Overview
New Infrastructure Planning, formerly Public Works, research focus areas include oil spill, radon mitigation, renewable energy, work zone safety, bridge management, in-situ pipe repair, high-speed rail, utility relocation, flowable fill, pavement marking, storm water infrastructure, fiber optics placement along the right-of-way, construction engineering & management, and highway construction, maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance.
The faculty’s research is recognized for its prominence and for its impact in understanding new house evaluation and Radon mitigation, effective oil spill response capabilities, truck damage factor determination, durability of in-situ pipe repair, guidelines for storm water infrastructure, durability of pavement marking, preventive maintenance strategy, use of flowable fill in pavement sections, and user cost data for bridge management.
ADMISSIONS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
About
Education for Leadership Roles
- Sustainable infrastructure management
- Innovative solid waste management
- Timely and effective disaster management
- Innovative information delivery
- State-of-the-art education for public works leaders
- Innovative public versus private services
- Creative public works finance
- Sustainable growth management
- Air and water quality control
Research Focus Areas
- New house evaluation and radon mitigation
- Effective oil spill response capabilities
- Truck damage factor determination
- Durability of in-situ pipe repair
- Guidelines for storm water infrastructure
- Durability of pavement marking
- Preventive maintenance strategy
- Use of flowable fill in pavement sections
- User cost data for bridge management
- Renewable energy
Research Outcomes
- Sustainable public safety
- Cost savings for both public and private sectors
- Enhanced disaster response capabilities
- Sustainable infrastructure management
Research Benefits
- Cost-effective infrastructure maintenance
- Public safety
- Effective data management
- Infrastructure durability
Graduate Study Program
Master of Engineering (ME) or Master of Science (MS) Degree
People
To view a full listing of each person’s profile, visit the New Infrastructure Planning and Management category in our directory.
Facilities
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Soil Mineralogy and Pedology Lab in the Soil and Water Sciences Department
- Based on future research needs, our department facilities can also be used
- Vehicles within our department
- Ample computer access within our program
- GIS facilities within the University