As metro Atlanta becomes a magnet for hyperscale data centers, the region faces a twin challenge: securing enough water to cool these facilities while ensuring that wastewater reuse doesn't introduce new public health risks. Assistant Professor Katherine Graham is using viruses, bacteria, and advanced analytics to understand how water reuse and cooling systems can support data center growth without compromising community health.

Professor Kevin Haas's teaching philosophy centers on innovation, engagement, and the creation of supportive learning environments. Haas is one of eight faculty members recognized with the College of Engineering's fifth annual Faculty Excellence Awards. 

Environmental engineering major Swathi Mugundu Pradeep will intern at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. Mugundu Pradeep’s research focuses on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through large-scale tree planting programs and quantifying carbon sequestration using field measurements and advanced data analysis.

88-year-old Kenneth Grundborg was sent to war zones by the Army before he could walk at graduation for either of his two civil engineering degrees. This year, he walked across the stage.

With their plan to develop a battery recycling plant, the CivCore Consulting team took home the prize for the best civil and environmental engineering project at the Spring 2026 Capstone Design Expo. SiteSense’s concepts for three trails to connect the Boardwalk at the Town Center to Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek won an honorable mention in the overall category.