Professor Dimitrios Zekkos Named ASCE Fellow

Berkeley Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor Dimitrios Zekkos has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), one of the organization's highest professional honors recognizing outstanding contributions to the civil engineering profession. ASCE Fellow status is reserved for a small percentage of members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, achievement, and service.

Faculty - Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:00

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, invites tenure-track faculty applications in Sustainable Energy Infrastructure. Preference will be given to candidates who are recent Ph.D. graduates, postdocs or Assistant Professors.

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Professor Nicholas Sitar concludes three decades of service on UC Berkeley's Seismic Review Committee

Berkeley Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor Nicholas Sitar concluded more than 30 years of service on the UC Berkeley Seismic Review Committee (SRC) on July 1, 2026. Throughout his tenure as both a committee member and chair, Sitar helped shape the university's approach to seismic safety, strengthening policies and reviewing processes that continue to protect the campus community.

Professor Stefano Schiavon investigates extreme heat conditions in Florida prisons

Berkeley CEE Professor Stefano Schiavon and CED Researcher was recently featured by the College of Environmental Design for his research examining the impacts of extreme indoor heat conditions at a Florida correctional facility. As an expert in thermal comfort and sustainable building design, Schiavon collected and analyzed environmental data to better understand how indoor conditions affect human health and safety.

Professor Paulo Monteiro reveals new insights into the durability of ancient Roman concrete

Berkeley CEE Professor Paulo Monteiro co-led a new study revealing how ancient Roman concrete structures have remained durable for nearly 2,000 years. Published in Science Advances, the research identifies carbonation as an important process contributing to the long-term strength and resilience of Roman concrete.

Professor Marta González featured in InterPlex’s InterDialogues series on mobility data and sustainable cities

Berkeley CEE Professor Marta González was recently featured in InterDialogues, where she discussed how complexity science, mobility data, and artificial intelligence are transforming the study of cities. In the interview, González highlights how data-driven research can help address challenges related to transportation, sustainability, and urban equity, with a particular focus on improving mobility and quality of life in Latin America.

Professor Franco Zunino Receives NSF CAREER Award

Berkeley Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Assistant Professor Franco Zunino has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project, “CAREER: Revealing the Initial Chemical Reactions in Blended Cements to Strengthen Domestic Cement Supply Chains.”Funded through the NSF’s Engineering for Civil Infrastructure (ECI) program, part of the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI), the five-year award was secured on his very first submission.

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Graham H. Powell (1937–2026)

Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, and Friends,
 
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that our esteemed colleague, mentor, and friend, Professor Emeritus Graham H. Powell, passed away on June 15, 2026.
 
Graham was born on April 27, 1937, in New Zealand. He received his B.E. (hons.) and his PhD degrees in Civil Engineering in 1958 and 1964 respectively from the University of Canterbury Christchurch, New Zealand.