Department of Civil Engineering

CEE professor named alumni professor

08/31/26

Mark Barnett, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been named a 2026 Auburn University Alumni Professor for excellence in research, teaching and service.

Dilara Hatinoglu, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, develops sustainable approaches to removing and destroying PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in water.

New Faculty: Assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering takes aim at ‘forever chemicals’

Dustin Duncan | 08/31/26

Auburn Engineering assistant professor Dilara Hatinoglu is developing sustainable PFAS water treatment methods that remove and destroy “forever chemicals.”

Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 32 nationally among public institutions, and No. 1 in the state, this past spring by U.S. News and World Report.

Thirteen engineering students presented with Auburn University Outstanding Graduate Student Awards

Joe McAdory | 08/26/26

Thirteen Auburn Engineering students — six master’s and seven doctoral — were presented with 2026 Outstanding Graduate Student Awards this past spring by the Auburn University Graduate School and Graduate Student Council.

The newly reconstructed East Course at Thunderhill Raceway Park, where NCAT helped develop an asphalt pavement designed to meet the demands of high-speed racing.

NCAT brings asphalt pavement expertise to Thunderhill Raceway Park

Allison Killingsworth | 08/25/26

NCAT brings asphalt research and engineering expertise to the reconstruction of Thunderhill Raceway Park’s East Course in Northern California.

From left, Missie Smith (industrial and systems engineering), Ali Khosravi (civil and environmental engineering) and Cassandra Porter (chemical engineering).

Three Auburn Engineering faculty members named Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellows

Joe McAdory | 08/19/26

The Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellowship recognizes and rewards junior faculty in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering who receive prestigious young investigator awards, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER, Department of War, Department of Energy or National Institutes of Health.

David Roueche, left, and Kadir Sener stand inside Auburn’s Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory, where researchers will test mass timber designs for deployable U.S. Air Force housing.

Auburn Engineering partners with U.S. Air Force to develop mass timber military housing prototypes

Dustin Duncan | 08/17/26

Auburn Engineering researchers are partnering with the U.S. Air Force to develop mass timber prototypes for faster, more efficient deployable military housing.

Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor Neha Sharma examines a sample in her laboratory as part of her research into materials designed to capture and recover nutrients from water.

Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor receives $1 million EPA grant to recover nutrients from runoff

Dustin Duncan | 08/12/26

Civil and Environmental Engineering assistant professor Neha Sharma received a $1 million EPA grant to develop reusable nanosheets that capture nutrients from agricultural runoff and stormwater for reuse as fertilizer.

A group of ECS and Auburn representatives poses for a photo at the Geotechnical Chamber ribbon cutting

Corporate partnerships create meaningful impact at Auburn

08/03/26

What does it take to turn campus into a launchpad for solving the world’s toughest challenges? At Auburn, it’s partners who roll up their sleeves and build impact that changes the future.

Murilo Tarozzo, a doctoral student in geotechnical engineering, stands beside an experimental pile bent specimen at Auburn University’s Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory.

Geotechnical student makes connections for a solid foundation

07/24/26

Auburn doctoral student Murilo Tarozzo studies bridge foundation behavior to help engineers design safer, more reliable infrastructure.

Ali Khosravi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, examines a 3D-printed lattice structure similar to those his research team will test as part of an adaptive foundation system for expansive soils.

Civil and environmental engineering assistant professor earns NSF CAREER Award to support adaptive foundation research for Alabama soils

Dustin Duncan | 07/24/26

Auburn Engineering’s Ali Khosravi earned a $599,940 NSF CAREER Award to develop adaptive foundation systems for Alabama’s expansive soils.

NCAT researchers will evaluate plant-derived lignin from crops as a potential renewable component in asphalt pavements.

NCAT researchers join NSF-funded BRIDGES Engine to explore plant-based asphalt materials

Allison Killingsworth | 07/14/26

NCAT joins Auburn’s NSF-funded BRIDGES Engine to research plant-based asphalt materials that could support more sustainable, high-performance pavements.

The program gives property owners a practical way to address common stormwater issues while contributing to broader watershed health.

Rain Ready Alabama offers stormwater implementation funding for homes, businesses and communities

Dustin Duncan | 07/08/26

Auburn Engineering is helping homeowners, businesses, homeowner associations and communities across Alabama address stormwater issues through Rain Ready Alabama, a new program that connects eligible participants with reimbursement support for approved green stormwater infrastructure projects.

U.S. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Seval Oz addresses transportation leaders during the 2026 CUTC Summer Meeting, hosted by Auburn Engineering’s Auburn University Transportation Research Institute.

Auburn Engineering hosts national transportation leaders for CUTC Summer Meeting

Dustin Duncan | 07/01/26

Auburn Engineering hosted USDOT Assistant Secretary Seval Oz and national transportation leaders for the 2026 CUTC Summer Meeting, highlighting AUTRI, NCAT and Auburn’s transportation research.

#GINNing Podcast: The Maine Teacher

Austin Phillips | 06/19/26

Lynnae Stypulkowski was born to be an engineer. She was also born to teach. The lecturer in civil and environmental engineering is passionate about geotechnical engineering, stormwater research and teaching. So, what better place to be than Auburn University?

Research Park expansion map showing new boundaries that increase park size to 240 acres

Auburn University Board of Trustees approves 77-acre Research Park expansion to accommodate future program growth

06/10/26

Auburn University trustees approved a 77-acre expansion of The Park, supporting advanced manufacturing research, industry partnerships and future program growth.

Sophie Bivins, a junior in chemical engineering, and 12 other students in Auburn's Engineers Without Borders chapter completed a clean water distribution system for villagers in Parramos Grande, Guatemala.

Deep impact: Engineers Without Borders develops clean water system for Guatemalan village

Joe McAdory | 06/01/26

Thirteen Auburn Engineering students and two faculty advisors completed the rebuild of a water distribution system serving a remote Guatemalan village.

#GINNing Podcast: India the Incredible

Austin Phillips | 05/29/26

When you were a student, did you make the dean’s list every semester? Didn’t think so. But you know who did? India Warren did. In addition, this week’s guest has accomplished a lot in the past month. She was named as the Outstanding Civil and Environmental Engineering Student of the Year, graduated summa cum laude and has begun graduate school. And that was just in her spare time.

Participants gather for a hands-on erosion and sediment control demonstration during Auburn Engineering’s annual Stormwater Week at the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility. The event brings together contractors, engineers, regulators and industry professionals for field-based stormwater training and education.

Stormwater Week showcases Auburn Engineering’s expanding stormwater expertise

Dustin Duncan | 05/19/26

Auburn Engineering’s Stormwater Week drew hundreds of industry professionals to the Stormwater Research Facility for hands-on training, field demonstrations and stormwater education.

Anton Schindler, Mountain Spirit Professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Highway Research Center, has been elected vice president of the American Concrete Institute.

Civil and Environmental engineering professor elected vice president of American Concrete Institute

Dustin Duncan | 05/07/26

Anton Schindler, Mountain Spirit Professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Highway Research Center, has been elected vice president of the American Concrete Institute.

Members of Auburn Engineering's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter pose during the 2026 Gulf Coast Symposium in Tuscaloosa, where the team won first place overall.

Auburn Engineering ASCE student chapter takes first place at Gulf Coast Symposium

Dustin Duncan | 04/21/26

Auburn Engineering's ASCE student chapter won first place at the Gulf Coast Symposium, marking its fourth overall title in five years and advancing teams to national competition.

AAPT student chapter members take a photo with Aubie at the 5k hosted at NCAT's Test Track.

AAPT student chapter hosts first 5K at NCAT Test Track

Allison Killingsworth | 04/07/26

The Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT) student chapter at Auburn University hosted its first 5K at the NCAT Test Track.

David Timm, chair of civil and environmental engineering at Auburn University, has been elected president of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists.

Civil and environmental engineering chair elected president of Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists

Dustin Duncan | 03/26/26

Auburn civil engineering chair David Timm elected president of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists, advancing global asphalt research and student engagement.

Huaguo Zhou, professor of civil and environmental engineering, stands near a pedestrian crossing on Auburn University’s campus.

Civil and environmental engineering professor awarded $350,000 for pedestrian safety research

Dustin Duncan | 03/25/26

Civil and environmental engineering professor Huaguo Zhou earns $350,000 to develop a national framework improving pedestrian safety through better visibility at roadway crossings.

#GINNing Podcast: The Riley Factor

Jeremy D Henderson | 03/22/26

Peach State product Riley Chichester, a junior in civil and environmental engineering, wanted to build a more sustainable future through efficient engineering design, not barking.