Faculty
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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.
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Mandrus, Ragauskas Honored as Highly Cited Researchers
David Mandrus, professor and Jerry and Kay Henry Endowed professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Art Ragauskas, acting head and UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Biorefining in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, were named to the 2024 Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers. The annual list recognizes those who demonstrated…
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TCE Faculty Awarded Grand Challenges Grants
Five faculty members receive a Type 1 grant for projects during the 2024 Grand Challenges Grant Competition.
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Innovation South Facility Opens in UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility has a new home and IACMI – The Composites Institute has new headquarters with the dedication of Innovation South. Innovation South is an 85,000-square-foot multiuse facility in UT’s Research Park at Cherokee Farm, located just off Alcoa Highway across the Tennessee River from the flagship…
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Fu Accepts Prestigious International Board Position
Joshua Fu was invited by the World Meteorological Organization to join the Research Board Task Team on Artificial Intelligence for Weather Forecast.
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UT, Eonix Receive $1.7 Million Air Force Grant
UT & Eonix were selected for a Phase II STTR $1.7 million grant focused on ultra-high-power batteries for directed energy, counter drone awards, and e-VTOL systems.
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Rapid Battlefield Manufacturing
UT led a groundbreaking demonstration that showcased Army soldiers with no previous additive manufacturing experience printing and repairing a part for a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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Wang Investigates Autonomous Vehicle Control for Advanced Air Mobility Systems
With a dedicated lab space, Zhenbo Wang is researching how to safely maneuver autonomous drones through advanced air mobility systems.
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Blalock’s Chips Blend Old, New Tech to Survive Solar System’s Most Hostile Environment
To create and simulate computer chips that can survive on Europa, Ben Blalock’s team has integrated new materials, old tech, and some original innovations.
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UT Team Helps Nissan Find ‘Second Life’ for EV Batteries
UT engineering team helps Nissan find a “second life” for its LEAF model electric vehicle batteries by turning them into power supplies.