Kyle Riding

Kyle Riding serves as Professor and Department Head of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida's College of Engineering, where he has held leadership roles since 2016 including interim directorship of the UF Transportation Institute. His academic career spans over 15 years with prior faculty service at Kansas State University.

Dr. Riding's research program centers on concrete infrastructure resilience, with expertise in durability mechanisms, early-age structural behavior, and sustainable cementitious systems. He pioneers innovations in calcined clay cements, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), and railroad tie engineering, addressing critical challenges in freeze-thaw resistance, chloride penetration, and material rheology for transportation infrastructure.

His publication portfolio reveals strong emphasis on non-destructive testing methodologies, sustainable material development, and performance-based specifications for concrete infrastructure. Recent work demonstrates leadership in neutron-shielding composites, UHPC quality control, and computational modeling of rail structures.

Professional recognition includes:

• ACI Wason Medal for Materials Research (2011, 2023)
• TRB Concrete Section Best Paper Award (2017)
• ACI Young Member Award (2013)
• Kansas State University Dean’s Award (2014)
• KSU Research Awards (2010, 2012)
• Elected ACI Fellow (2022)

As committee chair for ACI 231 (Early Age Concrete) and PCI Concrete Materials Technology, Dr. Riding shapes industry standards while advancing research through collaborations with RILEM technical committees. His leadership bridges academic innovation with practical transportation infrastructure solutions.