New Engineering Dean

From the Bruin: Columbia University professor Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park was named dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.

According to a Tuesday press release from UCLA, Park – who is currently chair of Columbia’s Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering and director of the university’s Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy – will begin her term Sept. 1.

During her time at Columbia, she launched initiatives to increase research on carbon emissions and sustainable energy. Park, whose research focuses on using sustainable energy and carbon capture to address climate change, also co-founded Greenore Cleantech, a company that converts industrial wastes into chemical resources while absorbing carbon dioxide, according to the press release...

Full story at https://dailybruin.com/2023/06/23/alissa-park-to-assume-position-of-dean-of-ucla-samueli-school-of-engineering.