Dr. Kenneth N. Derucher is Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management at CSU, Chico, where he is also a Professor of Civil Engineering. Dr. Derucher received his degrees from Tri-State University with a major in Structures (B.S. 1971); University of North Dakota with a major in Soil Mechanics (M.S. 1973); and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a major in Civil Engineering Materials (Concrete) and Structures (Ph.D. 1977).
His Ph.D. dissertation was on Micro and Macro Cracking of Concrete under Application of Compressive Stress Fields. His professional interests are in the areas of concrete, concrete making materials, concrete additives, and bridge and pier protective systems and devices. Dr. Derucher has been active in teaching, research, consulting, and service to the profession and community for over twenty-five years. Dr. Derucher is a successful researcher and fundraiser/friendraiser, having brought to the University externally funded research projects as well as equipment, software, and cash donations (exceeding $100,000,000).
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, & Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
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