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New faculty 2023-2024

ASU Engineering introduces new faculty for 2023–24

The Fulton Schools is continually growing its teaching and research enterprise to increase the scope and impact of its educational programs and research initiatives.
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ASU water visualization tool recognized for sustainable impact

An ASU team won Arizona Forward’s Governor’s Award for Arizona’s Future for developing an online tool to simulate Colorado River Basin climate change scenarios.
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ASU faculty researcher Hasan Ozer and civil, environmental and sustainable engineering graduate student Ashraf Alrajhi prepare a pavement sample in the dynamic triaxial testing system.

Testing pavements to prepare for changing traffic patterns

A system developed by ASU researchers is helping address infrastructure issues related to automated and connected semitrucks and increased airport traffic.
School or unitTransportation
Sam Ariaratnam

ASU professor inducted into European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Samuel Ariaratnam’s groundbreaking work in technical and environmental engineering earned him a spot among leading scientists, artists and professionals.
graphic of four autonomous vehicles

Molding the future of mobility

Progress in transportation today requires much more than overcoming technological and logistical hurdles.
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Falcon Field airport

Building foundations for the next generation

A thriving construction company led by two ASU alumni helps prepare today’s Del E. Webb School of Construction students for careers in the building industry.
Assistant Professor Ruijie Zeng, 2023 NSF CAREER Award recipient

ASU researcher maps farm drainage networks to conserve water

Agriculture is one of the largest consumers of freshwater in the world. So, why do we know so little about how farms actually use this precious resource? Find out how an ASU researcher’s NSF CAREER Award helps conserve water by mapping farm drainage networks.
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Essential Reading: Books brimming with illuminating insights

Fulton Schools faculty and staff members recommend books offering students more valuable lessons worth learning during their college years.
Ram Pendyala speaking on stage at 2023 SSEBE Hall of Fame dinner

Shining spotlight on leaders, creators, innovators

School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment honors contributions to education, research, industry and community by faculty and alumni
Greg Haggerty greeting students at Sun Devil Stadium

Engineering game day

Laveen School District students were given an engineering-focused tour of ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium to promote careers in engineering and other STEM fields.
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collage of portraits of Fulton Schools Outstanding Graduates and Impact Award winners

Meet the exceptional graduates of Spring 2023

At the close of the fall and spring semesters, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes select members of the graduating class for demonstrating academic excellence, extraordinary leadership and community service.
ASU chemical engineering major Kelly Nguyen works on a research project as part of the FURI program.

Meet student researchers addressing sustainability and social challenges

Undergraduate and graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
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Tim Becker

Eminent Scholar brings students real-world view of construction industry

Eminent Scholar Tim Becker is preparing Fulton Schools students for construction careers by teaching what he has learned in nearly 30 years in the industry
A central pivot sprinkler system in an agricultural plot.

Tracking water’s footprint in agriculture

ASU researcher uses four decades of data to advance the future of water resource management.
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A group photo of Ram Pendyala and his research team with their bicycles.

Designing next-generation transportation systems

Fulton Schools faculty members Ram Pendyala and Claudia Zapata will help to lead new national research centers in creating innovative and more sustainable transportation systems.
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ASU faculty members Thomas Czerniawski, Deborah Salon, Huê-Tâm Jamme and graduate student Hayley Wiers pose with their bicycles in Tempe.

What’s it like to bike in Tempe? ASU researchers want to show you

An interdisciplinary team of ASU researchers is pairing storytelling and data visualization to promote sustainable transportation in the university's backyard.
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evidence of liquifaction on a street

Boosting seismic resilience

Through advances in biogeotechnical engineering, Fulton Schools researchers are helping to develop techniques to restrain the destructive force of earthquakes.
Paul Westerhoff

Accolade-worthy achievements

Contributions to treatments and tools to help ensure water safety earn Fulton Schools professor National Academy of Engineering membership.
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Date range August 2023 – February 2023