Xuewen Luo is helping shape the future of transportation through her research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Her work, grounded in both technical rigor and a clear societal purpose, recently earned her recognition as a 2026 Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Utah Chapter Scholarship Winner, along with a $3,500 award honoring her […]
Read MoreCivil & Environmental Engineering students from the University of Utah earned top honors at the 2026 Water Environment Association of Utah (WEAU) Student Design Competition, held during the WEAU Annual Conference in St. George on April 18. The team’s project focused on global water stewardship, developing innovative and sustainable water treatment solutions for the city […]
Read MoreThe One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI) has selected a new cohort of faculty fellows — including Dr. Ryan Johnson from our Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CvEEN). Johnson was recognized under the “Environment” thematic area for his work combining AI, hydroinformatics, and sustainability in […]
Read MoreThe Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is proud to congratulate Ph.D. candidate Shouzheng Pan on receiving the 2025 Daniel B. Fambro Student Paper Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This national recognition is presented to just one student each year across all ITE districts, making it one of the most competitive and […]
Read MoreWe’re proud to announce that a team from the University of Utah’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received the Best Poster Paper Award at the International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, held at Stanford University from September 9–11, 2025. The award-winning paper, titled “Locating crack tip in Mode-I fracture tests of engineered wood by acoustic emission and […]
Read MoreA team of University of Utah Civil & Environmental Engineering (CvEEN) students represented the U at the 2025 Transportation Technology Tournament (TTT), earning recognition as one of the top three teams in the nation. The competition was held during the 2025 ITE International Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, providing an outstanding opportunity for the team […]
Read MoreThe extreme conditions beneath the earth’s surface are both a challenge and an opportunity. For Ayat Alasadi, they are the foundation of advancing the potential of geothermal energy. A Ph.D. student in the University of Utah’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ayat has been awarded the Marcelo Lippmann Graduate Scholarship—a prestigious honor given annually to […]
Read MoreAs a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, Jeremiah Adejube’s hard work and dedication as both a researcher and a teaching assistant isn’t just a path toward a terminal degree—it’s a reflection of a deeply personal and purposeful journey. Originally from Nigeria, Jeremiah brings a global perspective to his research in sustainable infrastructure and […]
Read MoreA cliff face may be a symbol of serene solidity, but that mental image can violently change in an instant. After millions of years of weathering, tectonic shifts, and the relentless pull of gravity, it can be anyone’s guess as to where and when a boulder will dislodge itself from a rock slope and wreak […]
Read MoreFor Mina Golazad, engineering has always been about more than data and design—it’s about people. Whether she’s using machine learning to improve Utah’s public transit or mentoring a young student with dreams of civil engineering, Mina brings both heart and vision to her work. That rare combination recently earned her the 2025 Matt Riffkin Legacy […]
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