Stu Walesh, PhD, PE, Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE

Stuart G. Walesh, PhD, PE, Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE, an independent consultant-teacher-author, earned a BSCE from Valparaiso University, a MSE from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in engineering from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to beginning his consultancy, he practiced in government and for an engineering firm and held various positions at Valparaiso University and the University of Wisconsin.

As a consultant, Stu assisted educational institutions, professional societies, government entities, and engineering firms. Current research interests include broadening and deepening the education required for engineering licensure, reducing adverse effects of engineering licensure-exemption laws, and applying neuroscience basics to increase the creativity of engineers and other scientific-technical professionals.

Water resources engineering is his technical specialty. Stu led or participated in watershed planning, computer modeling, flood control, stormwater and floodplain management, groundwater, dam, and lake projects. His water-related experience includes teaching engineering college courses, making continuing education presentations, conducting research and development, engaging stakeholders, and serving as a consultant and expert in litigation.

Stu authored eight books; the most recent three are Engineering's Public-Protection Predicament, 2021; Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers, 2017; and Engineering Your Future: The Professional Practice of Engineering, 2012. He authored or co-authored several hundred presentations, papers, articles, and essays about engineering, education, and management and facilitated or led many workshops, seminars, and webinars.

As an ASCE member, Stu chaired the Hydraulics Committee and the Urban Water Resources Research Council, served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Management in Engineering, chaired the first Body of Knowledge (BOK) Committee, edited two BOK reports, and edited The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025. He was co-coordinator for the NSPE engineering BOK report, served on the Indiana Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, and was a member of advisory boards for the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the universities of Wisconsin and Texas.

Stu's professional work and society service have been formally recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education, Consulting Engineers of Indiana, American Society of Civil Engineers, Indiana Society of Professional Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Valparaiso University, and the University of Wisconsin.

For additional information, contact him at stu-walesh@comcast.net or 219-242-1704, or visit his website: www.HelpingYouEngineerYourFuture.com.