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Dr. Angel Palomino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she has been a faculty member since 2012. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State University from 2005 to 2011 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her academic affiliations include the College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, with research and teaching responsibilities in geotechnical and materials engineering.
- PhD, Civil & Environmental Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004
- MSCE, Civil & Environmental Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999
- BSCE, Civil & Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998
- BA, Natural Sciences, Our Lady of the Lake University, 1998
Dr. Palomino's research focuses on micro-scale soil mechanics, clay-polymer composites, geogrids in pavement applications, and the sustainable use of coal combustion products. Her work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to engineer soil materials with tunable properties. She investigates pore fluid chemistry, particle modification, and the mechanical behavior of fine-grained soils, with applications in pavement design, erosion control, and environmental remediation.
The most recent 15 publications reflect a strong trend in geotechnical materials innovation, particularly in engineered clay systems, soil stabilization using polymers and geosynthetics, and the beneficial reuse of industrial byproducts. Her work spans experimental characterization, field testing, and computational modeling, with increasing emphasis on environmental interactions and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Scientific awards include:
- NSF Graduate Fellowship
- Georgia Tech President’s Fellowship
- Hartz Career Development Professorship
Dr. Palomino has advised multiple graduate students and led externally funded research projects from agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Her research group has investigated topics including polymer-clay composites, soil abrasivity, coal ash reclamation, and geogrid-reinforced pavements. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and materials behavior.
Her research is conducted in the Engineered Soils Laboratory at the University of Tennessee, equipped for direct shear testing, oedometer testing, triaxial strength analysis, and advanced microstructural characterization through collaborations with the SERF facility.
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