Tara Cavalline
استاد · Concrete and Cementitious Materials
University of North Carolina at Charlotteمعرفی
Tara Cavalline, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research focuses on concrete and cementitious materials, durability, sustainable construction, and transportation infrastructure, including bridge and pavement management systems.
- Registered Professional Engineer in four states
- Active in Transportation Research Board (TRB) and American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- Recipient of the 2014 Lee College Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
Her work emphasizes optimizing concrete mixtures, quality assurance in construction, and leveraging recycled materials for sustainable infrastructure. She has led numerous federally and state-funded projects, including FAA and FHWA collaborations.
Recent publications highlight advancements in UAV-enabled bridge inspection, performance-engineered concrete mixtures, and thermal properties of sustainable materials. She also contributes to technical guidelines for concrete recycling and quality control practices.
- 2014 Lee College Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
- 2015 ASEE Engineering Technology Division Best Paper Award
Dr. Cavalline mentors student teams and co-advises the UNC Charlotte ACI chapter, which has earned multiple national recognitions. Her research bridges laboratory testing, field trials, and policy development for concrete infrastructure.
