Category Archives: Environmental Engineering & Water Resources
TCE Group Develops Novel Forecasting Model to Predict River Temperature
A collaborative research group within TCE has developed a novel forecasting model that delivers highly accurate river temperature predictions over extended periods of time that can potentially help power plants and consumers save money.
Water Course Improves Local Watercourse
John Schwartz’s students helped Knoxville secure a federal grant to clean up Turkey Creek. This spring, Schwartz brings a new generation of Vols to the project.
Reimagining the Urban Jungle: Young Faculty Award Supports Zhou’s Eco-Minded Plan
To battle urban heat islands, 2023 DARPA Young Faculty Award winner Nick Zhou is developing PhantoM—a bioreceptive material that could turn skyscrapers into gardens.
Nature’s Wrath: Environmental Expert’s Home Damaged by Tornado
UT–ORNL Governor’s Chair for Environmental Biotechnology Terry Hazen recalls the day his home was hit by a massive tornado, destroying much of his home and belongings.
UT Team Awarded Grant to Increase Tree Canopy, Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Jon Hathaway is leading a team from UT to help expand Knoxville’s tree canopy and reduce stormwater runoff to underserved communities in East Knoxville.
Czech Colleagues Visit UT for Water and Soil Research Project and Talk
Professor John Schwartz hosted colleagues from the Czech Technical University to share research on water resources and soil conservation in the Czech Republic.
Hazen Offers Expertise to Peruvian Officials, Scientists in Wake of Oil Spill
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Terry Hazen has spoken to officials in Peru to share his expertise on oil spill mitigation in the wake of their recent crisis.
Wastewater Monitoring Plan Could Keep Campus Safe From COVID-19
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Terry Hazen’s research team will monitor the wastewater of several UT buildings for the presence of the SARS CoV-2 virus.
Hathaway’s Smart Stormwater Systems Gets a Boost from NSF
Associate Professor Jon Hathaway envisions that smart technologies will help city managers and environmental nonprofits sense changes in weather, flows, […]
Gonzalez Joins TNI’s Chemistry Expert Committee
Adrian Gonzalez, PhD, lab manager for the Water Quality Core Facility (WQCF), was recently accepted into membership of the Chemistry […]