Cleveland State University Names Stephen Arhin Chair of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Cleveland State University (CSU) has named Stephen Arhin, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Washkewicz College of Engineering.  

Arhin brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation engineering, with expertise in highway design and analysis, traffic operations and safety, forensic civil engineering and the management of vehicular and pedestrian safety at intersections. 

Dr. Stephen Arhin, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Washkewicz College of Engineering. 

He joins CSU from Robson Forensic Inc., where he served as an associate civil and highway engineering expert. Arhin previously spent more than 25 years at Howard University, as professor and chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and director of the Howard University Transportation Research Center. 

“I am truly excited about my appointment as chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cleveland State University,” Arhin said. “The department has a distinguished history of achievement and longstanding tradition of excellence, and I look forward to working closely with the faculty, staff, students and alumni to build on this strong foundation and further advance the success of the department and students through continued research and innovation.”  

Arhin earned his doctorate in transportation safety engineering from George Washington University. He is a fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and currently serves as president of the DC Society of Professional Engineers. 

“Dr. Arhin brings a strong combination of academic and industry experience, making him an ideal choice to lead the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,” said Dr. Richard Schoephoerster, dean of the CSU Washkewicz College of Engineering. “As a public research university in the heart of downtown Cleveland, CSU is committed to preparing the next generation of engineers to meet the evolving needs of our region. His leadership and commitment to student success will help ensure our students gain the knowledge, hands-on experience and work-based learning needed to succeed in Northeast Ohio and beyond.” 

Learn more about CSU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at engineering.csuohio.edu/civil.