University Catalog 2026-2027

Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in civil engineering, construction engineering, and environmental engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Graduation from an ABET accredited program is the first step toward Professional Engineering licensure. The Department is among the largest and is highly ranked compared to peer programs nationwide. Faculty expertise and elective courses cover a wide range of topics including: coastal engineering; computer modeling, AI, and simulation; construction engineering; environmental engineering; geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering; structural engineering; transportation systems and materials; and water resources engineering. All three degree programs prepare students for engineering practice as well as graduate education and research.

Our overarching theme is sustainable infrastructure for society and our mission as civil, construction, and environmental engineers is to develop engineering solutions to better the human condition by improving infrastructure, human health, and the environment. These solutions include the design, construction and operation of facilities that we use daily including roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, clean water for drinking and recreation, transportation networks, flood control systems, and much more. Welcome to the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering.

Department Highlights:

  • The Department is located in the new state-of-the-art Fitts-Woolard Hall on Centennial Campus.
  • The Department maintains state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories for teaching and research.
  • Many students gain work experience through cooperative education (Co-Op) and internships.
  • There are more than 25 student organizations and honor societies affiliated with the Department.
  • Through the generous support of industry and program alumni, many scholarships and awards are available to students, in addition to university, college, and need-based financial aid.
  • The Department offers an annual faculty led summer study abroad program, in addition to a wide range of programs offered by the Study Abroad Office in which our students participate.
  • We have numerous opportunities for students to become involved in research with faculty and we offer an undergraduate research thesis option.
  • Selected students may be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelors/Masters (ABM) program.
     

For more information about our Department, including contact information, visit our website.

Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7908
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908

Contact

Ms. Rachael Ayers 
Academic Advisor
North Carolina State University
Fitts-Woolard Hall, Room 3315B
915 Partners Way
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908
919.515.7626
rachael_ayres@ncsu.edu

Faculty

Department Head

  • J. MacDonald Gibson, Twisdale Family Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department Head
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering

Associate Department Heads

  • E.Z. Berglund, Associate Head for Faculty Development
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • A. Hajbabaie, Associate Head for Research and Infrastructure
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • M. Pourghaz, Associate Head for Graduate Programs
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • S. Underwood, Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials

Coordinator of Advising

  • M. Martinez
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering

Distinguished Professors

  • C.A. Castorena, Lawrence A. Twisdale Jr. Distinguished Professor
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • J.J. Ducoste, Distinguished University Professor, Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • H.C. Frey, Glen E. Futrell Distinguished University Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Infrastructure
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • M.A. Gabr, Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • E.J. Jaselskis, E. I. Clancy Distinguished Professor
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • Y.R. Kim, Jimmy D. Clark Distinguished University Professor
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • D.R. Knappe, S. James Ellen, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • M.J. Kowalsky, Christopher W. Clark Distinguished Professor
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • F.L. de los Reyes, Glen E. Futrell Distinguished University Professor
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • R. Seracino, Dora Zia Distinguished Professor
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Professors

  • S. Arumugam, University Faculty Scholar
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J.W. Baugh, Jr.
    Area of Research: Computing, AI, and Systems
  • E.Z. Berglund
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • D.F. Call
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J.C. Dietrich
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • A.P. Grieshop
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • M.N. Guddati
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • A. Gupta
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • A. Hajbabaie
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • T. Hassan
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • M.I. Hoit, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
    Area of Research: Computing, AI, and Systems
  • J. Johnson
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J. Kaminsky
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • G.F. List
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • J. MacDonald Gibson, Twisdale Family Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department Head
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • G. Mahinthakumar
    Area of Research: Computing, AI, and Systems
  • B. Montoya
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • D.R. Obenour
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • M. Pourghaz
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • S.R. Ranjithan
    Area of Research: Computing, AI, and Systems
  • W.J. Rasdorf
    Area of Research: Construction Engieering
  • J.A. Rispoli, Professor of the Practice
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • S. Underwood, University Faculty Scholar
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • B.M. Williams, Jr.
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials

Associate Professors

  • A.T. Akono
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • A. Albert
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • T. N. Aziz
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • E. Bardaka
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • A. Cabas-Mijares
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • D. Chen
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • A. de Queiroz
    Area of Research: Computing, AI, and Systems
  • F. Garcia Menendez
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • G. Haikal
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • K. Han, Edward I. Weisiger Distinguished Scholar
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • A. Harris
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • D.R. Obenour
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J.F. Patrick
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • G.T. Proestos
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Assistant Professors

  • K. Anarde
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J. San Juan Blanco
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • N. Kotlarz
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J. Rice-Boayue
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • L. Zambrano-Cruzatty
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • A.J. Ziccarelli
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Research Professor

  • G.W. Lucier, Constructed Facilities Laboratory Manager
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Research Assistant Professor

  • Hana Long
    Area of Research: Computing, AI, and Systems
  • Tonchuan Wei
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering

Teaching Professor

  • S.S. Welton
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Teaching Associate Professor


Teaching Assistant Professors

  • M. Martinez
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • J.W. Miller
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering

Lecturer

  • R.A. Nunez, Senior Construction Extension Specialist
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering

Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • D.J. Findley
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials

Director

  • G. Bonner, Director of NC Renewable Ocean Energy Program
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering

Emeritus Faculty

  • M.A. Barlaz, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
  • R.H. Borden, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • A.K. Gupta, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • K.S. Havner, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • D. Johnston, Edward I. Weisiger Distinguished Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • N.P. Khosla, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • M.L. Leming, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • J.M. Nau, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • S.W. Nunnally, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Construction Engineering
  • M.S. Rahman, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • S. Rizkalla, Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Emeritus
    Area of Research: Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • N.M. Rouphail, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Transportation Systems and Materials
  • H.E. Wahls, Professor Emeritus
    Area of Research: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering