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Bridging Engineering and Policy Through Climate Finance
Aayushi Mishra, PhD ’28, civil and environmental engineering, researches how climate change affects the municipal bond market, with the goal of disrupting what she calls the “Climate Debt Doom Loop.” After graduation, she plans to return to industry to continue working on behalf of communities most affected by climate change.
The Connection Between the Urban Heat Island Effect and Highway Construction
Recent research from CSSH/CEE Associate Professor Serena Alexander explains the impact of highway construction on urban “heat islands” and proposes initiatives to mitigate the consequential uptick in temperature from these projects.
New Research Offers Insight on Barriers and Developments to Reduce Car Emissions in California
CSSH/CEE Associate Professor Serena Alexander co-authored a new study exploring how to make environmentally conscious transit decisions across five regional metropolitan areas in California. The study reveals the necessity of cooperation between state, regional, and local entities and the barriers they come across when coordinating new plans.
Strategies for Reducing Transportation Emissions
CSSH/CEE Associate Professor Serena Alexander’s research, “What Tackles Vehicle GHG Emissions in California: Regional Plan Adoption or Local Leadership?” published in the journal Sustainability finds climate planning strategies are more successful with local and regional action, and with all different levels of government.
What Recent Bridge Closures Reveal About Our Transportation Infrastructure
CSSH/CEE Associate Professor Serena Alexander explains the importance of a resilient transportation system amidst the many recent bridge closures. She says that the infrastructure needs to be more accessible while many of these bridges undergo repairs.
Shifting to High-Speed Rail in the U.S. for a Decarbonized Future
CSSH/CEE Associate Professor Serena Alexander explains the necessary efforts and investments in rail infrastructure to introduce eco-friendly high-speed rail in the U.S.
New Faculty Spotlight: Serena Alexander
Serena Alexander joins the Civil and Environmental Engineering department in January 2024 as an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.