Welcome to UBC Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering offers exciting opportunities for students and faculty to pursue an Education for Life at the University of British Columbia. Civil@UBC is one of Canada's largest and strongest civil engineering departments, located on a spectacular campus, in one of Canada's most vibrant cities. We hope that you enjoy your virtual visit and that you make plans to visit us in person.
Dr. Michael Isaacson Appointed
APEGBC President
UBC Civil Engineering Professor Michael Isaacson was appointed as the President of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC at their 93rd Annual General Meeting.[Read more...]
Civil Engineering prof wins
prestigious award
UBC Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Mahdi Taiebat (third from the left), along with his co-authors, received the 2012 Norman Medal of the American Society of Civil Engineers.[Read more...]
Civil Engineering prof heads
international partnership
UBC Civil Engineering professor Nemkumar Banthia has been appointed as the Scientific Director of IC-IMPACTS, a $30 million partnership between Canadian and Indian institutions to improve water and infrastructure safety.[Read more...]
Civil engineer wins
national award of excellence
UBC Civil Engineering professor Jonathan Fannin received the 2012 Geosynthetics Division Award from the Canadian Geotechnical Society in recognition of his outstanding technical contribution to the application of geosynthetics in civil, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering.[Read more...]
