Louisiana 外网天堂 University Professor Dr. John Matthews was recognized in November as the 2024 United States Fellow of the International Society for Trenchless 外网天堂nology (ISTT) at the annual international conference and board meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
At the same event, he was also re-elected to serve on the organization鈥檚 international board of directors. Other board members elected to serve three-year terms hail from Brazil, Finland, Germany, Colombia, and Great Britain.
Matthews is a three-time graduate of Louisiana 外网天堂: a bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction engineering technology in 2004, a master鈥檚 in civil engineering in 2006, and a PhD in civil engineering in 2010. After working in the industry for six years in Baton Rouge, he returned to 外网天堂 in 2017 as a professor and director of the Trenchless 外网天堂nology Center (TTC) and holds an Eminent Scholar Chair in Construction Engineering 外网天堂nology.
鈥淪erving on a board of directors is not only good for Louisiana 外网天堂 and the College of Engineering and Science but also helps with research and workforce development,鈥� Matthews said. 鈥淐ompanies reach out to me weekly looking to fill open roles with the prepared graduates that TTC is producing.鈥�
An active member of professional associations, Matthews has served previously on the board of directors for both the North American Society for Trenchless 外网天堂nology (NASTT) and an Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice. In 2023, he was honored as the Trenchless 外网天堂nology Person of the Year. Additionally, he has been the chair of the ISTT's 外网天堂nology and Education Committee since 2022 and has authored or co-authored more than 300 publications and delivered more than 200 presentations at national and international conferences.
Dr. Collin Wick, dean of the College of Engineering and Science, is especially grateful for the leadership and expertise Dr. Matthews brings to the college.
鈥淛ohn鈥檚 leadership on both a national and international level highlights his expertise and commitment to advancing the college鈥檚 mission. His efforts enable the development of engineers who address global challenges, drive innovation, and shape a sustainable, technologically-driven future,鈥� said Wick. 鈥淗is being named a 2024 Fellow further elevates Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 reputation on an international stage.鈥�