Dr. Shaoyang Liu's research aims to give consumers peace of mind for the use of recycled plastics.
Troy University Chemistry and Physics professor Dr. Shaoyang Liu has been awarded a $534,194 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support his research into developing reliable methods to test recycled plastics for toxic residues and hazardous chemicals.
His research, titled “RUI: Sensitive and Rapid Detection of Hazardous Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Recycled Plastics Using Solid-Phase…
To qualify as an RCU, an institution must spend at least $2.5 million on research and development on average in a single year.
Troy University was recently designated as a Carnegie Research University (RCU), a new designation created to recognize research efforts at smaller institutions.
To qualify as an RCU, an institution must spend at least $2.5 million on research and development on average in a single year. TROY is among 218 institutions to receive the designation.
“Achieving Carnegie…
The app is designed to act as a bridge between conceptual and visual learning.
Troy University Electronics Engineering Technology faculty have secured a competitive, $394,429 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will aid in the development of visual learning apps for STEM students not just at TROY, but for higher learning institutions nationwide.
Dr. Raj Vinnakota, Associate Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, and Dr. Shaimum Shahriar,…
Kitty Smothers has served the University in various ways over 24 years, most recently as a featured artist.
Kitty Amanda Smothers has enjoyed a varied career at Troy University. From a student to joining the staff in the Records Office, becoming an adjunct instructor and landing in the Information Technology department five years ago, she now adds another title to her resume: showcased artist.
Smothers began working at the University 24 years ago…
