Richard Hawkins

Richard Hawkins is an Instructor and Laboratory Manager in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), within the School of Engineering. He teaches Introduction to Environmental Engineering and oversees laboratory operations and safety protocols as the department's lab manager and safety officer. His office is located in Hoehn Room 341B, and contact details include (205) 934-8459 and rhawkins@uab.edu.

Education:

• B.S., Chemistry, University of Montevallo
• M.E., Construction Management, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at UAB

Research interests align with his teaching and lab management roles, focusing on environmental engineering applications, construction management practices, and laboratory safety standards. He actively supports student engagement through his coursework and lab supervision.

Advising and Grants: No specific grants or advising roles are mentioned, though his instructional and laboratory roles directly support student learning and research infrastructure.

Labs/Teams: Manages laboratories within the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational efficiency.