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- Kazemian Named Kavli Fellow by National Academy of SciencesMarch 28, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Construction Management Assistant Professor Ali Kazemian has been named a Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences and was recently invited to give a talk at its symposium in Southern California on his research in Lunar robotic construction
- Voyiadjis Awarded ASCE's von Karman MedalMarch 25, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - Boyd Professor and Chair of the LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering George Z. Voyiadjis has been selected as the 2024 American Society of Civil Engineers Theodore von Karman Medal recipient. The award recognizes distinguished achievement in engineering mechanics, applicable to any branch of civil engineering.
- LSU Freshman Discovers New Pythagorean Theorem Proof While In High SchoolMarch 22, 2024An LSU freshman is on her way to having her name and work part of mathematics history. Meet Calcea Johnson. While in high school in New Orleans, Johnson discovered a new proof for the Pythagorean Theorem.
- Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences Faculty Receive Largest NSF PFI Grant Ever Awarded to LSUMarch 25, 2024Nootkatone Studies Could Lead to Prevention of Lyme DiseaseBATON ROUGE, LA - Thanks to a $550,000 National Science Foundation Partnership for Innovation grant--the largest NSF PFI grant ever awarded to LSU--LSU Chemical Engineering (ChE) Professor Kerry Dooley, LSU ChE Department Chair and Professor Mike Benton, and LSU Department of Biological Sciences (Biol. Sci.) Professor Roger Laine will continue their work on a project that could bring affordable and effective insect repellent to the masses, possibly decreasing the number of Lyme disease, malaria, and West Nile virus cases around the world.
- LSU Petroleum Engineering Professor Receives Grant to Track Subsurface CO2 FlowMarch 18, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering Associate Professor Mehdi Zeidouni is the recipient of a $252,160 grant from the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation for his work on tracking subsurface carbon dioxide flow and well-sealing capacity in Geological Carbon Storage (GCS) projects.
- Gartia Joins Royal Society of ChemistryMarch 18, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Manas Gartia has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.The society, based in London, has 54,000 members across the world and serves as a champion for the chemical sciences. It connects scientists with one another, and society as a whole, so that they can produce their best work and make discoveries and innovation happen. The society publishes new research; develops, recognizes, and celebrates professional capabilities; and supports teachers to inspire future generations of scientists.
- Flake to Speak at Decarbonization ForumBATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Chemical Engineering Professor John Flake will be part of a panel discussion on "Harnessing the Opportunity of the 'All of the Above' Energy Strategy to Maximize Investment and Exporting Opportunities" at the Gulf Coast Industrial Decarbonization Forum on Tuesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. at L'Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge.
- LSU Researchers Design Tool to Explore Effects of Solar Farming on Louisiana EcosystemsFebruary 22, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - Though solar farming is not a novel concept in renewable energy, it is fairly new to the state of Louisiana. With the advancement of renewable resources come questions about how they will affect humans and the environment. LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Chris Kees understands this curiosity and is working alongside LSU School of Landscape Architecture Professor Fabiana Trindade da Silva and LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources Professor Brett Wolfe to study the effects of solar farming in the state.
- LSU Chemical Engineering Faculty Receive Patent for Oil Spill Management TechnologyJanuary 31, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Chemical Engineering Associate Professor Bhuvnesh Bharti and his former graduate student Jin Gyun Lee have been issued a patent for their technology which utilizes lignin nanoparticles to provide an eco-friendly method for oil spill cleanup. It's the first patent awarded to an LSU College of Engineering faculty this year.
- LSU Civil, Environmental Engineering Professor Aly Studies Wind Effect on Solar PanelsJanuary 24, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - As seen in South Louisiana recently, windstorms can wreak havoc on energy sources, leaving residents without power during the coldest--or hottest--of days. One such energy source that could possibly withstand extreme wind and be beneficial to the environment is solar panels. LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Aly Mousaad Aly is researching the possibilities of solar panel use in the state thanks to a $100,000 grant from the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation.
- LSU Mechanical Engineering Faculty Marvel Honored by ASM InternationalJanuary 24, 2024BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Christopher Marvel was recently selected as ASM International's 2023 Bronze Medal Award recipient. The award is presented annually to ASM members who are early in their careers--10 years or less--for their significant contributions to "the field of materials science and engineering through technical content and service to ASM and the materials science profession."
- LSU Civil Engineering PhD Student Researches Lithium Battery SafetyDecember 21, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - Lithium-ion batteries are used in many popular products today, such as cell phones, toys, appliances, electric vehicles, and even electrical energy storage systems. As the demand for these lithium-powered products grows, so does concern for consumer safety. LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) PhD student Edris Akbari is working with his doctoral advisor, LSU CEE Department Chair and Boyd Professor George Voyiadjis, to enhance safety considerations and propel advancements in predictive models for the mechanical behavior of lithium-ion battery (LIB) cells.
- LSU Computer Science, IBM Studying More Effective Data Collection, Analysis, and Sharing MethodsDecember 19, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - As various industry sectors continue their adoption of big data analytics, privacy concerns have grown accordingly. Traditional centralized data analytics require data collection and sharing, which opens the door to leaks and hacks. Federated Analytics (FA), on the other hand, presents a more attractive option for collaborative data science, as it does not collect data to a centralized server.
- LSU Computer Science PhD Student Uses Coding to Create Holiday AlbumDecember 12, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - Imagine hearing a song that reminds you of Christmas but isn't actually a Christmas song. LSU Computer Science PhD student Matthew Wright realized that certain notes and chords mimic holiday music, even if the result is a song that doesn't exist. Using coding techniques he learned in his computer science (CS) classes, Wright is "composing" eight songs for a holiday album set to be released soon.
- LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Studies Impact of CO2 Storage on GroundwaterDecember 11, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Frank Tsai was recently awarded a $489,848 Experimental Research grant from the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation to study the potential impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage in Louisiana's porous rocks on drinking water, water supplies, and the environment. Tsai, who is the director of the Louisiana Water Resources Research Institute, is working with a research team to uncover any hidden dangers.
- LSU Construction Management, NASA Researchers Exploring Use of Lunar Materials for Extraterrestrial Robotic ConstructionDecember 4, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - In 2025, NASA's Artemis 3 will mark humanity's first return to the Moon since December 1972. The goal of the program is to land two astronauts on the surface of the Moon in order to explore its south pole and begin the process of establishing a long-term presence there.
- LSU Petroleum, Mechanical Engineering Professors Developing Leakage Sensor for CCS Sites, CO2 PipelinesNovember 27, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a way of reducing carbon emissions by capturing the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by power generation or industrial activity; compressing and transporting it via pipelines, trucks, or ships; and then storing it deep underground in geological formations, such as saline aquifers or depleted oil and gas reservoirs. While CCS has proven to be mostly safe, there is always a chance of leakage.
- LSU Engineering Researchers Seek Advancements in Underwater ConstructionNovember 15, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - In 2022, the average global sea level reached a record high at 101.2 millimeters--four inches above 1993 levels. That same year, the National Weather Service recorded an all-time high of 13 "significant weather events." Both of these statistics signal a greater challenge when it comes to the resiliency of coastal communities and their infrastructure, but it's one a pair of LSU Engineering researchers are taking on through a nearly $500,000 National Science Foundation Future Manufacturing Award.
- LSU Construction Management Professor, Team Research Solar Energy in LANovember 9, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - Louisiana has more sunny days than the national average, so why not put all of that summer heat to good use? Realizing the potential to harness the Sun's energy, LSU Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management Assistant Professor Arup Bhattacharya is researching solar power farming in the state thanks to a $94,000 grant from the Institute for Energy Innovations.
- LSU Researchers Examining Power Grid Inequity in Disadvantaged NOLA CommunitiesOctober 31, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - Oftentimes, when a state or region's power grid is discussed, the words innovation, resilience, reliability, etc., are mentioned. But there's another equally important term that is the focus of a research project by LSU Electrical Engineering and LSU Sociology faculty--equity.
- LSU Electrical Engineering Researcher Looks to Bolster EV Charging InfrastructureOctober 23, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - One critique about electric vehicles (EV) is the lengthy charging times. Fast-charging stations can overcome this issue. However, installing them imposes an additional load on the electric power grid. For instance, when EV owners choose to charge their vehicle may coincide with peak load times for the grid. This can result in a strain on the grid and eventually, power outages and stability issues.
- Mechanical Engineering Researchers Developing New Football Helmet PrototypeOctober 17, 2023BATON ROUGE, LA - In the winter of 2019, the National Football League hosted its Helmet Challenge Symposium in Youngstown, Ohio, bringing together 300 engineers, manufacturing experts, and innovators from across the country. The goal of that event was to foster collaboration among an array of experts in various fields, with the desired outcome being a safer football helmet.
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