Grainger College of Engineering Seminars & Speakers

Speaker: Fabian Grusdt, Professor, Department of Physics and Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

The microbes inhabiting urban environments present long-overlooked sources of information about infrastructure status, human health, and ecosystem health.

Currently, only 14% of energy produced in Illinois is from solar, wind and storage capacity. Therefore, to achieve 100% renewable by 2050 there needs to be tremendous growth in the renewable sector, and engaging with the public to adopt renewable energy is crucial.

Speaker: Shruti Puri, Assistant Professor, Yale University

Part 1 of this online short course will focus on subgrade preparation for installation of flexible geomembranes. This course will describe the requirements for subgrade preparation before a flexible geomembrane is installed, such as maximum rock size allowed, presence of water, and smooth rolling the surface before geomembrane installation. 1.5 PDH

Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Part 2 of this online short course will focus on the use of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) with flexible geomembranes to create a composite barrier system. This course will also present information on the use of GCLs with flexible geomembranes instead of or in addition to a compacted soil liner. 1.5 PDH

This webinar will address penetrations, anchoring and attachments to structures. Details of accepted attachment methods will be presented along with site photos of construction/installation means and methods. Additionally, NDT QC and CQA methods including electrical leak, spark, vacuum, and mechanical will be addressed. 1.0 PDH

Speaker: Alexandra Kolla, Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz

Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.