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Growing and established cities are continually meeting new infrastructure needs and maintaining older systems, such as highways, bridges, and airports. The School of Engineering's Ph.D. in Civil Engineering program produces graduates dedicated to enriching the field. Research-oriented and focused on the latest developments in the discipline, our program readies you for civil engineering research careers in the private sector. It also prepares you to teach at the university level, ensuring the most recent advancements in the field are shared with a new generation of civil engineers.

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As a Ph.D. candidate, you will choose to concentrate in 1 of these sub-disciplines:

• structural materials and engineering
• geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering
• environmental and water resources engineering
• construction management and engineering
• highway and traffic engineering
• urban infrastructure systems

Other focus areas are possible and can be developed with the assistance of faculty advisers. All subject areas must be relevant to the degree sought, and a faculty member must be willing and able to guide your research.

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• Admission to this program requires an MS in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a GPA of 3.5 or better (on a 0-4 scale).
• GRE scores are required for all full-time Ph.D. applicants.
• Foreign applicants must take the TOEFL examination and submit the results for consideration.

In criteria 1 and 2 above, the “equivalent" can be achieved in several ways. You may have an MS degree with a different title that covers substantially the same material. In more general terms, you must demonstrate that you have the equivalent of all undergraduate and masters-level coursework to be able to pursue doctoral-level work in the chosen major area, as well as in a minor area within the umbrella of civil engineering. Further, “equivalence” is evaluated based on the totality of your undergraduate and graduate record, not course-by-course. Thus, if you wish to pursue doctoral work in Environmental Engineering, for example, you must have the entire undergraduate and masters-level course background expected in Environmental Engineering, but you do not need to demonstrate such a background in structures.

Because admission to a Ph.D. program requires a relevant MS (or equivalent), applicants who have not yet achieved a master’s degree would normally be admitted as MS students. They are expected to earn an MS degree while completing their major and minor course requirements. In rare cases, an applicant with only a BS degree may be directly admitted into the Ph.D. program with the written approval of the department head.

Find out more about  Admission Requirements .

A maximum of 48 credits of approved graduate work may be transferred and applied to your degree requirements. They would be awarded on a course-by-course basis or by the transfer of an MS degree from another institution in satisfaction of 30 graduate credits. The latter requires a recommendation from the department’s Graduate Committee and the approval of the department head. Transfer credits must be approved by the academic adviser, the graduate coordinator, and the department head.

Every Ph.D. student upon admission is assigned an academic adviser, who is designated by the department head. Any member of the civil engineering faculty may be an academic adviser to a Ph.D. student. The first meeting should take place shortly after receiving an acceptance letter from the Admissions Office. During this first meeting the student’s Program of Study should be established. The Program of Study should include a list of the fundamental and advanced topics that will comprise the specific courses, the subject matter for the qualifying exam and possible research areas.

Program Requirements

Before becoming a candidate for the Ph.D., you must pass a qualifying examination. 

Immediately after you pass your qualifying exam, a Dissertation Committee will be formed. This panel of experts will guide your course of study and research work. You are required to submit and present a dissertation proposal. The culmination of your Ph.D. work will be the defense of the final draft of your dissertation. There are important requirements involved in the qualifying examination and dissertation processes.  One of these requirements is that your defense of the final draft of your dissertation must take place in-person at the Brooklyn Campus.

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Ghena Alhanaee PhD in Civil Engineering

Tell us a little bit about yourself I am from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where I grew up and spent my formative years all the way to completing my bachelor’s degree at The Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi (now renamed Khalifa University). I was always interested in physics and math and after some exploring, found myself intrigued by mechanical engineering which ended up being my maopr for my undergraduate studies. Throughout my studies, I grew more and more interested in the energy sector and had the opportunity to pursue a master’s in energy resources engineering at Stanford University.

What attracted you to choose USC for your graduate studies? I then decided I wanted to continue working on and pursuing research in the energy and environment field, with a specific focus on my hometown and the surrounding region (the Persian Gulf). At the time, UAE had just announced they were constructing 4 nuclear reactors to diversify their energy sector. This would be the first time any of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would enter the nuclear sector, and this really shaped my decision on what I wanted to focus on for my PhD research. I ended up finding an opportunity to work on research focused on my interests at the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at USC, which brought me to Los Angeles.

Tell us about your interests outside the classroom.

Outside of the classroom, I love taking advantage of the beautiful Californian weather, spending time outdoors, going on hikes, and enjoying the sunshine.

Tell us about some exciting and unforgettable incidents from your two years at USC.

I am now starting my sixth year at USC (hopefully my last!) and have had the opportunity of meeting people from all sorts of backgrounds and countries and cultures. I have really enjoyed connecting with people from all walks of life and different corners of the world, that I wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to do.

Is there something that may surprise people about you? Something that might surprise people about me is that I am an avid traveler. Whenever there is a vacation or even a long weekend, you will probably see me in a new city, new state or even a new country.

What are your future plans after completing your Phd? After completing my degree, I am open to possibilities and opportunities and will see what comes my way (after taking a long much-needed vacation).

What innovations/discoveries do you hope to see (or be a part of!) in the next ten years?  I hope to see and be part of finding more sustainable ways to provide energy and protect the environment. I think we can definitely do better.

Audie Lee PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

“Think you are the best” my advisor, Dr. Qiming Wang, said. Delivering my screening exam presentation, I shrank and choke before committee members. Everyone could readily figure out I was frozen solid. After it ended, my advisor kindly explained me in detail why I should be or, at least, try to look confident when presenting my idea (basically, no one buys yours when you don’t look like buying yours), and the best way to do so is to think I am the best. At that time, I could understand why he had sometimes told me “Audie, you are smart” or “you are doing great” in the lab – an aha moment. He had been planting seeds of confidence in me for about two years (gosh, I was too dull to figure it out early). Well, in fact, this advice itself is one that everyone can give out easily. But that advice from him reflects his long observation and thoughtfulness towards me – the best piece of advice.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?

  If my future children say ‘I wanna become a grown-up like my dad,’ that must be the greatest accomplishment ever in my life.

What's your favorite impulse purchase from the past 12 months?

Some Nintendo Switch game cartridges – I don’t have Nintendo Switch and have no plan to get one lol Doesn’t this make you laugh already? Well, just thinking “Someday I’m gonna play it so hard” makes me feel better when I get stressed. I didn’t purchase just a bunch of game cartridges, instead, I bought a collection of (well-sugarcoated) mood shifters.

Please describe a little about your research and what excites you about it.

My research fields include mechanics, wave propagation, metamaterials, and some novel structures. Does it sound like civil engineering topics? Most people usually think that civil engineering is all about soils, rocks, construction, earthquakes, and water. Right, but not ‘all.’ Surprisingly, due to many efforts for interdisciplinary research, the intersection area between research fields has been emerging wide – and that’s where something new is likely to come about. I mix civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, and physics all together to bridge novel ideas with reality. Becoming an explorer looking for a treasure chest full of groundbreaking ideas, doesn’t it excite you?

If you could choose any other profession outside of engineering or computer science, what would it be? 

Paleontology. Trojans love Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones, right? Forget that Dr. Jones is actually an archeologist. Harrison Ford in Jurassic Park, that’s what I want to be in my second life. Hmm, Han Solo in Jurassic Park is also not a bad idea.

What are some factors that helped you decide to pursue your PhD at USC?

Support from USC. USC always tries its best to offer students an optimal environment for research. Especially, I have been more than just satisfied with the assistantship that USC provides. With all concerns about money-related issues excluded, I can only focus on my research during my Ph.D. career. I profoundly appreciate USC and proud alumni for their financial support.

If you were to recommend to an incoming student 3 places to go in California/Los Angeles, what would they be?

Griffith Observatory: While many tourists perceive it as just one of the popular places in L.A., it comes to me as something like home where I can freely visit and blow away all the stress with the cool breeze, looking at the grid of the city.

El Taurino: It’s one of the best Mexican restaurants in L.A. Luckily, it’s right next to USC. Just go try burritos there. Further words are a waste of ink.

UCLA Rose Bowl: Watching Trojans vs. Bruins football match at Rose Bowl is the best thing you can do in L.A. – Trojans never lose.

What is a memory you'll cherish about your time at USC?

In early 2020, a tragedy visited my family, and I was withering away like barley plants during the Dust Bowl period. But my Ph.D. colleagues and USC staffs picked me up from the dust swamp. Their support was the rope of hope I could hold on to get out of that depression. It was the spirit of ‘Together We Fight On.’ This memory will never fade away.

What's one thing about you that might surprise me?

Nothing. My life has been boring, especially during the COVID-19 period.

What are your plans after graduation?

Pursuing postdoctoral researcher position and faculty position.

Hometown (city, country):

Busan, South Korea

Personal Website (if any):

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ audielee/

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Qiming Wang

Preetham Manjunatha PhD in Civil engineering

It was given by my mother, "Whatever difficult scenario arises in your life, you should not lose your inner self".

Gaining a small amount of knowledge that lasts forever and pursuing a Ph.D. and two master's degrees at the same time.

I bought a dozen of shirts that I purchased the next day after purchasing a single shirt from a French company, Celio.

The interest in doing research and problem-solving. Also, an immense love of mathematical aspects of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), a structural analysis method, and structural dynamics.

The places which I liked most are Yosemite, Griffith observatory, and Venice beach.

I have several memories, to name some: the first memory was when the Master's thesis committee mentioned that the thesis was the best one they have seen. The second was mentoring master's students from Viterbi CS and EE departments. Third, was when pursuing my first master's degree, the visits to USC, Traditions with friends during the weekends.

That I am a good cook (my friends say that all the time). I love to cook food, I made my first recipes (lentil stew/curry and deep-fried chicken kabab) when I was 10 years old.

City is Mysore, and the country is India.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ pmanjunatha/

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Civil & Environmental Engineering PhD

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty.

CEE focuses on developing future leaders for the engineering profession, for academia, and for applying engineering methods in the broader societal context. CEE conducts cutting-edge research, defining what constitutes the evolving domain of civil and environmental engineering.

We offer both Master's (the Master of Science and the Master of Engineering ) and Doctoral degree programs. We support seven programs of study for the MS and the PhD, each of which has its own prerequisites for admission and degree requirements. CEE offers two programs of study for the MEng. CEE also offers three concurrent degree programs and two certificate programs.

Master of Engineering (MEng)

This professional degree emphasizes solving technical, sociological, environmental, and economic problems involved in the design, construction, and operation of engineering structures, processes, and equipment. Studies include courses in the engineering sciences necessary to the engineering interpretation of the latest scientific developments. Courses in design, operation, humanities, and economics provide a basis for the analysis and solution of problems in professional engineering.

Students in this degree program select either a concentration in Systems (Civil Systems) or Transportation Engineering (see above descriptions). There are options for either full-time or part-time enrollment.

CEEs MEng program is offered in conjunction with the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership .

Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for analysis of problems.

Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:

1. Construction Systems: Construction is a large, vital, and exciting field now disrupted by deep technology like AI, robotics, embedded sensors and nano-materials. The industry is reshaping itself for example by increased use of modular and off-site production with radically new supply chains, virtualization and development of digital twins, and innovative management thinking such as Lean Construction.This program will educate you to lead tomorrows automation of the construction industry.

You will learn to leverage these disruptions to realize the next generation of adaptable, resilient, sustainable smart buildings and infrastructure. We teach construction systems as a computational and management science, integrating technology with applications for example to realize state-of-the-art structural and geotechnical designs, to launch you as a technologist, entrepreneur, researcher, academic, or management professional geared to drive construction industry transformation.

Our curriculum includes:

Construction viewed as a socio-technical system including its data science, optimization, and simulation aspects,

Construction viewed as a project-based production system including its organizational, financial, planning, control, legal, and contractual aspects,

Integration with structural and geotechnical design,

Technology including the use of robots, cloud computing, machine learning, sensing, scanning, and information modeling such as BIM and VDC,

Large-scale systems thinking including societal-scale mobility, energy flows, and urban forms,

The freedom to take courses in other disciplines.

Our graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in tech companies, consulting, design, building, transportation, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.

As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area the center of major local, national, and international construction activity our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from residential-, commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.

2. Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate: Energy, climate, and infrastructure systems are closely tied together, and these connections manifest in many forms. Our society cannot function without energy and infrastructure systems. Energy systems with the lowest possible greenhouse gas footprint are a key to mitigating climate change. Civil infrastructure systems are a backbone of society, and they are also major users of energy that needs to be reduced for a more sustainable development.

The objective of the Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate (ECIC) Program is to educate a cadre of professionals who will be able to analyze from engineering, environmental, economic, and management perspectives complex problems such as energy efficiency of buildings, environmentally informed design of transportation systems, embodied energy of construction materials, electricity from renewable sources, and biofuels, and address such overarching societal problems as mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation of infrastructure to a changing climate. ECIC also promotes research at the intersection of energy, infrastructure and climate science.

3. Engineering and Project Management: The Engineering and Project Management (E&PM) Program educates professionals to become leaders in managing projects and companies in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) and in other industries. E&PM graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in engineering consulting-, building-, transportation-, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.

As infrastructure systems become more complex, tomorrow's industry leaders must add innovative management thinking to a solid foundation in design and construction. The E&PM Program is uniquely specialized in teaching and researching such new management concepts as Lean Construction, Cost and Schedule Forensics, and Sustainability Engineering. Our teaching and research emphasizes new concepts, technologies, developments, and techniques applicable to both domestic and international project and corporate management. The Program emphasizes the interrelationships of all life-cycle components: planning, design,manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, and re-purposing/decommissioning.

As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area-the center of major local, national, and international project management and construction activity-our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.

4. Environmental Engineering: Management of environmental resources to protect human health and the systems that support life is one of the biggest challenges facing modern society. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of these challenges, Berkeley's Environmental Engineering Program provides you with the education needed to address current and future environmental issues. Graduate coursework and research is focused in three Areas of Emphasis :

• Air Quality Engineering (AQE)
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology (EFMH)
• Water Quality Engineering (WQE)

You are encouraged to develop a broad set of problem-solving skills through courses and research in related fields such as:

• Berkeley Atmospheric Sciences Center
• Earth and Planetary Sciences
• Energy & Resources Group
• Environmental Science, Policy & Management
• Integrative Biology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Plant & Microbial Biology
• School of Public Health

5. GeoSystems : The GeoSystems Program encompasses a broad area of teaching and research in geotechnical and geological engineering, environmental geotechnics, and applied geophysics. The focus is on the evaluation of engineering properties of geologic materials and on providing engineering solutions for dealing with geologic environment and processes, and natural hazards.

To this end we pursue studies of the mechanical behavior of soil and rock masses, laboratory and field characterization of material properties, development and application of geophysical techniques for site and subsurface characterization, development of advanced analysis methods, and evaluation of static and dynamic (seismic) performance of soil deposits, earth structures, and underground space.

The GeoSystems graduate program has a long tradition of excellence and its graduates are leaders in the industry and academia. The strength and breadth of Berkeley's GeoSystems is enhanced by close ties with faculty in other areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Close interaction of the faculty with consulting companies and practitioners also provides opportunity for exposure to the state-of-the-art practice through invited lectures and site visits to ongoing engineering projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Due to the broad interdisciplinary nature of the field we welcome students with a wide range of backgrounds in Engineering and Earth Sciences.

6. Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials: CEE's Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials (SEMM) Program has an international reputation for excellence. Many of the fundamental developments underlying the state-of-the-art in structural engineering, mechanics, and materials were pioneered by SEMM faculty and students. This tradition of excellence continues today through vigorous programs of basic and applied research, and careful attention to instruction.

The active involvement of SEMM faculty in the forefront of research projects and in the solution of challenging real world engineering problems results in an instructional program that is up-to-date and relevant. SEMM offers excellent opportunities for study and research leading to advanced degrees in the areas of structural analysis and design, mechanics of structures and solids, and materials in structures and construction.

The curriculum provides a strong basis for advanced professional practice, research, or teaching. Programs of study can be tailored easily to fit individual needs and interests, whether broad-based and multidisciplinary, or narrowly focused and highly technical. Graduates from the SEMM Program have gone on to become world leaders in private practice, government service, education, and research.

7. Systems (Civil Systems): The focus of the Systems Engineering Program (Systems) is understanding complex large-scale systems and developing tools for their design and operation. Such systems encompass built elements in the broad sense (infrastructures transportation, structures, etc.), societal systems (social networks, populations enterprises), and natural systems (land water, air). These systems are at the core of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the 21st Century.

The understanding of how such systems work requires knowledge about the constitutive laws that govern them, such as traffic flow, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and smart networks. It also requires an understanding of the theoretical paradigms that are used to model, control and optimize such systems. These include the theories of computation, control theory, optimization, behavioral economics, sensor networks, statistics, and signal processing.

In response to these challenges, the Systems Program provides courses that cover both field knowledge and technical/theoretical tools. This is reflected in the curriculum. We offer masters and doctoral degree programs providing the key skills, e.g., technological, mathematical, or social scientific, as well as the knowledge for a broad range of engineering domains. Our graduates lead the next generation of research, start-ups, industrial corporations, and public-sector organizations.

8. Transportation Engineering: Graduate study in transportation at the University of California, Berkeley prepares you for a professional, teaching, and research career. Emphasis is on the acquisition of advanced knowledge concerning planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, performance, and evaluation of transportation systems, including their economic and public policy aspects. The program stresses development of analytic, problem-solving, design, and management skills suitable for public and private sector professional work.

Transportation Engineering faculty with diverse backgrounds and research interests, including emeriti professors, teach transportation courses. In addition, faculty from City and Regional Planning , Economics , Industrial Engineering and Operations Research , Business Administration , Political Science , and other departments offer courses related to transportation.

Students also have the opportunity to work and interact with research staff at the Institute of Transportation Studies .

Students in the PhD program have the option of pursuing a designated emphasis (DE) to supplement their study.

Concurrent Degrees

The concurrent degree program is a formal arrangement of two existing, but separate, master's degree programs, which result in the students earning two masters degrees. CEE offers the following concurrent degree programs:

• Program in Structural Engineering and Architecture (MArch/MS)
• Program in Transportation Engineering and City and Regional Planning (MCP/MS)
• Any CEE graduate program and Public Policy (MPP/MS)

For further information regarding these programs, please see the department's website .

Certificates

Certificate in Engineering and Business for Sustainability: The Engineering and Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate Program trains UC Berkeley graduate students to understand the complexity and urgency of their role in engineering, business, and environmental management, and to work across boundaries to achieve sustainable solutions to pressing societal problems. This program allows students to tap into multidisciplinary educational resources from the College of Engineering , Haas School of Business , Energy and Resources Group , Goldman School of Public Policy , College of Natural Resources , and the School of Public Health , to learn how to have a lasting beneficial impact on the global environment. This program is open to all Berkeley graduate students who meet the EBS Certificate course requirements. For further information regarding this program, see the department's website .

Certificate in Intelligent Transportation Systems: Jointly sponsored by CEE, the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, this program is designed to assist students in studying ITS in a systematic and focused way. Faculty advisers help students design a personalized study program to meet their goals. For more information regarding this program, see the department's website .

Designated Emphasis

Berkeley Ph.D. students are eligible to pursue a Designated Emphasis as part of their doctoral studies. Common Designated Emphases for CEE doctoral students include:

• Computational and Data Science and Engineering
• Global Metropolitan Studies
• Development Engineering

A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. You are required to complete the academic work in the area of specialization and all the requirements of the doctoral program. You must be admitted to the DE before taking the qualifying examination. A complete list of Designated Emphases is here .

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December 11, 2023

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Civil Engineering PhD

At CU Denver, we offer two options within the civil engineering PhD program: the doctor of philosophy in civil engineering is a technical degree intended for students with an undergraduate degree in engineering, and the doctor of philosophy in civil engineering systems is a more flexible degree intended for students with undergraduate degrees in other fields such as science, mathematics, or economics. This program is administered jointly with the University of Colorado Boulder.

Areas of Study

Students enrolled in the civil engineering PhD program may choose from five areas of study.

• Civil engineering systems
• Transportation engineering
• Hydrologic, environmental, and sustainability engineering
• Structural engineering

Degree requirements

Students must hold an earned master's degree before they can be admitted to a doctoral program in the Department of Civil Engineering; there is no direct admission from a bachelor's program to the doctoral program. However, a student enrolled in a master's program may apply for the doctoral program before the master's degree is granted, as long as the master's degree is conferred before they enroll as a doctoral student at CU Denver.

Degree components

The PhD in civil engineering systems requires the completion of at least 60 credit hours, including at least 30 dissertation research hours and at least 30 credit hours of coursework relevant to the student’s dissertation research. Nine (9) credit hours must be completed at CU Boulder.

Doctoral students may transfer up to 15 credit hours toward their required coursework, but not for dissertation hours. Students who complete their master’s degree at CU Denver or CU Boulder may transfer up to 21 credit hours. 

Students must pass a preliminary examination, complete a comprehensive exam and orally defend their dissertation before a committee of at least five faculty members: two from Boulder and three from Denver.

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Prerequisite coursework

Prerequisites  apply to this degree program and should be completed before more than 12 credit hours of doctoral coursework is completed. Current master’s students may apply to the doctoral program at any point after they begin to earn their master’s degree course work. 

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PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD program at Northeastern University is flexible and may be adapted to any subject area in civil and environmental engineering. The Graduate School of Engineering also offers an interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy degree involving substantial work in two or more academic departments or disciplines ( Interdisciplinary Engineering, PhD ).

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Students admitted to the program are involved in cutting edge research, often interdisciplinary, in all areas of civil and environmental engineering. Awarding of the Doctor of Philosophy degree is based on ability to formulate, execute, and communicate original research as well as have strong performance in course work.

For more information on the structure and requirements of the doctoral program, please see the  Graduate Catalog or contact the Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Chair for Graduate Studies.

• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to explain and apply engineering principles.
• Ability to identify, motivate, formulate, and solve important problems, through original, independent, use-inspired scholarly research.

Funding is available for graduate students focused on research in the form of graduate research assistantships, graduate teaching assistantships, and fellowships.

• CEE Chair’s Select Stipend for Professional Development Awarded for merit, incoming Ph.D. students have the opportunity to receive for their personal professional development one-time  stipend funds of $5,000. These funds provide agency for the students to pursue significant professional development at key junctures in their program.
• CEE Professional Development Fund Once enrolled, all Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD students have the opportunity to apply to receive funds for reimbursement of allowable professional development expenses. These funds provide agency for the students to pursue additional professional development during their program.
• PhD Network Travel Funding Match The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering provides matching funding to the Ph.D. Network and research project for travel support, up to $500/student per year.
• CEE Department Graduate Awards and Ceremony Departmental awards for excellence in research, teaching, and leadership, with monetary honorariums, are awarded to selected MS and PhD students at the conclusion of each academic year at the CEE Graduate Awards Ceremony.

The department offers  Graduate Fellowships  to PhD and MS/PhD applicants. These prestigious Graduate Fellowships include integrated research and teaching to foster a comprehensive graduate education. All applicants are considered automatically for the fellowship program. It is strongly recommended that applicants interested in funding within the department via fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

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Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real world engineering challenges including industry experience as part of the co-op program or an internship. The Cooperative Education Program , also known as a “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a Co-op Program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional experience employed in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum. Northeastern has over 3,000 co-op employer partners in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial start-ups. Students can also participate in the university’s Experiential PhD program .

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To celebrate the outstanding work of our students, each year a workshop for PhD students is hosted by the department that includes a research expo, professional development presentations, panel discussions on academic and industry careers, and related topics.

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The CEE department has two tracks for the Ph.D. program.  The typical track is the M.S. - Ph.D. track for applicants who already have an M.S. degree. An alternative is the B.S. - Ph.D. track where exceptionally-qualified applicants who are well prepared may enter the Ph.D. program with only a B.S. degree.  Admissions requirements for the Ph.D. program are as follows:

• M.S. - Ph.D. Track: Have a master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related engineering or science discipline from an accredited college or university. 
• B.S. - Ph.D. Track: Have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related engineering or science discipline from an accredited college or university. 
• Good academic standing at the academic institution last attended.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all coursework attempted as an upper division student (beyond 60 semester credit hours).
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) recommended minimum percentile ranks of 35% on the verbal reasoning section and 70% on the quantitative section. For tests taken after 2015, the corresponding scaled scores are 148 (verbal) and 159 (quantitative).  However, the decision to admit will be based on a prospective student’s entire application package.
• Three signed letters of recommendation on official letterheads, from academics or professionals attesting to the Ph.D. study potential of the applicant.
• Statement of purpose describing reasons for pursuing the Ph.D. degree and career goals.
• International students whose native language is not English will be required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and demonstrate proficiency in English prior to admission per university guidelines.  The minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based). International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS) score of 6.5 is also accepted. This requirement may be waived for students who have obtained a prior degree from a U.S. institution

PhD Degree Requirements

The PhD degree in Civil Engineering is a research degree designed to produce a scholar and is granted only to students who have demonstrated mastery in a specialty in civil engineering and capacity to conduct original and independent scholarly work.

The Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering is a research degree designed to produce a scholar; it is granted only to students who have demonstrated mastery in a specialty of civil engineering and the capacity to conduct original and independent scholarly work.  

The curriculum for the M.S. to Ph.D. track includes a total of 51 semester hours, consisting of coursework and dissertation research. The department also offers B.S. to Ph.D. track, which is intended for exceptionally qualified applicants who are well prepared for the coursework and research demands of the B.S.-Ph.D. program. The curriculum for the B.S. to Ph.D. track includes a total of 69 semester hours, consisting of coursework and dissertation research. For all courses in the curriculum, students must satisfy prerequisites to enroll in a course. Students entering the major without a civil or environmental engineering degree also must satisfy a set of articulation courses. Students are expected to enroll in Graduate Seminar ( CGN 5935 ) each semester they have full-time status.

The specialty (depth) area courses provide students advanced training in a specific civil engineering sub-discipline and support the student in attaining mastery in a specialty area. Courses in the specialty area may include related courses from other departments.

The supplementary electives are intended to assist the student with developing complementary multidisciplinary skills and knowledge. Supplementary electives may include courses from other civil and environmental engineering areas outside of the chosen specialty, other engineering disciplines, the sciences, advanced mathematics and statistics, computer/ computational science, urban and regional planning, and geography.

Major Professor and supervisory committee

The PhD student selects a major professor and a Supervisory Committee by the beginning of the second semester. The major professor must agree to serve as the student’s academic advisor and thesis supervisor and must be a full-time CEE faculty with Graduate Faculty/Directive status.

The PhD student will identify the Supervisory Committee in consultation with the Major Professor. The Supervisory Committee consists of four (4) full-time faculty members, one of whom must be from outside of the CEE department and serves as the University Representative. All committee members must have Graduate Faculty/Directive status. Additional members may be appointed to the Committee, if deemed appropriate by the major professor. The Supervisory Committee, chaired by the major professor, oversees and supervises the student’s dissertation research effort, administers the PhD Preliminary Examination, recommends doctoral candidacy, attends the oral defense of the dissertation, approves the written dissertation, and recommends granting of the degree.

Plan of Study

The PhD student, in consultation with his/her major professor, is required to submit an approved Plan of Study to the departmental Graduate Committee by the end of the first semester. The Plan of Study includes a list of proposed courses, a time schedule for completion of these courses, and a summary of the proposed dissertation topic. Upon recommendation of the Graduate Committee, the Department Chair will approve the proposed Plan of Study. The Plan of Study is used by the student and major professor as a guideline throughout the student’s PhD study and must be updated and approved if changes occur.

Requirements for Candidacy

Students are admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree only after passing the Preliminary Examination and certified to the University Registrar. A student becomes eligible to register for dissertation credits only after the student becomes a candidate for the doctoral degree.

Preliminary Exam

Following completion of all, or a major portion, of the course work defined in the Plan of Study, the supervisory committee must issue certification to the Graduate Committee that the student has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated sufficient progress towards mastery of a sub-discipline, and developed a command of requisite research tools to begin independent research in the area of the proposed dissertation.  It is required that the student take the preliminary examination by the end of the fourth semester; however, the student may wish to take it earlier in order to register for dissertation hours after passing the preliminary exam.

The Preliminary Examination evaluates whether the student has demonstrated sufficient progress towards mastery of a sub-discipline and developed a command of requisite research tools to begin independent research in the area of the proposed dissertation. The examination is in both written and oral formats, and is prepared by the student’s supervisory committee. The examination is administered by the committee and complies with the requirements of the college and the university in which the student is registered. 

The written portion of the Preliminary Examination consists of two parts: 

• A written examination based on the student’s coursework. The written examination will be in “take home” format.  Each committee member will separately administer a 24-hour “take home” written examination, preferably on subsequent days. 
• A written proposal describing the proposed research work for the student’s dissertation.  The proposal should be in a format suitable for research proposals submitted to funding agencies. At a minimum, the proposal should include the following components: abstract, problem statement, research objectives, critical literature review, research plan and tasks, intellectual merit and broader impact, expected outcomes, and timeline for completion.

The oral portion of the Preliminary Examination will involve a presentation by the student on the written proposal and dissertation research.

The supervisory committee shall report the outcome of the Preliminary Exam as a whole to the departmental Graduate Committee and designated college and university authorities as: “passed,” “failed,” “additional work to be completed,” or “to be re-examined”. The annual evaluation form (Section 4.5) is also used for the prelim, but two additional sections should be completed (dates of written exams and prelim outcome). Students are admitted to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree only after passing the Preliminary Examination. If any student requires re-examination, the outcome can only be reported as “passed” or “failed.”  Any student who fails re-examination will be dismissed from the program.

Dissertation

The most important element of the doctoral program is original and fundamental research resulting in a Doctoral Dissertation. Students will enroll in dissertation credits (CGN 6980) only after the successful completion of the Preliminary Examination and admittance to doctoral candidacy. The student selects the dissertation topic in consultation with the major professor and supervisory committee. The supervisory committee must approve the dissertation research topic by the student successfully writing the dissertation proposal and presenting it to the committee. To be acceptable, the dissertation must comprise original research constituting a significant contribution to knowledge to the discipline and represent a substantial scholarly effort on the part of the student.

It is the responsibility of the student to comply with the required dissertation format of his/her university and the deadlines and requirements for dissertation submission <see http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?graduatestudies or http://www.gradstudies.fsu.edu/ >.

At the completion of the dissertation research and when the complete dissertation is ready for review by the Supervisory Committee, the Major Professor will authorize the distribution to committee members. The dissertation should be complete in every respect, including data analysis, figures and tables. The Supervisory Committee can recommend editorial and/or substantive changes after review and the oral dissertation defense. The dissertation should be provided to the major professor and the examining committee (supervisory committee) at least ten (10) days before the date of the dissertation defense examination.

The PhD student is required to present the dissertation at a department Graduate Seminar at a time scheduled by the faculty seminar coordinator.

Journal Manuscripts

In partial fulfillment of the PhD degree requirements, a PhD student must prepare at a minimum two (2) manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publication, of which at least one (1) should have the status of “Accepted.”

Dissertation Defense

An oral examination in the form of a dissertation defense is mandatory and is part of degree requirements. The student must satisfactorily pass this oral examination, as determined by the major professor and supervisory committee, before submission of the final dissertation to the university.

• The dissertation defense will be scheduled only with approval of the major professor, supervisory committee, and the department. The approvals are documented in the Request for Dissertation Defense Examination form. The student will be permitted to schedule the thesis defense only if the student has: 1) completed the research work, 2) written a complete dissertation, and 3) completed the journal manuscripts requirement.
• The defense should be scheduled before the final dissertation submission deadline with sufficient time to allow for revisions; see university deadlines.
• The oral presentation of the dissertation is announced and open to the public.
• The oral defense consists of two parts: 1) a defense presentation that include appropriate use of visual aids and duration of 45-55 minutes and 2) oral examination by the supervisory committee.
• The outcome of dissertation defense determined by the Supervisory Committee and is reported by the major professor to the department in the Dissertation Defense Outcome Form.

Suggested Timeline and Checklist

A suggested timeline for completion of PhD degree requirements and milestones checklist is provided in the Department’s Graduate handbook. For more detailed information, please see the CEE Graduate Handbook which is available on the department website at www.eng.famu.fsu.edu /cee

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in civil engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in engineering (environmental engineering) are also offered. See general requirements    for graduate degrees.

Areas of specialization for Doctor of Philosophy level students are: structural engineering, structural mechanics, earthquake engineering, coastal engineering, water resources engineering, construction engineering and management, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, hydrology, hydrodynamics and transportation.

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During your admission, you will be paired with a faculty mentor who aligns with your research interests and will serve as your research advisor throughout your doctoral journey. You have the option to indicate a preferred advisor during the application process. 

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Intelligence, engineered systems, and society (iess).

The Intelligent Engineered Systems and Society (IESS) research group empowers you to tackle global challenges like climate change and urbanization through intelligent infrastructure systems. As a doctoral student, you gain skills to help influence policy and develop equitable solutions, immersed in cutting-edge civil and environmental engineering research that addresses these challenges head-on, preparing you for impactful careers.

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The Climate Resilient Environmental Systems and Technologies (CREST) research program shapes aspiring engineers to lead in sustainable environmental solutions. With a focus on climate adaptation, water systems, and innovative technologies, our interdisciplinary approach equips you with expertise in cutting-edge methods like data analytics, AI, and risk assessment.

As a graduate, you become part of developing real-world solutions for environmental engineering's future amidst the challenges of a changing climate.

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Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems (SETS)

The Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems (SETS) PhD program molds the next generation of engineers into adept researchers through transformative education and pioneering research. Anchored in smart mobility and advanced energy systems, our interdisciplinary curriculum equips students with cross-cutting methodologies for innovative energy and transportation infrastructure solutions.

As you complete your doctoral research, you'll emerge as a forward-thinking engineer, empowered to lead sustainability and resilience efforts across the evolving energy and transportation landscape, leaving a lasting impact in both private and public sectors.

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The Mechanics, Chemistry, and Materials (MCM) PhD program leads interdisciplinary exploration in civil and environmental engineering. Our accomplished researchers specialize in mechanics, chemistry, and materials, leveraging classical and quantum mechanics to address challenges through innovative modeling techniques, bench experiments, and fieldwork.

This program equips you to comprehend material behaviors, optimize them for diverse applications, and contribute to sustainable advancements in civil and environmental engineering while addressing contemporary issues.

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Direct entry and advanced entry, direct entry.

Direct entry PhD students holding an undergraduate engineering or related technical field degree from an accredited institution can apply directly for the program. Direct entry students can complete the requirements for the MS degree before beginning PhD studies.

Advanced Entry 

If you already hold a master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, you may enter the program as an advanced entry student and begin your PhD studies immediately.

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When you join the CEE PhD Graduate Program at CMU, you're not just pursuing a doctoral degree but stepping into a world of unparalleled support.

Tuition Coverage : Your academic path begins with the assurance of full tuition coverage.

Generous Stipends : Besides tuition, we provide a generous living stipend that supports your daily life and allows you to focus on your studies.

Unique Opportunities : Our program offers you the chance to secure a research assistantship—an opportunity that covers your tuition and provides a stipend for your living expenses. Rest assured that all applicants are automatically considered for this assistantship, which can extend for up to five years, contingent upon your satisfactory progress toward degree completion.

As a part of this assistantship, you'll dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to teaching and research activities. This hands-on experience is integral to your graduate education.

Beyond assistantships, many of our international and US students have achieved distinction by securing prestigious fellowships from various organizations. Your journey with us opens doors to these opportunities.

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Why study civil engineering.

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management offers specialized graduate programs in all areas of civil engineering. These programs stress research and independent study in addition to course work, and lead to the Master of Engineering (MEng), the Master of Science (MS), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in civil engineering. The graduate program focuses on: Infrastructure Design and Materials, and Infrastructure System and Management. The courses and research encompass structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and construction engineering. Additional details are available from the School website .

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The doctor of philosophy program in civil engineering is offered for students who wish to conduct advanced research in one of the areas of study in civil engineering.

Admission Requirements

Admission to doctoral study is granted to a limited number of qualified applicants. The applicant will normally have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution in a program that provides suitable preparation for doctoral-level studies in civil engineering. The applicant should have at least a 3.2 out of a possible 4.0 GPA for the most recently completed degree.

General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented in the Academic Overview    section.

Degree Requirements

The doctor of philosophy degree is awarded in recognition of scientific accomplishment and the ability to investigate engineering problems independently. The program consists of advanced studies to prepare the student for research and completion of a research project that leads to a significant contribution to the knowledge of a particular problem. Each student should pass the preliminary written and/or oral examination, complete an approved program of study, pass the comprehensive written and oral examination, complete a program of significant research, present the results of the research, and prepare and defend a dissertation concerning the research. A minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework, including a minimum of 12 credit hours of formal (graded) coursework and a minimum of 18 credit hours of dissertation beyond a master’s degree are required.

General degree requirements are presented in the Academic Overview    section.

The doctoral program of study must be approved by the student’s advisory committee and the department head. Considerable latitude is allowed in course selection provided at least 12 credit hours (beyond the master’s level) are selected from courses in civil engineering. The remaining courses are selected, again in collaboration with the advisory committee, according to the interests and research objectives of the student. Academic courses for the selected areas of specialization can be selected from course offerings in various academic units including but not limited to civil, aerospace, chemical, mechanical or ocean engineering; engineering systems; environmental science; oceanography; mathematics; operations research and computer science.

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• The graduates of the program will possess a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to excel as professionals contributing to a variety of engineering roles within the various fields of civil engineering and the high-tech industry.

• The graduates of the postgraduate program are expected to be employed in positions including (but not limited to) design engineers, applications engineers, field engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, irrigation engineers, hydraulics engineers and transportation engineers, research and development departments in universities as well as industries.

• The graduates will be committed to professional development and lifelong learning by engaging in professional or graduate education in order to stay current in their field and achieve continued professional growth.

• The graduates will be working as effective team members possessing excellent oral and written communication skills, and assuming technical and managerial leadership roles throughout their career.

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Postgraduate program in Civil Engineering at The University of Faisalabad prepare the graduates to think beyond core areas in order to make argument at any forum for conclusions and make them technically sound, morally and ethically good professionals, to contribute effectively to their tasks and country. Graduates can specializes in the fields of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Hydraulic and Irrigation Engineering.

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The possible program structure for Doctor Program if student has completed his/her B.Sc, BS/Equivalent is as follows:

Semester 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, elective courses (each of 3 (3-0) credit hour), courses will be offered in four specialties:.

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Duke CEE Highlights: 2020-2021

National accolades, new grants and professional society recognitions—see who captured top honors in 2020-21

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NSF CAREER Awards

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Professional honors.

Petroski Named a Fellow of Sigma Xi

Henry Petroski was honored by “The Scientific Research Honor Society” for distinguished accomplishments and engaging histories of bridges in American Scientist

Borsuk Appointed to U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board

Mark Borsuk will use his wealth of experience and knowledge on assessing environmental risk to help guide the agency’s programs and plans

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Claudia Gunsch was named Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement , providing leadership in Duke University’s efforts to ensure an inclusive and respectful environment where faculty, students, and staff can thrive and excel.

Marc Deshusses received an Incubation Fund Award from Duke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative, providing $60,000 of support for further development of Stirling Solar Energy Generating System (S2EGS). This low-cost, renewable energy solution aims to generate and store energy by coupling a Stirling Engine with concentrated solar collectors and hot water storage.

Mike Bergin was named a Bass Fellow in recognition of his excellence in research and undergraduate education.

Michael Valerino, a PhD student in the Bergin lab, was awarded the 2021 Clean Energy Prize from the Duke University Energy Initiative and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative. The $10K award will support Michael as he leads a team to develop an interactive, data-driven platform that aims to reduce the $10 billion in solar energy losses sustained annually, owed to dust accumulations on solar panels.

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This competition recognizes graduate students and their faculty advisors for intellectual excellence, creativity and quality of papers published in peer-reviewed journals.

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“Effect of Dust Composition on the Reversibility of Photovoltaic Panel Soiling” Environmental Science & Technology. dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c06196

Advisor: Mark R. Wiesner

Boyang Zhang: Highest Distinction

“Gauss’s Principle with Inequality Constraints for Multi-agent Navigation and Control” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, VOL. 67, NO. 2, February 2022

Advisor: Henri P. Gavin

Alexander McCumber: High Distinction

“The Environment Shapes Swine Lung Bacterial Communities” Science of the Total Environment 758 (2021) 14362

Advisor: Claudia Gunsch

Mohammadreza Momenifar: High Distinction

“Local Analysis of the Clustering, Velocities, and Accelerations of Particles Settling in Turbulence” Physical Review Fluids 5, 034306 (2020)

Advisor: Andrew D. Bragg

Tongshu Zheng: High Distinction

“Estimating Ground-Level Pm2.5 Using Micro-Satellite Images by a Convolutional Neural Network and Random Forest Approach” Atmospheric Environment 230 (2020) 117451

Advisor: David E. Carlson

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A Civil Engineering Major's Favorite Things to Do at UNH

Touring our UNH campus is a great way to learn more about life as a UNH student and picture yourself here . Though our tours give an overview of the most important parts of campus, they don’t have time to cover everything. Welcome to our Off the Beaten Path: My Favorite Places on Campus blog series, where UNH students walk you through some of the coolest and most unexpected locations they spend time on campus!

Today, Paige, a civil engineering  major from Littleton, MA, talks about the best places to spend time on campus, including cozy  cafés for studying and where to enjoy the outdoors at UNH. 

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1. Breaking New Grounds

I knew I wanted a campus that had relaxing places to study that weren’t necessarily academic halls or libraries. Breaking New Grounds is a peaceful café to get your caffeine fix and relax in the natural light of downtown while studying. There are many other caf é s downtown to see friends or get on a work grind, like Freedom Café – a non-profit specialty café that also hosts events like open mic night. And all of these are just a five-minute walk from the Memorial Union Building !

Hanging out at Albert’s Café

2. Albert's Café 

Albert’s Café , named after Albert Kingsbury, is a cozy café located directly through the front doors of Kingsbury Hall  – home to the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences . It is a perfect spot to grab some snacks and caffeine before a long day. It’s nice to see friends walking by and to work at the nearby tables and couches. Local companies also come to table and network with students. When the weather is nice, the courtyard right outside the café has tables and even hosts the annual CEPS Day event!

3. The Fishbowl

When I first toured UNH, one of the main things that intrigued me was how much green space there was. Picnic tables, trees for hammocks, courtyards and outdoor classrooms were scattered across campus and around every residence hall. The Fishbowl is located in the “Area 1” district of residential halls, and you can find hundreds of students studying or relaxing there throughout the day. I enjoy studying in these outdoor spaces until they’re covered in beautiful snow!

Studying in the Kingsbury Collaboration Stations

4. Kingsbury Collaboration Stations

The collaboration stations in the campus’s libraries are great spaces for group projects and long study sessions. There are large whiteboards located on both walls of the individual clusters, a large monitor to connect to and screen share with, as well as plenty of outlets and table space for group collaboration. There are collaboration spaces both within the Engineering, Math and Computer Science Library , located in Kingsbury Hall, as well as the main library, Dimond Library . These rooms can even be reserved, which I often do to encourage myself to use the time and space!

5. College Woods

College Woods is 250 acres of land, with walking paths and plenty of lovely trees to hammock on! I go on runs there to ease my mind, study in the outdoors and go on relaxing nature walks with friends. Some professors even have long classes out there! It’s a great place to reconnect with nature, in whatever way you may need to.

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The Works Café is a great place for any and all needs of a college student, including study sessions, breakfast or lunch with friends, dinner with parents on family weekend, or just a chill place to relax. They have yummy snacks, delicious meals, fruit smoothies and energizing coffees. There are also plenty of nice tables and booths to get work done!

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Two engineering students honored with National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

May 15, 2024 - by Kim Delker

Two students in the School of Engineering are recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP).

Ashley Apodaca-Sparks, a master’s student in the in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and Mega Frost, a Ph.D. student in the Optical Science and Engineering Program, received awards.

The NSF GRFP was created to ensure the quality, vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support with an annual stipend.

Apodaca-Sparks is currently working on the development of a field sensor for uranium detection in natural water systems. She said that there is a need for an easy-to-use and affordable field sensor, especially in New Mexico, which has a large presence of abandoned uranium mines.

“The communities affected have to rely on costly and often out-of-reach methods to get information about the safety of their water, and my hope is to help provide a tool that can provide them with this information directly,” she said.

Additionally, she works on Shared.Futures, an ArtScience collaborative led by Professor Yolanda Lin from the UNM Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. Apodaca-Sparks works with others on the project to connect artists and researchers through a fellowship program where they collaborate to create artwork communicating scientific perspectives.

“I am incredibly honored to have received this award, and I know it would not have been possible without the many people who have supported and inspired me, specifically professors José Cerrato, Anjali Mulchandani, Yolanda Lin and Andreas Hernandez, as well as my family and friends,” Apodaca-Sparks said. “I have always been passionate about pursuing a higher education, and this fellowship will help me achieve this goal.”

Long term, she said she would like to continue with scientific research and promoting science communication through mediums like art.

“For many, science and engineering can seem unattainable, but I believe artwork has the capacity to bridge the divide between researchers and the larger community,” she said.

Frost’s area of research is in III-V semiconductor crystal growth, particularly the development of antimonide-based structures on silicon for applications in optoelectronics.

“Receiving the NSF GRFP is an achievement that I am both incredibly honored and humbled to receive,” Frost said. “It is a prestigious award that distinguishes researchers that the NSF believes to be major contributors to the future of science, and it will be a distinction that will aid me in several of my future endeavors.”

Future plans for Frost include either pursuing a faculty research position or working as a researcher at a national research laboratory such as Sandia National Laboratories.

“My desire is to continue working on cutting-edge research to bring new and exciting technology to the industry and to never stop contributing to the wealth of human knowledge,” Frost said. “As the need for semiconductor manufacturing capabilities within the United States increases, I understand that my continued work in this field will remain relevant and necessary.”

Three students in the School of Engineering received honorable mention for the award: Kritan Subedi and Paige Haley, both master’s students in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; and Andrew Geyco, who received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from UNM.

In addition, two UNM Engineering alums received fellowships: Levi Premer, who received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UNM and is now at Purdue University; and Shantae C. Gallegos, who received a biomedical engineering degree from UNM who is now at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

A full list of students who received the fellowship from UNM and around the country can be found on the National Science Foundation website .

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Kelvin Fu , Terri Connor Kelly and John Kelly Career Development Professor of Mechanical Engineering;

Arthi Jayaraman , Centennial Term Professor for Excellence in Research and Education, in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering;

April Kloxin , Thomas and Kipp Gutshall Development Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; and

Weisong Shi , Alumni Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences.

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SIUE Graduate is Second-Time Recipient of Lewis E. Atherton Award

Ayres describes his dissertation as an attempt to deconstruct the traditional, extreme binary attitudes of North vs. South in the residents along the Ohio and Missouri Rivers. He contends that they saw themselves as sectional moderators based on economics and demographics.

“They hoped to achieve this by portraying slavery as a political question that could be solved through peaceful means and already existing political institutions,” Ayres described. “I ultimately conclude the interpretation of the term ‘conservative’ lost the political contest of being ‘the conservative’ or moderate political stance as supporters and opponents of slavery contested the political middle. Eventually, the Republican Party would claim to be a conservative or moderate organization that had little patience for the extension of slavery as the sectional crisis deepened and a political compromise on the fate of slavery seemed remote.”

Ayres graduated from the Department of History’s cooperative historical studies PhD program with Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2023. He is proud of dedicating his higher education scholarship in Southern Illinois. “The graduate program is a great testament to the SIU faculty,” Ayres said. “By linking SIU Carbondale and SIUE in the PhD program, a great network is available for students.”

By using materials and content obtained from his master’s thesis, Ayres was able to write his Atherton winning dissertation during Covid restrictions.

“With my master’s thesis being completed before COVID, I was able to physically go to archives like the Hamilton Gamble papers at the Missouri History Museum,” said Ayres. “By being able to go, I was able to obtain materials that for a variety of reasons never appeared in my thesis, but I used in my dissertation.”

Ayres was inspired by the poignancy of issues raised during the Civil War and how they are essentially the same discussions in the contemporary era.

“I found a lot of the same issues people today are still debating, like the role of government in the economy, who is or isn’t a citizen, the role of the party out of power during national crises, to be particularly poignant in America’s most defining moment,” Ayres said. “This combined with the unique history of Missouri’s and the lower Midwest’s divided loyalty made these debates feel all the more relevant.”

Reflecting on being the second person in the history of the prize to win both the thesis and the dissertation awards, Ayres was surprised and grateful he was announced as the recipient. He credits Erik Alexander, PhD, associate professor of history at SIUE and dissertation chairperson, with his support and instrumental guidance.

“I intend to use the prize as a way to further publicize my work and make stronger connections in the field. Attending the State Historical Society of Missouri’s conference to obtain the award broadened my horizons and showed me how extensive the field is— not just among professional historians, but everyday people.”

Ayres has since taught US History at SIUE and hopes to maintain a presence at the University. According to the State Historical Society of Missouri, prizes are awarded to an outstanding doctoral dissertation and master's thesis on Missouri history or biography. Recipients must contribute to the understanding of Missouri history through means of original methodology, clarity and effective use of sources. The award is named in honor of scholar Lewis E. Atherton, a University of Missouri trustee and president of the State Historical Society. To view a complete list of previous winners, visit the State Historical Society of Missouri website.

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Gmachl and kernighan recognized for outstanding service and mentorship.

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May 16, 2024

The School of Engineering and Applied Science has honored professors Brian Kernighan and Claire Gmachl with awards for excellence in service and mentoring, respectively. These annual awards were created in 2023 by the engineering school to recognize faculty for some of their most important work beyond research and teaching.

Brian Kernighan , the William O. Baker *39 Professor in Computer Science, is the recipient of the SEAS Faculty Distinguished Service Award.

In nominating Kernighan for the award, Szymon Rusinkiewicz , chair of the computer science department, wrote that “in addition to his legendary contributions to computing,” Kernighan has “served the department, the school, the university and the field in a dizzying array of service roles.”

After completing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering at Princeton and working for 30 years at AT&T Bell Laboratories, Kernighan joined the Princeton faculty in 2000. He has served as a director of undergraduate studies in the department since 2001, a time of enormous growth of enrollment in computer science. The role is now shared between two faculty members, with Kernighan serving as the point of contact for non-majors, pre-majors, and those who wish to study abroad.

Kernighan’s over two decades of service advising undergraduates, Rusinkiewicz wrote, “has made him an institution” and a “font of wisdom” on all matters related to the undergraduate program. He also teaches the department’s introductory course for non-majors, as well as independent-work seminars and freshman seminars. “It is Brian’s generosity that shines — he always has an open door for students.”

He has also served on many University committees, including most recently the Committee on Appointments and Advancements in the Lecturer Ranks. He has been a faculty adviser at Forbes College since 2001. He is an affiliated faculty member in the Center for Digital Humanities and has periodically served as its director. He is also an active member of the Executive Committee of the Center for Information Technology Policy.

Among other honors, he has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, is a recipient of the USENIX Association Lifetime Achievement Award and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Claire Gmachl , the Eugene Higgins Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the recipient of the SEAS Excellence in Mentoring Award.

In nominating Gmachl for the award, James Sturm , chair of electrical and computer engineering , wrote that “she has been an exemplary mentor to many students” and has “selflessly devoted her career not only to mentoring those who might otherwise slip through the cracks at Princeton, but helping them to excel well beyond Princeton.”

Gmachl joined Princeton in 2003 after eight years at AT&T Bell Laboratories. She is currently associate chair of electrical and computer engineering and has been the head of Whitman College since 2019.

“Claire is the embodiment of patient, dedicated, thoughtful and generous mentoring,” wrote Alexis Andres, who worked with Gmachl at Whitman College and is now the dean of Yeh College. “Many Princeton University B.S.E. students owe their strong starts to her.”

Each summer for the past several years, Gmachl has taught a course she designed as part of the Freshman Scholars Institute , a summer residential program for incoming first-years. She also co-founded the first-year math and physics courses at Princeton Engineering, a set of courses that are designed for students who did not did not take advanced physics and math in high school. The courses now enroll about 10% of Princeton first-years, according to Sturm. “Her dedication to the program is hard to believe,” he wrote.

Gmachl is affiliated faculty at the Princeton Materials Institute and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment , where she served as interim director from 2021 to 2023. She also served as vice dean of the engineering school from 2013 to 2014.

Gmachl has been widely recognized for her teaching and mentorship. In 2022 she received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching from the engineering school. She has also received a President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching and a Graduate Mentoring Award from Princeton.

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