The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is a powerhouse that drives UT’s mission to turn groundbreaking research into real-world applications. With a 90-year track record of commercial success and a rich innovation pipeline, UTRF serves as a connector within the UT innovation ecosystem and a bridge between the university and the business and investment (read more)
Engineering
Inventor Spotlight: Jian Huang
Over its 90-year history, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has collaborated with inventors across the UT System to apply research to real-world challenges. Often, these technologies originate from emerging or evolving fields with the potential to transform the world. One researcher charting new waters is Jian Huang, a professor in the Department of (read more)
Inventor Spotlight: Xueping Li
In the past 90 years, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation has worked with inventors across the UT System who consistently find new ways to apply their work to real-world situations. One of these researchers, Xueping Li, enjoys tackling seemingly unsolvable problems and collaborating with other departments to create cutting-edge solutions. Li is a Professor (read more)