Nicolas Ali Libre

Nicolas Ali Libre is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He serves as Director of the Materials Testing Lab and has contributed extensively to research and education in civil engineering, with a focus on concrete technology, 3D printing materials, and innovative teaching methods.

• PhD in Civil Engineering (2009)
• MS in Structural Engineering (2003)
• BS in Civil Engineering (2001)

His research spans concrete rheology, sustainable construction materials, and engineering education technologies, including 3D concrete printing optimization, fiber-reinforced composites, and digital learning tools. He has pioneered novel testing methods for concrete buildability and extrudability.

Award-winning educator, he received the President’s Award for Innovative Teaching (2018) and Missouri S&T Faculty Achievement Award (2018). His scholarly output includes over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, 60 conference papers, and mentorship of 10 graduate students.

He manages the Materials Testing Lab at Missouri S&T and has developed digital educational resources for engineering mechanics courses, including the SecPro App for teaching mechanics concepts.