Departmental News

We are so proud to announce that two of our very own Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty members were honored with awards for Excellence in Teaching. Professor Dave Naylor received recognition for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Dr. Srinivas Pulugurtha received recognition for Excellence in Graduate Teaching.  These exceptional educators exemplify the highest standards of […]

As we bid farewell to the academic year, we also pause to honor the remarkable contributions of three members of our Civil and Environmental Engineering department who are embarking on new chapters in their lives. Retiring Faculty Members: Dr. Rajaram Janardhanam: With 44 years of dedicated service to our department, Dr. Janardhanam leaves behind a […]

Peer Reviewed Publications:Gu, J.J., Jiang, Z.B., Fan, W., Qin, W. and Zhang, Z., Short-Term Semantic Trajectory Prediction for Individual Metro Passengers Based on Multi-Level Periodicity Mining, Accepted for Publication, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, February 2024.Yang, T. and Fan, W., Transit Signal Priority under Connected Vehicle Environment: Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach, Accepted for Publication, Journal […]

We recently had the pleasure of hosting an engaging and inspiring environmental engineering outreach event for nearly 100 high school students, and we are thrilled to reflect on its success and impact. The event, held at Lake Norman State Park, on February 16th, 2024, aimed to introduce students to the exciting world of environmental engineering […]

Dear Friends, It has been an exciting spring semester in our department with lots of great developments. I am biased, but I would say the highlight of this semester came in early April when our ASCE chapter hosted the Carolinas ASCE Student Symposium – a student competition featuring entries from UNC Charlotte and seven other […]

The UNC Charlotte Civil Engineering Department recently organized a dynamic career fair, bringing together students and 30 prominent industry partners. This event served as a vital platform for students to interact directly with professionals, explore career opportunities, and establish valuable connections within the industry. With a strong commitment to bridging academia and industry, the department […]

The recent Civil and Environmental Graduate Research Symposium at UNC Charlotte showcased the cutting-edge research and innovative projects undertaken by graduate students in our department. Held on March 15th, 2024, the symposium provided a platform for students to present their research findings, exchange ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. The event featured a diverse range of […]

In celebration of dedication, commitment, and outstanding service, we are thrilled to announce Kristy Lowman, Undergraduate Academic Advisor for Civil & Environmental Engineering, as the recipient of this year’s Staff Member of the Year award for the William States Lee College of Engineering. With a remarkable track record of supporting and guiding students on their […]

Papers/Articles/publications: Johnson T, Obereiner J, Khire MV. Longer-term temporal trends in PFAS concentrations in Midwestern landfill leachate. Waste Manag Research. 2023 Sep;41(9):1445-1452. doi: 10.1177/0734242X231160087. Hoffman K, Holcomb D, Reckling S, Clerkin T, Blackwood D, Beattie R, et al. (2023) Using detrending to assess SARS-CoV-2 wastewater loads as a leading indicator of fluctuations in COVID-19 cases […]

On October 24-25, the Department of Civil and Engineering partnered with Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, and the newly announced Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute to hold this year’s Airport Engineering Seminar.  This informative in-person event featured presentations by industry, government, and academic experts in airport design, construction, operation, and maintenance.  The […]