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My contribution to the 2024 International Student Conference of Civil Engineering in Pristina is titled "Impact of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems on Stormwater Management: A Case Study of the Mat Neighborhood in Prishtina, Kosovo." This study originated from my two-year research at the Landscape Use Improvement Department, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. The project aimed to identify and implement natural approaches in Kosovo, specifically focusing on enhancing flood resilience and addressing climate change impacts through improved construction processes and water management practices. https://lnkd.in/gds_Z-vw #climateresilience #sustainableurban

British Geotechnical Association (BGA) Earthworks 2025 Conference - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS... The BGA's 4th Biennial Conference in 2025 will be on the subject of Earthworks. The conference will be held at the University of Birmingham, on 16 & 17 September 2025. The call for abstracts is now open and contributions on the following primary themes will be welcome: 🟤 Design of modern earthworks 🟤 Behaviour of engineered geo-materials 🟤 Specification of earthworks and contract documentation 🟤 Compaction and testing methods 🟤 Treatment and stabilisation of earthworks 🟤 Monitoring of earthworks and risk management 🟤 Advances in plant and earthworks construction technology 🟤 The impact of earthworks on society 🟤 Case histories and the use of earthwork trials 🟤 Building resilient and sustainable earthworks To find out more, visit the event website - https://lnkd.in/egmymyz4 #Earthworks25 #Conference #Abstracts #Geotechnics #Technology #Earthworks #Monitoring

2024 Big Debate 10 Jun | 18:30 | Hybrid Dive into the future of climate action with the 2024 Big Debate, curated for forward-thinking young professionals in civil engineering! Join us as we unpick the argument that nature-based solutions can provide effective climate action and will foster a socially just environment. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eYFiZff5

How do trip attitudes and rider characteristics influence individual preferences for/against pooled ridesharing services? In a new report, researchers Dr. Yongsung Lee and Dr. Giovanni Circella (from Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis), Ilsu Kim and Dr. Patricia Mokhtarian (from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology (CEEatGT)), and Yun-Hsuan (Grace) C. (from Fehr & Peers) sampled four metropolitan regions in Southern U.S. cities to model taste heterogeneity using a trip-level analysis: https://lnkd.in/gyEgiKiC

"What we are doing right now has the potential to influence the design of tornado-resistant buildings." Learn more about Dr. Delong Zuo (NWI faculty member and professor in Civil and Wind Engineering) and his dedication to forming a wind-resilient community here: https://lnkd.in/gcC5M5pi Image: Dr. Zuo in front of tornado damage, photo courtosy of Texas Tech Today.

UTEP and Stanford Researchers Explore Limits of Zooplankton in Water Remediation A recent study led by Dr. Lauren Kennedy, assistant professor of civil engineering at UTEP, reveals surprising findings about zooplankton’s ability to clean contaminated water. Published in mSphere, the research shows that zooplankton, commonly thought to graze on harmful bacteria, may not be as effective at treating water contaminated with fecal microorganisms.   “When sewage is released into clean bodies of water and humans are exposed to it, it can lead to illness in humans. Our research seeks to understand what factors can render pathogens unable to infect people. In other words, how long does it take for the water to become safe for recreation without any outside intervention?” said Dr. Kennedy.   Learn more about the groundbreaking findings from UTEP's Civil Engineering Department at https://lnkd.in/gJ7jUUJF

Pleased to share that our recent article with my colleagues, entitled “Seismic damage assessment of under-construction industrial buildings: Insights from the february 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes” has been published in Case Studies in Construction Materials. https://lnkd.in/dB6p98cZ

Earthworks 2025 Conference - Pre-announcement of the Call for Abstracts... The BGA is pleased to announce that its 4th Biennial Conference in 2025 will be on the subject of Earthworks. The conference will be held at the University of Birmingham, on 16 & 17 September 2025. The Call for Abstracts will open in September 2024 and contributions on the following primary themes will be welcome: 🟤 Design of modern earthworks 🟤 Behaviour of engineered geo-materials 🟤 Specification of earthworks and contract documentation 🟤 Compaction and testing methods 🟤 Treatment and stabilisation of earthworks 🟤 Monitoring of earthworks and risk management 🟤 Advances in plant and earthworks construction technology 🟤 The impact of earthworks on society 🟤 Case histories and the use of earthwork trials 🟤 Building resilient and sustainable earthworks To find out more, visit - https://lnkd.in/e8VZPiGd #Earthworks25 #Conference #Abstracts #Geotechnics #Technology #Earthworks #Monitoring

Spotlight on Research Week at WVUs Statler College! 🔬💧 Eva Bridges, a graduate researcher from the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is driving advancements in water quality! The research "Water Quality in Drinking Water Storage Tanks," is investigating the microbial communities within chlorinated drinking water distribution systems. By exploring a diverse range of conditions, Eva aims to unravel the composition and dynamics of these communities, crucial for ensuring safe and clean drinking water. Learn more about our researchers at https://ow.ly/beYB50R9g95

With extreme heat warnings issued across much of the United States this week, now is a critical time to think about what cities and towns can do to mitigate the impact of heat waves and the urban heat island effect. In Ask MIT Climate, Randolph Kirchain and Hessam AzariJafari explain strategies to cool cities including green spaces and reflective pavements, both of which can reduce air temperatures. https://lnkd.in/ggaxgt3g Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Materials Research Laboratory MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering