Samantha Muchongwe

Samantha Muchongwe is a skilled Staff Geotechnical Engineer at Aspect Consulting LLC, with a strong background in civil and environmental engineering. With experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington, Samantha focused on the Biological Control of Chemical Grouts, exploring microbial fermentation applications in soil improvement. Previous roles include Geotechnical Field Engineer at McPhail Associates, where foundation-related construction activities were monitored, and Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, investigating fine-grained soils' thixotropic behavior. Samantha holds a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree from Smith College, complemented by additional engineering education at Yonsei University.