The Faculty members conduct research and projects in five major sub-discipline areas of civil engineering:

Environmental engineering which includes solid/hazardous waste management, bioremediation of soil and water contaminated with chlorinated solvents and hydrocarbons, in situ treatment of municipal landfill leachate, water supply and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, air pollution control, air quality monitoring, and atmospheric dispersion modeling.

Geotechnical engineering which involves the subsurface exploration that leads to proper design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, tunnels, and dams.

Structural engineering which involves work in structural mechanics and computational methods, analysis and design of reinforced concrete, timber, and steel structures.

Transportation engineering which includes pavement design and microstructure characterization, modeling, simulation and visualization for pavement materials and geomaterials, and composite geomaterials.

Water resources engineering which includes safety of dams, streamflow modeling, groundwater pollution control, and runoff calculations using GIS.

In the area of environmental engineering, current research funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Dr. Samuel P. Massie Chair of Excellence program is conducted to rehabilitate sewer infrastructure. In addition, research funded by NASA/DOE through AREP is performed in the areas of remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum and chlorinated solvents.

In the area of water resources, current research funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation is conducted on dams safety.

 

Alshibli, Khalid, Ph.D., P.E., Joint Assistant Professor (Alshibli@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Experimental Soil Mechanics, Soils Constitutive Modeling, Geomechanics, Foundation Engineering, Behavior of Granular Materials under very Low Effective Stresses, Utilizing Digital Imaging Techniques and Computed Tomography (CT) to Study the Behavior of Geotechnical Materials

Selected Publications:

  1. Alshibli, K. A., Al-Hamdan, M. Z. (2001) “Modeling Volumetric Change of Soils Triaxial Specimens from Planar Images”, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 6, pp. 415-421.
  2. Alshibli, K. A., and El-Saidany, H. A. (2001) “Quantifying Void Ratio in Granular Materials Using Voronoi Tessellation”, ASCE, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 232-238.
  3. Alshibli, K. A., Batiste, S. N., Swanson, R. A., Sture, S., Costes, N. C., and Lankton, M. (2000) “Quantifying Void Ratio Variation in Sand Using Computed Tomography”, Geotechnical Measurements: Lab and Field, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 106, Proceedings of Geo-Denver 2000, pp. 30-43.
  4. Alshibli, K. A., Sture, S., Costes, N. C., Frank, M., Lankton, M., Batiste, S., and Swanson, R. (2000) “Assessment of Localized Deformations in Sand Using x-ray Computed Tomography”, ASTM Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 274-299.
  5. Alshibli, K. A., and Sture, S. (2000) “Shear Band Formation in Plane Strain Experiments of Sand”, ASCE, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 6, pp. 495-503.
  6. Abdullah, W., Alshibli, K., and Al-Zou’bi, M. (1999) “Influence of Pore Water Chemistry on the Swelling Behavior of Compacted Clays”, Applied Clay Science Journal, Vol. 15, No. 5-6, pp. 447-462.
  7. Alshibli, K. A. and Sture, S. (1999) “Sand Shear Band Thickness Measurements by Digital Imaging Techniques”, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 103-109.
  8. Sture, S., Costes, N., Batiste, S., Lankton, M., Alshibli, K., Jeremic, B, Swanson, R., and Frank, M. (1998) "Mechanics of Granular Materials at Low Effective Stresses" ASCE, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 67-72.

Azene, Muluneh , Ph.D., P.E., Professor (azene@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Structural Mechanics and Computational Methods, Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete, Timber, and Steel Structures

Selected Publications:

  1. Azene, M, R.M. Ebeling, and R.W. Strom, “ Simplified Procedures for the Design of Tall, Flexible Anchored Tieback Walls” publication ERDC/ITL TR-02-X. US Army Corps of Engineers, September 2002.
  2. Nwokah, O.D.I., A.K. Bajaj, and M. Azene, , “ Free and Forced Response of Mistuned Linear Cyclical Systems: A Singular Pertubation Approach” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 211 pp.761-1998.

Carriere, Patrick Ph.D., P.E, Professor (carriere@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Water Supply and Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Treatment, Remediation of Contaminated Soils, and Water Resources Management

Selected Publications:

  1. Theegala, C.S., A. Francis, P.E. Carriere, T. Tate, T., A.A. Suleiman, “Influence of Primary Producers on the Desorption Resistant Organic Pollutants in Sediments”, submitted to Journal of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. in April 2003.
  2. Francis, A., Theegala, C.S., Tate, T. “Bioavailability and Toxicity of Irreversibly Adsorbed Phenanthrene to Three Species of Microalgae”, Transactions of the National Institute of Science, V38, 23-28, 2002.
  3. Theegala, C.S, Francis, A., Carriere, P. E., and Suleiman, A.A. 2002. “Influence of Microalgal Activity on the Bioavailability of Desorption Resistant Organic Contaminants”. Abstract included in “Contamination at Military Installations”, Soil and Sediment Contamination, 11(3):385-391.
  4. Theegala, C.S. and Carriere, P.E. 2002. “Phytoremediation of Toxic Metals Using Fast-Growing Microalgae: Uptake, Toxicity and Harvesting”. Abstract included in “Phytoremediation” section, Soil and Sediment Contamination, 11(3): 457-464.
  5. Theegala, C.S., Robertson, C., Carriere, P.E., Suleiman, A.A., 2001. Phyto-remediation Potential and Toxicity of Barium to Three Freshwater Microalgae: Scenedesmus subspicatus, Selenastrum capricorntum, and Nannochlorpsis sp. ASCE - Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Management, Oct 2001, Vol 5, No.4, pp 194-202.
  6. Reed, B.E., G. Roark, P.E. Carriere, Design and Implementation of a Treatment System for an Aluminum Manufacturer’s Oily Wastewater, 1998 Pollution Prevention in the Aluminum Industry Workshop, October 1998, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  7. Zhu, X., B.E. Reed, P.E. Carriere, and G. Roark, Investigation of Several Polymers for the Treatment of an Emulsified Oil, Separation Science and Technology, 32 (13), 2173-2187, 1997.
  8. Reed, B.E. W. Lin, P.E. Carriere, C. Dunn, and G. Roark, Treatment of an Oil/Grease Wastewater Using Ultrafiltration l, Separation Science and Technology, 32 (9), 1493-1511, 1997.
  9. Mayer, A., P.E. Carriere and R. J. Mitchell,"Groundwater Quality," Water Environment Research, 68(4) 662-719, 1997.
    " Investigation of Several Polymers for the Treatment of an Emulsified Oil", Separation Science and Technology, 32 (13), 2173-2187, 1997.

Joseph, Erat S. , Ph.D.,P.E., Professor (joseph@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Streamflow Modeling, Safety of Dams, Water Resources, and Geotechnical Engineering Resources

Selected Publications:

  1. Streamflow Modeling: "A Monograph with Special reference to River Nile and Lake Nasser," Government of Egypt, Ministry of Public Works, January 1992, pp. 1-123.
  2. "A Computational Tool for Salinity Intrusion in Estuaries," ASCE Planning and Management Division, March 1992.
  3. "Use of Multimedia Technology in Engineering Instruction," Water Resources and Environment: Education, Training and Research, Colorado State University, July 1992.
  4. "Accuracy of Hydrodynamic Models of Food-Discharge Determination," Environmental Management, Geowater & Engineering Aspects, pp. 79-89, ISBN 90 5410 099 0, 1993.
  5. "Safety of Dams Educational Program," Gulf-Southwest ASEE, Proc. Vol II, pp. 967-972, 1994.
  6. "Kinematic Wave Model for Soil Moisture Movement with Plant-Root Extraction," Irrigation Science, Vol. 14, pp.189-198,1994. Independent Flows in Infiltrating Channels," Irrigation Science, Vol. 15, pp.137-146, 1994.
  7. "Errors in Kinematic Wave and Diffusion Wave Approximations for Time Independent Flows in Infiltrating Channels," Irrigation Science, Vol. 15, pp.137-146, 1994.

Onu,Chukwu, Ph.D., Professor (onu@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Biochemical Processes, Biomass Energy Recovery, Landfill Treatment, and Solid/Hazardous Waste Management, Wastewater Treatment Design and Optimization

Selected Publications:

  1. "In-Situ Treatment of Municipal Landfill Leachate", The Journal of Resource Management and Technology, Vol. 22 No.1, 3/94.
  2. "Enhanced Energy Recovery from Municipal WasteBiomass" International Journal of Environmental Issues in Minerals & Energy Industry, vol. 2 No.4 1993, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  3. "Enhanced Energy Recovery from Municipal WasteBiomass in Sanitary Landfill", Journal of Resource Management and Technology, vol. 20, No. 2, June 1992.
  4. "Rapid Stabilization of Municipal Solid Waste". Conference Proceedings of American Society of Civil Engineers, Louisiana Section, April 1992.
  5. "In-Situ treatment of Landfill Leachate". Conference Proceedings of the Eight International Conference of Solid Waste Management and Secondary Materials, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, November 15-18, 1993.

Wang, Linbing, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor (wang@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Microstructure Characterization, Modeling, Simulation and Visualization for Pavement Materials, Geomaterials and Composite Materials

Selected Publications:

  1. L.B. Wang, J.D. Frost, G. Voyiadjis and T.P. Harman (2002). Quantification of Damage Parameters Using X-ray Tomography Images. Journal of Engineering Mechanics. Accepted for Publication.
  2. Roberts, F.L., L.M. Mohammad and L.B. Wang (2002). History of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixture Design in the United States. ASCE 150th Anniversary Civil Engineers Paper. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Vol.14, No.4 ,pp279-293.
  3. L.M. Mohammad, Z. Wu, L.B. Wang and C. Abadie (2002). A Rut Susceptibility Study of Superpave Asphalt Mixtures. International Journal of Pavements. Vol.1, No.2, pp23-35.
    L.B. Wang and J.D. Frost (2002). Quantification of Aggregate Specific Surface Area Using X-ray Tomography Imaging. EM2002
  4. L.B. Wang, J.D. Frost and J.S. Lai (2001). Quantification of the Doublet Vector Distribution of Granular Materials. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Special Issue: Multiple Modeling of Damage and Material Characterization with Microstructure. Vol. 127, No.7, pp 720-729.
  5. L.B. Wang, J.D. Frost and N. Shashidhar (2001). Microstructure Study of Westrack Mixes from X-ray Tomography Images. TRR 1786 pp85-95.
  6. L.B. Wang, J.D. Frost and J. S. Lai (1999). Non-invasive Strain Measurement of Permanent Deformation Resulted from Rutting. TRR 1687, pp 85-94.
  7. L.B. Wang and J.S. Lai. (1998). Quantify Specific Surface Area of Aggregates Using An Imaging Technique. TRB.
  8. L.B. Wang (1998). An Anchored Band Bracing System for Deep Excavations. Fourth International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering.
  9. L.B. Wang, J.S. Lai and J.D. Frost. Fourier Morphological Descriptors of Aggregate Profiles. 2nd International Conference on Image Technology Applications in Civil Engineering, 1997, Sweden.
  10. L.B. Wang and J.S.Lai (1997). Estimate the Moduli and Ko of Soil and Soil-Pile System Using Micromechanics. Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, pp2345-2347.

Yvette P. Weatherton. Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor (weatherton@engr.subr.edu)

Areas of Interest: Air Quality Monitoring, Dispersion Modeling, Impacts of Transportation on Air and Water Quality, Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants, Particulate Pollution, Air Pollution Control

Selected Publications:

  1. Jackson, Winston (Y. P. Weatherton, advisor), “Atmospheric Effects on Ambient Particulate Concentrations,” Air & Waste Management Association, Poster Presentation, June 2002 (received 3rd place).
  2. Weatherton, Yvette P., Prasant Sadanand and Bhaskar Kura, “Model to Predict Ambient Particulate Concentrations at Traffic Intersections,” Conference Proceedings, 92nd Annual Conference of the Air & Waste Management Association, June 1999.
  3. Kura, Bhaskar and Yvette P. Weatherton, “Air Quality Status of Louisiana,” Conference Proceedings, Environmental State of the State Conference, November 1998.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Patrick Carriere, P.E.
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 9969
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Phone: (225) 771-5870
Fax: (225) 771-4320
E-mail: carriere@engr.subr.edu