Health and Wellness
From learning instruments to mastering sports, the brain constantly adapts in response to experience through an ability known as plasticity. UT neuroscientist Keerthi Krishnan studies what happens when this process goes awry, aiming to uncover insights that could inform treatments for neurological disorders.
In UT’s Institute of Agriculture, Toni Wang, the Charles E. Wharton Institute Professor in the Department of Food Science, studies the chemistry of biomaterials and how to extract their maximum value, using them to create valuable food, fuel, and industrial products.
Anahita Khojandi has built her career around a guiding belief: Artificial intelligence should empower people—not replace them. A professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Heath Endowed Faculty Fellow in Business and Engineering, Khojandi designs decision-making systems that operate under uncertainty and support human users in high-impact real-world environments.
Lisa C. Lindley’s work has informed pediatric hospice policy nationwide and expanded access to concurrent care, positioning UT as a national leader in compassionate, evidence-based solutions for pediatric end-of-life care.
As AI rapidly reshapes society, UT is positioning the state as a national leader in advanced computing, data science, and responsible AI innovation. Driving this momentum is Vasileios Maroulas, who is building a statewide AI ecosystem.
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