Civil Engineering Grad Labs & Research

Labs & Research

Students and faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering are engaged in a variety of high-profile research studies. Opportunities are available to participate in research-funded studies through grants from organizations such as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation. You may choose from a wide variety of subject areas including

construction management,
geophysical imaging,
instrumentation and sensor technology,
nondestructive evaluation,
pavement management and rehabilitation,
scour countermeasures for bridges,
sustainable infrastructure, and
transportation engineering.

Check out the Department of Civil Engineering’s cutting-edge labs and equipment.

Research Funding

The College of Engineering has more than $17.74 million in active research as of September 2026. With external support from prestigious organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Departments of the Defense, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the American Heart Association, and numerous industry partners, faculty members of Temple University’s College of Engineering are engaging in advanced research. Graduate students will find multiple opportunities to partner with faculty on innovative projects and perform experiments. Please look at the full range of labs in the College of Engineering.

In 2024, the National Science Foundation placed Temple among the top 10 percent of universities in terms of research expenditures, which amounted to $315 million. Learn more about the university’s expanded research support efforts.