Faculty
Dr. Savage received his Ph.D. from Utah State University in 2002. His research interests include application of computational fluid dynamics (RANS) to hydraulic structures, physical modeling of hydraulic structures, flood control structures, fish passage and habitat, dams and spillways, and wave energy.
Arya Ebrahimpour
Ph.D., P.E. - Professor and Director of M.S. Program in Civil Engineering
Dr. Ebrahimpour received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (structures) from the University of Idaho in 1987. His research interests include experimental and analytical studies in structural vibrations, applications of advanced materials in structural engineering, and structural seismic risk assessment.
Solomon Leung
Ph.D., P.E. - Professor, Coordinator, Environmental Engineering Program
Dr. Leung received his Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering in 1989 from the University of Iowa. His research interests include physicochemical treatment processes, environmental systems modeling, environmental risk assessment, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.
Dr. Mahar has had 30 years of experience as a geotechnical consultant on projects such as tunnels; bridge foundations; building foundations and damage; highways; air fields; levees; open cut excavations; soil and rock slopes; shafts; dredging; rock and soil excavations; lock and dam structures; and dams.
Mustafa Mashal
Ph.D., P.E., CPEng, IntPE(NZ) – Associate Professor, Associate Director of CAES, Director of Disaster Response Complex
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Dr. Mashal received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand in 2015. His research interests include structural/earthquake engineering, concrete materials and structures, bridge engineering, low damage seismic technologies, large-scale testing, and topics related to energy and critical infrastructure.
Associate Director of CAES, Director of Disaster Response Complex
Chikashi Sato
Ph.D. - Professor, Director of Environmental Science and Management
Dr. Sato received his Ph.D. in 1981 from the University of Iowa. His research interests include microbial fuel cells, water treatment (disinfection, photolysis, sonolysis), and water quality modeling.
Guest Editor for Microbial Fuel Cell 2020-Submission Information
Jared received his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2018 from Idaho State University. His research interests include large-scale testing, emergency response, bridge engineering, energy dissipation, precast concrete, prestressed concrete, Accelerated Bridge construction and hydraulic structures.