Research Themes | Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering and Management has identified five themes for research, education and outreach activities: 

Safety

Safety is a critical issue in transport infrastructure, water, energy systems and digital technologies
Exploration of the intersection of safety across key sectors: mobility, transport of goods, energy and flood safety
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Digitalisation

Data-models, visualisations, and artificial intelligence extend decision-making capabilities of stakeholders in the civil engineering field
Digital technologies have become key enablers for asset lifecycle management
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Climate change and energy transition

The energy transition involving a complex transformation that impacts technology, society, and institutions.
Exploration of solutions in the transport and energy infrastructure domains to help to achieve climate neutrality
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Climate adaptation & resilient infrastructure

Water, transport, energy and other infrastructures provide critical services to society.
Changes in climate and society demand rethinking infrastructure design, management and governance.
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Sustainable resources management

Along global supply chains of products, natural resources are extracted and polluted beyond the earth’s carrying capacity
We work with industry, policy, and society to develop solutions that measure, manage, and reduce natural resource extraction and pollution
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