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Taylor Rawlinson

Professor of Practice

Affiliations Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, Facilities and Property, Faculty, Materials & Pavements, Structural Engineering
Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering
Work Phone: (352) 846-3526 Website: Google Scholar page

Biography

Taylor Rawlinson, Professor of Practice in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering

Dr. Taylor Rawlinson joined UF in 2016 with industry experience in structural design and finite element analysis of dams and dam appurtenant structures. He is the Director of the Weil Hall Structures and Materials Laboratory, supporting funded research in civil engineering, with projects in materials, construction, structural, geotechnical, industrialized construction, and environmental engineering. As the laboratory manager and faculty advisor for multiple ESSIE student organizations, Dr. Rawlinson is a proponent of experiential learning activities and has led UF’s Student Steel Bridge team to earn the title of national champion for the last four years. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and his PhD from Auburn University.

Primary Research Area

Structural Engineering, Sustainable Construction Engineering, Materials & Pavements

Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, 2009, North Carolina State University
M.S., Civil Engineering, 2011, Auburn University
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, 2015, Auburn University

Awards & Distinctions

  • 2019 Superior Accomplishment Award Winner (Division 3)

Certifications

  • EI