environmental-engineering

Spearheaded by USC Viterbi PhD students, the annual SoCal Civil and Environmental Research Symposium (SoCal CEERS) connects academic research and industry practice for the Southern California CEE community. The post SoCal CEERS Symposium Strengthens Ties Between Academia and Industry appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering .

A student startup concept for sorting trash at large-scale venues scooped the top prize at the Das Family Innovate X LA Competition, where students apply civil & environmental engineering concepts to develop high-impact urban solutions for Los Angeles and beyond. The post Team MatterFlow Triumph at the Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineer…

CLASS OF 2026 – Mitchell Kirby has a talent for converting civil and environmental engineering concepts into promising business models. As he prepares to graduate, he’s chosen to bet on a venture that takes him back to his roots. The post Fire, Water, Data:  Elements of an Engineer-Entrepreneur’s Education appeared first on USC Viterbi | School of Engineering .

This study presents the experimental and theoretical evaluation of a HDH desalination system integrating vortex tube and bubble column. The motivation stems from the need for energy-efficient and scalable solutions to address freshwater scarcity, particularly in regions with limited access to conventional desalination infrastructure. We design a system comprising an air compressor, vortex tube, b…

Mines is leading a new center to advance PFAS destruction technologies, helping industry validate, scale and deploy effective, data-driven remediation solutions.

An FAU researcher has earned a National Science Foundation CAREER award to study why amine-based sorbents used in pollution control degrade over time. By uncovering molecular-level mechanisms behind this breakdown, the project aims to improve the durability and efficiency of materials used to capture carbon dioxide, toxic gases, heavy metals and "forever chemicals," with potential benefits for ai…

Fresh water from the desalination process is expected to be commercially produced in large quantities for world consumption needs. In this paper, experimental testing is carried out to obtain the overall characteristics of the desalination device to suit the placement of the test area. The single slope passive desalination tool model with a slope of 35 o is still used as the object being tested b…

Kyle Doudrick, associate professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been selected to serve on the Science Advisory Board of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Recent advances in mobile laser scanning (MLS) have enabled rapid three-dimensional data acquisition for urban tree monitoring, providing an alternative to traditional terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and photogrammetric approaches. However, the high cost of commercial handheld mobile laser scanning (HMLS) systems limits their routine use in urban green-space inventories. This study evaluates the…

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning technique, with centimeter-level accuracy, is widely used in landslide deformation and building structural health monitoring. However, in large-height-difference scenarios where the height difference between the base and rover station is generally over 100 m, RTK positioning performance experiences a significant decline, mainly due to the deficiency in tropos…

Rapid delineation of flash flood extents is critical to mobilize emergency resources and to manage evacuations, thereby saving lives and property. Machine learning (ML) provides a promising solution for this rapid delineation, offering a computationally efficient alternative to high-resolution 2D flood models. However, even when trained on diverse geographic regions, ML models typically require r…

Nonthermal plasma offers a promising route to cleaner diesel exhaust without additives such as urea. In this study, we show how surface discharge plasma can remove NOx and hydrocarbons from low-emission diesel engine exhaust, supporting ultra-clean marine power and practical emission control.

Hospitals are among the most complex building types, where environmental conditions must be carefully controlled to protect patients, healthcare workers, and medical equipment.

Oil spills in oceans can spell disaster for ecosystems, but options for mitigating them are limited and can come with their own environmental challenges. A new "fire tornado" from Texas A&M University might soon be able to come to the rescue. Although oil spills from tankers have declined over the years, there are still enough of them to cause concern. In 2025, for example, there were six spills …

NASA astronaut Kayla Barron holds a filter from the Brine Processor Assembly, which helps recycle wastewater, on board the International Space Station. Credit: NASA

Addressing the critical environmental and public health impact of outdated wastewater infrastructure on island communities is the aim of a University of South Florida project, in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, that was awarded a three-year, $5… Continue reading “ UH Mānoa Researchers Lead Design, Demonstration of ‘Honu Hub’ Systems: $5M NSF Award to Address Outdated Wastew…

Environmental engineering combines civic and structural design with natural resource management and sustainable development. Environmental engineering at Michigan Tech addresses emerging challenges in public and environmental health on a local, national, and global scale. A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at Michigan Tech prepares you to develop a prosperous and more sustainable fu…

Dr. Aurora Kagawa-Viviani of WRRC   Principal investigator and UH Mānoa College of Engineering Associate Professor Tyler Ray, co-principal investigator and Water Resources Research Center Assistant Professor Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, and Associate Professor at… Continue reading “ Aurora Kagawa-Viviani supports $1.25M NSF project to develop hazard-monitoring sensors and build community engagement Dec…

Swansea University has presented Dr Laurent Charlet, an environmental molecular geochemist of global distinction, with the award of an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).

Under the unrelenting California sun, engineers at UC Riverside are exploring an invisible spectrum of light that could make solar desalination vastly more efficient. Their new experiments suggest that ultraviolet light, particularly in the deep UV range, can help separate salt from water without relying on heat. The research team, led by Luat Vuong in the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of En…