Splash Biography
KYLE WONG, UC Berkeley senior studying Civil Engineering
Major: Civil Engineering College/Employer: UC Berkeley Year of Graduation: 2025 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Kyle Wong is a senior Civil Engineering major at UC Berkeley with a focus on concrete mechanics and numerical methods. Kyle plans to pursue graduate school for a PhD in Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials to continue his research and eventually become a university-level professor. Through Kyle's time at UC Berkeley, he has served as the Project Manager of the school's GeoWall at Berkeley competition team, as well as the Hull Design and Structural Analysis lead of the school's Cal Concrete Canoe team. Kyle has also been an active guest lecturer, primarily providing workshops and midterm review sessions for undergraduate students in the Civil Engineering department, but also speaking at other schools such as Laney College. Kyle is an active undergraduate researcher at UC Berkeley, working under Professor Shaofan Li on developing fungal-based self-healing concrete as well as recyclable and sustainable cement. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)E1376: Fracture! The Hidden Strength of Engineering Materials in Splash Fall 2024 (Nov. 16, 2024)
Ever wondered what keeps massive skyscrapers towering above us or how bridges withstand the weight of hundreds of cars every day? In this course, we’ll crack open the secrets of materials like steel and concrete, discovering the fascinating science behind how they hold up our world—from spanning bridges to soaring skyscrapers! Join us as we learn from real-world failures and uncover the awesome forces that keep our cities standing tall!
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