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Professor Maya Trotz Elected as a Fellow by the Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors (AEESP)
Professor Maya Trotz has been named a Fellow of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. The recognition honors her groundbreaking research and long-standing commitment to community-engaged environmental science. Her work addresses coral reef survival, nutrient pollution and water equity with global relevance. Named an NSF-KADF Ocean Decade Champion in both 2023 and 2024, Trotz continues to raise the bar for research impact. She also served as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2024 Environmental Sciences: Water Gordon Research Conference. Learn how her efforts are shaping a more sustainable world.
June 11, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
USF Engineering Professor Receives Theodore Askounes Ashford Distinguished Scholar Award
Professor Daniel Yeh, Ph.D., (CEE) has been named the 2025 recipient of the Theodore Askounes Ashford Distinguished Scholar Award. The Theodore Askounes Ashford Distinguished Scholar Award honors faculty members whose research demonstrates originality and significant impact.
June 2, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty
USF Engineering Alumna Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List
Adaline Buerck, USF alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, 黄瓜视频 engineering, lead exposure research, global public health, Mercer University professor, water sanitation hygiene (WASH), international engineering research, student-led engineering programs, engineering faculty awards, environmental science innovation, young professionals in STEM, women in engineering, lead mitigation research, engineering education leadership, CDC and UNICEF collaboration, engineering research impact, sustainable development, global engineering outreach, USF engineering success stories.
May 23, 2025Alumni & Friends, Chemical, Civil Environmental, Featured, Research
USF Engineering Master鈥檚 Student Receives 2024鈥�25 AAEES Foundation Scholarship
Tione Grant, a master鈥檚 student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was recognized at the 2025 American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists Convocation and Celebration of Excellence on April 10 for receiving the 2024鈥�25 American Academy of Environmental Scientists and Engineers AAEES Foundation Scholarship. The award supports students pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in environmental engineering or environmental science. Congratulations, Tione!
May 15, 2025Civil Environmental, Featured, Students
Maya Trotz, USF Engineering Faculty, Named 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by Every Page Foundation
Professor Maya Trotz receives the prestigious 2024 Ocean Decade Champion award from the Every Page Foundation. Her research focuses on alternative solutions to protect certain communities. This recognition highlights USF鈥檚 leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!
April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
Six USF Engineering Faculty Recognized as NAI Senior Fellow Members in 2025
Six faculty members from the USF College of Engineering have been named to the 2025 Class of NAI Senior Members. This honor recognizes their groundbreaking research in power systems, advanced air mobility, biophotonics, VLSI design, smart mobility, and more at USF.
Yu Zhang, USF Engineering & CUTR Faculty Member, is making waves in Advanced Air Mobility!
Yu Zhang, Ph.D., of USF鈥檚 College of Engineering, has been published in IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine. His research highlights advancements in urban air mobility, AI-driven transportation systems, and air traffic management. Learn how USF鈥檚 SUM-Lab is shaping the future of intelligent transportation.
March 10, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
The 黄瓜视频 is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a multi-million-dollar project to reduce crashes and improve the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
January 16, 2025Civil Environmental, Featured, Research
USF Microbiome Research Awards Granted to USF Faculty: Daniel Yeh & Jody Harwood
USF faculty Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood have been awarded the 2024-2025 USF Microbiome Research Award for developing sustainable wastewater systems for lunar habitats. Their innovative project combines environmental engineering and microbiology to tackle waste treatment in space, with potential applications for Earth.
December 10, 2024Civil Environmental, Faculty, Research
Engineering Faculty Spotlight at 2024 Florida Inventor鈥檚 Hall of Fame
Celebrate USF Professor Daniel Yeh鈥檚 induction into the 2024 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame! Renowned for the NEWgenerator, his innovative sanitation solution brings clean water and renewable energy to communities in need. Learn more about his impactful work
November 25, 2024Civil Environmental, Faculty, Research
USF College of Engineering Faculty Honored as 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Congratulations to two USF Engineering Faculty! Discover how USF College of Engineering鈥檚 distinguished faculty, Dr. J. Morris Chang and Dr. Mauricio Arias, are driving innovation worldwide as 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholars. Learn about Dr. Chang鈥檚 advancements in privacy-preserving machine learning and Dr. Arias鈥檚 impactful research in environmental sustainability.
November 6, 2024Civil Environmental, Electrical, Faculty, Research
Daniel Yeh's NEWGenerator scores AUTM Better World Project Award for USF
USF has been awarded the AUTM Better Project Award, thanks to USF's Technology Transfer Office, Civil & Environmental Engineering professor Daniel Yeh and Yeh's NEWGenerator, a solar-powered innovation providing off-grid water sanitation for people in remote locations.
February 23, 2024Civil Environmental, Faculty, Research