Category Archives: Research
Professors Collaborate with NVIDIA for Improved Weather Forecasting System
Two professors in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) are helping NVIDIA integrate atmospheric composition into its Earth-2 […]
Li Receives UTIA Community Service Award
Assistant Professor Haochen Li was a recipient of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agricultureโs 2026 William T. Miles MD Memorial Award for Community Service for his work on the Hurricane Helene Recovery Team.
FHS Students Conduct Award-Winning Research in Loeffler Lab
Professor Frank Loefflerโs lab gave FHS students Dinh An Phan and Rickie Wu the support and guidance they needed to demonstrate a new, inexpensive PFAS decontamination method.
Dixit Headlines Upcoming Science Diplomacy Webinar
Assistant Professorย Fuhar Dixitย will beย a featured speaker for a Science Diplomacy Gridย webinarย discussing how science diplomacy can help address some of the most consequential challenges facing the planet.ย
Penumadu Helps Inaugurate ORNLโs New Imaging Tool
Professor Dayakar Penumaduย was recently selected to help inaugurate the Versatile Neutron Imaging Instrument (VENUS), the newest imaging tool at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Spallation Neutron Source.ย
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.
Brakewood-Led Team Receives Arnold Ventures Grant
Candace Brakewood received an Arnold Ventures grant for a research project that studies implementation of congestion pricing in New York City.
CLAMPS Holds Future of Neuroendocrine Research
Larry Milletโs team pioneered a way to grow independent magnocellular neurons for the first time, opening new avenues for research and treatment.
Bayati and Khattak Examine Rare but Lethal Pedestrian Crashes
Asad Khattak and Zeinab Bayatiโs AI-enhanced research shows that rare crash scenarios, while harder to prevent, are disproportionately deadly to pedestrians.
Hathawayโs 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.