Past News
Implementation of multiomic mass spectrometry approaches for the evaluation of human health following environmental exposure
August 28, 2024
Jonathan Shannahan (HSCI) and a team of researchers published new work introducing the implementation of multiomic mass spectrometry approaches for the evaluation of human health following environmental exposure.
Implementation of multiomic mass spectrometry approaches for the evaluation of human health following environmental exposure
Upstream surface roughness and terrain are strong drivers of contrast in tornado potential between North and South America
August 28, 2024
Dan Chavas (EAPS) and a team of researchers published new work indicating that large-scale upstream surface roughness is likely a first-order driver of the strong contrast in tornado potential between North and South America.
Upstream surface roughness and terrain are strong drivers of contrast in tornado potential between North and South America
Check out the Office of Research Blog
August 14, 2024
Earlier this year, the Office of Research started a Purdue Research blog that offers insight into the findings and significance of research from the university’s Institutes and Centers at Discovery Park District, Purdue Applied Research Institute, and Institute for Physical AI. Many ISF-affiliated faculty have submitted discussions of their recent work over the past few months. Check out some highlights and consider submitting your own work published in high-impact journals. Jennifer Freeman (HSCI) - Development impact of herbicide atrazine on zebrafish Qixin He (BIO) - Predicting emerging mammalian parasites Tyler Hoskins (FNR) - The development effects of legacy verus current PFAS Alexander Laskin (CHEM) - Non-reactive evaporation induces darkening of biomass burning aerosols downwind from fires Jingjing Liang (FNR) - Spatial database of planted forest trees in East Asia Ji-Qin Ni (ABE) - Development and challenges of anaerobic digestion for biogas production in Asia Aaron Specht (HHS) - Using toenails to measure exposure to toxic metals Ziran Wang (CE) - Surveying a method for sharing knowledge online without gathering user data David Warsinger (ME) - An efficient system for dehumidifying air
States consider new science-backed solution to save time and money on concrete infrastructure repair
August 14, 2024
Luna Lu (CE) is featured discussing the REBEL concrete strength sensing system, invented by her lab to improve estimates of in-place strength of concrete structures.
States consider new science-backed solution to save time and money on concrete infrastructure repair
Bowman appointed chair of U.S. Labor Department's advisory board for compensation, benefits of nuclear weapons industry
August 14, 2024
Congratulations to Aaron Bowman (HHS) on being selected to serve as chair of the U.S. Department of Labor's Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Heath for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program.
Bowman appointed chair of U.S. Labor Department's advisory board for compensation, benefits of nuclear weapons industry
A surprising byproduct of wildfires: Contaminated drinking water
August 14, 2024
Andrew Whelton (CE/EEE) was featured in an article by The Washington Post discussing improving fire resiliency and keeping community drinking water safe after a wildfire.
A surprising byproduct of wildfires: Contaminated drinking water
Purdue researchers adopt interdisciplinary approach to assessing emerging tar spot disease in corn
August 14, 2024
C.D. Cruz (BPP) was featured in an article discussing his research on tar spots a fungal disease in corn.
Purdue researchers adopt interdisciplinary approach to assessing emerging tar spot disease in corn
USDA NIFA Award for Robotic Technology in Ag
August 14, 2024
Assistant Professor Yu She (IE) along with Associate Professor Yan Gu (ME) recently received funding for their project, "Robotic Strawberry Harvesting with Tactile-Enhanced Grasping and Legged Locomotion".
We need to prepare our transport systems for heatwaves - here's how
August 14, 2024
Satish Ukkusuri (CE) was featured in a Nature article discussing his recently published research on preparing our transportation systems for heatwaves.
We need to prepare our transport systems for heatwaves - here's how
George Zhou and his new patent bring civil engineering, environmental engineering, and biotechnology together, all in the name of sustainability
August 1, 2024
George Zhou (CE/EEE) is featured discussing his recent patent, "Virus-Assisted Algal Cell Disruption for Cost-Effective Biofuel Production", that uses viruses to help break down the cell structures of algae, allowing the release of lipids and creation of usable diesel fuel.
George Zhou and his new patent bring civil engineering, environmental engineering, and biotechnology together, all in the name of sustainability