Civil Engineering Student Sayal Shrestha Earns Honors at National Symposium In early 2024, Ph.D. student Sayal Shrestha was awarded funding by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Intermountain Chapter to further his research in concrete and structural engineering. The funds supported his participation in the TriDurLE Annual Symposium 2024, held at the Texas A&M Hotel & […]
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American Concrete Institute Rewards University of Utah’s Concrete Rehabilitation Research
Enhancing Construction Engineering Education with AI-Driven Mobile App
Dr. Abbas Rashidi’s Role in Groundbreaking NSF Research The intersection of technology and education is creating new possibilities for learning, and at the forefront of this transformation is a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Abbas Rashidi, an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, is playing a key […]
Mapping Landslide Susceptibility using Physics-Guided Machine Learning
Incorporating physical principles into machine learning models unlocks new levels of precision in landslide prediction Landslides pose a significant natural hazard, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and loss of life. Traditional methods for predicting landslides often fall short due to the complex nature of terrain and the uneven distribution of landslide data. To tackle these […]
Fighting Forever Chemicals
Dr. Ramesh Goel Leads $1.6M EPA Research on PFAS Known as “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in various industrial and consumer products, such as non-stick cookware, water-repellent clothing, and firefighting foams. Their resistance to degradation combined with their potential to accumulate in […]
Leveraging Data Science for Smarter, Safer Transportation Systems
From Airports to Highways: Dr. Markovich’s Impact on Utah’s Infrastructure The efficiency of our transportation systems is crucial to our increasingly fast-paced world. From ensuring planes land safely to optimizing traffic flow and managing snowstorms, transportation engineering is at the heart of keeping our lives on track. At the University of Utah, Dr. Nikola Markovich […]
Building a Greener Future with Safer Geothermal Energy
Dr. No’am Dvory’s research contributes to developing reliable and sustainable energy resources While geothermal energy is a clean and sustainable power source, its integration on a larger scale presents challenges, including the need for advanced technology to manage geothermal reservoirs, mitigate seismic risks, and address site-specific limitations such as resource location and drilling depth. Additionally, […]
Research at the University of Utah Enhances Road Durability and Resource Optimization
Dr. Pedro Romero’s Team Develop New Method to Predict Asphalt Properties, Reducing Testing Time and Improving Design Accuracy Designing effective pavements—an essential infrastructure component used extensively—requires detailed information about material properties. Unfortunately, gathering this information involves complex, time-consuming tests. As a result, engineers frequently forego these tests and instead rely on average or default values, […]
From Shanghai to San Francisco: Dr. Steven Bartlett’s Global Impact
UofU Professor’s Leadership in Seismic Design and Accelerated Construction Technologies Dr. Steven Bartlett drives innovation in the design and construction of infrastructure worldwide. Having established himself as a global leader in geotechnical engineering, Dr. Bartlett has 35 years of experience in applied soil dynamics, liquefaction hazard mapping, seismic risk evaluations, and accelerated construction technologies. In […]
State-of-the-Art Laboratories Driving Nuclear Innovation
From Detector Development to Neutron Source Facilities: Dr. Edward Cazalas and Team Are Advancing Nuclear Engineering Dr. Edward Cazalas, an Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Utah, is at the forefront of advancing our understanding of nuclear and radiation interactions. At the helm of the […]
University of Utah Research Pioneering Sustainable Infrastructure Design in Utah
Revolutionizing Maintenance Data Collection for Better Planning Civil & Environmental Engineering faculty member Dr. Juan Medina’s work is optimizing Utah’s transportation infrastructure through in-depth cost analysis. His team’s research emphasizes the importance of considering long-term maintenance costs alongside initial construction and installation expenses. In partnership with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, Dr. Medina’s recent […]