Christopher A. Jones

Christopher A. Jones is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kansas State University's College of Engineering. His work focuses on mechanics and materials, computational structural mechanics, uncertainty quantification, and Portland cement concrete, with applications spanning civil structures, nuclear reactor containment, and predictive simulation development.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2011), Texas A&M University
• M.S. in Civil Engineering (2009), Texas A&M University
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (2006), Texas A&M University
• B.A. in Physical Science (2006), Southwestern University

Research Interests: Jones specializes in nano-scale material characterization via indentation, permeability measurement techniques for tight porous materials, and experimentally validated computational modeling. His research addresses reinforced concrete structures, nuclear reactor containment vessels, and nuclear waste storage systems.

Professional Experience: Prior to K-State, he held a technical staff role at Sandia National Laboratories and worked at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Office of Research. His leadership in DOE and NRC-funded R&D projects highlights his expertise in structural mechanics.

Academic Engagement: Jones actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students and contributes to professional committees in the American Concrete Institute and ASME. He emphasizes innovative teaching methods in his courses.