[1] The award is annually given to individuals with notable achievements and contributions in research with respect to all disciplines of civil engineering.
[2][3][4] This award was first established by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) board of direction in 1946[5] and was given for the first time in 1949.
[7] His research interests mostly were in the field of structural, hydroelectric, and irrigation projects.
He also made some studies in the field of flood control, municipal water supplies, seismic forces and earthquake resistance.
[5] Huber awardees are "generally younger than 45 and have demonstrated a level of achievement and excellence that bodes well for a long and fruitful career.