Category Archives: Research
NSF Grants He $760,000 for Improved Microbial Methanogenesis
After 15 years, Qiang He’s group is perfecting a novel method of creating methanogenic microbial communities, which make renewable methane from organic waste.
Molding Future Job Candidates
A donation by Moldex3D, an industry-leading plastics flow simulation program, has benefited TCE faculty and students in their research over the last year. The tool has helped students become more marketable to future employers.
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.