Physical Flume Tests for Slope Instability - Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering


We are seeking highly motivated students to assist with large-scale flume tests aimed at analyzing the mechanisms behind slope instability (e.g., landslides, erosion) under various natural disturbances such as rainfall, waves, and wildfires, and to explore innovative mitigation strategies.

The Geosystems Engineering and Intelligence Laboratory (GEI), led by Dr. Zhan (https://weiwei-zhan.github.io/), focuses on developing systematic and intelligent solutions to enhance natural hazard mitigation and infrastructure resilience. Our research integrates interdisciplinary techniques from geotechnics, geology, geophysics, geodesy, geomechanics, and data science.

Please feel free to express your interest and inquire further information to Dr. Weiwei Zhan (weiwei.zhan@ucf.edu) with an email attaching your resume and using “URA inquiry – Your Name” as the subject.

Project Dates

Start Date: 1/8/2025 - End Date: 4/25/2025

Students Needed

Type of Project

Individual

Student Responsibilities

Students will assist graduate students to prepare and run the large-scale flume tests (see Fig. 18, https://stormwater.ucf.edu/equipment-and-capabilities-of-stormwater-erosion-and-sediment-laboratory/)

Time Commitment

10 hour(s)

Student Requirements

Require students have a strong motivation in research and enjoy hands-on experiments and teamwork.

Interested in Working With the Following Programs

For EXCEL URE Students Only

Additional Notes

Position Overview

  • Date Posted: 09-18-2023
  • Location:
    • Orlando (Main Campus)
  • Paid: Yes