Our Research Unit
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Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment
Preserving and improving transportation infrastructure presents a major challenge and a unique opportunity for civil engineers to improve the health, safety, cost-effectiveness, and longevity of these systems and share our knowledge with stakeholders. With multidisciplinary expertise in transportation infrastructure and environmental engineering, plus an array of cutting-edge facilities and laboratory resources, researchers at ORITE are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges and mitigating its environmental effects.
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Sponsored Research
In addition to projects with the Federal Highway Administration and the Ohio Department of Transportation, our faculty members perform research supported by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the private sector. These research programs provide opportunities for undergraduates to gain work experience on campus and serve as a basis for graduate research topics.