Infrastructure Systems Research

The Infrastructure Systems research area is dedicated to advancing the understanding, design, and management of the critical infrastructure networks that support modern society. This multidisciplinary domain integrates expertise from geotechnical and structural engineering, transportation systems, and broader civil infrastructure fields to address complex and evolving challenges.

Researchers in this area explore the fundamental behavior of advanced materials and geotechnical systems, evaluate the performance and durability of structures, and pioneer smart sensing and monitoring technologies to enhance infrastructure management. A central focus is placed on ensuring resilience in the face of climate change and extreme events, while also embracing innovative technologies to promote sustainable development in the built environment.

Through a comprehensive and collaborative approach, the Infrastructure Systems group develops transformative solutions that improve the safety, reliability, and long-term sustainability of infrastructure — from transportation corridors and vital bridges to underground utilities and urban networks. Faculty and students are deeply engaged in cutting-edge research that informs both engineering practice and public policy, cultivating the next generation of infrastructure engineers and visionary leaders.

• Active research areas include:
• Air traffic management
• Bridge engineering
• Construction robotics
• Large scale structural testing and hybrid simulation techniques
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence in wind turbines and wind farms
• Nondestructive condition assessment of highways and bridges
• Sensor technology in infrastructure applications
• Smart materials in construction
• Structural health and emissions monitoring
• Sustainability and climate influences in pavement design

Research Labs and Centers

Faculty

	Mark A. Austin Associate Professor 301-405-6627 | austin@isr.umd.edu Profile
	Ahmet H. Aydilek Professor 301-405-2692 | aydilek@umd.edu Profile
	Bilal M. Ayyub Professor 301-405-1956 | ba@umd.edu Profile
	Peter C. Chang Associate Professor 301-405-1957 | pchang@umd.edu Profile
	Qingbin Cui Professor 301-405-8104 | cui@umd.edu Profile
	Jongwan Eun Assistant Professor | jeun1@umd.edu Profile
	Dimitrios G. Goulias Associate Professor 301-405-2624 | dgoulias@umd.edu Profile
	David Lovell Professor 301.405.7995 | lovell@umd.edu Profile
	Mirosław J. Skibniewski Professor 301-405-9364 | mirek@umd.edu Profile
	Yunfeng Zhang Professor 301-405-1955 | zyf@umd.edu Profile