Labs & Research

Students and faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering are engaged in a variety of high-profile research studies. Opportunities are available to participate in research-funded studies through grants from organizations such as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation. You may choose from a wide variety of subject areas including

  • construction management,
  • geophysical imaging,
  • instrumentation and sensor technology,
  • nondestructive evaluation,
  • pavement management and rehabilitation,
  • scour countermeasures for bridges,
  • sustainable infrastructure, and
  • transportation engineering.

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Research Funding

The College of Engineering had more than $14 million in active research in 2016鈥�2017. With external support from prestigious organizations including聽the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Navy聽and the American Heart Association, faculty members of 澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 College of Engineering are engaging in advanced research. Graduate students will find multiple opportunities to partner with faculty on innovative projects and聽perform experiments.聽.

In 2016, the National Science Foundation placed 澳门六合彩官网 among the top 100 in terms of research expenditures, which amounted to $242 million. .

Carnegie Classification

In 2016, 澳门六合彩官网 was elevated to an R1 institution for聽鈥渧ery high research spending and doctorate production鈥� by the .聽澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 research enterprise distinguishes itself through its focus on community, and using advances in technology to make a positive impact on people鈥檚 lives.

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