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Big cheers for Walker Grubb! Between rigorous engineering coursework, student orgs, and performing with the Million Dollar Band, Walker does an incredible job representing CCEE. Dr. Robert Bertini, alongside department staff members Rhiannon Davidson and Mariah Parker (and Lusi Scott, who wasn't pictured), caught up with him earlier this week during the North End Zone assembly.

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Our College was proud to welcome students and leaders from across the region to campus as a co-host of the 2026 ASCE Gulf Coast Symposium!

Nearly 600 participants from 15 universities and ASCE leadership joined us for three days of competitions, networking and professional development. Events included Steel Bridge, T-shirt Design, Tug of War, Concrete Canoe and Quiz Bowl competitions.

Thank you to everyone who made it an incredible and memorable event! by @ua_ccee

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Please join Bama Students in Construction for a meeting tonight (2/10) at 6:30pm! Dinner will be provided. by @ua_ccee

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This week's CCEE Bio will highlight Dr. Sriram Aaleti, an Associate Professor and the Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies within our department. He was recently awarded the CCEE 2025 Faculty Excellence in Graduate Education Award.

His research focuses on assessing reinforced concrete and wood structures exposed to natural and human-made hazards while developing durable, next-generation systems to address the deterioration of U.S. infrastructure. Dr. Aaleti specializes in designing performance-based systems that can withstand earthquakes, vehicle loads, or both, utilizing advanced materials such as Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) and cross-laminated timber (CLT). His work integrates small and large scale testing alongside numerical and analytical simulations. He has pioneered the PreWEC system, a precast wall design aimed at reducing building damage during seismic events. His findings on post-tensioned precast systems have been incorporated into U.S. building codes (ACI 318-19; ACI ITG 5.2). Additionally, Dr. Aaleti has developed design guidelines for a new UHPC precast waffle deck panel system, expanding its use through accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methods in the U.S. He has led and co-led various federally and state-sponsored research projects, contributing to advancements in bridge construction and improving the durability and seismic resilience of critical infrastructure.

We're glad to have you with us, Dr Aaleti! #rolltide taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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This week's student organization spotlight will be on our student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers @asce_hq, advised by Dr. Thang Dao. Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 160,000 members in 177 countries and is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public. Get connected with our ASCE chapter through their Instagram account at @uaasce to keep up with this great group of students! #rolltide taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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This week's CCEE Bio will highlight Dr. Jialai Wang, a Professor within our department. Dr. Wang leads a building materials research lab in which he and his team conduct experimental research to improve their understanding of both novel and traditional materials for civil infrastructure. He was also recently awarded the CCEE Faculty Preeminence in Research Excellence and Innovation Award!

Dr. Wang's main research efforts focus on material innovations to enhance the resilience and sustainability of civil infrastructure systems. His current research topics include the synthesis and characterization of innovative sustainable materials, including low and non-clinker construction materials, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, in-situ nanoparticle production for better performance of structural materials, and adaptive building envelope for multi-hazard mitigation and energy efficiency. taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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As we head into the summer, we would like to showcase the many wonderful student organizations within our department, the first of which being the Young Water Professionals! This student organization is a joint chapter of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation and advised by Dr. Leigh Terry. Swipe through the graphics to learn more about this group and what they have been accomplishing over the past year! Be sure to follow them on their Instagram @ua.ywp and get connected with this great group of students! #rolltide taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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This week's CCEE Bio will highlight Dr. Hamed Moftakhari, an Associate Professor within our department. Dr. Moftakhari leads the Coastal Hydrology Lab, in which three of his research students just walked the stage and are heading into postdoctoral positions at North Carolina State University, Lehigh University, and Carnegie Mellon University!

His research interests are in the area of coastal hydrology, and involves multi-hazard risk analysis, management and modeling, and integrated coastal/estuarine hydrodynamic modeling. He explores how the interaction between inland hydrologic processes and coastal ocean processes would affect resources such as food, energy and water in the low-lying coastal regions, and how the response of affected communities would mitigate/intensify the impacts, His research is mainly focused on two categories of processes: extreme events with multiple underlying drivers and minor repetitive events (i.e. nuisance flooding) which their chronic impacts would pose considerable cumulative costs over time. His research sheds light on the projected risk associated with compounding effects of natural hazards due to human activities and sea level rise. taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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Our @ua_ccee students made a strong showing at the 2025 ASCE Symposium in Starkville! They competed in concrete canoe, sustainable solutions and team events like tug of war, earning top-three finishes. 💪 Our students put their skills to the test and proudly represented the Capstone. Swipe through for a look at the teams in action, and join us in congratulating everyone who participated! by @ua_ccee

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This week's CCEE Bio will highlight Dr. Leigh Terry, an Associate Professor within our department, as well as the Associate Director of the Center for Water Quality Research at @alabama_water. She was also recently awarded the CCEE Faculty Excellence for Outstanding Impact Award!

Her current research areas focus on water quality and include biological filtration, disinfection byproduct formation, organic matter characterization, trace constituents in drinking water sources such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, life cycle assessment of sustainable drinking water treatment plants, environmentally friendly de-icing alternatives, stormwater runoff, and STEM education for women and underrepresented minorities. taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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Today's CCEE Bio will highlight Dr. Alexander Hainen, the Director of C-TOPS within the Alabama Transportation Institute and an Associate Professor within our department. Swipe to learn a little bit more about Dr. Hainen and stay tuned for our next CCEE Bio! taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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Today's CCEE Bio will take a look at Dr. Shane Crawford, a rising star within our department who was recently awarded the Donald H. McLean Early Career CCEE Professor of the Year Award! Read more about Dr. Crawford at https://eng.ua.edu/eng-directory/dr-patrick-shane-crawford/ and stay tuned for the next CCEE Bio! taken in The University of Alabama by @ua_ccee

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