Departmental News

Have you ever stepped into the main office of our department—maybe to grab a staple, ask a question, or chat with our wonderful staff? If so, you’ve likely noticed the large, vibrant painting that greets you at the entrance. That striking piece was created by one of our own students, Allie Grice, as part of […]

Dr. Aivars Vilguts is an Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering from Riga Technical University in Latvia. In 2021, he earned his Ph.D. from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, focusing on high-rise timber building research. After completing his Ph.D., he returned to […]

Dr. David Harkey, an alum of the UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will be giving the prestigious Thomas B. Deen Lectureship at the TRB Annual Meeting. Link to TRB Site with more information.

María Guimaraes is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the structures group at UNC Charlotte. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering from the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste in Argentina, a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Newcastle in the UK, and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Georgia Institute […]

Dr. Carlos A. Gonzalez-Calderon is an Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering (2004) and an M.S. in Transportation Engineering (2007) from the National University of Colombia, an M.E. (2010) and a Ph.D. (2014) in Transportation Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from University […]

Dr. Kelsey Pieper is an assistant professor in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. Her research focuses on understanding the barriers communities face in accessing safe drinking water in the United States, especially those served by unregulated private wells and municipal systems that do not always meet drinking water standards. She explores how and why contamination […]

A UNC Charlotte Professional Development Program Please make plans to join us October 21 & 22, 2025. Our annual seminar will feature presentations by industry, government, and academic experts in airport design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The UNC Charlotte’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and The Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research (AIR) Institute, have partnered […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte proudly congratulates Dr. Kimberly Warren on her retirement, marking the close of a 20-year career dedicated to research, engineering education,and student success. Dr. Warren has served as an Associate Professor, and in leadership roles as the Director of Student Learning and Assessment and as the […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its student teams at the 2025 ASCE Carolinas Conference. Competing against top universities from across the region, UNC Charlotte earned an impressive 2nd place overall. Concrete Canoe – 1st overall The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly […]

The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at UNC Charlotte is excited to welcome Robert Kline, Bob, as the newest addition to our team. Bob joins us with a wealth of technical knowledge and extensive field experience. Bob’s journey to the CEE Department began with a chance encounter while picking up surplus items. After meeting […]