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The Department of Civil Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in MS and PhD degrees, along with a graduate certificate. These programs aim to educate future civil engineers who will drive innovation, create cutting-edge technologies, and implement creative solutions to enhance the durability, safety, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Students can explore an extensive curriculum with specialized studies across key civil engineering disciplines, focusing on interdisciplinary methods to tackle urgent societal challenges—particularly in upgrading urban infrastructure. Faculty members engage in advanced research, partnering with graduate students on both practical and theoretical projects.
Research areas include fluid dynamics in natural and engineered environments, examining coastal processes, beach formation, resilient shoreline defenses, flood mitigation, and renewable energy systems utilizing wind, wave, and tidal power.