The MOCS Innovate! UTC Innovators Showcase is a new event with the UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference.
Participants from the Fly for Researchers Faculty Pitch Competition, the Harris Chair mini-grant, and MOCS Innovate! Seed funding grant programs, will be showcasing their innovative research.
Event Details
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Held in conjunction with the UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Location: Room 301, 2nd Floor, Wolford Family Athletic Center, McKenzie Arena (Poster Area)
What to Expect
- "Science Fair" Style Showcase.
- Flexible Participation: Two-hour slots for each participant, rotating throughout the day.
- Hands-on Demonstrations! In addition to posters, researchers will have prototypes, product demos, or other tangible items to showcase their innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about the exciting innovation happening at UTC, connect with fellow innovators, and engage with the broader Chattanooga community.
2025 MOCS Innovate! Innovation Showcase Participants
| 10:00- 12:00 | ||
| Adaptive Insole for Diabetic Neuropathy Patients | Dr. Gazi Akgun, visiting assistant professor Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, department head Ali Abuelgasim, graduate student All in the Department of Engineering Management and Technology | UTC Biomechatronics and Assistive Technology Lab, College of Engineering and Computer Science |
| AI-Powered Predictive Driver-Monitoring System | Dr. Maged Shoman, research assistant professor, UT– Oak Ridge Innovation Institute Sima Ashayer, UTC graduate student, computational science | UTC Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP), UTC Research Institute |
| AI-Powered Vehicle Tracking System | Dr. Hoang H. Nguyen, UTC postdoctoral researcher Tuan T. Nguyen, UTC Ph.D. student, computational science | UTC Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP), UTC Research Institute |
| 12-00- 2:00 | ||
| The Brooks Band, A Wearable Voice Modulation Aid | Megan Cales, internship and career coach, Gary W. Rollins College of Business Cales is also founder and CEO of Sensory Bridges, LLC | |
| Automated Sampler for Microplastics Sampling in Stormwater | Dr. Jejal-Reddy Bathi, environmental engineering coordinator and assistant professor in civil engineering Dr. Sree Kidambi Sreenivas, professor in mechanical engineering David Brown, Student | |
| EMG Supported Pneumatic Actuate Balance Board Hand Exoskeleton for Stroke Therapy | Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, department head Jason McDowell Brenden Lippard Dr. Gazi Akgun, visiting assistant professor All in the Department of Engineering Management and Technology | UTC Biomechatronics and Assistive Technology Lab, College of Engineering and Computer Science |
| 2:00-4:00 | ||
| Pathway- Real‑Time Landscaping Management Tool | Cecily Holland, UTC graduate student, computer science (UTC BAS-IT alum, ‘24) | |
| EMG Supported Pneumatic Actuate Balance Board Hand Exoskeleton for Stroke Therapy | Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, department head Jason McDowell Brenden Lippard Dr. Gazi Akgun, visiting assistant professor All in the Department of Engineering Management and Technology | UTC Biomechatronics and Assistive Technology Lab, College of Engineering and Computer Science |