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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 […]