Category Archives: Research
UT Team Helps Turn Plastic into Asphalt Modifier
UT is the lead organization on a DOE-funded project reusing waste plastic as a high-quality asphalt modifier, helping the environment & creating durable roadways.
Li’s Drone Research Expedites Tornado Recovery
Shuai Li was part of a research team that developed a faster and more precise way of assessing the damage caused by natural disasters like tornadoes.
Guang He’s Discovery Helps Solve a Nitrogen-Cycling Conundrum
Postdoctoral researcher Guang He has discovered a novel microbe that reduces the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) in acidic soils.
Cherry’s Project Studies Micromobility Safety
Professor Chris Cherry is investigating safety and risk disparity between personally owned & shared micromobility modes in one of his latest research projects.
Cao, He Receive Collaborative Award Grants
Qing “Charles” Cao and Qiang He are part of a new collaborative grant program to support research and scholarly activities addressing health issues.
TCE Receives Autonomous Vehicle Gift
The Tickle College of Engineering has received four autonomous vehicles to use for research purposes.
TNWRRC Awarded $1M to Support Rural Wastewater Systems
The Tennessee Water Resources Research Center is leading a $1 million push to help small and rural communities sustainably fund wastewater system improvements.
Han’s Ongoing Research Uses Innovations from Generations of Vols
Lee Han’s PhD student, Harry Zhang, is using a license plate recognition system developed by UT undergrads to get the state a fair share of federal tax funds.
Denavit Authors Design Guide on Ponding
Mark Denavit authored a design guide on ponding for the American Institute of Steel Construction and Steel Joist Institute. The guide will be released in March.
Palomino’s Research Aims to Barricade Floodwater Contamination
Angel Palomino is working on an NSF-funded research project to help minimize the impact of contaminated floodwaters by developing a novel composite barrier.