Research

Our research addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing society, from making cities cleaner and more connected, to building infrastructure that is safe, sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change.

The Department hosts world-class laboratory facilities that represent a unique strength, supporting cutting-edge experimentation across civil and environmental engineering disciplines. These facilities are widely used not only by our academics and students, but also by industry partners who benefit from their advanced capabilities.

Our research activities are organised within six research disciplines: Environmental and Water Resource Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials, Structural Engineering, and Transport. Together, these disciplines intersect to drive meaningful change, guided by four ambitious research themes. 

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"Our Department is internationally recognised for research excellence, combining experimentation, modelling, fieldwork and theory to deliver high-impact, practical discoveries."
_{- Professor Maarten van Reeuwijk, Director of Research}