Institute for a Sustainable Future News
ISF releases new Purdue STAR Performance Analysis
March 25, 2025
A new report, Purdue’s STARS Performance Assessment(SPA), was recently published by Purdue’s Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF), a research institute launched in 2023 as part of the Institutes and Centers at Discovery Park District.
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Fellow of the ACS POLY division
March 13, 2025
Congratulations to Jeffrey Youngblood (Mat Eng) on being named a Fellow of the POLY division of the American Chemical Society. His work ranges from fundamental polymer chemistry development to incorporating cellulose nanofibers into packing applications.
Purdue rural electrification project to help upgrade home utilities
March 13, 2025
Kevin Kircher (ME) is featured in this FOX59 article discussing his project funded by the Department of Energy that aims to help people in rural areas upgrade the utility equipment in their homes.
Purdue rural electrification project to help upgrade home utilities
L.A. County fires put new drinking-water safety measures to the test
March 13, 2025
Andrew Whelton (CCE/EEE) is featured in this Los Angeles Times article providing expert insights on drinking water testing and its role in ensuring water safety.
L.A. County fires put new drinking-water safety measures to the test
Student Impact Award
March 5, 2025
Congratulations to Amanda Deering (Food Sci) on receiving the Student Impact Award last week in recognition for her leadership of the Women in Agriculture Learning Community.
3D tree reconstruction algorithm contributes to a new era of urban planning
March 5, 2025
Songlin Fei (FNR) and additional Purdue researchers are featured in this article discussing a new algorithm for tree reconstruction developed at Purdue to see how the trees will shade an area or learn what a tree will look like in 20 years.
3D tree reconstruction algorithm contributes to a new era of urban planning
Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products
February 26, 2025
In the recent episode of the This Is Purdue podcast Nusrat Jung (CCE) and Brandon Boor (CCE) discuss understanding why indoor air quality research is vital to improving human well-being and how our buildings play a critical role. As well as learn about the first-of-its-kind zero-Energy Design Guidance for Engineers (zEDGE) tiny house lab, where they’re utilizing advanced sensor technology to connect their critical air quality research to the real world.
Air inside your home may be more polluted than outside due to everyday chemical products
How mosquitos hear may inspire new ways to detect natural disasters
February 26, 2025
Purdue researchers Ximena Bernal (BIO) and Pablo Zavattieri (CE) are studying mosquito antennae to develop advanced acoustic sensors that could improve disaster detection, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. By analyzing the unique structural features of these antennae, the team aims to create bio-inspired sensors with applications in noise-canceling materials and urban disaster response systems.
How mosquitos hear may inspire new ways to detect natural disasters
No increase in dust explosion incidents last year, decrease in injuries
February 26, 2025
In 2024, there were nine grain dust explosions in the U.S., causing two injuries but no fatalities, which is consistent with previous years and the 10-year average. While the explosions were of low magnitude, Kingsly Ambrose (ABE) emphasized the importance of preventative maintenance, proper grain storage, and cleanliness to reduce risks, as dust accumulation and equipment malfunctions remain key ignition sources.
No increase in dust explosion incidents last year, decrease in injuries
Guan wins prestigious award from Air Force Office of Scientific Research
February 26, 2025
Congratulations to Shanyue Guan (CMT) on receiving the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's award for members of its Young Investigator Program.
Guan wins prestigious award from Air Force Office of Scientific Research