Barati’s research explores whether materials that would otherwise be waste can instead be developed into water-management materials for agriculture.
Troy University researcher Dr. Aboulfaz Barati has received an approximately $249,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore how materials recovered from waste can be redesigned to help plants survive drought.
The project, titled “Architected Tolerant Superabsorbent Platforms Derived from Heterogeneous Waste Streams for Water-Resilient Seedling Establishment,” aims to not only show that a recycled…
The visit marked the Congressman's first official visit to campus since taking office in Jan. 2025.
Troy University recently welcomed Alabama Congressman Shomari Figures to the Troy Campus to meet with students, faculty and University leadership and tour key academic and research facilities.
While Congressman Figures has interacted with Troy University on numerous occasions—both in Washington, D.C., and throughout the district—this marked his first official campus visit since taking office in…
KW Plastics, City of Troy Utilities, Kimber and Lockheed Martin spoke to beginner engineering students during the Fall semester.
Troy University’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering program is strengthening the bridge between classroom learning and professional practice through an ongoing Engineering Industry Speaker Series that brings engineers and industry leaders directly to students.
The series features professionals from local companies who share insights into engineering careers, emerging technologies and workplace expectations. Recent speakers included representatives from…
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…
