Anant Kukreti

Anant Kukreti is a Professor in the School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science, where he has served since 2010. He also serves as Director for Engineering Outreach for the College of Engineering and Applied Science (since 2006) and previously served as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2000-2006). Prior to joining the University of Cincinnati, he was a professor at the University of Oklahoma from 1978-2000, where he held positions as Professor (1989-2000), Associate Professor (1984-1989), and Assistant Professor (1978-1984). He also served as Acting Director of the College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (1996-1999).

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with Structural Mechanics specialization from University of Colorado Boulder (1977)
• M.Eng. in Structural Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok (1973)
• B.S. from University of Roorkee, India (1968)

Dr. Kukreti's research spans both technical and educational domains. Technically, his expertise includes finite element analysis and experimental studies of structural systems, behavior and design of steel connections, seismic analysis and design, sub-structuring analysis procedures, small-scale modeling, and constitutive modeling. Educationally, he has developed programs to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented students in engineering, created pathways for research and graduate school for undergraduate students, and developed seamless PK-17 pathways programs for STEM education. His work has significantly impacted both structural engineering research and engineering education.

Dr. Kukreti's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on structural engineering fundamentals, particularly steel connections and seismic behavior. In recent years, he has increasingly focused on engineering education research, with numerous publications on teacher training, K-12 STEM outreach, and programs to increase diversity in engineering. His work bridges the gap between advanced structural engineering research and practical educational applications, making complex engineering concepts accessible to students at all levels.

• Instructional Technology Excellence Award (1999)
• ASME Fluke Corporation Award for Innovation in Laboratory Instruction (1998)
• ASME Midwest Section Outstanding Teaching Award (1997)
• Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Presidential Professorship (1996-2000)
• UC Distinguished Engineering Research Award (2007)
• David Ross Boyd Professorship (2000)

Dr. Kukreti has successfully mentored numerous graduate students, including doctoral candidate Yatendra Rajapaksa and master's students Abbas Iranmanesh and Adbul H. Shammaa. He has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on numerous NSF grants totaling millions of dollars, with recent projects focusing on engineering education, STEM outreach, and structural engineering research. His grant portfolio includes the NSF I-Corps L project on teacher training, multiple S-STEM and STEP grants for student recruitment and retention, and REU/RET sites for undergraduate and teacher research experiences. His work has established sustainable programs that continue to impact engineering education at the University of Cincinnati and beyond.

Dr. Kukreti pioneered the development of small-scale structural behavior laboratories for teaching dynamic behavior of structures to undergraduate students. His educational innovations include virtual laboratory modules for strength of materials courses and experimental courses that demonstrate earthquake effects on building structures. These hands-on learning environments have become integral to engineering education at both the University of Oklahoma and University of Cincinnati, providing students with practical experience in structural dynamics and aseismic design procedures.