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Agioutantis, Schafrik, Sottile and Beck receive grant to develop automated sensing module for miner safety

Apr 7, 2025

UK Pigman College of Engineering researchers in the Department of Mining Engineering Zach Agioutantis (PI), Steven Schafrik (Co-I) and Joseph Sottile (Co-I) and Matt Beck (Co-I) in the Department of Chemical and Material Engineering have received a nearly $250,000 grant from the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health Incorporated for their project, "Automated Sensing Module for Enhancing Miner Safety."

Schafrik, Agioutantis and Sottile receive grant to demonstrate autonomous shuttle car operations

Apr 7, 2025

UK Pigman College of Engineering researchers in the Department of Mining Engineering Steven Schafrik (PI), Zach Agioutantis (Co-I) and Joseph Sottile (Co-I) have received a nearly $439,000 grant from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health for their project, "Development and Demonstration of an Automated Shuttle Car."

UK’s Honaker wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Lindsey Piercy

Mar 21, 2025

Rick Honaker, Ph.D., professor of mining engineering in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has been named winner of the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Award for the University of Kentucky.

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UK researchers develop greener, more sustainable ways to recover metals from electronic waste

By Jordan Strickler |

Feb 13, 2025

As electronic waste (e-waste) piles up globally, researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering are spearheading innovative methods to recover valuable metals from discarded devices and industrial waste.

Engineering Quad with Solar Car and Tent.

Fall 2024 Dean's List includes 1,009 engineering students

Feb 11, 2025

Pigman College of Engineering Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Rick Honaker has helped UK become a leader in critical minerals research. He’s operated a rare earth element pilot plant for years and brings the knowledge and expertise needed to lead the project.

Coal to critical elements: $5 million DOE award propels UK’s refined materials work

Lindsay Travis

Jan 3, 2025

A team of engineers at the University of Kentucky, in collaboration with researchers at other universities, will work on a system to transform coal into high-value materials.

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Department of Mining Engineering receives $200,000 in scholarship funding

Dec 3, 2024

The Department of Mining Engineering received a donation of over $200,000 from the Friends of Coal - Kentucky organization to support Kentucky students pursuing degrees in mining-related fields.

Headshots of the eight faculty selected as Lighthouse Beacon Scholars

8 faculty and 8 graduate students named Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars

Sep 30, 2024

Established in 2024, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment supports faculty, research, graduate students, facilities and research infrastructure in the Pigman College of Engineering. In its inaugural year, the endowment has made $160,000 in funds available for distribution, with a priority on faculty and research scholar support.

The 2024-25 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Jack Groppo

Jul 25, 2024

Jack Groppo, Ph.D., professor and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Mining Engineering in the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is one of nine winners to receive UK’s 2024-25 Outstanding Teaching Awards.

L to R: Baylor Mattingly, Isaac Madill, Ben Diddle, Bryce Goad, Jake Cole and Tucker Prieskorn.

UK student design teams take home top honors at mining and metallurgy competition

Jun 12, 2024

Two teams, comprised of undergraduate students from the UK Department of Mining Engineering, claimed first and third place victories in two national design competitions.

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