With $47.5 million in research expenditures in 2024, our department ranks among the top in annual expenditures among civil and environmental engineering programs nationwide, in large part thanks to our active research relationships with major civil firms, utilities, and government agencies.
Research OpportunitiesResearch at the Clark School
Our faculty and staff work in a broad array of research areas, some of which are directly supported by graduate programs. For information on our graduate technical divisions, visit the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy pages.
Our department is home to internationally-recognized leaders in risk and resilience. Specializing in flood and coastal risk management, faculty members work with government, industry, and academia to provide risk assessments, risk communication, and risk reduction strategies to help decision makers build communities better prepared for natural and man-made events.
Learn MoreCEE environmental engineers are focused on understanding the fate of the organic and inorganic pollutants found in air, soil, and water and the role microbiology plays in driving those fates.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreFaculty working in project management are examining, developing, and applying innovative management and planning strategies with an emphasis on the interrelationships of life-cycle components.
Read MoreCEE boasts leading transportation experts, strong ties to industry and government agencies, and world-class facilities. Active research topics include smart cities and communities, next generation freight and logistics systems, connected and automated vehicles, and transportation big data analytics.
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