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Research Areas and Themes
The environmental and water resources (E&WR) field of study is supported by 15.5 (FTE) tenure and tenure-track professors, two research associate professors, and one research assistant professor. This research field is extremely strong within civil and environmental engineering and has been identified as one of the areas of strength of the University of Waterloo. E&WR is at the core of the university-wide Water Institute.
The Geotechnical (GEO) field of study is supported by 4 (FTE) tenure and tenure-track professors.
The structures mechanics and construction engineering (SM&C) field of study is supported by 14.75 (FTE) tenure and tenure-track professors and one research assistant professor.
This research field is also extremely strong within civil and environmental engineering and has an outstanding track record of providing excellent education and training opportunities. In addition, the superb laboratory facilities and specialized technical staff provide support for a large cohort of lab-based graduate students.
The transportation field of study is supported by 5.5 (FTE) tenured professors. This group is one of the strongest transportation engineering groups in the country.