Research

We aim to deliver world-leading research, to educate the most capable students to the highest possible level and to provide expert advice to Industry. 

We work towards a fundamental understanding of the systems, structures and materials underpinning civil engineering and apply this to the solution of important engineering problems. We integrate new theoretical treatments, advances in numerical methods, and laboratory and field experimentation, focussing on the built environment and its inter-relationships with the natural environment and human society.

Research Impact

Research Outputs

Research Governance

Our community in numbers*

Our academics

  • 50+ full-time academic staff
  • 20 part-time, honorary and visiting
  • 50+ research staff
  • 40+ Professional Services and Technicians staff 

Our student population

  • 225 PhD students
    67% male; 33% female
    48 nationalities
  • 314 MSc students
    61% male; 39% female
    53 nationalities
  • 367 Undergraduates 
    71% male; 29% female
    45 nationalities
  • Total 906 students
    67% male; 33% female

* all numbers are approximate

Measures of success

Research Assessment Exercise

  • REF 2021. 75% of research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), and 25% assessed to be 3*. (unit of assessment: engineering)
  • REF 2014. 47% of research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), 48% assessed to be 3* and 5% assessed as 2*. (unit of assessment: civil and construction engineering)
  • RAE 2008. 40% of research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), 55% assessed to be 3* and 3% assessed as 2*. (unit of assessment: civil engineering)

Contact the Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Skempton Building
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
London, SW7 2AZ

Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7594 5929 / 5932 / 5931
Email: cvenquiries@imperial.ac.uk

We are located in the Skempton Building (building number 27 on the South Kensington Campus Map). How to find us