January 18, 2022 — Harvest a hazelnut, and you’re left with a shell. These hard, thin, slow-decaying husks are typically mulched or discarded, but Washington State University scientist Vikram Yadama has found a new way to upcyle leftover hazelnut shells into durable panels for cabinets, tables, and other products. [Read More…]
September 21, 2021 — Dr. Julia Day’s vision for her work is guided by a straightforward equation: Healthy People + Healthy Buildings = A Healthy Planet.
An associate professor in Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction, Day also directs the Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory (ID+CL) where she leads a team of students in pioneering building research. [Read More…]
September 10, 2021 — Suzanne Hamada was awarded the Service Recognition Award yesterday from the WSU Office of Research Support and Operations! This prestigious award is to recognize an outstanding employee who has performed their grant and contract administration responsibilities above and beyond the expected performance within their work unit. Suzanne’s reputation of excellence is known throughout the research administration community on campus, and of course everyone in our center appreciates her help, expertise and always cheerful outlook.
Congrats Suzanne. We are proud of you!!!
June 22, 2020 — Every year, Washington State University welcomes dozens of students and scholars from across the globe in partnership with the prestigious Fulbright Program. In turn, the university sends out its own ambassadors, who go on to study and teach at institutions the world over.
One of the ways the academy generates interest is through allowing past Fulbright scholars to speak about their experiences. Dan Dolan, a professor of civil and environmental engineering in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, has become a major proponent of the program and its myriad opportunities since … » More …
Julia Day, assistant professor in the WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture’s School of Design and Construction and director of the WSU Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory, will be the first joint appointee in a new program between WSU and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
“I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s leading experts in energy efficiency and occupancy behavior. The knowledge and resources available to me through this collaboration with NREL will help advance important research while also providing opportunities for funding … » More …
WSU researchers have received a Department of Energy (DOE) grant to use seafood waste from shrimp and crab shells to improve concrete.
The work could lead to more durable concrete and in doing so, reduce the significant carbon emissions that go into concrete production. Led by Somayeh Nassiri, assistant professor, Michael Wolcott, Regents Professor, and Hui Li, research assistant professor in the Composite Materials and Engineering Center, the interdisciplinary team also includes researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. [Read more]
March 19, 2021 – Dan Dolan, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has received the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Seismic Safety Council’s Excellence Award.
He received the award at the council’s annual symposium, held virtually on March 4.
The excellence award recognizes individuals who have made a significant difference in advancing seismic design and construction and in improving the safety and economic viability of building systems. [Read more]
March 8, 2021 — Congratulations to Julia Day and Hang Liu on their tenure and promotions to Associate Professors!
Julia has been with CMEC since 2017 and specializes in Energy efficiency, building occupant behavior and daylighting design. Hang has been with the Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles since 2015 and specializes in textile recycling, conductive fibers for smart wearables, and structure-property analysis of polymeric materials.
January 21, 2021 — A WSU research team has created a recyclable carbon-fiber reinforced composite that could eventually replace the non-recyclable version used in everything from modern airplane wings and wind turbines to sporting goods.
Led by Jinwen Zhang, professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, researchers developed a recyclable material that is as strong as commonly used carbon-fiber composites and can also be broken down in very hot water within a pressure vessel. The new material could be easily substituted into current manufacturing processes.
February 21, 2020 — Congratulations to Vikram Yadama on his promotion to full Professor! Vik has been with CMEC since 2003 and specializes in the mechanics of wood and wood composites. He holds a dual appointment with Civil Engineering and WSU Extension, and is also the WSU Site Director for the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites.