UT Research Breaking Records, Growing Impact in Tennessee and Beyond
In 2023, UT research broke university records for both research expenditures and sponsored project proposals for the second year in a row.
Mobility News
Powering the Future for Mobility
UT launched the Institute for Future Mobility, which unites faculty expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and strong partnerships to solve complex mobility challenges.
UT, Volkswagen Group of America Extend Master Research Agreement
UT and Volkswagen Group of America announced the signing of a new five-year master research agreement, reinforcing their longstanding and productive innovation partnership.
The Conversation: How Transportation Agencies Plan for Large-Scale Traffic Disruptions
Traffic planning is a multiagency effort. Lee Han, professor of civil and environmental engineering, explains how planners, transit agencies and city governments manage traffic disruptions for The Conversation.
NSF Director Visits UT for Mobility Showcase
Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation, visited UT, where he announced a new major research award and celebrated the launch of TEAM TN, a statewide initiative to advance mobility led by UT.
UT, Volkswagen Accelerate Research Collaboration
UT and Volkswagen Group of America Inc. are accelerating their partnership and developing technologies to transform the automotive industry and build the workforce of the future. Plans include launching 10 new joint research projects through 2025 and creating additional PhD fellowship and internship positions at Volkswagen.