The UT Knoxville Experts Guide is a directory of selected faculty who are available to provide quotes, background information, and comments on a wide variety of topics. This is a resource for members of the media but not an exhaustive list of experts.
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Robert Bland on the African-American Experience
Robert Bland specializes in late nineteenth and early twentieth century United States history and focuses on the African American experience and postbellum South.
Lee Han on Traffic Engineering
Lee Han is a civil engineer whose expertise includes traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and traffic flow theory.
Amber Roessner on Jimmy Carter
Amber Roessner is an expert on political reporting and has written histories of journalism and a book that focuses on former President Jimmy Carter.
Krista Wiegand on territorial and maritime disputes
Krista Wiegand has expertise in territorial and maritime disputes, conflict resolution, and international relations.
Lynne Parker on Artificial Intelligence
Lynne Parker is the Director of the Artificial Intelligence Tennessee Initiative and an expert in AI, including human-robot interaction.
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Kelsey Ellis on Hurricanes
Kelsey Ellis’s research focuses mainly on extreme and hazardous weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes.