Bjorn Birgisson

Bjorn Birgisson is the Chair of the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering and holds the Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professorship at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on infrastructure resilience, pavement engineering, materials science, and novel construction technologies. He has pioneered work on asphalt mixture performance, autonomous vehicle impacts on roadways, and extraterrestrial construction materials using lunar regolith. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational modeling, experimental testing, and environmental sustainability.

Educational Background: Ph.D., P.E. credentials are highlighted but formal education details are not provided in the text. His professional appointments emphasize practical application of research to real-world infrastructure challenges.

Research Interests include:

• Transportation infrastructure resilience to climate change
• Advanced material characterization for pavements
• Additive manufacturing for space exploration
• Non-destructive evaluation techniques

His recent publications (2020-2025) address:

• Moisture variation in clayey soils
• Pavement crack initiation modeling
• Autonomous truck infrastructure impacts
• Lunar regolith utilization

Scientific Awards: Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professorship recognizes his contributions to sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Advising/Grants: While student names are not listed, his research teams focus on doctoral-level projects in geotechnical engineering and materials science. Grant activities likely include federal/state transportation initiatives and space exploration partnerships.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Boyd Research and Education Center, collaborating with industry partners on pavement testing and additive manufacturing technologies.