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GW Engineers Uncover New Insights into Diamond and Graphite Crystallisation

July 10, 2025

Researchers from GW Engineering’s CEE Department reveal how diamond and graphite form from molten carbon, advancing understanding of crystallisation through first-principles simulations.

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GW Engineering Named a Top U.S. School by Study International

July 3, 2025

Study International highlights GW Engineering as a top U.S. school for civil engineering, citing its hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world impact.

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Tianshu Li Collaborates on NSF-Funded Research to Engineer Advanced Ceramic Materials

June 27, 2025

GW Engineering Professor Tianshu Li joins NSF-funded work developing a new class of materials called high-entropy ceramics for use in high-performance applications.