William J. Likos, Ph.D.

William J. Likos, Ph.D.

Education

  • Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO (2000): Ph.D. in Engineering Systems, Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering concentration.
  • Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (1996): M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (1994): B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Professional History

  • Associate Professor: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri (2008 – present)
  • Assistant Professor: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri (2002 – 2008)
  • Research Assistant Professor: Division of Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado (2001 – 2002)
  • Geotechnical Engineer: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Landslides Hazards Program, Denver, Colorado (1996 – 1999)

Awards and Honors

  • Norman Medal, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2007
  • Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award, ASCE, 2005
  • Faculty Fellowship, University of Missouri College of Engineering, 2004 – present
  • U.S. Department of Education, GAANN Fellowship Recipient, 2000
  • National Science Foundation, Graduate Research Traineeship, 1998–2000
  • Edna Bailey Sussman Internship, Colorado School of Mines, 1999
  • McDermott Award, Tulane University, 1994
  • Emmett Franklin Bankston Award, Tulane University, 1993