Past News
Validated simulations optimize solar power generation with row crops
August 28, 2024
Rakesh Agrawal (Chem Eng) along with Margaret Gitau (ABE) and Mitch Tuinstra (AGRY) are featured in an article discussing a recent publication on how to optimize yield in corn fields equipped with solar power arrays that cast dynamic shadows across growing crops.
Validated simulations optimize solar power generation with row crops
Researchers aim to support hardwood industry with formation of wood utilization team
August 28, 2024
Henry Quesada (FNR), Eva Haviarova (FNR) and additional researchers are featured in an article discussing the Indiana Wood Utilization Team (IWUT). The project goal is to increase forest health and resilience, competitiveness of the wood products industry and economic development in rural areas.
Researchers aim to support hardwood industry with formation of wood utilization team
R&D 100 Winners for 2024
August 28, 2024
Congratulations to Cliff Johnston (EAPS) on earning an R&D 2024 100 Award! This is a joint award with Sandia Labs to look at how clay minerals can be used for direct air capture of CO2.
Finding manufacturing's role in the circular economy
August 28, 2024
John Sutherland (EEE) is featured in an article by The Association for Manufacturing Technology discussing streamlining product materials for efficiency.
Optimizing corn agrivoltaic farming through farm-scale experimentation and modeling
August 28, 2024
Sylvie Brouder (AGRY), Peter Bermel (ECE), Mitchel Tuinstra (AGRY), Margaret Gitau (ABE), and Rakesh Agrawal (Chem Eng) recently published research on how to optimize yield in corn fields equipped with solar power arrays that cast dynamic shadows across growing crops.
Optimizing corn agrivoltaic farming through farm-scale experimentation and modeling
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