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The nexus of people, systems, and sustainability

We are driven by a simple truth: we only have one Earth to call home. Our goal is to educate and train the next generation of researchers and engineers, driven by a passion to positively impact our society, economy, and our planet.

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Latest NewsExplore Our Impact

December 19, 2024 | MIT News | fuelmedia

Need a research hypothesis? Ask AI.

December 16, 2024 | MIT News | fuelmedia

A new method to detect dehydration in plants

December 13, 2024 | Alumni | cayoubmit-edu

Alumni panels foster networking, community, and career growth in MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

December 11, 2024 | MIT News | fuelmedia

Enabling a circular economy in the built environment

December 6, 2024 | MIT News | fuelmedia

So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where.

December 6, 2024 | CEE Profiles | cayoubmit-edu

Engineering the future of wind power

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OUR TEAMThe People of CEE

The civil and environmental engineering department at MIT is composed of a diverse group of people that is pushing the boundaries of research and creativity across several disciplines. This unique blend of experts is our greatest source of pride in the department.

Josephine V. Carstensen

Gilbert W. Winslow Career Development Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Lydia Bourouiba

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Markus J. Buehler

Jerry McAfee (1940) Professor in Engineering; Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Moshe E. Ben-Akiva

Edmund K. Turner Professor in Civil Engineering

Otto Cordero

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Saurabh Amin

Edmund K. Turner Professor in Civil Engineering; Undergraduate Officer; Director, Henry L. Pierce Laboratory; Principal Investigator, Laboratory for Information, and Decision Systems (LIDS); Affiliate Faculty, Institute for Data, Systems and Society (IDSS)

Desirée Plata

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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