Category Archives: Research
FHS Students Conduct Award-Winning Research in Loeffler Lab
Professor Frank Loeffler’s 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 Professor Fuhar Dixit will be a featured speaker for a Science Diplomacy Grid webinar discussing how science diplomacy can help address some of the most consequential challenges facing the planet.
Penumadu Helps Inaugurate ORNL’s New Imaging Tool
Professor Dayakar Penumadu 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.
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 Millet’s 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 Bayati’s AI-enhanced research shows that rare crash scenarios, while harder to prevent, are disproportionately deadly to pedestrians.
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.