It’s been one year since the UT received a prestigious Materials Research Science and Engineering Center and the collaborations have led to breakthroughs in the lab and an appreciation for a different style of research.
MRSEC Sparks Collaborative Success
Lukosi Named AET Interim Department Head
Eric Lukosi, a professor and Charles P. Postelle Professor in Nuclear Engineering, has been named the interim department head of the new Department of Applied Engineering and Technology (AET).
Grand Grant Funding
Five faculty members from the Tickle College of Engineering are involved in projects that received 2024 Grand Challenges Type 1 Grants.
Policymaking Professors
Anahita Khojandi and Xiaopeng Zhao have been selected for the AAAS 2024-25 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.
ASTERS Provides Safety Solution for School Shootings
A team of researchers from UT has helped develop Active Shooter Tracking and Evacuation Routing for Survival (ASTERS), a system that uses AI and social engineering to try and keep schools safe during an on-campus shooting.
Robot Arms for Urban Farms
UT professors bring new tech and education program to Knoxville high school / community organization.
Kao ICS Launches New Computer Aided Manufacturing Classes
New Assistant Professor of Practice Jeff Foote has developed new Computer Aided Manufacturing classes that will be offered in the Kao Innovation & Collaboration Studio, beginning in the fall.
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.
Y-12 NE TAP Boosts UT Student-Career Pipeline
The Y-12 Technology Accelerator Program gives NE students the chance to experience careers in nuclear security while contributing to the sector’s advancement.
EECS Associate Professor Awarded Fulbright
Micah Beck, an associate professor of computer science, was selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024-25 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. He will use the fellowship to carry out research in France. “The Fulbright Program embodies our dedication to fostering academic […]