Civil, Architectural and Environmental
Federal grant to support development of resilient infrastructure
The College of Engineering and the Climate Resilience Academy will spearhead a $2.3 million project to advance concrete technologies, part of a $19.5 million package awarded to the South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub.
PortMiami is strong; its network shows climate vulnerabilities
Research published this spring by a University of Miami team looked at how the Port of Miami fared on the climate resilience scale within its maritime network.
From commencement to construction: Graduate student aims to make his mark in Miami
Graduate student Daniel Cutimanco was chosen as the commencement ceremony student speaker, where he reflected on his academic journey and possibilities for the future.
PhD student to research multi-functional artificial coral reefs with prestigious fellowship
University of Miami College of Engineering graduate student, Kylee Rux, has been awarded a competitive fellowship by the Department of Defense to study the environmental impacts and opportunities of cement.
Engineering students’ imagination and ingenuity shine at the Senior Design Expo
From medical devices and autonomous vehicles to building redesigns and wearable tech, the College of Engineering’s Senior Design Expo showcased the culmination of undergraduate students' years of hard work and practical application of engineering principles.
Water scarcity and the climate crisis
A University of Miami report recommends that urban areas plagued by water shortages and drought need to adopt new measures, such as more water-efficient plumbing and appliances, to save the precious resource.
Bio-inspired solutions to tackle a billion-dollar corrosion problem
A new highly competitive federal grant is helping College of Engineering assistant professor Ali Ghahremaninezhad find solutions for an important challenge: the longevity of the country’s infrastructure.
Miami Engineering Doctoral Student Receives National Science Foundation INTERN Award
Nima Khodadadi wants to use AI and machine learning to make concrete more sustainable.
Miami Engineering professor wins NSF CAREER Award to support revolutionary tensegrity research
Art-inspired engineering principle may influence everything from rapidly erected and smart responsive civil structures to new metamaterials and space habitat construction.
Miami Engineering student awarded prestigious scholarship to redefine seawall design for climate resilience.
Luca Galli, a civil and architectural engineering (CAE) Ph.D. student, awarded a FSEA grant to develop resilient infrastructure against extreme weather.
Professor Nanni Becomes President of American Concrete Institute
Antonio Nanni, Ph.D. ’85, P.E., professor and chair, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering at the University of Miami is now the 2023-24 president of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), an international organization with more than 30,000 members in 52 chapters.
‘Se-BASH-ton the Robot’: students build combat robot and win award to enhance design
New combat robotics club wins $10,000 from leading robot combat league
Engineering Professors Lead HVAC Energy Control Initiative for U.S. Department of Defense
The research may result in more efficient energy usage nationally.
College of Engineering Professor Honored with Faculty Senate Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
International concrete expert Antonio Nanni recognized for innovative research, applications, and industry leadership.
Luis Ruiz Pestana honored with Dr. Reza and Georgianna Khatib Endowed Chair
Luis Ruiz Pestana, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, was recently presented with the top honor.
