乔恩·莱斯特

Professor Lester received his BS in Civil 工程 from Virginia 军事 Institute, his MS in Civil 工程 from West Virginia University, and PhD in Civil 工程 from West Virginia University. Dr. Lester is currently a 主讲师 for the Civil 工程 技术 Program in the 工程 技术 Department, F. Batten College of 工程 and 技术, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Prior to joining ODU, Professor Lester had two years of teaching experience at Virginia 军事 Institute, and three years teaching and research at West Virginia University focusing on culvert hydrodynamics. He also has more than fifteen years of experience in private consulting in Virginia and West Virginia working on water, wastewater and stormwater design and construction projects.

His specialty is 水资源 and Construction. He teaches the following undergraduate courses; Fluid Mechanics, 水资源 工程, 水文 and Drainage, Hydraulic 工程, Fundamentals of Building Construction, Soils and Foundations, Soils Testing Laboratory, and is the grader for the Site Design portion of Senior Design.

Professor Lester remains active in consulting and works part time for a local 水资源 focused firm assisting with design and construction projects in the Hampton Roads area for a variety of clients, including the City of Norfolk and City of Virginia Beach. He brings real world practical experience from his current and past design projects and is able to provide students with authentic problems that they will face upon graduation.

Professor Lester is a retired Marine reservist with over twenty years of service. He was activated twice in support of the 全球 War on Terrorism. He is an infantry officer and during last mobilization, he served as the Mission Assurance Officer for U.S. Marine Forces Command, in Norfolk, VA.

Professor Lester is married with two sons and lives in Capron, VA.