We are proud to announce that California PATH has been awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) SMART grant for their innovative “I-40 TradePort Corridor Intelligent Data Platform” project. The project is led by Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
CEE Professors Jonathan Bray and Adda Athanasopoulos-Zekkos are serving as Chair and Secretary, respectively, of the Technical Committee (TC) 203 "Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering and Associated Problems" of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE).
The CEE Academy of Distinguished Alumni proudly announces its Class of 2024, a cohort of outstanding Civil and Environmental Engineering leaders with strong ties to Berkeley CEE!
Congratulations to our eight newest members, and in-memoriam of the late Tor Brekke and Joe W. Johnson.
The CEE Holiday Pop-Up Shop will be open through Monday, December 23rd, and will close at 8 am.
CEE Professor Jack Moehle gave an on-stage interview about bridging the gap between academic research and practical engineering at the December Monthly Association Meeting for the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) held on campus. The meeting was attended by several Berkeley CEE students and alumni, including alumnus Ashraf Habibullah, CEO of Computers & Structures, Inc (CSI).
Inspiring the Next Generation with Human Engineering
Ashraf Habibullah, CEO of Computers & Structures, Inc. (CSI) and a proud Berkeley CEE alumnus, has always championed the idea that interpersonal skills must accompany technical excellence. After earning his Master's degree in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley in 1970, Ashraf has dedicated his career to advancing the field while inspiring others to lead with confidence and passion.
Ashraf delivered an engaging talk on "human engineering in education" to a packed Banatao Auditorium this fall. Drawing on research from the Carnegie Foundation, he emphasized that 85% of financial success stems from interpersonal skills, not just technical expertise. With his signature energy and humor, he encouraged over 150 CEE students to prioritize public speaking, human connection, and leadership as essential components of their education.
In addition to his insightful talk, Ashraf hosted the annual CEE Welcome Gala at Pauley Ballroom in October, celebrating the vibrancy and achievements of the Berkeley CEE community. Reflecting on the profound impact of civil engineering, he shared, "The profession of Civil Engineering is a profession that makes life better for all of humanity on a daily basis."
Watch CSI's highlight video of the gala. Ashraf's ongoing contributions to Berkeley CEE exemplify his belief that great engineers must also be great communicators and leaders. Thank you, Ashraf, for your lasting impact on Berkeley CEE and the world of engineering!
On Friday, October 4th, the CEE community came together for our annual Welcome Gala at Pauley Ballroom—a spectacular evening filled with camaraderie, inspiration, and fun!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ashraf Habibullah, CEO of Computers & Structures, Inc. (CSI), and a proud Berkeley CEE alumnus for hosting this incredible event.
We are pleased to welcome new faculty members Franco Zunino in Materials and Manxi Wu in Transportation and Systems, who will join the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering as Assistant Professors next January!
Their expertise builds on our tradition of innovation through cutting-edge research on novel cementitious materials (Zunino) and the application of game theory, multi-agent learning, and optimization to urban systems (Wu).
Dr. Mark Shami, instructor of CE 167 this fall semester, partnered with UC Berkeley Capital Projects to lead students on a visit of the Undergraduate Academic Building (UAB) site on October 25, 2024.
The UAB's design is focused on sustainability and resilience, and will be the first campus building with a structural system built using mass timber construction. The UAB will be a new hub for undergraduate instruction and serve as a centralized home for Letters & Science Advising. It is expected to open in early 2026.
