Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson is an Associate Professor at Kansas State University's Department of Civil Engineering, part of the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.S. (2003), and B.S. (2002) in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University and Bradley University, respectively. Prior to joining academia, he spent over a decade in industry as a diagnostic/forensic engineer in structural assessment and repair, followed by roles in public-sector materials engineering and program coordination at another institution. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas and Missouri.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2006
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2003
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Bradley University, 2002

His research focuses on construction management, engineering education, and concrete structures, including topics like repair of prestressed girders using Filter Performance Rating (FPR) and self-consolidating concrete (SCC) in structural applications. He has published in ASCE and PCI journals and conference proceedings, and his work emphasizes practical industry-relevant solutions.

• Awards:
• 2019 – Associated Schools of Construction – Region 4 Teaching Award
• 2006 – George D. Nasser Award (PCI)

As an educator, Larson has developed curricula and taught construction management and civil engineering technology. He coaches competition teams for ASC Region 4 and has contributed to advancing pedagogical strategies in engineering education.