Splash Biography
KYLE WONG, 1st-Year PhD Student in Structural Materials
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Major: Civil Engineering College/Employer: UC Berkeley Year of Graduation: G |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Kyle Wong is a 1st-year PhD student in Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley, working under the SCiM Research Group with Professor Franco Zunino. His research focuses on material characterization of cement microstructures, self-healing concrete, sustainable concrete production, and fracture/micro mechanics of cementitious materials. 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. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)E1565: X-Rays in the World of Material Science in Splash Fall 2025 (Nov. 09, 2025)
Ever wonder how engineers design the materials around us all the way down to the microscopic level? Material scientists and engineers use the power of X-Rays to reveal the atomic structure of materials and analyze crystals in unknown substances. This class will cover the fundamentals of X-Ray technology, an overview of common X-Ray characterization techniques for materials, and real applications to how they are used in different fields of engineering.
E1566: Concrete - Engineering the World's Strongest Material in Splash Fall 2025 (Nov. 09, 2025)
What is it that keeps massive skyscrapers towering above us or allows bridges to withstand the weight of hundreds of cars every day? The answer is concrete, the most used manmade material in the world! In this hands-on class, we’ll be cracking open the science and physics behind concrete, as well as how to design real concrete mixes and apply them in real structural engineering applications!
E1567: Engineering Beneath the Ground - Introduction to Geotech in Splash Fall 2025 (Nov. 09, 2025)
Underneath every building, every structure, every monument on the planet, there’s soil. In this class, we’ll be exploring the field of geotechnical engineering and how professional engineers use the mechanics of rocks and soils to design safe foundations for buildings, roads, and bridges. Topics will include the basics of soil mechanics, landslides, liquefaction, earthquakes, and the design of geotechnical structures.
E1568: Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Splash Fall 2025 (Nov. 09, 2025)
How do we predict the failure and fracture of materials in the real world? Engineers use a technique called Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - a powerful simulation tool that engineers use to virtually model and test the performance of materials and structures. This class will be going over the theory behind the method as well as real-world applications to simulating the collapse of beams and bridges.
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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