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In the UC Davis Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, students and faculty work together to address critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. We combine technical excellence, collaboration and a commitment to the public good to prepare leaders who will improve the resilience, health and sustainability of communities around the world.
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Building on a Legacy: Somayeh Nassiri Named Director of UC Pavement Research Center
The UCPRC turns research data into tools and practices used to improve California’s roads. Somayeh Nassiri, the center’s new director, is driven to advance the state’s leadership in pavement innovation and collaborating with transportation agencies across the nation.
UC Davis Professor Contributes to ‘State-of-the-Art’ Civil Engineering Book
Professor Michele Barbato co-authored a chapter in the book recognized with a State-of-the-Art Civil Engineering Award by The American Society of Civil Engineers. The award celebrates the most gifted civil engineers who review and interpret scientific and technical information for the benefit of their colleagues.
Concrete More Resource-Intensive than Previously Thought, UC Davis Researchers Find
Concrete, the second-most-used material in the world, after water, requires significant resources for its production. A study in the journal Nature Sustainability from UC Davis researchers shows that global concrete production requires far more resources than previously estimated.