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Environmental engineers utilize scientific and engineering concepts to create solutions that safeguard public health and ecosystems while mitigating human impact on nature. They design systems to deliver clean water, control pollution through air/water/waste treatment technologies, analyze contaminant movement in ecosystems, restore hazardous waste sites, and apply engineering methods to protect community health.
The civil engineering program with an environmental specialization equips students to address real-world problems spanning both civil infrastructure and ecological systems.
The Ph.D. program focuses on developing independent research capabilities, preparing graduates for leadership roles in engineering practice, education, and research across industries, government labs, and universities. Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive subject mastery, original research skills, and effective verbal/written communication abilities - these form the core requirements for earning the doctorate.