Departmental News

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 […]

This semester, the faculty of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our faculty continue to lead innovative research projects and contribute meaningfully to student success and professional development. From securing competitive research grants and publishing impactful work to mentoring students and […]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering takes great pride in the outstanding accomplishments of our students. Their dedication, curiosity, and drive to excel continue to reflect the strength of our academic programs and the supportive environment we strive to foster. Whether through research, leadership, teaching, or service, our students are making meaningful contributions to […]

Welcome to the Summer 2025 Newsletter from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering! I’m delighted to share this latest update with you as we wrap up another remarkable academic year and look ahead to an exciting fall semester. It’s hard to believe, but this marks the end of my second year as department chair, […]

We are excited to announce that Dr. Kelsey Pieper, our newest hire in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has been named one of the 40 Under 40 awardees by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists (AAEES). Her research focuses on addressing drinking water challenges in communities using private wells and […]

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is proud to announce that Dr. James Amburgey and Dr. Olya Keen have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This distinguished recognition, awarded on February 20, 2025, honors academic inventors whose work in patents, technology commercialization, and innovation has significantly contributed to real-world […]

Residents of Western North Carolina are facing critical infrastructure challenges, from clean water access to reliable transportation. To help address these pressing issues, a team of innovative engineers from UNC Charlotte is stepping up with creative, practical solutions. Their work is not only transforming communities but also shaping the future of engineering for social impact. […]