Research
In research, we question the answers.
Computing and Systems
We're focused on parallel and distributed processing, mathematical modeling and optimization methods, numerical methods, decision support, real-time systems, software engineering, simulation, and data assimilation. We often work closely with the CSC and OR departments.
Construction Engineering and Management
We're focused on meeting today's unprecedented challenges in planning, designing and managing the construction process as well as helping develop and implement more modern and efficient construction technologies and management principles.
Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineering
We're interested in the analysis, design, and construction of earth and earth-supported structures, which include earth dams, levees, excavations, foundations, highway and airfield embankments, and temporary and permanent retaining structures. Needless to say, we have some really 'big' problems to solve.
Structural Engineering and Mechanics
We're working with advanced concrete and steel design, structural mechanics, structural models and experimental mechanics, earthquake engineering, offshore structures, probabilistic methods, plasticity, finite deformation theory, continuum mechanics, and wave propagation in solids. How's that for 'tough'?
Centers:
Center for Nuclear Power Plant Structures, Equipment and Piping
Constructed Facilities Laboratory (CFL)
Transportation Systems and Materials
NC State University has been a leader in transportation engineering education since Professor Riddick began teaching road building in the 1890s. We research the planning, analysis, design, construction, and management of transport facilities and the materials from which they are built.
Centers:
Center for Transportation and the Environment
Institute for Transportation Research and Education
Water Resources, Coastal & Environmental Engineering
We specialize in air pollution control, coastal systems, environmental systems analysis, groundwater hydrology contamination, risk assessment, solid waste management, surface water quality, urban stormwater management, and water and wastewater treatment.
Centers:
NCSU-Kenan Natural Hazards Mapping Program
Publications
In the last decade, our innovations have produced over 1450 publications in 304 journals by more than 284 authors…
Projects & Grants
We have over $51,610,000 invested in 231 on-going research projects. Want to be a part of something big? You've found the right place.