Antimicrobial Effect of Sulfidized Silver Nanoparticles After a 17 Day Continuous Operation in a Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module for Biofouling Control
Studying reverse osmosis technology to optimize silver usage will help reduce silver release in water treatment.
Mentor: Francois Perreault
Program: FURI
Nucleic Acid Delivery from 3D-Printed Scaffolds
Developing efficient scaffolds using simple 3D printing technology will impact the area of regenerative medicine.
Mentor: Kaushal Rege
Program: MORE
Combined Effect of Variable Stiffness and Damping Controller to Correct and Augment Ankle Motion
Gait robots that introduce impedance (stiffness and damping) will help reduce muscle fatigue and correct gait deviation while walking.
Mentor: Hyunglae Lee
Program: MORE
Chemotherapeutic Drug-Conjugated Microbead Technology for Selective Binding with Methylated and Unmethylated Small DNA in the Application of Disease Detection and Biomanufacturing
Studying the interactions between chemotherapeutic drug-conjugated microbeads and small DNA fragments will help develop new biotechnology for cancer detection.
Mentor: Kaushal Rege
Program: FURI
Graph-Guided-Assembly and Typing of the HLA Alleles from RNA-seq Data
Accurately and efficiently typing human leukocyte antigen alleles is essential to successful organ transplants and has potential for precision medicine.
Mentor: Heewook Lee
Program: FURI
Identification of Critical Habitat for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoos Through an Operations Research Modeling Approach
Finding more efficient methods to protect the yellow-billed cuckoo will benefit the many species that depend on healthy riparian habitats.
Mentor: Jorge Sefair
Program: FURI
Effects of Crosslinker Molecular Weight on Mechanoresponsive Polymer Nanocomposites
Tuning the physical properties of a smart polymer will improve the safety of buildings or vehicles by detecting damage prior to failure.
Mentor: Matthew Green
Program: FURI
Data Offloading in 5G Wireless Networks
Machine learning can implement data relays between users in wireless networks, improving performance by reducing demand on base stations.
Mentor: Ahmed Ewaisha
Program: FURI
Optimization of Uniaxial Testing Apparatus for Micro-Scale Material Systems
Improving current affordable micro-scale material testing systems will make property identification more accessible and common.
Mentor: Wonmo Kang
Program: FURI
Characterization of Octopus Arms Using EMG Studies
Quantifying muscle response of soft bodies such as in octopuses will drive enhanced flexibility and adaptability in soft robots to accomplish complex tasks.
Mentor: Hamid Marvi
Program: FURI
Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Water by Ion Exchange (IX)
Assessing the optimal conditions for toxic chemical adsorption by ion exchange will enhance the recovery of water impacted by industrial discharge.
Mentor: Treavor Boyer
Program: MORE
Designing an Affordable Torsional Spring for a Rotary Series Elastic Actuator
Designing a more adjustable and tunable torsional spring may allow for more rapid development of a wearable rehabilitative knee exoskeleton.
Mentor: Wenlong Zhang
Program: FURI
Bioengineering Corynebacterium glutamicum for the Synthesis of Short-Chain and Long-Chain Esters
Optimizing bioreactors to produce similar products to petrochemicals would help industries to be more sustainable.
Mentor: Arul Varman
Program: FURI
Designing an Affordable Torsional Spring for a Rotary Series Elastic Actuator
Designing a more adjustable and tunable torsional spring may allow for more rapid development of a wearable rehabilitative knee exoskeleton.
Mentor: Wenlong Zhang
Program: FURI
The Mechanical Performance of Functional Material Fabricated via Structural Beams Based Photopolymerization
Exploring the mechanical property of layer-based and continuous volumetric printing will improve practical 3D printing design.
Mentor: Xiangjia Li
Program: FURI
Extended Kalman Filter Based Sensor Fusion for State Estimation of a Soft Robot Arm
Exploring the use of soft robot sensors and state estimation algorithms will allow soft robots to be used outside of a lab in any environment.
Mentor: Wenlong Zhang
Program: MORE
Autonomous Vehicle Object Detection on LiDAR Point Cloud Using Deep Learning Model
Improving the input information accuracy of an advanced driver assistance system will help determine safer driving actions.
Mentor: Hongbin Yu
Program: FURI
Transient Cryothermal Measurements for Fast Dynamic Radiative Cooling
Improvement of a cryogenic thermal measurement system will allow for the testing of unique microstructures within the space environment.
Mentor: Liping Wang
Program: MORE
Automated Traffic Incident Detection and Driver Behavior Analysis
Using advanced computer vision algorithms and artificial intelligence to develop methods of road safety analysis with roadside traffic monitoring videos will improve road safety. intelligence.
Mentor: Yezhou Yang
Program: FURI
Effectiveness of Algal-Derived MgO-Biochar Nanocomposites for Nitrate and Phosphate Removal from Water
To protect our future access to fresh water, it is essential to develop methods to remove pollutants from water in a cost-effective manner.
Mentor: Shuguang Deng
Program: FURI
A Decision Support System for Urban Canopy Selection
Developing an interactive web interface to assists urban planners in determining the effectiveness of shade structures will help the public during record heatwaves.
Mentor: Ariane Middel, Ross Maciejewski
Program: FURI
Synthesis of Porous Carbons Using Disposed Facemasks for the Recovery of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrients from Wastewater
Converting face masks into porous carbon mitigates their environmental impact and is a cost-effective method to remove water pollutants.
Mentor: Shuguang Deng
Program: FURI
Calibration of Single-Stage Gas Gun for Low Velocity Impact Studies
The calibration of a single-stage gas gun is vital to perform accurate experiments, specifically to consistently achieve a desired velocity.
Mentor: Aditi Chattopadhyay
Program: FURI
Treated Waste Plastics: A Solution for Enhancing the Performance of Concrete Construction
Treating polyethylene plastic for concrete construction will help inspire new end-of-life uses for plastic beyond recycling.
Mentor: Christian Hoover
Program: FURI
CK2 Phosphorylation of Tom22: Conserved or Convergently Evolved?
Control of mitochondria by phosphorylation of the import complex is an ancient eukaryotic trait and key mechanism in neurological disorders.
Mentor: Jeremy Wideman
Program: GCSP
High-Speed 3D Printing of Electroactive Hydrogel for Soft Robotics
Developing 3D-printable hydrogel designs capable of complex locomotion can benefit soft robotics and synthetic organs or muscles.
Mentor: Xiangfan Chen
Program: FURI
Drug Delivery in the Brain Using Iontophoresis through Microscale Pipettes to Modulate Single Cell Function
Developing a controlled method of delivering drugs in the brain using iontophoresis (current) can help improve treatments for neurological diseases.
Mentor: Arati Sridharan, Jitendran Muthuswamy
Program: FURI
Genetically Engineering the Microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to Sequester Arsenic from Contaminated Groundwater: ASU International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition Project
Using synthetic biology, genetically engineered microalgae can reduce heavy metal contamination in local groundwater.
Mentor: Christopher Plaisier
Program: GCSP
Development of a Genome Editing Tool to Target Modulation Genes In Vascular Smooth Muscle Tissue
Developing a genome engineering approach to fine-tune the transcriptional regulation in vascular smooth muscle cells will help people with vascular stenosis.
Mentor: Kuei-Chun (Mark) Wang
Program: FURI
Ideal Conditions for Reactive Extraction of Ethyl Acetate with lipase Novozym 435
Optimizing the extraction of desirable solvents with enzymes will help develop a sustainable biological model for producing esters.
Mentor: Arul Varman
Program: FURI
3D Printing of Bioinspired Damage-Tolerant Ceramic Matrix Composite
Studying the 3D printing of ceramic matrix composites with bioinspired architectures will promote further research in damage-tolerant composites.
Mentor: Xiangjia Li
Program: FURI
Engineering of a Microbial Host for the Degradation of Recalcitrant Biomass
Developing a microbial platform for the breakdown of recalcitrant biomass will enable the sustainable production of valuable chemicals.
Mentor: Arul Varman
Program: MORE
A Soft Robotic Hip Exosuit (SR-HExo) to Enable Entrainment during Human Locomotion
A wearable, soft robotic exosuit could provide rehabilitative assistance and benefit the 7 million Americans who live with disabilities from stroke.
Mentor: Hyunglae Lee
Program: MORE
Identifying Novel Low-Cost Current Collector Materials for Fuel Cells
Finding cheaper alternatives for current collectors will bring fuel cells closer to becoming a reliable energy source.
Mentor: Ryan Milcarek
Program: FURI
Curved Implementation in a Variable Impedance Controller for a Robotic Ankle Joint
Expanding the applicability of an ankle robot controller onto curved paths will allow for improved lower-limb rehabilitation.
Mentor: Hyunglae Lee
Program: FURI
Exploring the Extreme Structural Parameters of Hyperbolic Metamaterials
Studying the structural parameters of hyperbolic metamaterials will enable the development of novel photonic and optoelectronic devices.
Mentor: Sui Yang
Program: FURI
Development of a Feedback-Based Control Algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking through Load Management
Developing an efficient algorithm for load management will accelerate the development of photovoltaics and their use in the energy sector.
Mentor: Meng Tao
Program: FURI
Enabling Circular Economies of Recyclable Materials Through Matrix Completion
Accurately filling in missing information in commodity flow data would allow us to design improved methods of systematic recycling.
Mentor: Adolfo Escobedo
Program: MORE
Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrate via Nickel Foam Modified with Copper-Cobalt Nanoparticles for Ammonia Selectivity
Removing nitrates from water to yield ammonia will offer an accessible means to protect water quality and reduce emissions.
Mentor: Sergi Garcias Segura
Program: FURI
Impact of Gamification on Student Motivation and Success in Engineering Courses
Studying the impact of gamification in engineering courses may help make learning more engaging and successful for students.
Mentor: Alicia Baumann, Haolin Zhu
Program: FURI
Imaging Methods to Augment Human Vision Beyond Direct Line-of-Sight with mmWaves
Developing new imaging methods with mmWaves will augment human vision beyond direct line-of-sight.
Mentor: Georgios Trichopoulos
Program: MORE
Light-Activated Sealants for Internal Organ Repair and Healing
Developing light-activated biocompatible sealants will help repair internal organ injuries and promote the natural healing process.
Mentor: Kaushal Rege
Program: FURI
Light-Activated Sealants for Internal Organ Repair and Healing
Developing a bio-compatible, light-activated sealant will open new avenues for internal organ sealing and repair.
Mentor: Kaushal Rege
Program: FURI
Quantifying the Trends in Wind Speed and Wind Power Potential in Arizona
Analyzing long-term wind speed trends across Arizona will help find causes of these trends as well as ideal locations for wind turbines.
Mentor: Huei-Ping Huang
Program: FURI
Determining an Optimal Task-Allocation Algorithm for Multi-Tethered Rover (MuTheR) Systems
Knowing how to efficiently allocate tasks to robots will allow for less energy usage in dangerous or inaccessible environments.
Mentor: Sze Zheng Yong
Program: FURI
Effects of Crosslinker Molecular Weight on Mechanoresponsive Polymer Nanocomposites
Tuning the physical properties of a smart polymer will improve the safety of buildings or vehicles by detecting damage prior to failure.
Mentor: Matthew Green
Program: FURI
Perspective Variant Preference-Based Learning with Quadcopter Swarms
Developing an algorithm for drone swarms to learn from user preferences from different viewing angles will lead to more robust and accurate actions by the agents.
Mentor: Yu (Tony) Zhang
Program: MORE
Identification of Critical Habitat for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoos Through an Operations Research Modeling Approach
Finding more efficient methods to protect the yellow-billed cuckoo will benefit the many species that depend on healthy riparian habitats.
Mentor: Jorge Sefair
Program: FURI
3D-Printed Jet-Based Cooling Heat Exchanger for Electronic Devices
Creating a 3D-printed polymer jet cooler will improve the thermal efficiency of medical electronic devices such as MRI and increase design flexibility.
Mentor: Beomjin Kwon
Program: FURI
Providing Comprehensive Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Using a Virtual Reality Application
Advancing the knowledge of using virtual reality as a tool for therapeutic solutions for Autism Spectrum Disorder will help children with speech, behavioral, cognitive and social skills.
Mentor: Maria Elena Chavez-Echeagaray
Program: FURI
Effect of Bimodal Sensory Integration on Reactionary Impulsivity
Combining known psychophysical tasks allows a novel look into how cognitive processes such as inhibition integrate sensory information.
Mentor: Justin Tanner
Program: FURI
Understanding Effects of Water Solvation on Adsorption of Selenate on Alumina
Studying water solvent effects of alumina on selenate adsorption will advance knowledge in the removal of toxic anions from the environment.
Mentor: Christopher Muhich
Program: FURI
An Analysis of Callisto Insertion Methods for a Spacecraft Utilizing a Space Elevator Trajectory
Determining the efficacy of aerobraking on Jupiter will help reduce delta-v requirements for a space elevator launch system mission to Callisto.
Mentor: Matthew Peet
Program: FURI
An Analysis of Callisto Insertion Methods for a Spacecraft Utilizing a Space Elevator Trajectory
Determining the effectiveness of gravity assists and aerobraking for a spacecraft using a space elevator launch will help make colonies possible on Jupiter's moon Callisto.
Mentor: Matthew Peet
Program: FURI
Development of CRISPR Interference Constructs to Modulate the Phenotypic Switch of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Developing a CRISPR interference approach to suppress the pathological phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells will help people with vascular stenosis.
Mentor: Kuei-Chun (Mark) Wang
Program: FURI
Assessing Spectrophotometry for Regenerative Medicine Biomanufacturing Biomonitoring
Applying spectrophotometry for monitoring cell culture components can maintain and improve quality in manufacturing live cells.
Mentor: Vincent Pizziconi
Program: FURI
Study of Direct, Jupiter Insertion Orbits from Space Elevators
Investigating interplanetary orbits from space elevators will help determine the feasibility of future research and colonization of the outer planets.
Mentor: Matthew Peet
Program: FURI
Energy Absorption in Aperiodic Cellular Materials
Aperiodic design has the potential to improve the energy absorption performance of cellular materials resulting in more sustainable designs.
Mentor: Dhruv Bhate
Program: FURI
Enabling Horizontal Burrowing of a Multi-Segment Soft Robot
Creating a soft self-burrowing robot will decrease the need for large machinery and in return limit disturbances to the environment.
Mentor: Junliang Tao
Program: FURI
Jupiter Orbital Transfer/Colonization
Studying the steps to establish a Jovian moon colony will allow for further research in alternative power sources and sustainability.
Mentor: Matthew Peet
Program: FURI
Towards the Development of a Longitudinal Rehabilitation Study for Postural Stability in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Studying how children with cerebral palsy balance under certain circulstances will inform future rehabilitation methods.
Mentor: Hyunglae Lee
Program: GCSP
The Impact of Ambient Temperatures on Power System Transmission and Distribution
Identifying efficiency faults in power system transmission from ambient temperature will create more resilient systems.
Mentor: Georgios Trichopoulos
Program: FURI
Sustainable Foam Engineering of Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) Thermal Insulation Recycling
Testing and analyzing thermal, mechanical and structural characterization of crosslink polyethelene and thermosets will help design sustainable methods for recycling.
Mentor: Kenan Song
Program: FURI
Electrically Assisted 3D Printing of PEDOT:PSS Film for Solar Cell Fabrication
Developing a low-cost fabrication method to make large-scale solar cells will help bolster renewable energy's marketability.
Mentor: Xiangjia Li
Program: FURI
Immunomodulatory Exosome Loaded Synthetic Hydrogels for Cell Encapsulation
Designing an immunomodulatory macroencapsulation device utilizing hydrogels for application in islet cell transplantation will help understand immune responses.
Mentor: Jessica Weaver
Program: MORE
Directly Relating Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedance Tomography (MREIT) Data to Membrane Conductivity during Neural Activity In Vitro
Analyzing a medical imaging technique’s ability to detect neural activity will help improve understanding and treatment of the human brain.
Mentor: Rosalind Sadleir
Program: FURI
Energy Absorption in Aperiodic Cellular Materials
Aperiodic cellular design has potential in lightweight efficient energy absorbers and can result in a more efficient and sustainable design.
Mentor: Dhruv Bhate
Program: FURI
Analysis of Additively Manufactured Sintered Wicks for Use in Developing Heat Pipes
Additive manufacturing will allow for the pursuit of bio-inspired designs in a new class of thermal management solutions.
Mentor: Dhruv Bhate
Program: FURI
Jupiter Orbital Transfer/Colonization
Studying the possibility of a colony on one of Jupiter's moons will allow for further research in alternative power and sustainability in scarce environments.
Mentor: Matthew Peet
Program: FURI
Assaying the Effect of Knock-Down of Ubiquitin-Specific Proteases in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Using shRNA molecules to silence genes responsible for the growth of pleural mesothelioma cancer will provide alternative treatments.
Mentor: Christopher Plaisier
Program: FURI
Manufacture of 3D Printed Composite Structures via Multiphase Direct Ink Writing
Using a multiphase direct ink writing method to 3D-print composite structures applicable in biomedical scaffolds and soft robotics will improve strength and toughness.
Mentor: Kenan Song
Program: MORE
Unintentional Costs of Vehicle Warning Modality for Driving Hazards
Studying the effects of in-vehicle alert modalities on drivers will allow for safer and more effective ways to implement hazard alerts in cars.
Mentor: Robert Gutzwiller
Program: FURI
Real-Time Object Detection Using Image and Lidar Data
Utilizing lidar and camera data to detect vehicles on the road will improve drivers’ safety and advance autonomous vehicle technology.
Mentor: Hongbin Yu
Program: FURI
Direct Ink Writing of Nanocomposite Polymers for Shape Memory Actuation
Developing multiphase composite 3D printing of polymers for use in mechanical microrobot applications will increase performance and reliability.
Mentor: Kenan Song
Program: FURI
Active Vibration Protection for Rocket Electronics
Research into the stabilization of rocket electronics enables delicate technology to be used in exploration, communication and research satellites.
Mentor: David Allee
Program: MORE
Passive Haptic Learning as a Reinforcement Modality for Information
Studying Passive Haptic Learning, a form of haptic memory reinforcement strategy, will help explore new methods of education and learning.
Mentor: Troy McDaniel
Program: FURI
Enhanced Air Dehumidification Using Stretchable Tubing
Developing a fundamental understanding of condensation and droplet dynamics in stretchable condensers can improve dehumidifier efficiency.
Mentor: Konrad Rykaczewski
Program: MORE
Air Pollution Control Using Cool Coat Surface Technology
Simultaneously controlling ambient temperature and air pollution using novel surfaces will help to sustainably improve the environment.
Mentor: Jean Andino
Program: FURI
Learning Complex Behaviors from Simple Behaviors: An Analysis of Behavior-Based Modular Design for RL Agents
Designing a model that can combine learned behaviors will help tackle bigger problems in AI.
Mentor: Yu (Tony) Zhang
Program: MORE
Automated Traffic Incident Detection and Driver Behavior Analysis
Using advanced computer vision algorithms and artificial intelligence to develop methods of road safety analysis with roadside traffic monitoring videos will improve road safety. intelligence.
Mentor: Yezhou Yang
Program: FURI
Hydrolysis of Cellulose With Engineered Recombinant Bacillus Subtilis
Engineering bacteria to convert cellulose into glucose will allow for cheaper utilization of biomass to make sustainable fuels.
Mentor: Arul Varman
Program: FURI
Synthesis and Characterization of Immunomodulatory Microparticles for the Induction of Tolerance Against Dietary Antigens
Inducing tolerance to dietary antigens is an alternative method to food avoidance and may reduce anaphylaxis in case of allergen exposure.
Mentor: Abhinav Acharya
Program: FURI
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