UTRF plays a key role in state and regional economic development efforts at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world solutions. In the past two decades, UTRF has supported biofuel innovation, renewable energy projects, advanced materials and manufacturing, technology entrepreneurship, and many other impactful initiatives that enhance Tennessee’s economy. Genera: Pioneering Biofuel and Biomass Innovation (read more)
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Inventor Spotlight: Ahmedullah Aziz
The University of Tennessee is not just a hub of academic excellence; it’s a powerhouse of innovation where brilliant minds turn groundbreaking research into real-world solutions. Among these trailblazers is Ahmedullah Aziz, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UT Knoxville. He stands out for his relentless drive and (read more)
Inventor Spotlight: Duane Miller
Over the past 90 years, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has collaborated with many groundbreaking innovators. Among these is Duane Miller, professor emeritus at the UT Health Science Center. A beloved faculty member of the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences from 1992 to 2015, Miller also served as the department chair (read more)