On June 8 and 9, a team of researchers from UC Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure CSI, which includes Wonjun Cha, Maksymilian Jasiak, Dayu Apoji, and Professor Kenichi Soga, used Boston Dynamics' SPOT robot to inspect the Upper San Leandro water tunnel for East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). SPOT is a quadruped robot that is known for its usefulness in various applications, including infrastructure assessment. The UC Berkeley team equipped SPOT with advanced sensors and a customized camera system to optimize it for inspecting water tunnels.

We are delighted to announce that Daniel Arnold has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the CEE faculty cohort, effective July 1, 2023! Arnold will be making valuable contributions to CEE's ECIC and Systems programs. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley in 2015 and then held a postdoctoral researcher position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory before securing a research scientist role in 2017.

On May 21, Lake Temescal in Oakland hosted the vibrant centennial celebration of the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). The event, a tribute to EBMUD's 100 years of service and dedication to the community, showcased the organization's legacy. 

Congratulations are in order for CEE Professor Allen Goldstein, who received the prestigious 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award! This esteemed recognition is awarded to individuals who have contributed substantially to improving air quality or addressing climate change.