Artificial Intelligent Materials Crystal Classifier (A.I.- MC2)
Developing a machine learning program for X-ray diffraction data can vastly enhance material classification in research and development.
Mentor: Vincent Pizziconi
Program: FURI
Using Load Management to Charge Electric Vehicles with Solar Power
Improving a load-management system to connect solar power and electric vehicles will foster sustainable transportation.
Mentor: Meng Tao
Program: FURI
Electrochemical Reduction of Nitrates for Algal Growth
Nitrates in urban wastewater may be converted to ammonium through electrochemical reduction to grow microalgae to use as a bio-fertilizer.
Mentor: Sergi Garcia Segura
Program: FURI
Spatiotemporally Programmable Surfaces
The understating of spatiotemporal programable surfaces will lead to advancements in the field of soft robotics.
Mentor: Leixin Ma
Program: FURI
Benchmarks for Large Language Model Agents in Mixed Autonomy Traffic
Developing and benchmarking large language model agents for mixed traffic could help reduce congestion, cut emissions, and enhance urban safety and efficiency.
Mentor: Hua Wei
Program: FURI
Design and 3D Printing of Non-metallic Bone Compression Screw Test Prototypes for Evaluation of Microwave Processing of Sol-Gel Bioceramic Coatings for Regenerative Orthopedic Applications
Develop non-metallic bone compression screws to enhance healing and recovery for orthopedic patients with fractures.
Mentor: Vincent Pizziconi
Program: FURI
Verification Code Generation in the Hardware Description Language Verilog
Using large language models for verification code generation in Verilog for integrated circuit designs will shorten testing and remove roadblocks.
Mentor: Nakul Gopalan
Program: FURI
Design and Development of a Worm-like Jumping Robot Powered by Twisted and Coiled Actuators
Engineering a soft jumping robot inspired by gall midge larvae can help navigate difficult terrains and enhance search and rescue operations.
Mentor: Jiefeng Sun
Program: MORE
Soft Strain Sensor for Human Motion Measurement
Creating wearable hydrogel sensors to reduce lag and offer precise real-time tracking of human motion.
Mentor: Jiefeng Sun
Program: FURI
Wireless Communications Dataset Generation for Device-to-Device Communication
Developing accurate channel prediction models will optimize wireless communications and enhance network performance.
Mentor: Ahmed Ewaisha
Program: FURI
How Can Artificial Intelligence and Physical Metrics Improve Mental Health Care?
This study aims to make mental health care more accessible, effective and affordable by using AI, physical signs and therapy techniques.
Mentor: Anthony Kuhn
Program: FURI
Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics Mixed with ZSM-5 Catalyst
Converting waste plastics into energy is the best way to prevent plastic degradation in landfills and protect the environment from pollution.
Mentor: Shuguang Deng
Program: FURI
Design and Characterization of a 3D Printed, Highly Back-Drivable Cable-Driven Actuator for Gait Rehabilitation
This study aims to provide design and scalability guidelines to treat gait deficits such as ankle buckling and reduced walking speed.
Mentor: Hyunglae Lee
Program: FURI
The Use of SnO2 and TiO2 as Photocatalysts to Compare Against Chloroplast for the CO2 Reduction Process
Using tin oxide as photocatalysts to reduce carbon dioxide through a reduction process and compare it to the efficiency of chloroplast.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Leveraging Hybrid Cell Membrane Cloaking for Minimizing Nanoparticle Phagocytosis
Developing hybrid membrane-coated nanoparticles to reduce phagocytosis might improve targeted delivery for cardiovascular disease treatment.
Mentor: Kuei-Chun "Mark" Wang
Program: FURI
Building YMS (Yard Management System) using Machine Learning and Optical Character Recognition Technology
Automating yard management with machine learning and optical character recognition reduces gate congestion, improves efficiency and enhances logistics tracking.
Mentor: Ryan Meuth
Program: FURI
Solar Powered Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS)
Designing a solar power system to make reconfigurable intelligent surfaces more scalable, sustainable and implementable.
Mentor: Georgios Trichopoulos
Program: FURI
Ag Nano Fern Cu Supported Bimetallic Electrocatalyst for Ammonia Electrogeneration from Nitrate Pollution
Cu/Ag bimetallic electrocatalyst can convert toxic nitrate pollution into highly profitable ammonia via an electrochemical pathway.
Mentor: Sergi Garcia Segura
Program: FURI
Multiple Impact Effect of Cavitation in Soft Gels
Studying the multiple impact effect in soft gels to better understand the tissue mechanics behind traumatic brain injuries.
Mentor: Wonmo Kang
Program: FURI
Open-Air Plasma Treatment for Sintering and Curing of Lithium-based Perovskite Films
Studying how plasma treatment can improve the production of solid electrolytes will facilitate development of safer and better batteries.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Improving Hardware Verification Coverage using LLMs
Integrating fine-tuned large language models in hardware verification automates testbench creation, cuts resources and speeds up the verification process.
Mentor: Aman Arora
Program: FURI
Analysing Molecular-Level Methanol Adsorption Dynamics on Zeolite-Based Catalysts using Solid-State NMR
This research aims to decipher nanostructured zeolite catalysts for cleaner fuel production.
Mentor: Zachariah Berkson
Program: MORE
Validating Impedance Control to Prevent Ankle Buckling using Cable-Driven Exoskeleton
The results of this study will aid in developing devices and new controllers for exoskeletons to prevent ankle sprains affecting two million people.
Mentor: Hyunglae Lee
Program: MORE
Preparation of 3D in vitro Models with Predictable Oxygen Distribution
Using MRI techniques to map oxygen levels in cells will help improve understanding and treatments for diseases like cancer and stroke.
Mentor: Vikram Kodibagkar
Program: FURI
Solenne Norvor-Davis Biomedical engineering
Expediting the wound healing process reduces the burden on health care systems, enhances patient quality of life and lowers complications.
Mentor: Jordan Yaron
Program: FURI
Strengthening Chloroplasts Through Polymerization Pathways
Using self-repairing hydrogels and glucose to lengthen the lifespan of chloroplasts can utilize atmospheric CO2 and decrease global warming.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Next-Gen Immunotherapies: Analysis of Large TCR Repertoires to Create a TCR Cluster Benchmark Using the catELMO Embedding Technique
Developing a machine learning technique for clustering large-scale empirical tokenized host-pathogen interaction datasets to advance cancer immunotherapy.
Mentor: Heewook Lee
Program: FURI
Characterization of Diclofenac-Loaded Nanoparticles for Neutrophil Modulation
Studying the effect of diclofenac-loaded nanoparticles on neutrophils to advance nanoparticle-based treatments for traumatic brain injury.
Mentor: Sarah Stabenfeldt
Program: FURI
Comparative Study of Sodium, Magnesium, and Calcium Perchlorate Reduction by Microbial Cultures for Bioweathering of Martian Regolith
Studying the effects of salt on reducing toxic perchlorate in Martian regolith will help facilitate plant growth on Mars.
Mentor: Anca Delgado
Program: FURI
Comparing Lithium and Sodium-Ion Battery Degradation Using Non-Destructive X-Ray Scans
The objective of this research is to understand the behavior of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries at low temperatures through metrics like capacity.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Flat Punch vs Spherical Indenter Probes for Fracture Testing of GaAs Single Crystals Utilized in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Industries
Investigating the effects of diverse nanoindentation probes can enhance the reliability and sustainability of semiconductor materials.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
Studying the Relationship Between Flexibility and Efficiency of Thin Film CdTe Photovoltaic Devices
Understanding the relationship between mechanical and electrical properties will aid the design process of thin film photovoltaic devices.
Mentor: Lin Li
Program: FURI
Tetrafluoromethane Adsorption on FAU Framework Zeolites – a Molecular Dynamics and Grand Monte Carlo Study
Making the removal of tetrafluoromethane easier will help to make the manufacturing of silicon more sustainable and less expensive.
Mentor: Shuguang Deng
Program: FURI
Delivery of Alpha-Ketoglutarate from Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels for Bone Repair Applications
Developing a sustained metabolite particle treatment to enhance bone repair and limit the side effects associated with current treatments.
Mentor: Julianne Holloway
Program: MORE
Development of a Novel Multimetal 3D Printer via Mask Image Projection Based Vat Photopolymerization
Developing a 3D printer capable of printing multi-metal structures will increase design flexibility.
Mentor: Xiangjia Li
Program: FURI
Improving Perovskite Solar Cell Stability through Additives and Quenching
Improving the stability of perovskite solar cells provides greater commercial potential for this cost effective renewable energy source.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Metabolic Enhancements for the Photosynthetic Production of Sorbitol in Cyanobacteria
Metabolic engineering of the Calvin-Benson cycle in cyanobacteria can improve carbon-neutral sorbitol production.
Mentor: David Nielsen
Program: FURI
Use of Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy to Quantify Thermal Re-distribution of Iodine and Lead in Metal Halide Perovskite Films
Studying the ionic behavior of perovskite materials will help us to understand its degradation process and design for better lifetime.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: Guest Researcher
Generative AI-Aided Navigation for the Visually Impaired and Blind
Exploring Vision Language Models’ potential as tools for the visually impaired and blind to increase independence and safe navigation.
Mentor: Ransalu Senanayake
Program: FURI
Urea formaldehyde polymerization
The findings have the potential to reduce carbon emissions, global warming and create new materials for the construction.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Automated Neural Architecture Search for Resource-Constrained Environments
Developing efficient neural architectures for resource-constrained devices enhances mobile computing, Internet of Things and edge computing accessibility.
Mentor: Rong Pan
Program: FURI
Control System for a 3D-Printed Pneumatic Gripper
Using Arduino and pneumatic controls to replicate human hand movement to allow for advanced manipulation.
Mentor: Jiefeng Sun
Program: FURI
Metal Consolidation through Converging Acoustic Sources
Developing a supportless, highly recyclable metal additive manufacturing method will allow for environmental and economic improvements.
Mentor: Keng Hsu
Program: FURI
Deconvolution of Atomic Force Microscopy Data from the Effects of Destructive Indentation and Rigid Body Motion of Embedded Particles in Heterogeneous Systems
Furthering the advancement of atomic force microscopy will assist scientists in making discoveries in medicine, advanced materials, semiconductors and more.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Bone Mineral from different Calcium and Phosphate Precursors Via Sol-Gel Chemistry For Conformal Orthopedic Implant Coatings
Synthesizing hydroxyapatite from sol-gel chemistry to use as an implant coating for bone tissue integration will improve adhesion.
Mentor: Vincent Pizziconi
Program: FURI
Assessing the relationship Between the Emotional States of Individuals and their Effect on Mental Performance while Dealing with Activities Demanding Intellectual Effort
Exploring ways to harness students' emotional state and observing its impact on academic tasks involving critical thinking.
Mentor: Maria Elena Chavez-Echeagaray
Program: FURI
A Multi-Pronged Approach to Understanding Environmental Stability Challenges in Perovskite Photovoltaics
Exploring the effects of UV radiation on perovskite photovoltaics will help determine their potential use in space applications.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Alexander Ng Computer science
Current AI is limited to being black-boxes. If we can generate understandable code, we can then use it to advance AI in security contexts.
Mentor: Stephanie Forrest
Program: FURI
Fabrication of Anisotropic Resin Polarizers with Liquid Crystal via Vat Photopolymerization for Enhanced Optical Steganography
Optimizing liquid crystal resin polarizers for optical steganography improves message security and accessibility, advancing data privacy.
Mentor: Xiangjia Li
Program: FURI
Optimizing the Efficiency and Performance of DC/DC Power Electronic Converters
Assessing DC/DC power electronic converter control strategies is essential to solving problems related to inductance regulation.
Mentor: Mike Ranjram
Program: FURI
Mesh Based Machine Learning Algorithms for Use in Deforming Solids Simulations
Studying the effectiveness of machine learning networks in allowing for quicker computations of soft material deformations and motion.
Mentor: Leixin Ma
Program: FURI
Immunomodulatory Trophoblast-derived Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Release from Polyethylene-glycol (PEG) Hydrogels
Extracellular vesicles are believed to contain tolerogenic immunomodulatory factors that can be used to prevent cell-transplant rejection.
Mentor: Jessica Weaver
Program: GCSP research stipend
Integration of Virtual and Augmented Reality with Nanoscale Data Visualization for Enhanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
Virtual reality and augmented reality will improve fault detection and quality control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to more efficient advanced technology production.
Mentor: Umberto Celano
Program: FURI
Design, Contact Modeling, and Collision-Inclusive Planning of a Dual-Stiffness Aerial RoboT (DART)
An aerial robot capable of navigating safely and efficiently through cluttered environments is invaluable for collecting critical data.
Mentor: Wenlong Zhang
Program: MORE
Evaluating the Flexibility and Durability of MAPbI3 Perovskite Films on Plastic Substrates with Natural Polymer Additives
Enhancing the morphology and durability of MAPbI3 perovskite films on flexible substrates can lead to more robust and scalable perovskite solar cells.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Advancing Wireless Network Efficiency with a Hierarchical Beam Search Algorithm for RIS-Enabled mmWave Systems
The development of an energy-efficient Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface prototype will significantly enhance the energy efficiency of mmWave-based wireless networks.
Mentor: Georgios Trichopoulos
Program: FURI
Computing the Optimal Transport Map Between Probabilistic Circuits
Tractable computation of statistical distance metrics allows for theoretical guarantees on the robustness of machine learning models.
Mentor: YooJung Choi
Program: FURI
Silk Fibroin (SF) and SF-Bioceramic Nanobiocomposite Scaffolding Fabricated via Electrospinning for Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is a field that holds the promises of life, treatment and discovery for the future.
Mentor: Vincent Pizziconi
Program: FURI
Tin-Based Perovskites Nontoxic Alternative for Solar Energy Production
Exploring low-toxicity ink-based perovskites for solar energy in buildings can advance sustainability while reducing environmental impact.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
3D Printed Auxetic Honeycombs: Investigation of Fatigue Behavior and Interface Characteristics in Fiber-Reinforced Metamaterials
Improving the performance of 3D printed materials will help them be used in a wide range of industries.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
Antonio Blair Civil engineering
Studying the effects of best management practices will help determine the most efficient ways to mitigate water quality impacts.
Mentor: Saurav Kumar
Program: FURI
Enhancing Cyanobacterial L-Alanine Production via Nutritional and Process Optimization
Improving the biosynthesis of L-Alanine by autotrophic cyanobacteria will lead to more sustainable methods of chemical production.
Mentor: David Nielsen
Program: FURI
Arick Nitzsche Manufacturing engineering
This research aims to speed up 3D printing and allow for the creation of more complex objects made from different materials at once.
Mentor: Xiangfan Chen
Program: FURI
Bio Stimulation of Fungi-Mycelium Create a Natural Geotextile Capable of Mitigating Post-Wildfire Soil Erosion
Bio-stimulating fungi growth in wildfire-affected soils provides a cost-effective and sustainable way to mitigate soil erosion.
Mentor: Emmanuel Salifu
Program: FURI
Understanding the Root Causes for catELMo’s Superior Performance Embedding T-Cell Receptors With Respect to the Downstream TCR-Epitope Binding Affinity Prediction Task
Studying embedding techniques for T-cell receptors will enable the recommendation of embedding methods for other types of biological data
Mentor: Heewook Lee
Program: FURI
Multi-Modal Learning for Enhanced Ocular Disease Detection Using Visual Question Answering
Enhancing eye disease diagnosis by integrating image analysis and Q&A models can improve early detection in underserved areas.
Mentor: Chris Bryan
Program: MORE
Electrospun Fabrication and Characterization of Sericin Biopolymer Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regenerations
Analyzing the regenerative potential of sericin using biocompatibility studies for breakthrough applications in wound healing.
Mentor: Vincent Pizziconi
Program: GCSP research stipend
Fiber Reinforced Pneumatic Twisted-and-Coiled Actuators with High Efficiency and Low Actuation Pressure
Studying pneumatic artificial muscles can reduce energy usage and enable untethered soft robots for exploration in hazardous environments.
Mentor: Jiefeng Sun
Program: MORE
Understanding Stress Induced During Cognitive Testing by Analyzing Salivary α -Amylase In 65 And Older Population
By understanding anxiety induced by cognitive testing, providers can effectively implement regular testing during routine medical visits.
Mentor: Sydney Schaefer
Program: FURI
Optimizing Motion Paths in Physical Work: Integrating Task-Related and Environmental Constraints
Optimizing motion paths of physical work will simultaneously enhance worker productivity and safety while reducing task development costs.
Mentor: Shenghan Guo
Program: FURI
Reduction of CO2 Using Tin Peroxide
Plants are multicellular organisms that use CO2 to provide us the air to breathe and stay alive.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Thermal Diffusivity of Metallic Material at Different Phases
Diffusivity of material used in implants is a critical factor when using additive manufacturing processes to build these implants.
Mentor: Leila Ladani
Program: FURI
Chloe Stoops Aerospace engineering
Studying variable emittance coatings in cold space environments will optimize thermal control energy use, improving spacecraft efficiency.
Mentor: Liping Wang
Program: FURI
Tuning Polyoxometalates to Create Ideal Photocatalysts for Carbon Fixation
Finding optimal catalysts that increase the efficiency of carbon sequestration will help lower the amount of atmospheric CO2.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
The Use of POMs in Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
Studying the use of photocatalysts and their use in aiding CO2 reduction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Deconvolution of Atomic Force Microscopy Data from the Effects of Destructive Indentation and Rigid Body Motion of Embedded Particles in Heterogeneous Systems
Furthering the advancement of atomic force microscopy will assist scientists in making discoveries in medicine, advanced materials, semiconductors and more.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
ESHA: Enhanced SHopping Assistance
Revamping e-commerce searches to make shopping quicker, easier and more tailored, boosting user satisfaction and sales.
Mentor: Sandeep Gupta
Program: FURI
Practical Collaborate Framework Using Aerial Vehicle for Improved Surveillance
Implementation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in connection with a convoy of ground vehicles will help improve object detection accuracy.
Mentor: Junfeng Zhao
Program: FURI
Analyzing Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Data to Classify Cell States
The ccAF cell cycle classifier uses single-cell RNA-sequencing data to enhance understanding of disease mechanisms and pathobiology.
Mentor: Christopher Plaisier
Program: FURI
Efficient Identification of Adaptive Therapy Routines for Cancer using Evolutionary Search
Using genetic algorithms and cancer simulation to efficiently explore large spaces of adaptive therapy regimens for further clinical trials.
Mentor: Joshua Daymude
Program: FURI
3D Printed Auxetic Honeycombs: Investigation of Fatigue Behavior and Interface Characteristics in Fiber-Reinforced Metamaterials
Improving the performance of 3D printed materials will help them be used in a wide range of industries.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
Enhancing Cyanobacterial L-Alanine Production via Nutritional and Process Optimization
Improving the biosynthesis of L-Alanine by autotrophic cyanobacteria will lead to more sustainable methods of chemical production.
Mentor: David Nielsen
Program: FURI
Daniel Eduardo Abreu Electrical engineering
This research will help find a new way to interpret and understand material diffusion throughout semiconductor devices.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Geoengineering on the Polar Ice Sheet in a Changing Climate
Calculating the effectiveness of a tipping point in the ever-changing climate and proposing ideal solutions to halt or slow down the events.
Mentor: Huei-Ping Huang
Program: FURI
Leveraging Hybrid Cell Membrane Cloaking for Minimizing Nanoparticle Phagocytosis
Developing hybrid membrane-coated nanoparticles to reduce phagocytosis might improve targeted delivery for cardiovascular disease treatment.
Mentor: Kuei-Chun "Mark" Wang
Program: FURI
Chiral Crushing: A Numerical Analysis of Auxetic Chiral Lattice Structures In Compression
Auxetic structures are a revolutionary material, but the scientific community doesn’t know how auxetics behave with repeated loading.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
Integrating a Combinational Antisolvent and Gas Quenching Technique for Large-area Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication
A combined solvent and air quench approach allows for blade coating large areas of perovskite solar cells, improving commercial viability.
Mentor: Yan Feng
Program: FURI
Improving YOLOv8 Transferability via Model Fine-Tuning with Domain-Specific Manufacturing Data
Fine-tuning YOLOv8 with manufacturing data improves crack detection, boosting model transferability across diverse industrial applications.
Mentor: Shenghan Guo
Program: MORE
Disambiguating Human Language in Large Language Models and Analyzing its Effect to Improve NLP Task Accuracy
Helping AI comprehend ambiguous human text will make it more reliable and effective in conversations and critical tasks alike.
Mentor: Huan Liu
Program: FURI
Optimization of AFM Probes for More Accurate Characterization of Nano-Materials
Optimizing atomic force microscopy probes allows them to characterize nano-materials with a higher degree of accuracy while also improving the resolution.
Mentor: Masoud Yekani Fard
Program: FURI
Integration of Virtual and Augmented Reality with Nanoscale Data Visualization for Enhanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
Virtual reality and augmented reality will improve fault detection and quality control in semiconductor manufacturing, leading to more efficient advanced technology production.
Mentor: Umberto Celano
Program: FURI
Diamond Static Induction Transistors
Diamond static induction transistors will achieve higher output power than the leading technology at high-frequency, very-high-frequency and ultra-high-frequency bands.
Mentor: Nidhin Kurian Kalarickal
Program: FURI
Assessing the Dynamics of Microbial Sulfate and Perchlorate Reduction in Environments Relevant to Mars
Exploring sulfate's impact on microbial perchlorate reduction in Martian regolith will help interplanetary exploration and bioremediation.
Mentor: Anca Delgado
Program: FURI
Content Generation
Helping content creators come up with topic ideas.
Mentor: Ajay Bansal
Program: FURI
Measuring the Local Strain During Tensile Testing of Electrospun Fibrous Mats for Tissue Engineering Applications
Using electrospun scaffolds to direct stem cell behavior for tissue engineering purposes has the potential to enhance healing post-injury.
Mentor: Julianne Holloway
Program: FURI
Variable Inductor Controlled by Piezoelectric Actuation
Using piezoelectric actuation to control variable inductors will help produce precise, DC voltage-controlled inductors.
Mentor: Mike Ranjram
Program: FURI
Dynamic Surface Model
Designing a mechanism with variable geometry to study boundary layer effects will enable fast-paced and cost-effective testing methods.
Mentor: Gokul Pathikonda
Program: FURI
Sofia Vargas Computer science
A computer program will use graph coloring algorithms to determine where captive bred endangered species should be reintroduced to the wild.
Mentor: Xiaofan Yuan
Program: GCSP research stipend
Control System for a 3D-printed Pneumatic Gripper
Using Arduino and pneumatic controls to replicate human hand movement to allow for advanced manipulation.
Mentor:
Program: FURI
Prediction of New Methane-Capture Materials Using Large Language Models
Development of efficient methane-capture materials will mitigate global warming trends by removing a gas that traps 28 times more heat than CO2.
Mentor: Houlong Zhuang
Program: FURI
Optimizing Earth Science Observations: Developing Reinforcement Learning Techniques for Autonomously Determining Priority Observations in a Dynamic Environment
Developing a reinforcement learning model for satellites to accurately prioritize observations in areas with convective precipitation storms.
Mentor: Paul Grogan
Program: FURI
Devanshi Tushar Prajapati Software engineering
Enhancing coding through student work analysis will empower instructors to teach industry practices and prepare students for jobs.
Mentor: Ruben Acuna
Program: MORE
Functionalization of Citrus Pectin as a Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Gas Pipelines
Citrus pectin is an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor that reduces metal corrosion costs while providing a non-toxic prevention method.
Mentor: Shuguang Deng
Program: FURI
Real-time Dynamics and Control of Soft Robots with Physics-informed Dynamic Mode Decomposition
Taking advantage of governing physical equations enables more efficient and effective data-driven control of soft robots.
Mentor: Jiefeng Sun
Program: FURI
Sustainable Polyurethane Coatings From Polyurethane Waste
Converting waste polyurethane materials into durable topcoats and sealants to reduce environmental and human health hazards.
Mentor: Kailong Jin
Program: MORE
Modification of SnO2 for the Photocatalytic Reduction of Atmospheric CO2
Studying tin oxide as a semiconductor that uses sunlight to efficiently convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into useable high-value products.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Early Detection of Mental Health Disorders: Leveraging Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Techniques
Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning for early detection of mental health disorders can facilitate timely intervention, fundamentally enhancing lives.
Mentor: Yiran Luo
Program: FURI
Emily Parkerson Aerospace engineering
A personal biometeorological station to measure extreme human heat exposure can improve health by enabling informed behavioral decisions.
Mentor: Konrad Rykaczewski
Program: FURI
Metasurfaces for Sensing Applications
This research can improve the health and safety industry by providing non-invasive solutions that do not impede on people's privacy.
Mentor: Georgios Trichopoulos
Program: FURI
Raj Kodithyala Engineering (robotics)
Understanding the movement of soft robotic arms will improve safety and usability in human-robot interactions across various industries.
Mentor: Wenlong Zhang
Program: FURI
Microaerobic Tolerance and Growth Analysis of Organohalide-Respiration and Uranium-Reducing Geobacter lovleyi Strain SZ
Studying Geobacter lovleyi's oxygen tolerance to optimize remedial strategies will help provide cleaner water, healthier soil and improved public health.
Mentor: Anca Delgado
Program: MORE
Synthesis of Novel Depolymerizable Supramolecular Polyethylene
Incorporating chemically degradable segments into polyethylene so that it is chemically recyclable.
Mentor: Timothy Long
Program: FURI
Simulating Battery Degradation with PyBaMM for Efficient Data Generation
Using PyBaMM to simulate battery behavior saves time and money, enabling better battery designs.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
Program: FURI
Incorporating Sleep Biology into AI: Enhancing Learning in Artificial Neural Networks
By studying sleep patterns in bees, this project aims to create AI systems that learn better and adapt quickly, improving the technology.
Mentor: Hong Lei
Program: GCSP research stipend
Enhancing Molecular Robot Algorithms for DNA-Based Cargo Sorting Using DNA-PAINT Imaging
Analyzing the interactions and movements of molecular robots will help refine algorithms for DNA-based cargo sorting.
Mentor: Rizal Hariadi
Program: GCSP research stipend
4D Printed Structures with Tunable Surface Roughness based on Hygro-responsive Polymer and Vat Photopolymerization
Design and fabricate a structure capable of dynamically interacting with its surroundings through adjustable surface roughness.
Mentor: Xiangjia Li
Program: FURI
The Use of POMs in Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
Studying the use of photocatalysts and their use in aiding CO2 reduction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Advancing Solar Energy Technology by Predicting Figure of Merit
Improving solar generators by predicting efficiency will optimize energy conversion through various mineral combinations.
Mentor: Houlong Zhuang
Program: FURI
Building YMS (Yard Management System) using Machine Learning and Optical Character Recognition Technology
Automating yard management with AI improves efficiency but raises concerns about job displacement in logistics.
Mentor: Ryan Meuth
Program: FURI
Electrochemical Reduction of Nitrates for Algal Growth
Nitrates in urban wastewater may be converted to ammonium through electrochemical reduction to grow microalgae to use as a bio-fertilizer.
Mentor: Sergi Garcia Segura
Program: FURI
Azide-PEG-SG Hydrogel Characterization through Rheological Assessments
Synthetic hydrogels are promising vehicles for trophoblast derived tolerogenic extracellular vesicles for applications in cell therapies.
Mentor: Jessica Weaver
Program: FURI
Enhancing Telepresence in Human-Robot Interaction through Depth Sensing and Augmented Reality
Enhancing robot depth perception will enable safer and more precise remote control, benefiting industries from health care to manufacturing.
Mentor: Heejin Jeong
Program: MORE
Improving Hardware Verification Coverage using LLMs
Integrating fine-tuned large language models in hardware verification automates testbench creation, cuts resources and speeds up the verification process.
Mentor: Aman Arora
Program: FURI
Enhancing CO2 Reduction and Lifespan of Chloroplasts through Encapsulation and 3D Scaffolding
To effectively harness chloroplasts outside of plant cells for CO2 reduction, encapsulation and 3D scaffolding.
Mentor: Dorsa Parviz
Program: FURI
Accelerating the Engineering of Cyanobacteria via recJ Knockout for D-lactate Production
Exploring the effect of recJ deletion in cyanobacteria on their ability to uptake genes for D-lactate synthesis.
Mentor: Arul Varman
Program: FURI
TCAD Simulations Aided by Physics-Informed Neural Networks
Using physics-informed neural network aided by TCAD simulation data will free up computational resources and runtime.
Mentor: Kexin Li
Program: FURI
LLM-Multimodal Misinformation Detection
Analyzing discrepancies between AI-generated text and photos can improve the detection of fake news created by AI.
Mentor: Huan Liu
Program: FURI
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