Category Archives: Research
Akpa Helps Design Modeling Tools to Broaden Protective Immune Responses
Belinda Akpa is involved in a multi-million-dollar collaborative initiative using predictive modeling and machine learning tools to design proteins that act against health threats.
Students Gain Valuable Food Research Experience in New Zealand
Nikki Johnson knew she wanted to pursue a career involving chemical engineering, but she wasn’t sure what area would fit […]
Advincula Leads Project on Self-Driving Labs of the Future
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Rigoberto Advincula is leading a $3 million project centered on self-driving labs and recently published a journal article on the topic.
Abel Awarded $1.7M for Cell-Free Biomanufacturing Research
Associate Professor Steve Abel will contribute computational expertise to two NSF-funded projects developing the next generation of cell-free biomanufacturing technology.
Challenging the Consensus Led Dalhaimer to New Treatment Path
When a widely accepted theory couldn’t explain the data, Dalhaimer’s lab looked deeper—and revealed new possibilities for nanoparticle medicine.
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.
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.
With $5M Award, NSF Selects UT to Lead Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts
UT has been selected to lead an international team of researchers working toward a circular global economy—one of the world’s greatest modern challenges.
Eastman Unit Operations Laboratory Gains Specialized Biomolecular Equipment
A new fermenter and ultrafiltration unit in CBE’s Eastman Unit Operations Laboratory will let undergraduates explore biomolecular engineering more deeply.
Corder and Hubbard Receive UT-ORII Grant to Improve Reactive Polymer Extrusion
Composite polymer extrusion is an extremely versatile manufacturing technique. Resins are fed into the long barrels of twin-screw extruders, where […]