Kevin Wanklyn

Teaching Associate Professor

Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

  • Teaching Associate Professor
    Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
  • 785.587.7946 (Mobile)
  • Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 1701B Platt Street, 3017 Rathbone Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States

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Kevin Wanklyn spent eight and a half years working at a small startup company focused on the development of novel acoustic microcavitation technology. During his time in industry, he led all aspects of experimental research, including system design, prototype development, instrumentation, testing, data collection, and analysis. His work helped create industry-focused solutions while strengthening his expertise in experimental methods, fluid systems, and applied engineering problem solving.

 

In the summer of 2011, Dr. Wanklyn joined the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University. Currently, Dr. Wanklyn serves as a Glaser Cornerstone Teaching Scholar and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University. In these roles, he provides leadership in undergraduate education, curriculum coordination, academic policy implementation, and program assessment while continuing to advocate for high-quality, student-centered engineering education. 

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Instructor
    Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States6 Jan 2011 - 1 Dec 2017
  • Teaching Assistant Professor
    Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States1 Jan 2018 - 1 May 2019
  • Teaching Associate Professor
    Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, 66506, United States6 Jan 2019

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Applications Engineer
    Uncopiers, Inc., Manhattan, Kansas, USADec 2003 - May 2011

DEGREES

  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering
    Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Manhattan, KS, United States1 Aug 2003 - 1 Aug 2008
  • MS, Mechanical Engineering
    Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Manhattan, KS, United States1 Jan 2001 - 1 Dec 2002
  • BS, Mechanical Engineering
    Kansas State University, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Manhattan, KS, United States1 Aug 1996 - 1 Dec 2000

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