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Raissa M. D'Souza, associate dean of research for the UC Davis College of Engineering wearing a pink vest and standing with her arms crossed

AAAS Elects Raissa D’Souza as Fellow

by College of Engineering Communications
March 26, 2025

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected Raissa M. D’Souza, associate dean of research for the College of Engineering at UC Davis, to its 2024 class of fellows for her distinguished efforts to advance science and its applications.

Dean Corsi and Raissa walking with text that reads Dean's Download

Dean's Download: Engineering Progress Spring 2024

by College of Engineering Communications
June 05, 2024

Dean Richard L. Corsi speaks with Associate Dean of Research Raissa D’Souza about the College of Engineering’s Next Level Research vision and the trajectory of the college’s research enterprise.

Chris Cappa

Associate Dean
Graduate Studies and Online Education

Chris Cappa oversees the college's graduate programs and online education. He also serves as chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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Chris Cappa Appointed Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Online Education

by Molly Bechtel
September 11, 2023

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As associate dean, Cappa will provide leadership for advancing the college’s engineering graduate programs with a focus on broadening participation through the development of online master’s degree and professional certificate programs.

Ralph Aldredge Appointed New Executive Associate Dean, Associate Dean for Facilities and Capital Planning

by Matt Murphy
July 06, 2023

Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Ralph Aldredge has been appointed the next executive associate dean and associate dean for facilities and capital planning for the College of Engineering, Dean Richard Corsi announced Thursday.

Amit Kanvinde

Associate Dean
Academic Personnel and Planning

Amit Kanvinde is responsible for the overall area of academic personnel and planning. In this role, he oversees academic merits and promotions for the College of Engineering. He is also responsible for new appointments and reappointments of academic personnel. Finally, he oversees planning and search processes for faculty hiring.

College of Engineering Celebrates Next Level Research Vision with 2023 Showcase

by Matt Murphy
March 23, 2023

Just under a year after the College of Engineering and Dean Richard Corsi launched the Next Level research vision, on March 16 the college hosted the 2023 Next Level Research Showcase to highlight 2022's award recipients, including their advancements in research and lessons learned.

Amit Kanvinde Named Next Associate Dean for Academic Personnel and Planning

by Molly Bechtel
March 13, 2023

Amit Kanvinde, professor of civil and environmental engineering, will serve as the College of Engineering’s next associate dean for academic personnel and planning. His appointment begins July 1, 2023 and is effective until June 30, 2028.

Raissa M. D'souza

Associate Dean
Research

Raissa D'Souza stimulates the development, coordination and overall advancement of research programs in the College of Engineering.

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Roland Faller Named Executive Associate Dean

by Molly Bechtel
July 25, 2022

Chemical Engineering Professor Roland Faller was named the College of Engineering’s next executive associate dean, effective July 1. The appointment is in addition to his current service as associate dean for facilities and capital planning, as well as graduate studies.