisiana licensing board for PE/LS
• SEM: 2006 vice-chair Residual Stress TD
• ACI: 2009 Conference Planning Committee
• TBP, Advisory Board, Epsilon Chapter
• Order of the Engineer, UNO contact
• SWE: faculty advisor
• UNO Athletic Council
• ASEE: Committee on Engineering Ethics