Kimberly Kramer

Kimberly Kramer is a Professor and G.E. Johnson Construction Science Chair in the Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science at Kansas State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from K-State (2020), M.E. from University of Texas at Arlington (1999), and B.S. in Architectural Engineering from K-State (1989). With extensive industry experience at firms like Leo A. Daly and Carter and Burgess, she specializes in structural design for diverse projects including hospitals and military facilities.

Her research focuses on:

• Slender reinforced concrete wall systems
• Rehabilitation of structures using resilient design principles
• Strengthening concrete structures with fiber reinforced polymers

She has mentored 65 graduate students and 20 undergraduate researchers.

Dr. Kramer has received numerous honors including:

• Outstanding AE Educator Award (2025)
• ACI Education and Sustainability Awards
• Multiple teaching excellence recognitions

She actively serves on ACI committees and the Kansas State Board of Technical Professionals while maintaining consulting practice through KDK Engineering.