The forever problem. A real mess.

Professor Kyle Doudrick’s lab has developed a method to safely incinerate PFAS-containing waste by mixing it with hydrated lime. This process fully breaks down PFAS at lower temperatures and cleans the exhaust, turning harmful chemicals into harmless minerals.

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An incinerator used for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research in the Kyle Doudrick lab.
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Cheers to Recipients of the College of Engineering Staff Excellence Awards (Spring 2025)

The Notre Dame College of Engineering is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 recipients of the Staff Excellence …

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Notre Dame students earn 11 podium finishes while hosting the 2025 ASCE Indiana-Kentucky Student Symposium

The Notre Dame student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) hosted the 2025 ASCE Indiana-Kentucky …

Joannes Westerink

Joannes Westerink Awarded the 2025 International Coastal Engineering Award

Joannes Westerink, Joseph and Nona Ahearn Professor in Computational Science and Engineering in the Department of …

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Four Notre Dame Engineers recognized among 2025 Graduate School award winners

Four members of the Notre Dame engineering community have been named 2025 award recipients by the Graduate School, in …

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Research worth fighting for

As one of America’s leading research institutions, Notre Dame has long been at the forefront of finding answers to …

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Ahsan Kareem Elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Ahsan Kareem, the Robert M. Moran Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering …

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Our faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students work on some of the world’s most challenging issues, including natural and manmade hazards; civil infrastructure; the environment; energy; water; and earth systems.

Students at all levels have opportunities to engage in research with significant practical and societal impact.

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We offer undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering; Environmental Earth Sciences; and Environmental Engineering. As a student in one of these programs, you’ll be a part of a hands-on experience that involves field trips, undergraduate research, service projects, and national and regional project competitions.

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In our Ph.D. program, you’ll work with leading researchers in civil and environmental engineering, fluid dynamics, or earth sciences.

We also offer a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) graduate program designed to advance engineering professional practice.

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Field trips to places ranging from New Orleans and New York to the Midwest or Southwest U.S. and international locations (such as the Galapagos Islands) offer a first-hand look into your field of study and opportunities to meet and make connections with professionals in your field.

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Fighting For Those With Cystic Fibrosis

In partnership with Trinity College in Dublin, CEEES engineers are developing a promising new strategy for managing cystic fibrosis lung infections.

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