Radlińska contributes to National Academies report on materials in water resources infrastructure
Mar 19, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Aleksandra Radlińska, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Penn State, contributed to a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) on the potential for innovative materials to strengthen the national water resources infrastructure.
Released in December 2025, the report provides recommendations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on promising materials such as fiber-reinforced polymercomposite materials, high-strength concrete and ultra-high-performance concrete and 3D-printed materials. Each of these innovative materials offers unique advantages like corrosion resistance or crack control, which could improve the service life of water resources assets and reduce costs associated with maintenance and repairs.
Radlińska was a member of the independent committee convened by NASEM for the consensus study that informed the report. Her research interests include innovative materials, construction methods that enhance infrastructure durability and the use of cement and concrete in sustainable design.
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Aleksandra Radlińska, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Penn State, poses for a headshot. Credit: Penn State College of Engineering.
