Zihao Wang, an assistant professor at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, led a collaboration with the French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation to develop a new AI framework called the Langevin Variational Autoencoder (Langevin-VAE). This lightweight model addresses the long-standing challenge of building interpretable, high-quality 3D image models that separate shape from…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory to host two new AI supercomputers
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is set to expand its computing arsenal with two cutting-edge AI supercomputers—“Lux” and “Discovery”—to boost U.S. leadership in science, energy and national security. One of ORNL’s key partners is the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), further enhancing quantum and AI research collaboration and aligning with Chattanooga’s growing tech…
UTC’s Lightweight AI Breakthrough in 3D Image Modeling
Led by Assistant Professor Zihao Wang, UTC has developed a lightweight, interpretable AI model for generating high-fidelity 3D images, designed for efficiency in computation. Unlike traditional heavy AI systems, this model enables clearer user understanding of how outputs are derived and could be especially useful in sectors like virtual reality and medical imaging. It joins…
Voices Of Innovation At UTC’s Quantum Technology Workshop
Chattanooga is on the cutting-edge map for tapping the potential of – and building the future for – quantum computing. This summer, our campus – the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – hosted its first international quantum workshop. For this episode of “Scenic Roots,” we bring you a panel discussion from the workshop that took…
UTC Special Collections Receives Grant To Digitize United Hosiery Mills Records
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Library Special Collections has secured a $1,900 state grant to digitize archival materials from the historic United Hosiery Mills in Chattanooga. The company, once among the first to license the Buster Brown character for children’s clothing, had its records and promotional materials transferred to UTC. Student assistants will help…