Research under way in Civil Engineering includes, work in analytical, design and experimental areas sponsored by industry, state, and government organisations. The Department’s active research program provides opportunities for students to participate in projects related to design, analysis, and testing. Civil Engineering faculty has expertise in environmental-engineering, Geotechnical engineering, hydrology and water-resources engineering, and structural engineering. These areas also serve as topic areas for course work and are the basis for degree graduation and for PhD thesis requirements.