Michael Karmis, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption The Virginia Center for Coal and Energy Research, directed by Michael Karmis, a chaired professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, is currently managing some $33 million in research projects, including this most recent award from the US Department of Energy. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions The photo of Dr. Karmis may be used with any discussion or report about his work. 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.