Dr. Taylor Rawlinson is an Associate Engineer in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. He joined the University of Florida in 2016 with industry experience in structural design and finite element analysis of dams and dam appurtenant structures. His current role coordinates and supports funded research in civil engineering, with projects in Materials, Construction, Structural, Geotechnical, and Environmental Engineering primarily in the Weil Hall Structures and Materials Laboratory at the University of Florida. The primary focus of his laboratory work is in support of research in concrete durability, supplementary cementitious materials, and small-to-large scale concrete experimental testing. Dr. Rawlinson has extensive involvement with laboratory safety with the development a comprehensive practical laboratory training course to ensure safe operations and proper research methods. He serves as the laboratory manager and faculty advisor for multiple ESSIE student organizations and is an advocate for experiential learning opportunities.

Primary Research Area

Structural Engineering, Sustainable Construction Engineering, Industrialized 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

• 2024 ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Champion (Faculty Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2024 ASCE Student Concrete Canoe Competition National Champion (Co-Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2023 ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Champion (Faculty Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2022 ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Champion (Faculty Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2021 ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Champion (Faculty Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2021 ASCE Student Concrete Canoe Competition National Champion (Co-Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2020 Superior Accomplishment Award Division III Nominee, University of Florida
• 2019 ASCE Student Concrete Canoe Competition National Champion (Co-Advisor/Laboratory Manager)
• 2019 Superior Accomplishment Award Division III Finalist, University of Florida

Certifications

• P.E. (Florida)
• American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Testing
• American Concrete Institute Concrete Strength Testing
• American Concrete Institute Concrete Cement Physical Testing