Researchers at the Center for Smart Infrastructure (CSI) testing lab conducted an assessment of a buried pipe subjected to the extreme conditions found in landslides or earthquake fault rupture zones. Advanced sensing technology that was deployed for the testing included distributed fiber optic sensors on the pipe and surrounding soil, and an overhead LiDAR scanner captured progressive movement of the fault rupture area after each testing increment. Strain gauges at critical pipe cross-sections captured real-time strain changes during the test.

Berkeley CEE Professor Stefano Schiavon and CED Researcher was recently featured by the College of Environmental Design for his research examining the impacts of extreme indoor heat conditions at a Florida correctional facility. As an expert in thermal comfort and sustainable building design, Schiavon collected and analyzed environmental data to better understand how indoor conditions affect human health and safety.

Berkeley CEE Professor Paulo Monteiro co-led a new study revealing how ancient Roman concrete structures have remained durable for nearly 2,000 years. Published in Science Advances, the research identifies carbonation as an important process contributing to the long-term strength and resilience of Roman concrete.

Berkeley CEE Professor Marta González was recently featured in InterDialogues, where she discussed how complexity science, mobility data, and artificial intelligence are transforming the study of cities. In the interview, González highlights how data-driven research can help address challenges related to transportation, sustainability, and urban equity, with a particular focus on improving mobility and quality of life in Latin America.

ACerS Cements Division Presents Beyond the Bulk: Shifting Paradigms to Fundamentally Understand SCM Reactivity featuring Professor Franco Zunino 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ACerS member: no cost
ACerS GGRN and Material Advantage student member: no cost
Non-member: $30
Non-member student: $15

Register here: https://myacers.ceramics.org/NC__Event?id=a0lUe00000RuG2XIAV

UC Berkeley Civil and Environmental Engineering Class of 2026 celebrated over three commencement ceremonies this May, honoring more than 2,000 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree recipients. Family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to recognize graduates as they completed their Berkeley journeys and prepared for the next chapter. The CEE community was especially proud to see two members of the CEE family recognized as keynote speakers for this year’s ceremonies.