Professor Frank Loeffler and his coauthors published new research revealing that bacteria can incorporate PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” into their cell membranes.

Alum Robert Emerson won a state-level ASCE award for his exemplary leadership as captain of the UT Student Steel Bridge Construction team.

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.

Fuhar Dixit has joined TCE faculty with research interests that combine chemical and environmental engineering, particularly access to clean water.

Jia Xing is working on two funded research projects that use AI to help improve the accuracy of weather and air quality forecasting.

Angel Palomino is investigating biopolymer-mineral surface interaction mechanisms to find more sustainable solutions for construction and mining.

Sarah Donaher has been named to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement PAC 5 group, helping position UT as a hub in the field.

The Institute of Future Mobility now includes more than 150 researchers working to improve transportation and transit safety across the globe.

José L. Martínez Collado led an investigation of lightweight composites in crash scenarios, hastening the safe adoption of these materials by the auto industry.

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.