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Lance Manuel Recognized for Exceptional Teaching

December 04, 2020

Lance Manuel, Professor of Mechanics, Uncertainty and Simulation in Engineering (MUSE), recently received the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Award for Excellence in Engineering Teaching.

2021 Kolodzey Travel Grant Awards Announced

December 01, 2020

With funds provided by the late Charles Kolodzey (MS 1946), this competitive award provides an opportunity for PhD students in the department to attend technical conferences, make oral and poster presentations about their research, and to develop a network of colleagues at other universities.

Professor Bill O'Brien Elected to National Academy of Construction

November 10, 2020

The National Academy of Construction has elected William J. O'Brien, professor and associate chair for architectural engineering in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, as a new member of its 2020 class.

Academy of Distinguished Alumni 2020

October 02, 2020

Seven alumni from the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have been elected to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

CAEE Among the Top Five in 2021 U.S. News and World Report Rankings

September 15, 2020

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering is once again ranked in the top five in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report, strengthening the department's position as one of the nation’s best undergraduate engineering programs.

CAEE Welcomes New Faculty Member Sergio Castellanos

September 10, 2020

Sergio Castellanos is the department's new assistant professor.

September 10, 2020

Dr. Sergio Castellanos will join the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin as an assistant professor in January 2021.

Dr. Castellanos received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Arizona. He completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Photovoltaics Research Laboratory.

His research focuses on analyzing pathways for decarbonizing the electrical grid and studying how equitable are the policies and deployment strategies for technologies that can get us to net-zero-emissions economies.

“I am excited to be joining the CAEE Department at UT Austin and engage with its amazing faculty and student body in tackling energy-related challenges in the electrical grid and transportation systems. I look forward to exploring these issues beyond the US and in emerging economies,” said Castellanos.

CAEE Welcomes New Faculty Member Matt Bartos

August 27, 2020

Matt Bartos is the department's new Environmental and Water Resources Engineering assistant professor.

Matt Bartos will join the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin as an assistant professor in our Environmental and Water Resources Engineering group in January 2021.

Matt Bartos obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan. He holds a B.S.E. in Environmental Engineering and a B.A. in English Literature from Arizona State University. He also holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Matt’s research focuses on building a new generation of smart stormwater systems. These systems use real-time sensing and control to deliver improved performance and mitigate water hazards. Major areas of interest include urban flood mitigation; sensing and control of urban water quality; digital twin models for water infrastructure; and coupled operation of interdependent water, power and transportation systems.

"It's a huge honor to join the faculty team at UT Austin. I can't think of a better place to start a research program focused on smart civil infrastructure. I'm looking forward to inspiring a new generation of engineers to build the cities of the future!" said Bartos.

CAEE Welcomes New Faculty Member Francisca Aroso Pinto de Oliveira

August 27, 2020

Francisca Aroso Pinto de Oliveira is the department's new Assistant Professor of Practice.

Francisca Aroso joined the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin as an Assistant Professor of Practice this summer to develop the new ARE 217 course, which will be offered to all CE and ARE majors.

Dr. Aroso is an architect with expertise in Digital Design and Fabrication, Parametric Design, and Biomimetics. She holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Design from the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) and The Open University (OU) in London. She has a Master’s Degree in Advanced Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC) in Barcelona and a B.A. in Architecture from ESAP, Porto. At CAEE, Aroso will be teaching Computer Aided Design and Graphics.

Having worked at the FabLab BCN and the AA’s Digital Prototyping Lab, Francisca was also part of the curatorial team of “FULL PRINT 3D’” at the DHUB Design Museum in Barcelona. She is a registered architect in Portugal and has been a lecturer at UT’s School of Architecture since 2014, where she has been recognized with the 2018-19 SOA Commencement Award for Outstanding Teaching. Dr. Aroso was also the founder of m|use, a custom-made jewelry company, and worked with multiple architecture firms in Portugal, Spain and the United States.

Arso said, “I am interested in exploring the conceptual and material opportunities that emerge from the use of digital design and fabrication technologies for the design and production of architecture. I am inspired by nature through the study of Biomimetics and its application to the design process, as well as investigating the way in which technology (CNC machines and rapid prototyping techniques) influences the way in which one conceives, thinks, and builds architecture.”

In Memoriam: Walter Chiang

August 14, 2020

Recognized as a leader in the environmental and civil engineering industry, Walter leaves a memorable mark for his kindness, generosity and his unmatched passion for education.

New Graduate Portfolio in Food-Energy-Water Systems

July 27, 2020

A new Graduate Portfolio in Food-Energy-Water Systems (FEWS) will be offered beginning Fall 2020. The portfolio will help prepare graduate students to become effective and productive FEWS leaders who will develop the next generation of water and energy solutions for food production and, in doing so, serve the public good.

A major challenge in Texas, the U.S., and the world is water scarcity in agriculture. Drought, overuse of water resources, deteriorating water quality, and climate change are contributing to increasingly frequent and sometimes permanent water shortages for agriculture. Another complication is the expense and environmental impact of using conventional energy sources to provide agricultural water. Addressing these challenges requires innovation in water supply and treatment, as well as in energy production and delivery.

The new graduate portfolio will provide foundational training to address these challenges in courses focused on technology innovation, public policy, and complex systems integration while still allowing students to become domain experts in a more focused topic specific to their field of study.

Approved courses are available across three prominent schools at The University of Texas at Austin - the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Jackson School of Geosciences, and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. Contributing programs include Operations Research and Industrial Engineering (ORI), Civil Engineering (CAEE), Electrical Engineering (ECE), Geological Sciences (GEO), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Chemical Engineering (ChE), and Public Affairs (PAff). Additional programs and courses may be added to address each student’s career goals.

The FEWS graduate portfolio is open to current master’s and Ph.D. graduate students in the university’s STEM-related and policy programs, with prior approval of the Graduate Advisor in the student’s primary degree program.

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