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RESEARCH SUPPORT
RECENT GRANTS AND AWARDS
Mining Chemical Structure Property Relationships to Inform Polymer Discovery for Enhanced Fire Performance
Awarded $551,773 from the Office of Naval Research.
Brian Y. Lattimer
Professor and Department Head
College of Engineering
MATH-DT: Gradient-Enhanced Deep Gaussian Processes for Optimization of Diffusive High-Speed Unsteady Mixers
Awarded $498,290 from the National Science Foundation.
Annie S. Booth
Assistant Professor
College of Science
Generalization of the Impact of Airborne Particulates on Different Sizes of Engines
Awarded $300,000 from Rolls Royce North American Technologies Inc.
Chang Min Son
Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Professor
College of Engineering
SOLVING CHALLENGES EMERGING IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD
The university has invested in major research initiatives, bringing together diverse expertise that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. In partnership with industry, government, and foundations, these focus areas address emerging challenges and opportunities that seek to improve the human condition and create a better world for all.
These strategically focused areas are Virginia Tech Research Frontiers.
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EMPOWERING DISCOVERY AND DRIVING INNOVATION
VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH EXPERTS IN THE MEDIA
National Geographic - A "viral blunbing" was observed in an American crocodile - “Over time, we realized that parthenogenesis is a fairly widespread and common phenomenon,” says , a biologist of urban evolution at Virginia Tech and lead author of a study published in 2023 in Biology Letters tasked with describing the discovery.
Interesting Engineering - New imaging breakthrough can lead to improved EV battery performance - Led by Feng Lin and Louis Madsen, professors at Virginia Tech and study authors, the team used the novel approach to explore the elusive interfaces within batteries – the tight, tricky spots buried deep inside the cell – where the electrolyte and electrodes meet and often cause performance issues.
Adweek - FAA Allows Sinclair to Fly Drones Over People and Moving Vehicles Without a Waiver - “We have worked for years with Sinclair, helping to train their pilots, and I have always been impressed with their professionalism and commitment to safety,” said Tombo Jones, director for the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership.
VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH NEWS
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Man’s best friend could be the spotted lanternfly’s worst enemy , article Date: Jul 16, 2025 - -
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Scholars shape global conversations on fairness, ethics, governance , article Date: Jul 15, 2025 - -
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VFAB launch: When five universities become one R&D powerhouse , article Date: Jul 15, 2025 -
RESEARCH CAMPUS NOTICES
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General ItemScience on Tap: 'Unwrapping Evolution: How Paleontologists Build the Tree of Life' Date: Jul 14, 2025 -
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General ItemParticipants needed for study of young adult cognition Date: Jul 07, 2025 -
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General ItemPandemic Science in a Nutshell Games Date: Jul 07, 2025 -