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New faculty hired 

We are thrilled to welcome Alexander Michalek to the department for the fall of 2026. He is a bridge between our Water Resources and Environmental groups, focusing on characterizing and predicting climate-influenced flood hazards, with an emphasis on understanding how flooding will change with climate change. His expertise will be a fantastic addition to the department.

Paige Novak, Professor and Department Head

About the Department

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"Many of our faculty are leaders in their research areas, with the rest well on their way. I am so proud of the work they do and their commitment to our students."
— Paige Novak
Department Head and Joseph T. and Rose S. Ling Chair in Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering (CEGE) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is known for its pioneering work in analytical, computational, and experimental methods. We practice research excellence grounded in rigorous fundamentals for wide-ranging applications. Our research is interdisciplinary, covers a broad spectrum of areas, and emphasizes science and fundamentals. Our vision, inspired and innovative engineering for society, is directly related to our contributions stemming from basic research.

In many ways, civil engineers, environmental engineers, and geoengineers have provided the bedrock on which our modern society has flourished. Challenges, such as unprecedented consumption of resources, increased urbanization, and water scarcity, demand innovative solutions to support human well-being and provide for a resilient planet. Our mission in CEGE is to learn concepts and methods, discover solutions and processes, and transform the world by addressing critical challenges in designing and protecting the infrastructure, environment, water and earth resources.

UMN Twin Cities campus, aerial view

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering is located in the heart of a lively campus within a dynamic urban area that offers a multitude of opportunities for engineers and engineering students.

Graduate programs ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News (2023):
   - Environmental Engineering ranked 9 overall and 7 among public universities.
   - Civil Engineering ranked 19 overall and ranked 11 among public universities.

The department boasts significant contributions through research. View a flipbook of CEGE Research and Contributions highlights.