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Kyle Larson is an Associate Professor at Kansas State University's Department of Civil Engineering, part of the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.S. (2003), and B.S. (2002) in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University and Bradley University, respectively. Prior to joining academia, he spent over a decade in industry as a diagnostic/forensic engineer in structural assessment and repair, followed by roles in public-sector materials engineering and program coordination at another institution. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas and Missouri.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2006
- M.S. in Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, 2003
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Bradley University, 2002
His research focuses on construction management, engineering education, and concrete structures, including topics like repair of prestressed girders using Filter Performance Rating (FPR) and self-consolidating concrete (SCC) in structural applications. He has published in ASCE and PCI journals and conference proceedings, and his work emphasizes practical industry-relevant solutions.
- Awards:
- 2019 – Associated Schools of Construction – Region 4 Teaching Award
- 2006 – George D. Nasser Award (PCI)
As an educator, Larson has developed curricula and taught construction management and civil engineering technology. He coaches competition teams for ASC Region 4 and has contributed to advancing pedagogical strategies in engineering education.
