UTEP CTIS - Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems
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The focus of CTIS, which supplants the Center for Highway Materials Research, is to coordinate basic and applied research related to the nation’s transportation infrastructure at UTEP.
05/18/2026
🎓✨ Congratulations to the CTIS Class of 2026! ✨🎓
Today, we proudly celebrate the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our graduating students as they begin an exciting new chapter. Your commitment to excellence has made a lasting impact on the CTIS community, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish in the future.
Please join us in congratulating:
🔹 Jesus Macias — B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
🔹 Andrea Sanchez — B.S. in Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering
🔹 Jorge Melendez — B.S. in Civil Engineering
🔹 Sergio Valles — B.S. in Civil Engineering
🔹 Daren Perez — B.S. in Civil Engineering
From all of us at CTIS, we are incredibly proud of you and wish you continued success in every step ahead. 💙⛏️🧡
04/30/2026
April Recap 🌉🔧
From April 17–19, 2026, undergraduate students Ricardo Labrado and Emilio Torres, part of the CTIS research team, represented UTEP at the ASCE Student Symposium in Corpus Christi, TX, competing in the Steel Bridge Competition.
This competition is the result of months of work—teams design and fabricate a full-scale steel bridge throughout the year, then bring it to competition where everything comes down to performance under pressure. Bridges must be assembled as fast as possible while following strict rules, penalties, and cost constraints.
Every aspect is evaluated, from design efficiency (construction economy), to build time (construction speed), and overall structural performance. It’s a hands-on experience that combines engineering, fabrication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
As part of the team, Ricardo and Emilio contributed to a strong performance, earning:
🥉 3rd Place – Construction Economy
🥉 3rd Place – Construction Speed
A great example of CTIS undergraduate researchers applying their skills beyond the classroom 👏
Yesterday at the CTIS lab, we had the opportunity to welcome visitors from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) 👷♂️🏫
The visit was part of an evaluation process to determine if our lab is capable of independently conducting TxDOT Proficiency Testing and supporting them in part of the process 🧪
During the tour, our team showcased the lab’s equipment, testing procedures, and ongoing projects 🔬
We were glad to host members of the TxDOT Materials and Tests Division (MTD), including Ernest Longoria, Michael Dawidczik, Victor Vogt, and Jeffrey Perabo 🙌
It was a great opportunity to highlight the work happening at CTIS and the effort behind maintaining high-quality standards 💪
04/21/2026
We had a great meeting with our CTIS undergraduate students, joined by our Associate Professor of Research, Cesar Tirado, our Business Manager, Ana Licon, and our Center Director, Imad Abdullah 🙌
We shared updates, ideas, and what’s ahead for our community. As we continue to grow, our lab is also moving to a new location—marking the start of an exciting new chapter for CTIS.
Big changes are coming, and they’re all positive 🚀 Stay tuned!
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