Discover research news about Mizzou’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Nov. 9, 2026
Helping communities better prepare for flooding
A $2.1 million grant will enable Mizzou researchers to give communities better information for making emergency response and flood adaptation decisions.
March 31, 2026
Engineering researchers challenge assumptions about modern plumbing
A new study demonstrates how disinfectants oxidize plastic pipes over time, influencing how they accumulate heavy metal particles in water.
Dec. 15, 2025
Researchers target Missouri mines for critical materials
A $2.8 million U.S. Department of Energy award is powering the development of breakthrough extraction technology.
Oct. 8, 2025
Meet the AI assistant designed to make work zones safer
Work Zone Assistant is a chatbot programmed by Mizzou engineers for transportation professionals.
Sep. 21, 2025
The alchemy beneath our wheels
Mizzou Engineering researchers are transforming waste materials like tires and plastic into resilient roads with a brilliance that belies their origins.
July 9, 2025
Protecting public health by investigating drinking water and soil contamination
PhD student Dibya Kanti Datta seeks to raise public awareness about emerging threats like microplastics and highlight the importance of environmental stewardship.
June 17, 2025
PhD student places third at ITS Heartland research competition
Sayedomidreza “Omid” Davami, a PhD student in civil engineering, won third place in the research poster competition at the ITS Heartland 2025 Annual Meeting.
June 9, 2025
Snapshots of the deep shed light on hydrocarbon seeps
Mizzou Engineers have developed a low-cost mobile technology to study naturally occurring gas leaks beneath the ocean’s surface.
May 28, 2025
Public works association honors Mizzou pavement engineers
Engineering researchers have been recognized for their role in an innovative Kansas City infrastructure project.
May 20, 2025
Study explores how to use AI to listen to the ‘heartbeat’ of a city
Mizzou researchers develop an artificial intelligence tool that analyzes public Instagram posts to aid city safety, services and emergency response.