Kenneth “Ken” H. Stokoe, II

B.S. University of Texas at Austin, 1966
M.S. University of Texas at Austin, 1967
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1972 

Professor Stokoe is a renowned expert in geotechnical engineering with 50 years of experience in seismic measurements, dynamic material properties, and soil-structure interaction. He pioneered the crosshole seismic method, now an ASTM standard, and developed the combined resonant column and torsional shear (RCTS) system for evaluating dynamic material properties. Stokoe's research has significantly advanced seismic testing of pavements and geotechnical systems, including the development of the Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves (SASW) method. He has conducted extensive studies for the U.S. Department of Energy at various nuclear facilities. Stokoe led a major NSF-funded project to develop large-scale mobile field equipment for dynamic loading, which has been used by over 30 institutions worldwide. His work has been crucial in evaluating soil nonlinearity and liquefaction in the field. Currently, he leads a NHERI project focused on 2D/3D subsurface imaging and structural health monitoring.