Northeastern University

Thomas C. Sheahan

Professor and Acting Chair
400 Snell Engineering Center
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: (617) 373 - 3995
Fax: (617) 373 - 4419
tsheahan@coe.neu.edu
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Degree(s):
Sc.D. Civil Engineering, M.I.T.
M.S. Civil Engineering, M.I.T.
B.S. Civil Engineering, Union College

 Tom Sheahan

Areas of Research/Interest: Rate Effects in Soils, Offshore Geohazards, Sampling Disturbance Effects, Laboratory Instrumentation

Selected Publications:

  • Sheahan, T.C., D.M. Qualters, E.J. Mason, D.S. Navick and M. Dixon (2006). “Application of Item Response Theory for Group Assessment of the Quality of Teaching and Learning to Improve Freshman Engineering Courses,” Journal of Applied Measurement (under review).
  • DeGroot, D.J., M.L. Landon and T.C. Sheahan (2006). “Non-destructive Sample Quality Assessment using Shear Wave Velocity,” ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (in press).
  • Qualters, D.M., T.C. Sheahan and J.A. Isaacs (2005). “An Electronic Advice Column to Foster Teaching Culture Change,” To Improve the Academy, 24:210-215.
  • Alshawabkeh, A.N., N. Rahbar and T.C. Sheahan (2005). “A Model for Contaminant Mass Flux in Capped Sediment under Consolidation,” Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 78(3):147-165.
  • Sheahan, T.C. and J.M. Pecora (2004). “Pipe Jacking Forces during Utility Installation Related to the Central Artery/Tunnel Construction,” Civil Engineering Practice, 19(2):29-44.
  • Sheahan, T.C., D.J. DeGroot, Q. Fu, and R.M. Ryan (2004). “Use of 'Zero Controlled Gradient' Tests to Determine EOP Compression Behavior,” ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, 27(3):314-321.

    External Affiliations:

  • Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society
  • Sigma Xi, Research Honor Society
  • Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
  • Transportation Research Board (TRB)
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

    Honors/Awards:

  • Transportation Research Board, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
  • Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers, elected 2004
  • ASCE student chapter faculty co-advisor, Certificates of Commendation: 2003, 2004, 2005
  • ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Eng’g
    Certificate of Appreciation, March, 2003
    Editorial Board Member Exemplary Service Award, 2001
  • Bright Idea Award, Professional Organizational and Development Network in Higher Education (for Jonas Chalk columns), 2001
  • Member, Master Teacher Team, G.E. Fund Learning Excellence Initiative, 1999-2003
  • Northeastern College of Engineering Teaching Award, 1997
  • National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, 1986-1989
  • Dept. of Defense Joint Service Commendation Medal, 1984
  • Member, unit receiving Dept. of the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, 1984