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Alumni of the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) reflect on how their USC education equipped them with the skills, connections and persistence to tackle high stakes challenges.
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USC Viterbi alumna Bria Jamison (BS ’18, MS ’19) has dedicated her career to advancing water and energy sustainability – now, she’s influencing public policy decisions at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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A team of USC researchers have developed a simulation strategy for understanding and predicting how people respond to emergencies such as active shooter incidents and fires.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards $8 million for a new USC Superfund Center to research and address “forever chemicals.”
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At the USC Viterbi undergraduate commencement ceremony, the next generation of engineers are encouraged to advance technology that solves the world’s grand challenges.
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At the USC Viterbi master’s commencement ceremonies, Dean Yannis C. Yortsos praised graduates on the “singular achievement” of earning their master’s degree.
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The 2025 Ph.D. Hooding and Awards Ceremony honors 150 new graduates and Haotian Hang, winner of this year’s best Ph.D. thesis
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As a graduating master’s student researching carbon capture and clean energy production, Aadish Panchmia is determined to make a difference.
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Natalia Ratner, a graduating student studying environmental engineering, has combined a superstar academic career with experience in community teaching and sustainable farming.
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Patrick Borges Rodrigues’ PhD in civil engineering has led to a new understanding of the sensory symbiosis of human workers and robots in the construction industry.
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Sophie Beitel, a graduating student studying environmental engineering, is helping to design and build a deep-sea battery.
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The 2025 Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition challenges students to develop high-impact urban solutions and compete for a $20,000 prize.
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Members of the student-run team reveal what’s required to stay in the race.
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Alumni of the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) reflect on how to innovate for resilience, energy-efficiency, and wellbeing in the built environment.
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Relativity Space infrastructure engineer credits USC Viterbi master’s program in Emerging Technologies in Construction with aiding new career in space engineering.
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After a whirlwind year advising the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), USC researcher Kelly Sanders returns to campus with new knowledge and experience to share with her students.
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Two leading researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering join the ranks of AAAS fellows, one of the most prestigious honors in academia.
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USC Viterbi’s Adam Smith monitors wastewater in some campus dorms and apartments to keep students safe from COVID, the flu and the stomach flu.
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Alumnus Jonathan Emami has made a contribution to transform the Construction Management Program
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From fire response robots to retardant firing artillery, USC Viterbi engineers offer potential solutions for the future.
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An expert on fluid dynamics shares how engineers can help mitigate flooding after major wildfires.
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As Angelenos brace for “fire years” rather than “fire seasons,” USC Viterbi engineers offer potential solutions for the future.
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Two alumni of the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering were instrumental in the design, construction and project management of the new home for the USC School of Advanced Computing.
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The Foundation is recognized as a leading expert on backflow prevention and cross-connection control to protect public health.
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The newly established fund inspires students and faculty at the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) to transform their research into high-impact solutions.
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USC Civil and Environmental Engineering students are harnessing the powers of the natural world to develop innovative technologies that solve real-world problems.
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New research estimates 850,000 pounds of heavy metals have been released into the environment in the Western US from 2009-2021
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Two professors at USC Viterbi School of Engineering are collaborating on a puzzle with direct consequences for human health: identifying the best model for predicting the flow of contaminants in groundwater sources.
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For USC Viterbi researcher Ruolin Li, the design and optimization of autonomous vehicles (AVs) calls for a balance of societal benefits and individual interests.
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USC Viterbi researcher K. Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz is at the forefront of advancing technology for carbon capture and utilization.
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The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is at the forefront of research for the treatment and reuse of one of our greatest resources: water.
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The USC professor will apply his expertise in high-performance concrete for water infrastructure as part of a committee led by the National Academies of Sciences.
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The Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition challenges students to develop high-impact urban solutions and compete for a $20,000 prize.
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At the forefront of engineering and technology, graduates like Christian Bryan redefine potential with degrees in cutting-edge fields and a commitment to lifelong exploration.
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At the USC Viterbi master’s commencement ceremonies, Dean Yannis C. Yortsos praised graduates’ resilience, ingenuity and integrity
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Ana Luiza Behisnelian is using her environmental engineering degree to take on the mission of protecting one of our planet’s most important resources – water.
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Mohamad Awada, a graduating Ph.D. student in USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, reflects on five years of research developing dynamic environments for modern workspaces.
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International expert in safety culture and human factors, Meshkati spoke before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation as part of the FAA independent expert panel reviewing Boeing’s safety processes.
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The Trojan’s mission to bring potable water started at USC
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Assistant Professor Jiachen Zhang brings her expertise in computational modeling and science-based public policy to her new role at Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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The USC Viterbi student was honored for his research in creating smart spaces that can drastically improve the quality of our lives.
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Researchers in the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering are tackling one of the most complex problems facing the U.S. Department of Energy: how to safely handle and store “spent” nuclear fuel.
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Sanders has been appointed 2024 Assistant Director for Energy Systems Innovation at the White House.
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Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz brings a wealth of experience to her role as assistant professor at USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
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Luhar will be part of the 2024-26 cohort of 26 outstanding early and mid-career scientists, engineers and medical professionals selected by National Academies.
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Researchers in landscape architecture, fluid mechanics and augmented reality have created an interactive hydraulic model installed alongside the Los Angeles River.
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Having recently joined the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil Engineering (CEE), Assistant Professor Adam Simpson advances a radical new approach to studying environmental contaminants.
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Professor Bora Gencturk shares how high-performance building materials can mitigate the impact of urban disasters.
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The multi-disciplinary program, administered by USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), is equipping students with the skills to tackle the climate crisis.
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USC had two teams among top 10 finalists in national FAA Data Challenge 2023.
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Influential civil engineering alumnus was a member of the National Academy of Engineering and founding chairman of AECOM
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In teaching and research, advanced computational methods are essential for achieving the strategic vision at Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE)
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Dramatically cooling homes with renewable energy in the middle of the day could reduce carbon dioxide emissions, save consumers money and prevent rolling blackouts
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Immersive virtual environments provide healthcare workers with a highly effective method to prepare for emergencies.
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The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting a major USC research initiative to advance the next stage of the clean energy revolution.
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USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) is recognized as a global leader in technology and innovation.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory to Fund Academic Research to Improve Clean Water Access and Security
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New research at USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks to upcycle waste materials by harnessing the power of microorganisms.
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The class of 2023 is “the best educated, the most representative in our history.”
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This year’s ceremony at Alumni Park was headlined by alumnus and venture capitalist, Mark Stevens, who praised the power and versatility of an engineering degree
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The 2023 Ph.D. Hooding and Awards Ceremony honors 133 new graduates and Jiaoyang Li, winner of this year’s best Ph.D. thesis.
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Civil engineering major and sprinter Chioma Okonkwo hopes to medal in the NCAA Women’s Track and Field Championships and perhaps even run in the Olympics
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USC Viterbi’s ASCE student chapter competes in the “America’s Cup of Civil Engineering.”
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The Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition challenges students to develop high-impact urban solutions and compete for a $15,000 prize.
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Small plasmids are considered mobile genetic elements and transmissible between different types of bacteria
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Nhu Nguyen returns to USC to lead the construction of Ginsburg Hall.
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A father-son duo bond over their shared experience studying construction at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
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An interdisciplinary team, including three USC Viterbi researchers, recently received a $1.1M National Science Foundation grant for managing, mitigating on-the-job stress
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A new study spearheaded by the USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering shows how on-site construction can go remote.
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Election to the National Academy of Engineering is considered the highest honor for engineers
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Ketan Savla is designing computational solutions to improve the flow of traffic in congested cities. “Smarter” stoplights may be just around the corner.
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New USC Viterbi assistant professor works to engineer “green” cement.
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A new air purification strategy by USC Viterbi researchers might reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in classrooms and other indoor spaces by as much as tenfold.
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The machine can take high-resolution pictures at the micron level, or one-millionth of a meter
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USC Viterbi New Faculty Hires 2022-2023
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USC researchers and colleagues track and document the tsunami impact of a recent event near Tonga
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Low cost, low impact construction on the moon: new CrafTram technology could aid the next generation of lunar explorers
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Electronic records startup Frontida Records raises funds to organize medical information in low resource settings across the world
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USC students gain funding for products that support portable medicine storage
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USC senior Kathryn Huang co-founded Madhatter Knits, a knitting group that provides resources for newborns across the globe.
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How USC researchers identified a new treatment for harmful aldehydes in wastewater
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At the 2022 commencement ceremony, undergraduates shared laughter, tears and hugs as they embark on a new journey
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First in-person, satellite ceremonies in two years feature four-star general and former CEO of Yahoo and Verizon Media as speakers
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At the 2022 Ph.D. Hooding and Awards Ceremony, 215 new graduates join Trojan forebears like Andrew Viterbi and Wanda Austin.
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The 2022 graduate was honored for research on the role of energy system decarbonization and land surface properties on urban air quality in Southern California.
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From playing on USC’s world-famous marching band to mentorship for USC’s female engineers, USC Viterbi graduating senior Elyse Pollack thrives on Trojan spirit and family.
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Inspired by a desire to safeguard coastal spaces, Lee moved from Taiwan to the U.S. to catapult the next generation of engineers at USC Viterbi.
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Pirhadi, now an air pollution specialist at the California Air Resources Board, was the second PhD in Professor Constantinos Sioutas’ lab to win the USC PhD Achievement Award in six years.
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Innovative USC Viterbi course unites interdisciplinary students to clean Fairbanks smoke pollution with “Chimney Cherries”
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Santanu and Kelly Das, B.S. ’95, B.S. ’96 met at USC. Now they’re kickstarting a CEE student innovation competition for a more sustainable Los Angeles
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USC Viterbi student Prathmesh Bakshhi translates his passion for discovery to impact communities and infrastructures across the globe.
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USC researchers create an alternate approach to self-healing concrete that is low cost and upholds the innate strength of the original material.
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Soibelman honored for his work on smart buildings and infrastructure with 2022 Peurifoy Construction Research Award
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Gift from Jonathan Emami, graduate of the construction management program, will help nurture the next generation of construction and development leaders
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The Min Family Challenge, a business model contest to develop startups that benefit the underprivileged, held its 2021-2022 kickoff
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$10 milk. Electricity six times the national average. An innovative course at USC partners with Alaska’s Tlingit indigenous community to find new answers.
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USC research show how blending water in desalination and wastewater reclamation facilities can increase potable water supply while minimizing environmental impact
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The Dean’s Professor and Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair was honored for her innovation and leadership in advancing user-centered built environments
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A world-class environmental researcher and virtuoso bassist, Ban-Weiss influenced public policy and touched lives
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Students are recognized for excellence by faculty, staff and students.