PhD Student Tests Composite Crashworthiness in Unprecedented Depth
José L. Martínez Collado led an investigation of lightweight composites in crash scenarios, hastening the safe adoption of these materials by the auto industry.
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.
Future of Construction Initiative’s New Facility Includes Robotic, AI Capabilities
With 2 robot arms and a concrete 3D-printing nozzle, the Concrete Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing Platform offers unique capabilities for 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.
Parks Oliver Brings Industry Expertise to Watershed Mitigation
After nearly a decade as a stormwater engineer, Ceara Parks Oliver is developing a restoration framework to aid engineers and scientists to improve watershed health.
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.
Cox Honored by ASCE Knoxville Branch
Department Head Chris Cox received the American Society of Civil Engineers Knoxville Branch’s Daryl Armentrout Award for Distinguished Service.