Rudolph (Rudy) Bonaparte, PhD, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, NAE, was recently interviewed as a Geo-Legend of the American Society of Civil Engineering’s (ASCE’s) Geo-Institute. Dimitrios Zekkos of the University of California, Berkeley, conducted the interview.

The Geo-Legends series offers in-depth interviews exploring the careers of some of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s most distinguished members. In this video, Rudy discusses his mentors, career progression, role in starting Geosyntec, and outstanding projects, among other topics.

Rudy is a Senior Principal Engineer based in Georgia with more than 40 years of experience in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. His work often involves assessing and remediating contaminated sites, waterways, and sediment, as well as permitting and designing disposal facilities for solid, hazardous, and low-level radioactive wastes. After serving as the President and CEO of Geosyntec for 20 years, Rudy now chairs Geosyntec’s Board of Directors.

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About the Geo-Institute of ASCE

The 13,000 practitioners and more than 60 organizational members of the ASCE Geo-Institute include scientists, engineers, technologists, and organizations working to improve the environment, mitigate natural hazards, and construct economically engineered facilities. Founded in 1852, ASCE provides technical and professional conferences and continuing education, is the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and serves as an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.

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For more information regarding geotechnical engineering, contact Rudy at RBonaparte@geosyntec.com.
Learn more about Rudy: Rudy Bonaparte (geosyntec.com)