Centers and Institutes
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is home to collaborative, interdisciplinary centers engaged in hands-on research and scholarship.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Whether your interests lie in developing modern sustainability solutions, addressing aging infrastructure, tackling complex environmental challenges or developing public policy, an education in civil and environmental engineering can help you play a role in shaping the future.
Meet the Department
Learn more about our academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and explore the research areas of expertise of our leading-edge faculty.
Department Research Areas
Infrastructure Management and Delivery
Develops methods and tools to plan, deliver, and manage infrastructure projects more efficiently and reliably over their lifecycle.
Water Systems, Contaminant, and Resource Recovery
Studies how to treat water and wastewater, remove contaminants, and recover valuable resources from waste streams.
Sustainable and Multifunctional Infrastructure Materials
Designs new construction materials that are more durable, sustainable, and capable of serving multiple functions.
Robotics Fabrication and Operations for Construction and Inspection
Uses robotics and automated systems to build, fabricate, and inspect infrastructure and construction projects.
Sensing, Monitoring, and Lifecycle Management
Applies sensor networks and data analysis to monitor structural health and manage infrastructure performance over time.
