Kenneth Stokoe

Kenneth H. Stokoe is a Professor and the Jennie C. and Milton T. Graves Chair in Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Civil Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1972), with prior academic roles including Cockrell Family Regents Chair and Brunswick-Abernathy Regents Professor. His expertise spans geotechnical earthquake engineering, soil dynamics, and non-destructive testing of geotechnical systems.

He has pioneered advancements such as the crosshole seismic method for shear wave velocity measurement (ASTM D4428M standard), the RCTS laboratory testing system, and the SASW (Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves) method for field seismic evaluation. His research has been applied globally, including at Yucca Mountain (Nuclear Waste Repository), Hanford (Waste Treatment Plant), and numerous airport/runway projects. He also developed the Rolling Dynamic Deflectometer (RDD) for pavement stiffness profiling.

Dr. Stokoe has led major NSF-funded projects, including the NEES (Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) program's large-scale mobile testing equipment. He is affiliated with 8+ professional societies and has authored over 150 publications. Awards include the Walter L. Huber Prize, National Academy of Engineering membership, and the Harold Mooney Award for seismic innovations.

His academic career spans 45+ years with a focus on advancing geotechnical engineering through field and lab innovations, seismic site characterization, and infrastructure resilience. Current research emphasizes deep seismic profiling, real-time pavement assessment, and in-situ soil liquefaction testing.