Leadership
Chair
Yafeng Yin
Professor and Donald Malloure Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Chairs
Jason McCormick
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Department Chair of Undergraduate Programs
Division Chairs
SEYMOUR M.J. SPENCE
Associate Professor and Division Chair of Civil Infrastructure & Systems Engineering
BRIAN R. ELLIS
Associate Professor and Division Chair of Environmental & Water Resources Engineering
Staff Leadership
Executive committee
Provide assistance and advice to the Chair in the management and operation of the Department
Jason McCormick
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Department Chair of Undergraduate Programs
CEE Standing Committees
Curriculum Committee
Evaluate proposed changes to Civil and Environmental Engineering program curricula to ensure compliance with ABET guidelines, CoE policies and program needs; review and modify course scheduling in accordance with guidelines established by the Registrar’s Office. Annually verify that the course and undergraduate program descriptions on the website are up to date. Manage course approval forms including guiding course and program approvals with the CoE curriculum committee.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Cultivate a creative community of scholars with diverse interests, knowledge and backgrounds; undertake social activities aimed at nurturing an inclusive environment in department; administer diversity-focused student programs (e.g., Pelham Scholars Program); members also liaison with other standing committees to ensure coordination between DEI Committee and other department committees.
Graduate Committee
Facilitate the review of graduate applications by department groups; recommend applicants to the department and Rackham for admission; recommend fellowship and GSRA funding decisions and review petitions as needed; review and define policies pertaining to graduate programs, enrollment, and current students. Organize visitation weekend(s) on campus for prospective students. Develop recruiting program for Master’s and PhD programs. Select graduate students for honors and awards relevant to COE and Rackham honors and awards.
- Matt Blank (Supporting Staff)
- Jeremy Bricker
- Joshua Jack
- Vineet Kamat
- Sabine Loos
- Radoslaw Michalowski
- Jeff Scruggs (Master’s Chair)
- Attiya Shaw
- Alex Szczuka
- Krista Rule Wigginton (Chair)
Honors and Awards Committee
Nominate and prepare nomination supporting material for members of the CEE community (students, faculty, and staff) for awards and other honors (internal: college and university; external)
- Glen Daigger (Chair)
- Sherif El-Tawil
- Henry Liu
- Lutgard Raskin
- Jeremy Semrau
- Amy Shepherd (Supporting Staff)
Information Technology and Communications Committee
Propose strategies for integrating Generative AI into both education and research; Provide guidance for the continuous enhancement of the department’s computing environment and online presence; Suggest effective communication approaches for the department; yearly coordinate with the Undergraduate Committee, Curriculum Committee and Graduate Committee to ensure web content for all programs and curricula are up to date.
- Michelle Ammerman
- Sina Bahrami
- Mason Hinawi
- Mark Kleersnyder
- Neda Masoud
- Photios Ioannou
- Valeriy Ivanov
- Sherif El-Tawil (Chair)
Recruitment Committee
Develop and implement initiatives to boost enrollment of undergraduate and master’s students at CEE, with a focused emphasis on enhancing diversity.
- Herek Clack
- Brian Ellis
- Evgueni Filipov (Chair)
- Mason Hinawi
- David Kelly
- Branko Kerkez
- Jordan Marshall
- Jeff Scruggs
- Atiyya Shaw
- Lynn Shock
Safety Committee
Ensure CEE compliance with all CoE and EHS safety standards and enforce these standards; inform department of safety concerns; ensure that all facilities users are trained and well-educated in laboratory safety; update safety information and protocols on website on an annual basis.
Strategic Implementation Committee
Designing and rolling out new initiatives aimed at amplifying research productivity in CEE, ensuring not only a standard of excellence but also fostering a culture of collaboration. Implement new programs aimed at enhancing department pursuit of strategic directions in research, education and outreach; invest in laboratory upgrades to enhance capabilities to pursue strategic directions; track metrics associated with the impacts of each department strategic direction.
- Patricia Brainard
- Mason Hinawi
- Sabine Loos
- Neda Masoud
- Valeriy Ivanov
- Joyce Kennedy
- Branko Kerkez (Chair)
- Rachel O’Brien
- Lutgard Raskin
Undergraduate Committee
Evaluate and modify Civil and Environmental Engineering undergraduate curricula for compliance with ABET-established guidelines, CoE policies and program needs. Maintain curriculum assessment records for periodic review; keep up with changes in the accreditation requirements; make recommendations as needed to maintain accreditation compliance and help in the preparation of for ABET reviews; perform periodic curriculum assessment; Make decisions on CEE or CoE undergraduate scholarship awards (June/July/August, depending when information from CoE is distributed).
- Enrica Bernardini
- Jeremy Bricker
- Herek Clack
- Aline Cotel
- David Kelly
- Christian Lastoskie
- Nancy Love
- Lissa MacVean
- Jason McCormick (Chair)
- Lynn Shock (Supporting Staff)
Ad hoc committees
Richart-Woods Lecture
Select annual Richart Lecturer and organize Richart Lecture during Winter semester; develop plan for additional invited speakers as part of a broader Richart Lecture Series for CEE.
- Nancy Love (Chair)
- Amy Shepherd
- Yafeng Yin
Harris Lecture
Select annual Harris Lecturer and organize Harris Lecture for fall; develop plan for additional invited speakers as part of a broader Harris Lecture Series for CEE.
- Photios G. Ioannou (Chair)
- Joyce Kennedy
Standard Operating Practices
Learn about the nuts and bolts of the department’s operation.
