Jeremiah T. Abiade, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Jeremiah T. Abiade, assistant professor in materials science and engineering and in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, has received a Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award for his research to increase the electrical output of thermoelectric materials and devices. Oak Ridge Associated Universities presents the Powe award to faculty members who are in the first two years of their tenure track as an investment in promising achievements in an important area. The award to Abiade will support his research to fabricate thick and thin film oxide thermoelectrics. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions with news of Dr. Abiade's research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.