Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in fields including chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, biosystems engineering, and forestry are investigating polymers through a variety of fundamental scientific problems with real-world impact—from designing and creating new advanced materials to improving industrial processes to creating sustainable biofuels.

As an indication of the significance of their work, UT has been ranked the top global university for polymer science in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Global Universities.