Our alumni continue to make outstanding contributions to society through producing global, interdisciplinary, and socially-relevant solutions to solve the complex problems of the 21st century. Together, graduates strive toward the vision of a world that embraces sustainability of infrastructure and the environment.
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Notable Alumni
UF Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients
- Robert (Bob) O. Powell (2004): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award. Powell Brothers Barge Terminal, Inc.
- Dr. R. Bruce Taylor (2000): Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Taylor Engineering, Inc. Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award.
- John W. Vogt (1989): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award.
- Dr. Paul Zung-Teh Zia (1983): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award , Retired from NC State Dept. of Civil Engineering & formerly of Becton Dickinson.
- (2013): An environmental engineer with both master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Florida, Durham is a serial entrepreneur as well as a recognized leader in energy and environmental policy. He has been involved in the measurement and control of emissions from the coal-fired power industry for over 40 years. He currently invests his time and resources empowering the next generation of engineers to continue exploring innovative sustainable solutions.
- Charles (Chick) W. Gregg (1999): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award. President & CEO, Greater Construction Corp. & Retired Ex. Vice President & CEO of Reynolds, Smith & Hills.
- George Kirkland (2014): – Created the George Kirkland Professorship in Engineering Leadership. It was the first endowed faculty position with a component dedicated to leadership education at the college.
- Arthur W. Saarinen (2001) (deceased): After retiring professionally and returning to Alachua County, he was invited to teach in the UF Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences. He also served for 8 years on the Alachua County Planning and Zoning Commission and the board of the Alachua Conservation Trust.
- Ernest Hendricks (1972) (deceased): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award
- James F. Shivler, Jr. (1972) (deceased): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Leon B. Thrasher (1981) (deceased): Received UF College of Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award