{"id":214,"date":"2024-04-16T16:04:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T16:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/center-for-innovation-in-advanced-functional-materials\/?page_id=214"},"modified":"2026-05-01T21:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T21:09:29","slug":"external-research-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academic.csuohio.edu\/center-for-innovation-in-advanced-functional-materials\/external-research-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Active External Research Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Active External Research Grants<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Srinivas Allena<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development and Characterization of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Using Nonmetallic Fibers,&nbsp;NEx&nbsp;(ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials), 04\/15\/2024-10\/15\/2025, $66,607.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimizing&nbsp;Fiberglass Reinforced Mix for use in Local Roadways in Ohio, Ohio Department of Transportation, Principal Investigator for CSU, Co-PI for the project, $278,557.21 (CSU share: $91,946), Lead university: Ohio State University, September 2024 \u2013 February 2026.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Geyou Ao<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAREER: Elucidating the Synergistic Nanoscale and Carbohydrate Interactions of&nbsp;Glyconanomaterials&nbsp;with Bacterial Proteins, Toxins, and Cells. National Science Foundation, Role: PI; 06\/01\/2022-05\/31\/2027; $609,147.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establishing Liquid Crystals of Boron Nitride Nanotubes for Aligned Assemblies. National Science Foundation, Role: PI; 07\/01\/2021-06\/30\/2024; $353,902.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Jessica E Bickel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>REU Grant: Synthesis, Assembly and Characterization of Soft Matter Research Experience for Undergraduates. NSF (with Kiril&nbsp;Streletzky) 2023-2026; $367,615.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Chandra Kothapalli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved pathogen control for poultry processing:&nbsp;Experimentally-validated&nbsp;mathematical models for scalding, chilling, and post-chilling. USDA-NIFA-AFRI. (with Dan Munther and Shawn Ryan); 07\/2023 \u2013 06\/2026; $498,177.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smooth muscle O-GlcNAcylation and vascular aging in metabolic syndrome. 1R01AG097644-01. National Institute of Aging. Role: Co-I. (PI: Priya Raman); 01\/2026 \u2013 12\/2031.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Intelligent Biorobot for the Regenerative Rehabilitation of Volumetric Muscle Loss Defects. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, 1R01AR083865-01A1. Role: Co-PI. (PI:&nbsp;Sikder);&nbsp;03\/2025 \u2013 02\/2030.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Ch<\/strong>elsea Monty-Bromer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vertically stacked ZRA Sensor array for real-time water quality monitoring.&nbsp;TeCK&nbsp;Fund (Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Startup Grant; Role: PI; 12\/2022 \u2013 08\/2024; $100,000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wearable Health Sensor.&nbsp;RooSense&nbsp;LLC, Role: PI (with Peng Jiang); 08\/2022-08\/2024; $81,000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rewriting the Redox Paradigm: Dynamic hydrology shapes&nbsp;nutrient&nbsp;(N, P) and&nbsp;element .&nbsp;Department of Energy. Role: Co-PI; 09\/2021-08\/2024; $300,000 (CSU&nbsp;portion, $57,000).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SBIR: Novel Test Kit for Detection of Microbial Corrosion in Petroleum Systems; National Science Foundation; Role: Co-PI; 05\/2021-05\/2023; $256,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SBIR: Wearable Fabric Sensor for Hydration Monitoring; National Science Foundation; Role: Co-PI; 04\/2021-05\/2022; $256,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Josiah Sam Owusu-Danquah<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment and Development of Surface Coatings for Multifunctional Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). NASA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Role: PI; 2024-2026; $300,000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploring Satellite Imagery Data for Highway Geometric Features Extraction and Database Management. Ohio Department of Transportation. Role: Co-PI; 2024-2026; $150,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing Transdisciplinary Transportation Curriculum for K12 Students: Integrating Augmented Reality with Hands-on Activities. US Department of Transportation. Role PI; 2026-2027; $84,996.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. <\/strong>PRABAHA SIKDER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-functional Dental Implants; Ohio Third Frontier,&nbsp;Role:PI; 03\/2023 \u2013 06\/2024; $100,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Kiril Streletzky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site at CSU: \u201cSynthesis, Assembly and Characterization of Soft Matter Systems\u201d,&nbsp;$367,616 (PI) National Science Foundation, Division of Material Research, 2023-2027.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Xue-Long Sun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemoenzymatic&nbsp;Semisynthesis&nbsp;of Proteoglycan and Its Cofactor&nbsp;Activities, (NIH) (1R15HL177621-01), Role: PI, 01\/15\/2025-12\/31\/2027, $445,500.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. <\/strong>Metin Uz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Title: Wireless mechano-electrical stimulation of pudendal nerve using piezoelectric platform for stress urinary incontinence. NIH-NIDDK Stephen I. Katz ESI R01, $2,339,409, 06.23-05.28. Status: Awarded. Project Number 1R01DK135472-01. Role: PI&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Title: Restoring the&nbsp;Mechanosensation&nbsp;in Engineered Skin using Controllable Cellular and Extracellular Cues. NSF-CBET, $503,973, 02.23-02.27 Status: Awarded. Award Number: 2227383 Role: Co-PI&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Title: Mechanistic understanding of neural stem cell paracrine activity and extracellular vesicle secretion directed by wireless electrical stimulation. NSF-ERI-Cellular and Biochemical Engineering Program, $196,966, 07.23-06.26&nbsp;Status: Awarded. Award Number: 2301908 Role: PI.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DR. 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