Aquanuity, Inc., a leading innovator in geocentric water infrastructure digital twin software, announced the creation of an endowed professorship in the University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering Department of Civil Engineering to honor Chairman and CEO Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D.
The Paul F. Boulos Professorship in Civil Engineering aims to support exceptional faculty, drive groundbreaking research and prepare the next generation of engineers to lead resilient infrastructure development worldwide.
“As the civil engineering industry continues to evolve and with rapid advancements in technology, it is essential that we establish a pipeline of talent and a future workforce prepared to solve the challenges of tomorrow,” said Paul F. Boulos, Aquanuity Chairman and CEO. “The new endowed Paul F. Boulos Professor in Civil Engineering builds that important bridge in educational excellence and we hope it will keep or attract outstanding faculty who can help develop tomorrow’s top civil engineering leaders with the expertise needed to build resilient infrastructure, sustain the profession, improve life for future generations and protect our planet.”
L. Sebastian Bryson, Hardin-Drnevich-Huang Professor of Civil Engineering and department chair, discussed the impact of the endowment on the department.
“Dr. Boulos’ generous gift to the University of Kentucky Department of Civil Engineering establishes a lasting legacy, empowering exceptional faculty and student researchers to tackle critical global infrastructure challenges, " Bryson said. "The Paul F. Boulos Professorship of Civil Engineering will significantly advance cutting-edge research and education, fostering resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions for generations to come.”
About Dr. Paul F. Boulos
Paul F. Boulos graduated from the University of Kentucky with his bachelor of science in 1985, master of science in 1986 and doctorl degree in 1989, all in civil engineering. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of Aquanuity, Inc., a global innovator of digital twin solutions for smart wet infrastructure. He has held several senior executive leadership roles in multimillion and multi-billion-dollar companies including MWH Global (president and executive director), Stantec (president), Innovyze (founder, chairman and CEO) and Digital Water Works (founder, CEO and executive director). Among his many recognitions and awards, Boulos has been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering (one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer) and the National Academy of Construction, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Hall of Distinction in 2010. He was recognized with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) OP AL Leadership Award in Management, the Environmental and Water Resources Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, the ASCE John I. Parcel-Leif J. Sverdrup Civil Engineering Management Award, the ASCE Simon W. Freese Environmental Engineering Award, the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists Edward J. Cleary Award; was elected to the grade of Distinguished Member of ASCE {the highest honor bestowed by ASCE); and was the recipient of the U.S. Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Boulos has authored ten authoritative textbooks and more than 200 technical papers on issues critical to the water and wastewater industry.
About Aquanuity
Aquanuity is an engineering technology firm transforming the water industry with simulation-powered digital twin software. By merging science and creativity, the company helps utilities build smarter, more resilient infrastructure for a sustainable future.
