Master of Civil Engineering faculty

Chun Kyung Seong, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor, civil engineering
Director, master of civil engineering
  • Ph.D., Lehigh University
  • M.S., Seoul National University
  • B.S., Seoul National University
Contact information:
Rm. 1518
Phone: 360-438-4318
E-mail: cseong@stmartin.edu
On:  "Why Saint Martin's?"
"I like the attractive, lively, relaxed and friendly learning environment and surrounding communities. I saw a large potential of success among students. I believe this is the place where I can do what I love and like to do; learning, teaching, conduct research and grow intellectually."
A structural engineer with over 25 years experience, Professor Seong brings a wealth of experience in structural analysis and design for buildings and bridges to the classroom. Professor Seong has been teaching at Saint Martin's University since 1995. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys swimming and fishing. He is also fond of watching movies, operas, and plays.

 

Pius O. Igharo, Ph.D.
Associate professor, Civil engineering
  • Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
  • M.S., Columbia University
  • B.S., Swarthmore College
Contact information:
Rm. 2502
Phone: 360-438-4322
E-mail: pigharo@stmartin.edu
 
Dr. Igharo has more than 30 years experience in industry, consulting and academia, specializing in transportation systems management and design. Dr. Igharo has been teaching at Saint Martin's University since 1996.

 

Dintie S. Mahamah, Ph.D., P.E.
Chair and Professor, civil engineering
  • Ph.D., Washington State University
  • M.Sc., Washington State University
  • B.Sc., University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Contact information:
Rm. 2503
Phone: 360-438-4321
E-mail: dmahamah@stmartin.edu
On:  "Why Saint Martin's?"
"It is a very family friendly location."
Professor Mahamah is highly qualified in the areas of environmental and water resource engineering, as well as computer modeling. He enjoys riding his bicycle with his kids and watching European football.
 
John R. Sladek, P.E., S.E.
Associate professor, civil engineering
  • M.S.C.E., University of Texas at Austin
  • B.S.C.E., Northeastern University
Contact information:
Rm. 2505
Phone: 360-438-4352
E-mail: jsladek@stmartin.edu
On: "Why Saint Martin's?"
"Saint Martin's University is an ideally located civil engineering program with a history and great future potential to prepare competent and well trained engineers to serve local/regional consulting, industry and government agencies."
Professor Sladek has practiced civil and structural engineering for more than 30 years with extensive experience in the design/evaluation of buildings, bridges, and foundations, along with site development and flood plain related issues. He has been with Saint Martin's University since 1985 when he came on as an adjunct professor. In the 2009-2010 academic year he took on the role of advisor to the Saint Martin's student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He visits local elementary, middle and high schools to introduce students to engineering and geology. Fun fact: he was awarded two Varsity letters in crew by Northeastern University; perhaps this will come in handy for the concrete canoe!

Adjunct faculty

David B. Jansen, M.S., P.E., LEED-AP
Adjunct professor, civil engineering
Senior lecturer, engineering management
  • M.S., University of Central Florida
  • B.S., University of Florida
Contact information:
E-mail: djansen@stmartin.edu
On:  "Why Saint Martin's?"
"I enjoy the diverse multicultural atmosphere and the students."
Mr. Jansen has been teaching in the Master of Civil Engineering Program and Master of Engineering Management Program since 1985. He also has more than 28 years experience in wastewater treatment and environmental cleanup and currently is director of capital programs at the Washington State Department of Corrections. Outside of his duties in the classroom Mr. Jansen also holds the title of father and (contrary to his youthful appearance) grandfather. He also enjoys public speaking, traveling and diving.

Bill Phillips, M.E.M, P.E.
Adjunct professor, civil engineering
Director, master of engineering management
  • M.E.M, Saint Martin's University
  • B.S.C.E, Saint Martin's University
Contact information:
E-mail: bphillips@stmartin.edu
Bill has over 24 years of experience in the construction field. He earned his BSCE from Saint Martin's University in 1978. Bill has extensive experience with large construction projects. His interests focus on project management and construction management.