Dr. Richard Luthy

Professor

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Biography

Richard Luthy is the Silas H. Palmer Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and the Director of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Re-inventing Nation’s Urban Water Infrastructure (ReNUWIt). His teaching and research focus on environmental engineering, with an emphasis on water quality applications, water reuse, stormwater management, and systems-level analysis of urban water challenges. Professor Luthy’s past leadership roles include chairing the National Research Council's Water Science and Technology Board and serving as President of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. His research has addressed the management of persistent organic contaminants and other emerging concerns within natural systems engineered to improve water quality and protect both the environment and human health. He is a registered professional engineer and board-certified environmental engineer, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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Honor Award for Scientific Excellence Improving Water Quality

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Perry L. McCarty AEESP Founders Award

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Rudolf Hering Medal

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Excellence Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award

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Legend Pioneer in Environmental Engineering

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Innovation Award & Green Engineering Award

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Gordon Maskew Fair Award

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Chair, National Research Council Committee on Beneficial Use of Stormwater and Graywater

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Fellow

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Distinguished Alumni

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Distinguished Lecturer

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Einstein Chair Professor

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Chair Professor

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Jack Edward McKee Medal

Courses

CEE 269 CEE 279X CEE 381 CEE 399 ENVRES 398 CEE 198 ENVRES 399 CEE 370B CEE 370C CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 CEE 377 CEE 199H CEE 199 CEE 270 CEE 271A CEE 269A

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.