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While Houston is a vibrant area of human and animal life, its position on the upper Texas Gulf Coast means it is vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and extreme heat. However, this turbulent ecosystem also provides opportunities for the research at the Cullen College of Engineering, both in the immediate area and by applying concepts to other areas across the globe.

At the National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM), research-quality airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) observations has led to finding ancient villages in Latin and South America, and revelations about flooding following Hurricane Harvey.

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A breakthrough membrane lets water flow through up to eight times faster while still keeping out salt, making desalination more efficient and accessible than ever before.
University of Houston researchers make significant strides in automating Antarctic glacier monitoring using advanced satellite radar techniques.
Cullen research impacts national code provisions and standards for high-strength steel reinforcement
Conducting research, developing innovative solutions and providing educational materials to enhance the nation’s ability to secure our borders, facilitate legitimate trade and travel, and ensure the integrity of our immigration system.
Serves as the premier resource for envisioning, promoting and institutionalizing hurricane resilience culture, knowledge, solutions and tools.
Designated by the Texas legislature as the home of the Texas Institute for Coastal Prairie Research and Education
Johnson has focused her research on understanding people’s true buying behaviors in hopes she can prompt them to make a change

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