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The University of Virginia announced Friday it will explore  topics ranging from Incan construction techniques to hydrology and foundational engineering at the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, located in Cusco, Peru.

The presentation, by the University alumnus T. Andrew Earles, will provide an overview of research conducted in Peru over the past 15 years by expert Kenneth Wright and his colleagues at Wright Water Engineers and Wright Paleohydrological Institute.

Earles has worked for Wright Water Engineers since earning his Ph.D. in civil engineering at the University in 1999.

He is a vice president with the company and works on projects related to hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management and other urban water resources challenges.

The presentation will take place on Friday, October 2nd, at 2 p.m. in Olsson Hall room 120 at the University of Virginia and will be opened to the University community.

The event is part of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar Series at the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

For information, contact the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at 434-924-7464 or civil@virginia.edu.

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