Sanjeevi Sivasankar, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed the College of Engineering’s faculty advisor to the dean for diversity and inclusion, effective September 1. In this role, Sivasankar will champion initiatives that promote DEI and support Dean Richard Corsi in attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive college community.
Raissa D’Souza, a professor in the Departments of Computer Science and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been appointed as the new associate dean for research in the College of Engineering. D'Souza assumes the role at an exciting time as the college continues to advance its research profile and enterprise.
After decades of researching indoor air quality, it’s not the publications and conference presentations that environmental engineer Richard L. Corsi considers his most impactful contributions. Instead, what stands out is an idea from late one summer night in 2020 that became Corsi-Rosenthal air filtration boxes.
Dr. Richard L. Corsi has returned to his alma mater 32 years after receiving his M.S. and Ph.D. in civil (environmental) engineering as the dean of the UC Davis College of Engineering. He began his appointment on September 15.
The UC Davis College of Engineering is pleased to announce that mechanical and aerospace engineering professor and chair Cristina Davis has been appointed to serve as associate dean for research effective October 1.
Richard Corsi, a leading expert in the field of indoor air quality, will be the next dean of the College of Engineering. Corsi is a UC Davis engineering alumnus (M.S. 1985 and Ph.D. 1989, civil and environmental engineering) and was a 2016 recipient of the college’s Distinguished Engineering Alumni Medal.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has honored Ralph C. Aldredge, associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of Engineering and professor in mechanical and aerospace engineering, with the 2021 NSBE Golden Torch Award for Lifetime Achievement in Academia.
College of Engineering dean and distinguished professor of chemical engineering Jennifer S. Curtis was recognized for her leadership in engineering administration and education by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) with the national Benjamin G. Lamme Award.
Steve Pigg provides leadership and oversight for information technology and cybersecurity services and serves as liaison to central campus and the university system for IT needs.
