Thierno Kane

Thierno Kane is a highly experienced engineering professional specializing in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. Currently serving as a Project Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants since January 2020, Thierno held previous roles as a Senior Staff Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer. Prior experience includes positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where contributions as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant involved pioneering research on reactivated landslides and engaging in hands-on teaching of laboratory techniques to students. Thierno's consulting expertise also includes significant projects for major organizations such as the New International Airport for Mexico City and Hydro Québec, focusing on stability analyses and laboratory data interpretation. Educational qualifications feature a Ph.D. in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree, all from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.