Research in Civil Engineering

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$2M

research funding per year

4

research chairs

25

full-time faculty

150

graduate students

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Research areas

Our research ranges from transportation systems and airport planning to improved water resources and novel materials development. In addition, biomedical engineering research ranges from bone and joint health to new diagnostic tools.

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Research facilities

Specialized facilities across the department range from large-scale structural testing bays to small-specimen testing labs. Capabilities are wide-ranging, with labs for advanced geomechanics testing, materials preparation and more.

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Research across Schulich

Our faculty recognize the power of collaboration. Get an at-a-glance look at Schulich's expansive body of engineering research. Explore our main research themes and the amazing projects and partnerships that support them.

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Improving your commute

Improving your commute

Dr. Lina Kattan, PhD, holds the Urban Alliance Research Professorship in Transportation Systems Optimization. She’s developing solutions for Calgary’s growing community, researching attitudes towards autonomous vehicles, real-time transit information, the cost of road congestion and more.

Building bridges that last

Building bridges that last

Dr. Mamdouh El-Badry, PhD, and his research team have developed a hybrid concrete and glass-fibre-reinforced polymer bridge system in place of today’s steel-reinforced concrete bridge girders. This solution is stronger, maintenance free and could last three times longer than traditional bridges.

Engineering sustainable communities

Engineering sustainable communities

Dr. Kerry Black is working with Indigenous communities on urgent infrastructure issues across Canada. She is passionate about cross-disciplinary research that combines policy, socio-economics and community partnerships with civil and environmental engineering –with the goal of creating healthy, resilient communities.