TROY professor receives over $500K grant to research ways to test safety of recycled plastics

Dr. Shaoyang Liu's research aims to give consumers peace of mind for the use of recycled plastics.

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…

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Research at Troy University Challenges Assumptions About Feeding Tube Design 

Dr. Shannon Walker showcasing how to test the feeding tubes to students
 

During the spring semester, a groundbreaking undergraduate research project set to reshape how clinicians think about enteral feeding, specifically, how the angle of feeding tubes affects flow and safety when administering blended food diets.  

Led by Dr. Teresea Johnson and Dr. Amy Spurlock, along with hands-on collaboration from Shannon Walker and a team of…

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New Electronics and Electrical Engineering Program at Troy University prepares students for high-tech careers

The program boasts small class sizes, personalized learning and more.

The program boasts small class sizes, personalized learning and more.

Troy University’s new degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSEEE), provides a cutting-edge curriculum that integrates theory, hands-on learning and industry-driven innovation.

Approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on March 14, the program is designed to equip students with the skills and expertise needed to excel in electronics, semiconductors, automation, telecommunications,…

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Inaugural Interprofessional Student Research Symposium at College of Health Sciences 

Dr. LaGary Carter, dean of the College of Health Sciences, Dr. Javier Boyas, Assistant Dean of Research, and Dr. Palmer at the Inaugural Interdisciplinary Symposium
 

The College of Health Sciences recently hosted its Inaugural Interprofessional Student Research Symposium at the end of April, showcasing the innovative and impactful research conducted by its students. The event featured 15 student papers, each presenting unique insights and advancements in various health science fields. 

Among the presentations, three papers stood out and were awarded…

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