Teaching and research are linked: the skills and leading edge technology utilized in research projects are transferred to students in the classrooms and laboratories.
Dr. Robert Bertini was recently named head of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering in The University of Alabama College of Engineering. “We are excited to have Dr. Bertini join us here at UA to lead our Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. He brings extensive experience both as a scholar and leader in his research field and as an academic leader with significant experience in both departmental and major research center leadership roles,” said College of Engineering Dean Clifford Henderson. “He is the perfect person to help our CCEE Department, our College, and our related research institutes continue to build on their strong momentum and to help us achieve our vision of becoming one of the most impactful engineering programs in the country.”
Researchers at the University of Alabama have published an article in the American Chemical Society’s ES&T Water journal, An Improved 21st Century Judicial System with Environmental Science Expertise is Needed for...
As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations...
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering operates environmental, geotechnical, materials, hydraulics, structures and transportation laboratories in Cyber Hall, the North Engineering Research Center (NERC), and the South Engineering Research Center (SERC). The Department also maintains two Senior Design Studios equipped with the latest computer-aided design software for students enrolled in CE 401/402/405 and CE 403/404/406 Capstone Senior Design Project.
Major research topics include pre-project planning for construction projects, evacuation routing during emergencies, contaminants in wet-weather flows, affordable housing through engineering and manufacturing innovation, and the potential safety enhancements of seat belts in school buses.
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering also directs four specialized research units:
