Faculty
Faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee light the way to success through excellence in research and instruction.
Our home is a thriving Southern city known for its festivals, great outdoors, diverse music scene, and wide variety of eateries.
UT Researcher Dayakar Penumadu is refining the materials of the future.
Learn more about Penumadu’s dedication to advancing his field
He encourages you to always do your best, to never stop trying, and to remember what movies have to teach us about life.
“I’ve had a lot of amazing opportunities to collaborate with my professors. They want to serve as aids to us throughout our entire semester and beyond.”
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