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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

Check out the Office of Research Blog

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".

USDA NIFA Award for Robotic Technology in Ag

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