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Anton K. Schindler

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mountain Spirit Professor (Structural)

Director, Highway Research Center

237 Harbert Center

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Education

Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Texas
M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Texas
Honors Degree (Structural Eng.), The University of Pretoria
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Pretoria

Research Interests

Early-age behavior of concrete structures
High-performance concrete
Concrete durability
Concrete production, testing, and properties
Computer-based modeling of concrete behavior

In The News

AUTRI leads Auburn’s transportation research into the future

The faculty, staff and students at Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) conduct transformative research to facilitate smooth, safe and efficient travels for people, information and goods across Alabama and the nation.

Federal Highway Administration’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center makes stop at ASEL

Future civil and environmental engineers had a chance to see the latest technology in action when the Federal Highway Administration’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center visited Auburn University on March 8.

Auburn's Highway Research Center makes Alabama’s transportation system better

The HRC — part of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering — is leading the charge in Alabama and the United States to ensure industry professionals have the latest technologies and guidelines for designing, constructing and maintaining highways and bridges.

Auburn hosts 67th annual Alabama Transportation Conference

The two-day Alabama Transportation Conference (ATC) had a significant Auburn Family feel to it. Not only did the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) host the conference, but Auburn faculty opened the conference, presided over the luncheons, gave presentations and closed the program.

Auburn prepares to host 67th Annual Alabama Transportation Conference

As a leader in transportation research and workforce development, Auburn University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is once again at the forefront, with eight faculty members serving on the 67th Annual Alabama Transportation Conference (ATC) Program Committee. The ATC Program Committee is chaired by Anton Schindler, the Mountain Spirit Professor of Civil and Environmental engineering and director of the Auburn University Highway Research Center.

Auburn named American Concrete Institute Excellent University for sixth year in a row

For the sixth year in a row, Auburn University has been named an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Excellent University.The designation is the ACI's highest honor for universities, and is meant to recognize ACI student chapters for excellent participation in institute-related projects and activities.

Auburn goes virtual with 64th annual Alabama Transportation Conference

Despite its virtual format, organizers say the 64th Alabama Transportation Conference held Feb. 9-11 was as successful as any in recent memory.

Auburn University establishes Transportation Research Institute

As the Southeast’s leader in transportation research and education, Auburn University is taking another step forward with the announcement of the formation of the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute.

Civil and Environmental engineering professor to receive ACI leadership award

Anton Schindler, Mountain Spirit Professor of structural engineering and Highway Research Center director, has been awarded the 2021 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award for outstanding leadership performed by Schindler to ACI’s Technical Committee 237.

CEE professor selected for American Concrete Institute’s Technical Activities Committee

Anton Schindler, the Mountain Spirit Professor of civil and environmental engineering, was recently selected to serve a three-year term as a voting member of the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Technical Activities Committee (TAC).

Auburn Engineering leads 63rd Annual Alabama Transportation Conference

As an institutional leader of transportation research and workforce development, Auburn University’s Department of Civil Engineering has taken the lead to organize and develop the 63rd Annual Alabama Transportation Conference. The conference, which takes place Feb. 11-12 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center, will welcome nearly 1,000 federal and state highway personnel, road building contractors, general contractors, heavy construction contractors, utility contractors, county engineers, consulting engineers, construction material vendors, researchers, professional society representatives and university faculty members.

Civil engineering professor named ASCE fellow

A faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering was recently named a fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Board of Direction.

Auburn leads upcoming 62nd Annual Alabama Transportation Conference

As an institutional leader of transportation research and workforce development, Auburn University’s Department of Civil Engineering has taken the lead to organize and develop the 62nd Annual Alabama Transportation Conference. The conference, which takes place Feb. 12-13 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center, will welcome nearly 1,000 federal and state highway personnel, road building contractors, general contractors, heavy construction contractors, utility contractors, county engineers, consulting engineers, construction material vendors, researchers, professional society representatives and university faculty members.

Civil engineering researchers win Best Paper Award

Aravind Tankasala, a recent doctoral graduate in the Department of Civil Engineering, earned a Best Student Paper Award from the Concrete Materials Section of the Transportation Research Board.