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Spring 2025

Chair's Message

Welcome! 

 

Thank you for checking out the CEE@UCI Newsletter. Here you can keep up to date with what is happening on campus, from faculty research to both graduate and undergraduate student life.



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Sincerely,

Jean-Daniel Saphores

Professor and Chair


Controlling the Big Four Recyclables for Our Future

Professor Jean-Daniel Saphores, Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UC Irvine, is at the forefront of research aimed at improving sustainability through efficient resource recycling. 



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An Interview with Diego Rosso and UCI's Water-Energy Nexus Center

Professor Diego Rosso has dedicated his career to the improvement and development of water treatment processes through the UCI Water-Energy Nexus Center. The center’s current director, Rosso has been pivotal in the research of aeration systems and water reclamation since 2000. 



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Driving the Future of Microtransit with Siwei Hu

Siwei Hu, a PhD candidate in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Systems, was one of 10 finalists for this year’s UC Irvine Grad Slam. 


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Powering Change: Brian Tarroja on Clean Energy Research

Dr. Brian Tarroja, associate professional researcher in UC Irvine’s Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, is a leading force in the study of sustainable energy systems with his interdisciplinary background.


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Q&A with Rose Hills Fellow Ashley Green

Ashley Green is currently a Rose Hills Foundation Science and Engineering Fellow. The fellowship is intended to recognize meritorious and underrepresented students in STEM who are pursuing a graduate degree in the life or natural sciences or engineering.


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Building Bridges with Integrity: Jerry DeSantos on Engineering and Ethicsen/

A veteran of the field with accolades to prove it, Jerry DeSantos serves as the vice president of construction services at engineering consulting firm Syrusa. Based in Brea, Syrusa offers consulting services to clients around Southern California, with many projects based in Orange County.


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Paving the Way with Jamie Lai: Student to City Leader

Yorba Linda, a city of nearly 70,000 in the northeastern portion of Orange County, boasts a robust and well-maintained network of roads, scenic neighborhoods and charming community environment. As with many cities, Yorba Linda owes these feats to its Public Works Department, with Director Jamie Lai spearheading this development.  


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CEE-ing What's Up with NSBE

If you’re looking for a welcoming and professional community in civil and environmental engineering, look no further than the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).


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