Dr. Radoslaw Michalowski

Professor

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Biography

Radoslaw L. Michalowski is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research at the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, in 1980, following a Master's degree from the Technical University of Poznan in 1974. His research interests focus on Geomechanics, particularly the flow of granular media, micromechanics, and sand constitutive modeling. He has contributed significantly to the fields of engineering plasticity, limit analysis, and the stability of earth structures, especially in relation to buried lifelines and reinforced soil under freeze-thaw conditions. He has served in various professional capacities, including fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and editor for numerous prominent journals. His commitment to advancing engineering practices has been recognized through many awards, including being elected to the Academy of Engineering in Poland and receiving the Monroe-Brown Foundation Education Excellence Award from the University of Michigan. Michalowski is known for his impactful contributions to both academia and practical engineering systems, making him a respected figure in his field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Elected Fellow

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J. S. Braun/Braun Intertec Professorship

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Kersten Lecturer

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MTS Visiting Professor Geomechanics

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Tribute Award

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Life title Professor

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Monroe-Brown Foundation Education Excellence Award

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Teacher of the Year Award

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James M. Robbins Excellence in Teaching Award

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ASCE Faculty Advisor Award

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Elected Fellow

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Chi Epsilon Faculty Member

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Fulbright Fellow

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science