Category Archives: Faculty
Loeffler Lab Published in ‘Nature Microbiology’
Professor Frank Loeffler and his coauthors published new research revealing that bacteria can incorporate PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” into their cell membranes.
Hathaway’s Substitute for Rain Gardens Helps Underserved Communities
Jon Hathaway and his team are midway through a $2.6M grant to bring a low-cost, living stormwater management system to underserved communities around Knoxville.
Dixit Brings Chemical, Environmental Research to ‘Powerhouse’ UT
Fuhar Dixit has joined TCE faculty with research interests that combine chemical and environmental engineering, particularly access to clean water.
Xing’s Research Uses AI to Improve Weather, Air Quality Forecasting
Jia Xing is working on two funded research projects that use AI to help improve the accuracy of weather and air quality forecasting.
Palomino’s Research Investigates Biopolymer Interactions with Soil
Angel Palomino is investigating biopolymer-mineral surface interaction mechanisms to find more sustainable solutions for construction and mining.
Donaher Adds Radioecology Protection Role, Positions UT as Hub
Sarah Donaher has been named to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement PAC 5 group, helping position UT as a hub in the field.
UT’s Institute of Future Mobility Celebrates Strong Start
The Institute of Future Mobility now includes more than 150 researchers working to improve transportation and transit safety across the globe.
From Hoarding to Donating: Researching Strategies for Disasters
Assistant Professor Oriana Calderon recently published a study that addressed the tendency of people to hoard certain items during disasters and what strategies could help change their behavior.
CHAMP Welcomes Researchers with Open Arms
With two massive robot arms and a concrete 3D-printing nozzle, the new Concrete Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing Platform (CHAMP) offers unique capabilities for architectural and engineering research.
Truster Follows His Heart, Leaves Engineering for the Priesthood
Timothy Truster has left his position as a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to answer a call to join the priesthood.