Category Archives: Faculty
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.
Loeffler, He Published in Nature
Guang He and Frank Loeffler discovered a protein family that microbes use to consume a potent greenhouse gas, and the results are gaining international attention.
Unique Bus Stop Research Analyzes Fatal Pedestrian Crashes
CEE researchers recently published a paper analyzing pedestrian safety at bus stops that can help inform safety improvements across the country.
New Research Spotlights Low-Income Reduced Fare Transit Programs
Candace Brakewood and GRA Matthew Davis recently published a comprehensive study on low-income reduced fare programs in public transportation.
CEE Alum Led TDOT Through Hurricane Helene Recovery
Steve Borden led the response effort to rebuild the roadway system in upper East TN in the wake of Hurricane Helene. His team included three other CEE graduates.