Civil and Environmental Engineering Research

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Local Impact with International Reputation and Experience

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty conduct research in the fields of bridge engineering, earthquake resistant structures, multihazard assessment and mitigation, traffic operations and safety, transportation infrastructure, breaking waves and river hydraulics, fate and transport of contaminants, water/wastewater treatment processes and biological filtration and soil stability and deep foundations.

Research Facilities

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has state-of-the-art labs that support faculty and student research across civil engineering subdisciplines.

Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure

Sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure research focuses on creating stronger, longer-lasting infrastructure that can better withstand extreme conditions and serve the public.

Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure

Outreach and Research Partners

Our faculty and staff collaborate with local, state and regional organizations to provide outreach services, technical assistance and research opportunities.

Outreach and Research Partners

Our Labs

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering maintains an advanced infrastructure in support of faculty and student research activities. State-of-the-art laboratories provide the backbone for experimental research in most of the civil engineering subdisciplines.

Lohr Structures Lab Transportation Lab HDR Environmental Lab

Fluid Mechanics Lab Asphalt Lab Materials and Concrete Lab Geotechnical Lab

Faculty Research Areas and Projects

Additional information on the research activities can be found on our faculty members' profiles.