Highlights

Explore the latest achievements and research breakthroughs from Stony Brook Civil Engineering faculty. From prestigious awards to innovative infrastructure projects, see how our faculty are shaping the future of the field.

Faculty Spotlight

Rigoberto Burgueño Named ASCE Long Island’s Educator of the Year

For 55 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Long Island Branch has been gathering annually to celebrate outstanding contributions to the field of civil engineering. This year, at the Westbury Manor, Professor Rigoberto Burgueño, chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University, was recognized as the Educator of the Year.

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Erkan Öterkuş Named Fellow of ASME

Erkan Öterkus, SUNY Empire Innovation Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

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Dr. Erkan Öterkuş | SUNY Empire Innovation Associate Professor

Modern engineering structures like offshore wind turbines face harsh environments that lead to catastrophic cracks and corrosion. To mitigate these risks, Dr. Erkan Öterkuş develops cutting-edge digital twin systems and structural health monitoring. By predicting failures before they happen, his work prevents financial loss and environmental pollution while supporting sustainable energy.

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