David Darwin

Dr. Darwin joined KU's School of Engineering in 1974. In addition to his faculty role, he has served as Chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering, Director of the Structural Engineering and Materials Laboratory, and Director of the Infrastructure Research Institute. 

He is a Past-President and honorary member of the American Concrete Institute, and throughout his career he has been a consulting professional engineer involved in the analysis of structural and material failures, advanced analysis of engineering structures, and development of improved construction methods and materials.

A leader in structural engineering and materials research with emphasis on concrete, Dr. Darwin's research involves evaluating and developing corrosion protection systems for reinforcing steel and developing design and construction techniques to improve the life of bridge decks.

He is a fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and a distinguished member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, which also awarded him the Walter L Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize.

Learn more about David Darwin on the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering website.