Civil Engineer Says Buildings Will Need To Prepare for Stronger Storms
David Otway Prevatt, Ph.D., an associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Florida, shared with NPR's Audie Cornish about how to prepare buildings for tornadoes following a series of deadly storms.
How a Robot Developed at UF Could Help First Responders See Through Walls During Rescues
A University of Florida research team is working on a robot dog that has the ability to enter an enclosed space, scan it, and provide humans with a visual of what’s inside, an application that could lessen dangerous situations for first responders.
University of Florida’s Lily Elefteriadou Honored With Prestigious National Research Award
Lily (Ageliki) Elefteriadou, a professor of civil engineering and the director of the UF Transportation Institute (UFTI) at the University of Florida, is the 2021 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) prestigious S.S. Steinberg Award.
Nelms Faculty Member Leads ASCE Artificial Intelligence Task Committee
Dr. Lili Du, Nelms Institute affiliate faculty and associate professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, received approval to create... Read More