Office of the Provost

We are pleased to announce that Emmanouil (Manos) Anagnostou, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Eversource Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been appointed as executive director of UConn’s Institute of the Environment (IoE), which under Manos’ leadership, will be re-envisioned as the Institute of the Environment and Energy. This change reflects the growing intersection of environmental and energy challenges and UConn’s commitment to research, education, and outreach in these critical areas.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Mike Willig, the founding director of the IoE, who retired in the summer of 2024. Under Mike’s leadership, the Institute has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced impactful research, making significant contributions to environmental science and policy.

Manos brings extensive experience and vision to this role. At the Eversource Energy Center and as Executive Director of UConn’s Tech Park, Manos has spearheaded groundbreaking research and innovation in energy systems, sustainability, and technological advancement. His expertise in hydrology, remote sensing, and climate resilience will be invaluable as the institute expands its focus to include energy alongside environmental stewardship.

The Institute of the Environment and Energy will continue to serve as a hub for collaborative research, addressing pressing environmental and energy challenges through innovative solutions, education, and community engagement. We are confident that Manos will position the Institute to further enhance UConn as a leader in environmental and energy research.

Please join us in welcoming Manos to his new role and in expressing our heartfelt appreciation to Mike Willig for his years of dedicated service.

Sincerely,

Anne D’Alleva
Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Pamir Alpay
Vice President for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship