CaRC Lab
Computing and Robotic Construction Lab
The CaRC Lab advances the digital transformation of the construction industry by adopting automated technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital twinning.
Contact: Bo Xiao
D80—Prosperity by Design
Eighty percent of the Earth’s inhabitants are not considered by designers of infrastructure, goods, and services. What will you do? The programs within Michigan Tech's D80 Center provide many educational, service, and research opportunities for students, staff, and faculty interested in gaining valuable professional experience while making a difference in the lives of others.
Contact: Pavlis Honors College
Michigan’s Local Technical Assistance Program
The Michigan Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides the transportation technology (T2) to local government organizations (counties, cities, and villages) throughout the state. The LTAP mission is to bridge the gap between research and practice by conducting training sessions and demonstrations, and by serving as a clearinghouse for information related to state-of-the-art technology in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
Contact: Center for Technology & Training
Minkata Research Group
Dr. Minakata's group aims to develop and manage sustainable technologies for water and wastewater treatment and energy harvesting.
- Development of assessing and predicting tools for water treatment technologies
- Innovative water/wastewater treatment technologies for energy saving and harvesting
- Systems approach and integrated understanding of water/wastewater reuse
Contact: Daisuke Minkata
Rail Transportation Program
The Rail Transportation Program at Michigan Tech is an interdisciplinary program in railroad engineering and urban rail transit that provides opportunities for our students and faculty to participate in the development and operation of rail transportation for the 21st century.
Contact: Pasi Lautala
Roadsoft
Roadsoft is a roadway asset management system for collecting, storing, and analyzing data associated with transportation infrastructure. The software is maintained by a team of software engineers and civil engineers at the Center for Technology & Training (CTT).
Contact: Center for Technology & Training
Tran's Lab @ MTU
My research lab integrates various disciplines and concentrates on creating novel non-invasive methods for use in civil and biomedical fields.
- Non-contact Ultrasound for Concrete Set Time and Decision Making of Construction Activities
- Pressure Sensing Using Focused Ultrasound and Microbubbles
- Quantitative Ultrasound for Tissue Characterization
- Crack Detection Using Multi-transducer Ultrasonic Array
- 3D Damage Quantification Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning
Contact: Quang Ngoc Vinh Tran
Xue's Numerical Modeling Lab
My research is focused on the development and application of numerical models to problems in the coastal ocean and the Great Lakes. A key component of my current research is to establish an integrated modeling system for the Great Lakes.
Contact: Pengfei Xue