Category Archives: CBE Update
Turning Wood Waste into Metal Alternative
Art Ragauskas leads a government-funded research project that is turning wood waste into a substance that could be a low-cost alternative to metal and alloys.
Undergraduate Helps Bring Chemical Research to Light
Zack Sparks made important contributions to Ria Corder’s lab, like designing a 3D attachment that connects the lab’s FTIR spectrometer to a UV light source.
TCE Projects Receive Chancellor’s Innovation Funding
Four projects spearheaded by TCE faculty and graduate students have been selected as awardees for this year’s UT Chancellor’s Innovation Fund.
Ragauskas Receives Prestigious Lithuanian Award
Art Ragauskas has been selected as a Laureate of the Global Lithuanian Awards 2024 in the category for International Scientific Achievements.
Ken Elliott Joins CBE Hall of Fame
This past spring, the department made Ken Elliott (BS ’42) its latest edition to its Hall of Fame. Elliott, who […]
At 76, TCE Alumnus Harold Conner is Still Excited about New Opportunities
TCE alumnus Harold Conner has had a successful career in the nuclear energy enterprise and considers himself a lifelong learner.
Frymier takes over as Interim Department Head
Professor Paul Frymier has begun his role as interim CBE department head while remaining Tickle College of Engineering associate dean […]
Momentum Through Collaboration
CBE associate professor Steve Abel and MABE associate professor Andy Sarles use their expertise to bridge the gap between biology, materials science, and engineering disciplines.
Taking Off
The future of electric vertical take-off and landing systems is well underway thanks to UT-led Army project featuring faculty spanning four TCE disciplines.
Fundamental Changes
Siris Laursen and his research group are actively developing large suites of catalysts that have wide-ranging, long-lasting implications.