Kostas Kalfas

Kostas Kalfas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. He holds a PhD from Southern Methodist University (2023), an M.Sc. from the University of Surrey (2015), and a 5-year Diploma from the National Technical University of Athens (2012). His professional certifications include Engineer in Training (Texas), Chartered Engineer (Institution of Civil Engineers, UK), and Chartered Engineer (Technical Chamber of Greece).

His teaching focuses on courses such as CENG 3306 – Mechanics of Materials, CENG 3434: Civil Engineering Materials, Codes and Specifications, and CENG 3325: Structural Analysis.

Dr. Kalfas’s research interests center on structural dynamics, seismic isolation systems, and sustainable materials. He investigates topics like pressurized sand dampers, elastomeric bearing performance under combined loading, and the mechanical behavior of civil engineering materials. His work emphasizes practical applications in earthquake engineering and infrastructure resilience.

His recent conference contributions include awards for studies on pressurized sand dampers and elastomeric bearings. He has presented at leading events such as the Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI 2023), the International Conference on Natural Hazards & Infrastructure (ICONHIC2022), and the IABSE Symposium (2018).

Notable awards include the 1st Prize in the Dynamics Student Paper Competition (EMI 2022) and recognition for innovative humanitarian engineering projects in Uganda and sustainable material solutions.