Raphael A. Yunk

Raphael A. Yunk is a Professor and Ike and Letty Evans Cornerstone Teaching Scholar in the Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science at Kansas State University. A K-State alumnus (B.S. 1988, M.S. 2004), he joined the faculty in 2002 after a 14-year career with the National Park Service as a construction engineer and project manager. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional.

His research focuses on sustainable construction practices, building energy performance optimization, and LEED certification processes. While primarily teaching-focused, he investigates methods to reduce environmental impacts in building design and oversees energy efficiency projects.

Major Awards:

• Martin K. Eby Distinguished Professorship in Engineering
• John W. and Dorothy M. Burke Architectural Engineering Chair
• Multiple teaching awards including the Coonrod Family Construction Faculty Award

He has chaired the Architectural Engineering Institute's Board of Governors and serves on national engineering exam committees. Current collaborations include an NSF-funded project on sleep environments for children with autism spectrum disorders.