School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Tommy Chan, Theresa Wisniewski, Nasser Khalili, Sisi Zlatanova, Bijan Samali and Abbas Rajabifard

The new research hub will deliver technologies to address Australia’s critical infrastructure needs.

People running from an emergency situation

A UNSW Sydney academic says staying calm is NOT the right thing to do if you need to evacuate from an emergency or escape a mass shooting event.

Janet Salem with Ada Lovelace Medal

Janet Salem, Dr Jasjit Baveja, Hannah Beder and Pavitraa Hathi all recognised at UNSW Women in Engineering Awards.

dam

A new study says existing models for potential maximum rainfall are out of date and suggests existing dams are potentially at greater risk due to spillway i

Professor Xiaojing Hao and Professor Nasser Khalili.

UNSW academics are named Fellows for their innovative work in solar technology and geotechnical engineering.

A wooden bridge in regional New South Wales, Australia

A tiny vehicle equipped with sensors that drives back and forth across bridges to gather safety data could change the way bridges are maintained.

teenage girl holding magnifying glass explores nature and the environment

We can all channel our inner amateur researcher and make a valuable contribution to science.

man standing inside tunnel

There’s a whole lot of thought that goes into subterranean and underwater tunnel construction, say UNSW expert.

flooding of town

Australia needs more investment in hydrological modelling and new infrastructure to reduce the impact of major flood events, UNSW expert says.

Waves crashing

A new study from the UNSW Water Research Lab has shown that extreme weather events could help buffer beaches from the impact of sea-level rise – by bringing in new sand from deeper waters or from nearby beaches.

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