The Civil and 环境 Engineering Department 教师 (CEE) and 研究生 研究 Assistants work in a broad array of research areas. With the support of ODU partners, 赞助商, agencies and private industries, CEE researchers are equipped to discover new solutions focused on building smart resilient infrastructure and sustainable communities.
Source: The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, Higher Education 研究 & 发展(2019)
研究的机会
As a part of the Batten College of Engineering and 技术, CEE engineers are known for research that addresses real problems while fostering students' ideas and creative thinking. Students are empowered to conduct research that addresses professional and personal growth. Students graduate with a firm commitment to taking what they have learned to all communities where they study, 努力工作,茁壮成长.
海岸工程
Coastal Engineers work at the interface between land and sea and in the open ocean and are skilled in understanding this dynamic natural environment. This provides the specialized knowledge needed to ensure safe and ecological sustainable development of our nearshore zone, vital ports and harbors and valuable offshore resources.
环境 & Water 资源 Engineering
环境 Engineering focuses on protecting and preserving the environment through 生物燃料 and sustainability, 空气污染管制, wastewater 管理 and hydrology research. Water resources and hydrodynamics explores the properties of fluid in motion and research focuses on the quality and distribution of surface water, groundwater and water 管理 in urban environments. Biomass conversion research focuses on the development of sustainable chemical processes using green chemistry concepts that minimizes resource use and environmental impacts. The research works include biomass, 有机废物, 微藻, 循环经济, 可再生碳, 生物燃料, bioproducts, electrochemical hydrogenation, 脱碳, 塑料微粒, lithium and rare earths extraction, 营养物质循环, 废物管理, 和吸附.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical engineers study the behavior of earth materials, focusing on geotechnical earthquake engineering, 地质灾害, 土力学, foundation engineering and reinforced soil systems.
结构工程
Structural engineers focus on evaluating the structural integrity of built structures such as buildings and bridges. They also design more resilient structures to withstand hazards such as earthquakes.
运输 Engineering
运输 Engineers solve transportation problems affecting all modes of travel, with a focus on intelligent transportation systems, 操作, 管理, 和安全.
研究 Experiences for 本科s (REU)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate (REU) students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of about ten undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution, 他们住在房子里 在主办大学. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel.
Old Dominion University (ODU) has robust REU programs for students wanting to explore Chemistry (社区 College Students), 电脑 & Information Science, 网络安全, and Psychology (运输).