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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

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Engineering Alumna Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List

Adaline Buerck, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South Florida 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, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ engineering success stories.

May 23, 2025Alumni & Friends, Chemical, Civil Environmental, Featured, Research

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Engineering Master’s Student Receives 2024–25 AAEES Foundation Scholarship

Tione Grant, a master’s 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 2024–25 American Academy of Environmental Scientists and Engineers AAEES Foundation Scholarship. The award supports students pursuing a master’s degree in environmental engineering or environmental science. Congratulations, Tione!

May 15, 2025Civil Environmental, Featured, Students

Two ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Civil & Environmental Engineering teams won the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Student Design Competition

Two ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Civil & Environmental Engineering teams won the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Student Design Competition at the Florida Water Resources Conference.

May 8, 2025Civil Environmental

Maya Trotz, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!

April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research

Six ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Engineering Faculty Recognized as NAI Senior Fellow Members in 2025

Six faculty members from the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ.

Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research

Yu Zhang, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Engineering & CUTR Faculty Member, is making waves in Advanced Air Mobility!

Yu Zhang, Ph.D., of ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s 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 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s SUM-Lab is shaping the future of intelligent transportation.

March 10, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research

The University of South Florida 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

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Microbiome Research Awards Granted to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Faculty: Daniel Yeh & Jody Harwood

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ faculty Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood have been awarded the 2024-2025 ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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’s Hall of Fame

Celebrate ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Professor Daniel Yeh’s 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

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ College of Engineering Faculty Honored as 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Congratulations to two ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Engineering Faculty! Discover how ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ College of Engineering’s distinguished faculty, Dr. J. Morris Chang and Dr. Mauricio Arias, are driving innovation worldwide as 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholars. Learn about Dr. Chang’s advancements in privacy-preserving machine learning and Dr. Arias’s impactful research in environmental sustainability.

November 6, 2024Civil Environmental, Electrical, Faculty, Research