Category: faculty news
Diego Cerrai Receives NSF CAREER Award for Power Outage and Restoration Modeling
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering proudly announces that Dr. Diego Cerrai, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Interim Director of the Eversource Energy Center (EEC), has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award in support of his research into storm impact modeling and infrastructure resilience. Cerrai’s work focuses on understanding […]
UConn SoCEE’s Arash Zaghi Receives Prestigious Presidential Early Career Award
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to celebrate Dr. Arash Zaghi’s remarkable achievement as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This prestigious honor, bestowed by outgoing President Joe Biden, is the highest recognition the federal government awards to early-career researchers and reflects Dr. Zaghi’s exceptional contributions […]
UConn CEE Faculty and Students Advocate for Embracing Neurodiversity in STEM
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to highlight the important work of Dr. Arash Zaghi, professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Ph.D. student Connie Syharat, who are advocating for a more inclusive and innovative STEM environment by embracing neurodiversity. Dr. Zaghi, featured in Chemical & Engineering News, has been at the […]
CEE Faculty and EPA Partner to Launch Environmental Justice Community Center
The University of Connecticut is excited to announce the establishment of the Environmental Justice Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center (EJ-TCTAC), a collaborative initiative funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EJ-TCTAC is led by Dr. Carolyn Lin (Department of Communication), with a dedicated team including Dr. Davis Chacon Hurtado (School of Civil and […]
SoCEE Seeking Director/Head of the School
The University of Connecticut’s School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (SoCEE) is seeking qualified candidates for multiple faculty positions with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2025. Check out the Open Positions for all job requirements and relevant application details. Director/Head of the School: This is a full-time, 10-month, tenured position at the rank […]
Dr. John Ivan’s Research Receives AASHTO High Value Research Award
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to announce that a project led by Dr. John Ivan, Ph.D., has been selected by the AASHTO Research Advisory Council to receive the prestigious High Value Research Award for Region 1 this year. This project will be featured in a poster session at the Transportation Research […]
UConn Faculty Contribute to NAE Symposium: “Issues at the Intersection of Engineering and Human Rights”
Date: November 18-19, 2024 Engineering influences every facet of human life, and with this power comes a critical responsibility—engineers have the potential to either alleviate or intensify societal challenges. Two UConn professors, Davis Chacón-Hurtado and Shareen Hertel, who co-direct the Engineering for Human Rights Initiative, will lend their expertise to an upcoming symposium focused on […]
ASEE Honors Study on Neurodivergent Students with Stephen J. Ressler Best Paper Award
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has honored the paper “Neurodivergent Student Characteristics and Engineering Course Outcomes” with the 2024 Stephen J. Ressler Best Paper Award. Authored by Dr. Manish Roy, Dr. Christa L. Taylor, and Dr. Marisa Chrysochoou, this award from the Civil Engineering Division recognizes the paper’s significant advancements in understanding and […]
Farewell and New Leadership for Our Department
It is with mixed emotions that we announce our beloved Department Head’s transition to the role of Dean of Engineering at the University of Missouri, effective August 1st. Marisa Chrysochoou has profoundly impacted the department and college community, advocating for student success and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Her guidance and dedication over the […]
Dr. Manish Roy Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Education
Dr. Manish Roy, a faculty member in the college of Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 AAUP Teaching Excellence: Early Career Award, the 2024 Distinguished Engineering Educators and a summer faculty fellowship by the Center for Career Development at UConn. The AAUP Teaching Excellence: Early Career Award is a prestigious university-wide recognition that honors outstanding […]
