Contracts and Grants

Mechanical engineering

university of south florida

 

Title

Grantor

Investigator(s)

Years

Holistic Numerical Methods: Unabridged

NSF

Kaw, Melinda Hess, Szydlo, Kalu, Nguyen

2008-10

Modeling and Design of a MEMS Micropump

 

Children’s Hospital of LA

Rahman

2007-07

Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Program

 

NSF

Dubey

2007-08

Center for Nanobiotechnology Research (CNBR)

 

NSF

Kumar

2007-12

Study of Reliability and Modeling for Process Optimization and Yield Improvements in Chemical Mechanical Planarization

NSF

Kumar, Prasad

2007-10

Maximizing Manipulation Capabilities of Persons with Disabilities

Using a Smart Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic System

 

NSF

Dubey

2007-10

In Situ Nanomanufacturing Process Control Through Multiscale Nanostructure Growth Modeling

NSF

Huang, Kumar

2007-10

Non-linear Device Applications of Nano-patterned Barium Strontium Titanate Thin Films

NSF ECS

Weller, Smith, Kumar

2006-09

Students, Teachers, and Resources in the Sciences (STARS2): A USF/NSF GK-12 Continuation Project

NSF GK-12

Okogbaa, Centeno, Kumar, Das, Martin-Vega

2007-10

Acquisition of Deep Reactive Ion Etching Tool for Interdisciplinary Research at the University of South Florida

NSF MRI

Bhansali, Samson, Hoff, Malik, Kumar

2006-07

Analysis of Correlated Functional Variables for Manufacturing Process Diagnosis

NSF DMII

Huang, Kumar

2006-09

Failure Mechanism, Life Prediction and Enhanced Performance of Thermal and environmental Coatings

UCF Through NASA

Kumar

2007-09

Development of Triplex Layered Thermal Barrier Coatings for Resistance Against Fuel-Contaminants and CMAS Degradation

UCF Through NASA

Kumar

2007-09

Analysis of Test Data from Carbon-Carbon Thermal Protection

Systems

Sandia National Lab

Crane, N

2006-07

Rehabilitation Engineering & Technology Program

Florida Department of Education

Dubey, R

2006-07

Thermal Management Device Transient Analysis

Universidad Metropolitana (UMET)

Pyrtle

2006-07

Wear-Induced Nanoripples in Single Crystals

National Science Foundation

Volinsky

2006-07

Lab-on-a-chip Channels Novel Manufacturing Method

National Science Foundation

Volinsky

2006-07

Nanoindentation and modeling of Low-K Dielectrics for the TI

Advanced Microelectronic Interconnects, their Mechanical

Characterization and Reliability

Texas Instruments

Volinsky

2006-08

Experimental and Computational Investigation of Fracture Patterns in

Thin Films and Multilayers

National Science Foundation

Volinsky

2006-09

Intra-sleeve Pulverization of Oral Medication

 

Wilkinson

2006-07

Micro and Nano-Crystalline Diamond Thin Film Coatings on Cutting Tool Materials for

Dry Machining Applications

General Motors Co

Kumar

2005-06

Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Program

 

Florida Department of Education

Dubey

2005-06

Thermal-Mechanical Modeling of Encapsulated IC Package - Phase I (Preliminary Assessment and Design Synthesis

 

Wolff Controls

Besterfield

2004-05

BD 544 , RPWO #17 : Hub Assemblies for the Next Generation of Bascule Bridges

 

Florida Dept of Transportation

Besterfield, Kaw, Pai

2004-06

Advanced Aerospace Structures for Combined Extreme Environments

 

Anteon Corporation

Eason

2004-05

NIRT: Synthesis & Applications of Nanocrystalline Diamond Films for MEMS/Biomedical Applications

 

National Science Foundation

Kumar

2004-05

Adhesion Measurements of Thin Films in Corrosive Environments

 

NACE International

Volinsky

2004-05

Holistic Numerical Methods

 

 

National Science Foundation

Kaw, Besterfield, Eison, Kalu, Barnicks

2004-07

Ostrich Egg in Vivo Model for Biosensor Evaluation

 

Busch Gardens

Y. Moussy

2004-06

Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Program

 

Florida Dept. of Transportation

Dubey

2003-04

Pressure Drop in Condenser Cooling Water System

 

Tampa Electric Co

Rahman

2003-03

Needle Laboratory Development

 

VA OHSO

Wilkinson

2003-03

REU, Integrated Interdisciplinary Nanoscience REU”

 

National Science Foundation

Zokorato, Kumar, et al

2003-06

SENSORS:  Development and Testing of Practical Algorithms for Online Interpretation of Sender Data through Wavelet Decomposition

 

National Science Foundation

Kumar

2003-06

Glucose Sensor/Tissue Interactions Engineering

 

National Institutes of Health

F. Moussy,

Y. Moussy

2003-08

Visualization of Concentration Polarization of Proteins

 

Baxter Health Corp

Y. Moussy

2003-03

Improved Cooling of Glass Molds

 

Anchor Glass

Crane

2002-03

Grove Gastrobot

 

INTEL

Wilkinson

2001-02

Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Program

 

Florida Dept. of Transportation

Dubey

2002-03

MRI: Acquisition of a Transmission Electron Microscope for Multi-disciplinary Research and Education

 

National Science Foundation

 Kumar

2002-04

GOALI:  Investigating Metrology Issues in Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process for Microelectronic Manufacturing

 

National Science Foundation

 Kumar

2002-05

HTC:  Nanoscale Chemical, Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Surface Engineering/Modified Polymers

 

PsiloQuest, Inc.

 Kumar

2002-03

Diamond Coatings on WC-Co Cemented Carbide and High-Speed Steel (HSS) for Dry Machining Applications

 

General Motors Co.

 Kumar

2002-04

Modeling and Control of Water Scale Yield Improvement in Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)

 

Iowa State Univ.

 Kumar

2003-06

HTC:  Integrated Nanostructured Thin Film Based Materials for Gas Sensor Applications

 

Fractal Systems, Inc.

 Kumar

2003-04

Tribological and Mechanical Characterization of CMP Processes for Advanced Metal and Dielectric Applications:

 

Agere System, Inc.

Kumar

2002-05

HTC:  Thermal Control of Microelectronics in Space

 

Honeywell, Inc.

 Rahman

2002-03

University of South Florida:  Students, Teachers, and Resources in the Sciences

 

National Science Foundation

Okogbaa, Kumar

2002-05

Nanoscale Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Hard Coatings

 

National Science Foundation

Kumar

2002-03

Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology Program

 

Florida Dept. of Transportation

Dubey

2001-02

BC353, RPWO#35 Hub Girder Bolt Assembly without an Interference Fit in Bascule Bridges

 

Florida Dept. of Transportation

Besterfield, Kaw, Hess

2001-03

Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Low-k Dielectric Materials

 

Sematech, Inc.

Kumar

2001-02

A Smart Composite for Microelectronics Thermal Management Applications

 

HTC

Kumar

2001-02

Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of PVD Hard Coatings for Multifunctional Applications

 

HTC

Kumar

2001-02

Virtual Hospital Room

 

VA PSCI

Wilkinson

2000-01

A CAREER Award:  A Faculty Early Career Program in Development of Superhard Coatings for Improved Performances

 

National Science Foundation

 Kumar

2000-05

Synthesis and Characterization of Engineered Nanostructured Materials with Laser Assisted Methods

 

Florida Space Grant Consortium

 Kumar

1999-01

“Human Machine Cooperative Telerobotics

 

University of Tennessee

 Dubey

1999-00

“Cardiovascular Biomechanics

 

Intervascular

 Crane

1999-00

“Acquisition of an Axial-Torsional Loading System for Civil, Mechanical, and Materials Testing

 

National Science Foundation

 Ashmawy,  Hess,  Kaw,  Mullins, Zayed

1999-01

“Investigation of Jet Impingement Cooling Using High Prandtl Number Fluids

 

Department of Defense-Air Force

 Rahman

1998-03

“Modeling Free Liquid Jets

 

Embassy of Arab Republic of Egypt

 Rahman

1998-00

“Rehabilitation Technology Needs Assessment”

Florida Department of Labor and State Employment Security

Dubey, Besterfield

2000-00

 

“Novel Synthesis and Fabrication of Hybrid Coatings for Manufacturing Applications

 

 

National Science Foundation

 

Kumar

 

2000-04

“Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Hard Coatings for Multifunctional Applications

 

HTC

Kumar

2000-01

“High Tech Corridor: Solder Joint Reliability for Ball and Column Grid Array Components Fielded in Space Environments

 

Honeywell Inc

 Rahman

1999-00

“Review and Assessment of Vehicle Based Existing Assistive Technologies

 

Florida Department of Labor and Employment

 Dubey

1999-00

“Presidential Faculty Fellow: Interaction of Friction and Non-Linear Vibrations

 

National Science Foundation

 Hess

1997-00

“Technology Development (Phase II) for Patient Safety

 

Veterans Administration Medical Center

 Dubey,  Besterfield and  Wilkinson

1999-00

“Technology Development (Phase I) for Patient Safety

 

Veterans Administration Medical Center

 Dubey,  Besterfield and  Wilkinson

1999-99