faculty awards
Shideh Dashti, a professor of geotechnical engineering and geomechanics, has received a Fulbright award to study the combined impacts of seismic and rainfall-related geohazards at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC). The project seeks to advance infrastructure design and engineering education by shifting the focus from single-hazard approaches to addressing the compound effects these hazards pose to critical infrastructure.
Distinguished Professor Karl Linden is one of the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty members recognized with this year’s Exceptional Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, which honors faculty mentors for their efforts to enhance the graduate student experience.
Professor Gregor Henze was recently awarded Fellow status by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).ÌýASHRAE Fellow is a membership grade that recognizes individuals who have
Karl Linden was presented with the CU system’s highest faculty honor, Distinguished Professor, on Feb. 6. A pioneer in ultraviolet water treatment and a dedicated educator and mentor, he has advanced both water quality innovation and student success.
Assistant Professor Cresten Mansfeldt has been selected as an inaugural SPIKE Faculty Fellow, part of a new CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ initiative to expand and strengthen sustainability education across campus. The 13 fellows will help lead faculty training, contribute to university-wide sustainability efforts and advance teaching focused on environmental and climate justice.
Professor Evan Thomas, director of the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience, received a major career honor from the International Water Association for his work that has reshaped how safe drinking water is delivered in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.
Bernard Amadei, founder of Engineers Without Borders USA and former CEAE professor, has been honored with the 2025 Jim Swaeby Peace Award for his global humanitarian work. The award, presented by the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rotary Club, recognizes individuals who make outstanding contributions to peace.
Cresten Mansfeldt, assistant professor of environmental engineering,Ìýhas been selected as the recipient of the 2025 CEAS Outstanding Faculty Research Advisor/Mentor Award. The award is based on student nominations.
Anthony Straub is developing ultra-thin nanoscale membranes to transform water purification on Earth and in space. His work has earned a prestigious NSF CAREER Award, a five-year, $550,000 grant to advance the research.
Professor Wil Srubar is the principal director of theÌýLiving Materials Laboratory,Ìýwhere an interdisciplinary team develops nature-inspired concrete alternatives that can be produced without fossil fuels or significant carbon emissions.Ìý