Infrastructure Materials Engineering
Infrastructure Materials Engineering at UT Austin focuses on developing the next generation of materials that build and sustain our world—from resilient concrete and asphalt to innovative composites and smart materials.
Through research that bridges materials science, sustainability and infrastructure performance, our students and faculty are shaping stronger, longer-lasting and more sustainable systems for the future.
A thorough understanding of key infrastructure materials—such as asphalt, concrete, steel, masonry, wood, polymers and composites—is essential to ensure a sustainable built environment. Materials engineers collaborate closely with other engineers to integrate innovative materials into planning, design, construction, forensic investigations and repair projects.
The Infrastructure Materials Engineering specialty at UT Austin is particularly strong in the areas of concrete and asphalt materials, with emphasis on both mechanistic property development and field performance. We innovate and advance the state-of-the-art of traditional infrastructure materials, and also research the creation of new, sustainable materials. We examine materials on multiple scales, ranging from chemical and microstructural examinations to full-scale field testing.
Resources
- Research Area Coordinator: Raissa Ferron