Teng Wu, professor in the University at Buffalo Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, is one of the newest American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) fellows, a recognition reserved for just 3% of ASCE members.
Xia will assume the role on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Yun Wu, who has served as department chair since 2023. She will return to her faculty role as a professor.
Sriram Neelamegham, professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has been named SUNY Distinguished Professor — the highest rank in the SUNY system.
AI’s impact on applied and industrial fields is well documented. However, AI and computational methods are affecting human services as well. UB researchers are exploring what role these tools play in one of the most crucial societal professions: social work.
Teng Wu, professor and wind engineering expert, received the 2026 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize and is part of a writing team that received the State-of-the-Art of Civil Engineering Award. ASCE is the awarding agency for each prize.
