Johns Hopkins University Department of Civil Engineering

Research

Our research spans from nanoscale materials to the response of megacities to disasters, and our mission is based on a commitment to improving the civil infrastructure that society relies upon for its basic needs.

Our emphasis on physics-based simulation, infused with probabilistic reality, across spatial and temporal scales, provides the common language that ties our faculty and research together. Our simulation efforts are supported, guided, and inspired by physical testing in our laboratories and in the field.

Our researchers utilize their core knowledge and insights in interdisciplinary collaborations that span far afield from our civil engineering home, aiding efforts in fundamental materials development, the structure that underlies living cells, or improving systems for health care delivery.

Our graduate students affiliate with one of three programs based on collaborative discussions with advisors on the best fit for selected research.