Congratulations to Dr. Chad Jafvert, Lyles Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Professor of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, for receiving the 2024 Charles O’Melia AEESP Distinguished Educator Award!

The Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) is made up of professors in academic programs throughout the world who provide education in the sciences and technologies of environmental protection.

The Charles O’Melia Award is given to an environmental engineering or science professor who has a record of excellent teaching in the classroom and graduate student advising; significant research achievements that have contributed to environmental engineering knowledge; and has an outstanding record of influence through mentoring of former students and colleagues.

When asked about receiving this award, Chad responded, "Having known Charlie O'Melia, it is really special to receive the Distinguished Educator Award named in his honor.  As I am sure with previous winners of the award, we became good teachers, mentors, and researchers through examples set by him and our other heroes in the profession."