Dr. Sarah Billington

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Billington is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her academic focus is on Structural Engineering, where she has made significant contributions to sustainable building materials and practices. Billington has served in various leadership roles, including Chair and Associate Chair of her department, shaping educational and research directions. As a recipient of numerous honors, she has been recognized as a Bass University Fellow and a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute. Billington has pioneered research in biodegradable composite materials and has an extensive portfolio of patents related to environmentally friendly construction technologies. She holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University.

Research Interests

Patents

Lignin poly(lactic acid) copolymers

9567432 2017-02-14

Patent on biodegradable composites.

Coated Biodegradable Building Article

8759424 2014-06-24

Patent on biodegradable building materials.

PHBV/Ground Bone Meal Pumice Powder Engineering Biobased Composite Materials Construction

8507588 2013-08-13

Patent related to biobased composites.

Bacterial poly(hydroxy alkanoate) polymer natural fiber composites

7887893 2011-02-15

Patent on natural fiber composites.

Courses

CEE 379 CEE 200 CEE 399 ENVRES 398 CEE 198 ENVRES 399 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 377 URBANST 199 CEE 200A CEE 200B CEE 200C CEE 199H CEE 199 CEE 182 CEE 80N

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.