Kevin Mclain

Kevin Mclain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kansas State University's College of Engineering. He holds two MS degrees and a Ph.D. in civil engineering-related disciplines, with expertise spanning geotechnical, construction engineering, and project management domains.

• Ph.D. - Iowa State University (Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering/Project Management)
• M.S. - Iowa State University (Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering/Project Management)
• M.S. - Kansas State University (Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering)
• B.S. - Kansas State University (Civil Engineering)

His teaching focuses on geotechnical engineering and construction engineering/project management, covering courses in Soil Mechanics, Advanced Soil Mechanics, In-situ Testing, Geosynthetic Engineering, Construction Methods, Scheduling Strategies, and Construction Fundamentals. Research interests include soil compaction testing methods, intelligent compaction, cone penetration testing, and alternative contracting methods, reflecting his dual focus on civil engineering education and practical transportation infrastructure applications.

Professional affiliations include membership in FHWA, AASHTO, and TRB scanning teams for accelerated bridge construction technologies, as well as participation in national transportation evaluation programs.

• Kansas State Engineering Professional Progress in Engineering Award in Civil Engineering (2006)