Dr. Kevin Folliard

Professor

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Biography

Kevin J. Folliard is a professor and director of the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering at the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He joined the faculty in 1999 after serving as an assistant professor at the University of Delaware from 1997 to 1999 and as a senior research engineer at W.R. Grace & Co. from 1995 to 1997. Folliard obtained his Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1995. His research focuses on the durability of Portland cement concrete, including high-performance concrete and controlled low-strength materials. He has received numerous accolades, including the ACI Young Member Award for Professional Achievement in 2003 and the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Texas System in 2013. Folliard has authored or co-authored 150 technical publications, over 65 of which are refereed journal papers. He is a fellow of the American Concrete Institute, recognized for his contributions to the field and for his commitment to teaching civil engineering materials and concrete technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor and director of the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Delaware •

Taught courses and conducted research in civil engineering.

Senior Research Engineer

— Present

W.R. Grace & Co. •

Conducted research and development related to materials engineering.

Awards

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Wason Medal Materials Research

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Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

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Ervin S. Perry Student Appreciation Award

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Dean’s Award Outstanding Engineering Teaching

2004-05-01
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Young Member Award Professional Achievement

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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