Discover how Dr. Don Reising’s AWR audio technology, supported by UTRF, is transforming sound quality in music, hearing aids, and more. Follow his journey from research to commercialization.
UTRF Inventor Spotlight
Niki Labbé: Leading Innovation at the Center for Renewable Carbon
Niki Labbé is at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation in the field of renewable carbon as the Director of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC). The CRC serves as a hub for exploring sustainable carbon management strategies, focusing on the development of renewable chemicals, fuels, materials, and (read more)
Innovator Spotlight: Dustin Crouch
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is proud to partner with Dustin Crouch, 2025 Chancellors Innovation Award finalist and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Crouch’s work in prosthetics pushes the boundaries of biomedical engineering to improve quality of life for people who have experienced (read more)