Dr. Supathorn Phongikaroon Named Director of Nuclear Engineering Program The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr. Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon will join the University of Utah as Professor of Nuclear Engineering beginning August 2025. He will hold the EnergySolutions Presidential Endowed Chair in Nuclear Engineering and serve as the […]

How Dr. Glenn Sjoden Elevated Nuclear Engineering at Utah—and Set It on Course for New Heights After more than four decades of military, federal, and academic leadership in nuclear engineering, Dr. Glenn Sjoden will retire this summer as the EnergySolutions Foundation Presidential Endowed Chair in Nuclear Engineering and Director of the Utah Nuclear Engineering Program […]

Above: Mina Golazad (right) receiving her scholarship at the Women’s Transportation Seminar Annual Gala on April 24th in Salt Lake City, UT. For 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 […]

The University of Utah’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CvEEN) now offers a fully online Master of Science in Construction Engineering. Designed for working professionals and recent graduates alike, this flexible, industry-focused program delivers advanced training in project management, sustainable construction, cost estimating, and more. Learn from faculty with deep industry ties while balancing […]

Above: Ryan Johnson (center) and students Dame Liljestand and Adam Cossey setting up an ultrasonic sensor that will measure snow depth. Ryan Johnson, Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CvEEN) at the University of Utah, has co-authored a new study published in Environmental Modelling & Software. Titled “Quantifying regional variability of machine-learning-based snow water […]

Hung-Po Cheng didn’t just come to the University of Utah to earn an engineering Ph.D.—he came to create a real-world impact by making the roads we travel every day just a little safer. With a passion for data-driven safety solutions and a vision for smarter cities, Hung-Po is using artificial intelligence to improve traffic safety. […]

Few names are as synonymous with engineering and leadership excellence in Utah as Ron Reaveley. On April 22, 2025, the University of Utah’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU) proudly co-hosted the inaugural event of our Distinguished Structural Engineering Lecture Series. This special evening featured Ron Reaveley, […]

Joe Davies, a Civil & Environmental Engineering student graduating in Fall 2025, capped off his collegiate skiing career in unforgettable fashion—by becoming a national champion. At the 2025 NCAA Championships hosted by Dartmouth College, Davies dominated the 20K freestyle, claiming first place in the men’s race with a commanding lead of over a minute. His […]

The 2024–2025 academic year was another success for our ASCE Student Chapter, marked by national recognition, regional competition success, and an incredibly active and dedicated student body. Throughout the year, the chapter was led by a passionate group of student leaders and the steady guidance of long-time faculty advisor Dr. Christine Pomeroy. For the second […]

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Vince Wang will be returning to the University of Utah as an Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering starting August 2025. With an impressive track record spanning both academia and nuclear industry, Dr. Wang brings invaluable expertise to our growing program. Dr. Wang previously worked at Radiant, a cutting-edge microreactor […]