Professor Dr. Jorge Zornberg

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Biography

Jorge Zornberg is a professor and holds the Joe J. King Chair in Engineering at the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. With 35 years of experience in research and practice, he specializes in geotechnical, geosynthetics, transportation, and geoenvironmental engineering. His research is supported by multiple agencies including the National Science Foundation, Federal Highway Administration, and Environmental Protection Agency. Zornberg has authored 550 technical publications and holds several patents. He is an editorial board member for esteemed journals and has delivered numerous keynote speeches worldwide. In 2019, he was recognized by the International Geosynthetics Society for his significant contributions to the field, with an honorary inaugural lecture established in his name at the Pan-American Conferences on Geosynthetics.

Research Interests

Soil Mechanics Soil Reinforcement Improvement Environmental Geotechnics Geosynthetics Numerical Physical (Centrifuge) Modeling Geotechnical Geoenvironmental Systems

Awards

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Ralph B. Peck Award

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Mercer Lecture Award

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J. James R. Croes Medal

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CAREER Award

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Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume

Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.