Kyle A. Kershaw

Kyle A. Kershaw serves as Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, bringing seven years of professional geotechnical consulting experience to his academic role. A registered professional engineer, he specializes in foundation design, earth retention systems, slope stabilization, and geologic hazard analysis while actively conducting applied research and pedagogical innovation.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2011)
• MS, University of Illinois (2001)
• BS, University of Missouri-Rolla (1999)

Dr. Kershaw's research integrates practical geotechnical challenges with educational advancement. His work addresses rock slope reinforcement in environmentally sensitive areas, micropile behavior under combined loading, railway embankment stabilization, and long-term retaining structure monitoring. Simultaneously, he pioneers pedagogical research through campus living laboratories that transform infrastructure into active learning environments, enhancing student engagement in civil engineering principles.

His publication portfolio demonstrates dual expertise in geotechnical applications and engineering education. Key themes include micropile foundation performance, sensitive-environment construction techniques, and living laboratory pedagogy—showcasing how practical field research directly informs innovative teaching methodologies.

No specific scientific awards are documented in the available profile information.

As academic advisor for the Cecil T. Lobo ASCE Student Chapter and co-advisor for Engineers Without Borders, Dr. Kershaw mentors student teams in real-world projects. His research receives support from federal agencies like the Federal Highway Administration, particularly for rock reinforcement manuals and subgrade stabilization modeling.

He leverages campus infrastructure as living laboratories while leading student organizations that implement engineering solutions for community partners through Engineers Without Borders, bridging classroom theory with humanitarian practice.