Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Sharon Di

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Tom T. Panayotidi

Lecturer in the Discipline of Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Shiho Kawashima

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Why Earn your PhD in Engineering Mechanics at Columbia?

Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for unmatched opportunities and impact.

As a student, you’ll benefit from:

New York City
Join top talent in one of the world’s most exciting and influential cities. Students choose Columbia Engineering over MIT, Berkeley, and others because of the New York City ecosystem of research and enterprise that can’t be found anywhere else.
Outstanding Facilities
Access the most advanced equipment and lab spaces to explore your area of research, and gain confidence with cutting-edge technology and techniques. Our Strength of Materials Laboratory is the largest on campus and incorporates labs for Soil Mechanics, Hydrologic Research, Structural Deterioration Research, Sustainable Engineering and Materials, and more.
Faculty Who Are Leaders in the Field
Join a department full of scholars who aren’t just teaching you principles but pioneering their application through research in areas like advanced materials, computational mechanics, geotechnical engineering, multi-hazard risk assessment and mitigation, and transportation engineering.
Columbia University
With a PhD from Columbia, you’ll join one of the world’s most international, accomplished networks of researchers and alumni. Your Ivy League credential will open doors wherever you go and the relationships you build here will accelerate your career.

Columbia gives you a rigorous Ivy League education in the heart of a vibrant global city for unmatched opportunities and impact.

As a student, you’ll benefit from:

New York City
Join top talent in one of the world’s most exciting and influential cities. Students choose Columbia Engineering over MIT, Berkeley, and others because of the New York City ecosystem of research and enterprise that can’t be found anywhere else.
Outstanding Facilities
Access the most advanced equipment and lab spaces to explore course concepts, develop your research abilities, and gain confidence with cutting-edge technology and techniques. Our Strength of Materials Laboratory is the largest on campus and incorporates labs for Soil Mechanics, Hydrologic Research, Structural Deterioration Research, Sustainable Engineering and Materials, and more.
Faculty Who Are Leaders in the Field
Join a department full of scholars who aren’t just teaching you principles but pioneering their application through research in areas like advanced materials, computational mechanics, geotechnical engineering, multi-hazard risk assessment and mitigation, and transportation engineering.
Columbia University
With a PhD from Columbia, you’ll join one of the world’s most international, accomplished networks of researchers and alumni. Your Ivy League credential will open doors wherever you go and the relationships you build here will accelerate your career.

Columbia Engineering provides a rigorous Ivy League education in an atmosphere charged with innovation in the heart of a dynamic global city.

As a student here, you’ll benefit from:

New York City
A great variety of construction and infrastructure projects are happening right here. You’ll have a wealth of opportunities to see the principles you’re studying in action and connect with professionals at the forefront of the industry. Some of the world’s top companies in civil engineering are directly involved with our MS program through teaching specialized courses, providing internships, and offering opportunities for independent research.
Faculty Who Are Leaders in the Field
Join a department full of scholars who aren’t just teaching you principles but pioneering their application through research in areas like advanced materials, computational mechanics, geotechnical engineering, multi-hazard risk assessment and mitigation, and transportation engineering.
Incredible Program Breadth
Get the preparation you need for your unique career path. With 13 distinct concentrations, we have a curriculum that will match your interests and ambitions.
Outstanding Facilities
Access the most advanced equipment and lab spaces to explore course concepts, develop your research abilities, and gain confidence with cutting-edge technology and techniques. Our Strength of Materials Laboratory is the largest on campus and incorporates labs for Soil Mechanics, Hydrologic Research, Structural Deterioration Research, Sustainable Engineering and Materials, and more.