Dr. Kincho Law

Professor

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Biography

Kincho Law is a full professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. His research interests are primarily centered on the application of computational information science in engineering. His work spans various aspects, including computational mechanics, structural dynamics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, large-scale database management, internet cloud computing, numerical methods, and high-performance computing. He investigates multiple application domains such as computer-aided engineering, legal engineering informatics, engineering enterprise integration, web services for supply chain management, monitoring and control of engineering systems, and the development of smart infrastructures and smart manufacturing solutions. Prof. Law is recognized as a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions including Tsinghua University and is involved in various academic advisory committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1981-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on computational information science applications in engineering.

Awards

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Distinguished Member

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2017-01-01
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Senior Member

2019-01-01
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Excellence Research Award

2023-01-01
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Computing Civil Engineering Award

2011-01-01
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Distinguished (Visiting) Professor

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Chair (Visiting) Professor

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Visiting (Honorary Research) Professor

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Faculty Member Year Award

1996-01-01
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Outstanding Research Advisor

1993-01-01

Courses

CEE 284 CEE 180 CEE 283 CEE 381 CEE 399 CEE 198 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 199H CEE 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.