Kayla Sorenson

Geotechnical Engineer

Kayla Sorenson, PhD
Engineer

Kayla recently received her doctorate from Portland State University. Her background focuses on liquefaction mitigation using microbially induced desaturation. Her experiences include lab testing using a cyclic direct simple shear (CDSS) device, consolidometer testing, index testing, and data analysis.

Education:

Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University, Oregon
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University, Oregon
B.S., Civil Engineering, Portland State University, Oregon

Professional Licensure/Certifications:

Engineer in Training: OR

Honors/Societies:

Member, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Member, American Society of Engineers
Member, National Society of Professional Engineers
Member, Society of Women Engineers

Skills:

Liquefaction Analysis
Geologic Data Analysis
Earthquake Engineering
Soil Testing and Sampling