Category Archives: Faculty
Advincula Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows
Rigoberto Advincula was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s College of Fellows, one of the highest distinctions in the field.
Advincula Receives Major International Prize
Rigoberto Advincula was awarded the Society of Polymer Science Japan International Prize; the highest honor given to polymer scientist international colleagues.
Pro with the Flow: Corder Brings Rheology Expertise to UT
New faculty member and rheology expert Ria Corder is excited to use her expertise in soft materials analysis to bolster multidisciplinary research across UT.
Trinh Hones Skills, Broadens Research at Birthplace of CRISPR
Last spring, Cong Trinh took a sabbatical to hone his skills using CRISPR-Cas genome editing to create modular microbes that generate high-value products.
Zawodzinski to Speak at South by Southwest Conference
Tom Zawodzinski is featured as a speaker on The Future of Power: A Creative Discussion on the Possibilities panel at the Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas.
Advincula Receives IOM3 Fellowship Honor
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Professor Rigoberto Advincula has been awarded the grade of fellow by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
Danquah, Liu win Global Biochemical Engineering Award
Michael Danquah and Jian Liu won the 2023 IChemE Biochemical Engineering Award for a project they are working on that could revolutionize detection systems in food manufacturing and processing facilities.
Advincula Earns Prestigious NAI Fellow Honor
Rigoberto Advincula has been elected National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow, one of the highest honors of his profession.
Quantum Dots Light Up the Way to a Brighter World
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair of Advanced and Nanostructured Materials Rigoerto Advincula discussed recent accomplishments around quantum dots and how they affect daily lives.
Ragauskas Team Answers the Call to Develop Eco-friendly Insulation Materials
Art Ragauskas and team have demonstrated that high-quality polyurethane (PU) foams are readily prepared from lignin extracted from biomass.