Nanomaterials in Civil Engineering
Explore nanotechnology applications in civil engineering, from materials synthesis to environmental solutions and smart infrastructure.
Explore nanotechnology applications in civil engineering, from materials synthesis to environmental solutions and smart infrastructure.
This comprehensive course explores the intersection of nanotechnology and civil engineering, focusing on nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and practical applications. Students learn about nano-scale effects, process-structure-property relationships, and multi-functional materials development. The course covers innovative applications including self-cleaning concrete, energy harvesting systems, and environmental sensing technologies, integrating materials science with civil and electrical engineering principles.
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What you'll learn
Master fundamental concepts of nanomaterials and nanostructures
Understand nanomaterial fabrication methods and characterization techniques
Apply nanotechnology for enhancing material properties in construction
Develop expertise in smart material applications for civil engineering
Implement nanomaterial solutions for environmental applications
Skills you'll gain
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There are 5 modules in this course
This innovative course explores advanced applications of nanomaterials in civil and environmental engineering. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of nanomaterial synthesis and characterization, focusing on practical applications in construction and environmental solutions. Students learn about cutting-edge developments in self-healing materials, smart infrastructure, and environmental remediation technologies, while gaining hands-on experience with nano and micro-structure characterization techniques.
Nanomaterials in Civil Application
Module 1 · 1 Weeks to complete
Concrete Durability
Module 2 · 1 Weeks to complete
Advanced Concrete Applications
Module 3 · 1 Weeks to complete
Smart Concrete Technologies
Module 4 · 1 Weeks to complete
Environmental Applications
Module 5 · 1 Weeks to complete
Instructors
Advanced Materials and AI Engineering Researcher
Guangshuai Han is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, having completed his bachelor's degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, China. As an interdisciplinary researcher, he focuses on solving advanced materials and sensing challenges in engineering through AI technology. His research spans multiple areas including flexible electronic materials, molecular dynamics simulations, structural health monitoring, and AI-guided advanced material exploration and design, with particular emphasis on developing piezoelectric sensors for civil engineering applications
Advanced Materials and Sustainable Infrastructure Researcher
Yining Feng is a Research Assistant Professor at the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, where she previously completed her Ph.D. (2020) and M.S. (2016) after earning her B.S. from Dalian Maritime University (2014). Her research focuses on developing innovative nanomaterials and device technologies for sustainable infrastructure and environmental health applications, with particular emphasis on flexible sensors for biological and environmental monitoring. Her work has garnered significant attention in the academic community, with over 1,100 citations of her publications in materials science, infrastructure development, nanotechnology, and energy harvesting. She currently leads interdisciplinary research projects combining artificial intelligence with materials science to advance the development of piezoelectric materials and sustainable infrastructure solutions
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