Department of CEGE Advisory Board
Current Department Advisory Board Members
Jose L. Acosta, P.E., F. ASCE, Executive Vice President, Chen Moore & Associates
Ryan Bays, P.E., Vice President, Whole House Engineering, LLC
Jeremy Davis, P.E., Project Engineer, GFT
Robert "Bob" Edelstein, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Global ITS Practice Lead, AECOM
Aneesh Goly, Ph.D., P.E., President, Smart Structures
Giridhar Jeedigunta, P.E., PTOE, Transportation Division, Scalar Consulting Group, Inc.
Evangelos Kaisar, Ph.D., Chair, FAU CEGE
Evhen Kyj, P.E., Project Manager, DRMP
Paul Lampley, P.E., Director of Operations, Florida Department of Transportation
S. S. Rajpathak, P.E., S.I., C.P.S., President, SRI Consultants, Inc.
Coriann Salas, P.E., Corporate Program Manager, WGI
Ryan Wheeler, P.E., LEED AP, Vice President, Caulfield & Wheeler, Inc.
Last Updated December 2025
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering (CEGE) Advisory Board (DAB) recognizes the continuing interest of working to ensure that the graduates of the Department are well prepared to support the needs of and play leadership roles in civil, environmental and geomatics engineering related professions. All DAB members are expected to assist the Department of CEGE, its faculty and staff with its creative development and the fulfillment of the Department, College, and University missions.
The DAB will seek to support the development of the Department by advising and assisting in the continued growth and evolution of all academic, resources, outreach and events programs. Specifically, the objectives of the DAB are:
Academic
To consult with the Department faculty regarding issues related to the educational mission of the Department; to advise the Department of the needs of the profession and related industries from the perspective of public and private enterprise with respect to the implications of those requirements upon the curriculum; to review and evaluate the Department’s strategic plans, specific programs, and new initiatives.
Resources
To assist the Department in locating funds and gifts for its educational, research, and outreach programs; to develop and recommend to the Department opportunities for faculty to assist in applied research and development projects/grants; and to assist the Department in planning/development of laboratory facilities.
Outreach
To develop and recommend to the Department effective programs for recruiting outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to the Department and to internships, co-op, and permanent positions; to serve as a medium through which the citizens of Florida and employers worldwide are informed about the excellence of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering at Florida Atlantic University; to assist in lobbying activities.
Events
To work together with the Department to support engineering-related student chapter activities at FAU; provide opportunities for engineering-related field trips; assist in organizing continuing education opportunities; and provide technical presentations for the students on civil, environmental and geomatics engineering related issues and applications.
Message from the Chair
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering website at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). After 16 years of service as a faculty member, I am honored to lead our department, which is recognized for excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement. Throughout the years, we have made significant progress in advancing cutting-edge research, providing outstanding educational experiences for our students, and preparing the next generation workforce to harness the power of engineering and technology and make the world a smarter and better place for all.
The Department focuses on providing a high-quality education through a combination of academics, professionalism, teamwork, and ethics, with a vision to be nationally and internationally recognized as an eminent engineering program with excellence in education, research, and community engagement. We can be justifiably proud of our past achievements, which have been built on hard work, dedication, and academic rigor. We offer three robust academic programs in civil, environmental and geomatics engineering and we are aware that our faculty holds themselves to the highest standards of excellence, allowing us to deliver knowledge and expertise across a broad spectrum.
I am pleased to report that our department has also performed admirably in terms of research. Every year, faculty members bring millions of dollars in research funding from federal, state agencies or local funding sources that include the involvement of many of our graduate and undergraduate students. We conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as structural health monitoring, environmental sustainability, infrastructure resilience, supply chain and logistics, and intelligent transportation systems. The department is very proud of its advisory board members, alumni, and current students, and I am confident that our future will be even brighter. With continued student growth, world-class educational facilities, and interdisciplinary research opportunities, our department has emerged as a truly premier destination for students, researchers, and faculty from around the world.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs and the innovative work of our faculty, staff, and students. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their generous donations to the department in support of our programs and students. We welcome opportunities to interact with you as well as your feedback, and we hope you will share your thoughts with us. With your assistance and the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students, we will be able to accomplish even more in the coming years. Please pay us a visit. We would be delighted to connect. Go, Owls!
Evangelos I. Kaisar, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor
Contact Us
Main Office | Boca Raton Campus
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Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering 777 Glades Road EW 201 |
Email: cege@fau.edu Phone: 561.297.2042 |
Department Administration
Chair & Professor:
Evangelos I. Kaisar, Ph.D.
561.297.4084,
ekaisar@fau.edu
Associate Chair & Associate Professor:
Sudhagar Nagarajan, Ph.D.
561.297.3104,
snagarajan@fau.edu