Funded Research Grants

	2019		“Plantar Tissue Modeling of Diabetics,” AANAPISI, LSAMP, and McNair Summer Research Institute (SRI) (funds to support undergraduate student, Kalli Ramos, $3,450.
	2018		“Development of Structural Metals with Superior Impact Resistance Using Laser Processing for Advanced NASA Applications,” NASA, $50,000 (with Y. Liao (UNR) and B. O’Toole)
	2018		“Field Testing of a Demand-Responsive Transverse Rumble Strip Mechanism for Traffic Safety,” Governor's Office of Economic Development, State of Nevada, $150,000 (with A. Paz-Cruz and B. Morris)
	2017		“Workshop for Distance Learning Programs in STEM: Experiences, Challenges, and Solutions,” NSF, $49,883 (PI with S. VanBeuge and R. Venkat)
2017		“Prototyping and Field Testing of Demand Responsive Rumble Strips,” US Department of Transportation, $93,308 (with A. Paz)
2017		“Determination of Plantar Tissue Compression Area During Walking to Predict Onset of Diabetic Ulceration,” INBRE, $14,800 (with J. Dufek and K. Izuora)
2017		“Gas-Gun Configured Magnetic Flux Compression Generator,” NSTec, $71,696 (with B. O’Toole)
2016		“NUTRIASSISTANT: Monitoring Food and Nutritional Intake for Hospitalized Patients,” UNLV, $100,000 (with V. Muthukumar, J. Inouye)
2016		“Broadband Optical Ranging,” NSTec, $28,732 (with B. O’Toole)
2016		“Technology Interchange,” NASA EPSCoR, $1,367
2016		“A Plantar Tissue Stiffness Model to Predict the Onset of Diabetic Ulcers,” INBRE, $14,800 (with J. Dufek)
2016		“Surface Waves in Brittle Materials,” NSTec, $70,000 (with B. O’Toole)
2015		“Identification of Plantar Tissue Stiffness During Gait,” CTR-IN, $17,252. (with J. Dufek and J. DeBerardinis)
2015		“Integrating Science, Engineering, and Language Arts within the Context of Next Generation Science and Common Core Standards,” Nevada Collaborative Teaching Improvement Program, $60,000. (with H. Deniz)
2015		“Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Composite Materials with Low Density Gradients,” Metna Co., $20,444. (with B. O’Toole)
2014-15		“Experimental Characterization and Simulation of Shock Propagation and Failure Mechanisms in Complex Materials,” NSTec, $80,000. (with B. O’Toole)
2014-15		“UAV Counter Poaching,” NAVAIR, $1,263,000. (part of eight faculty group).
2014-17		“A tissue deformation model for the diabetic foot during locomotion,” Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant Award, UNLV, $100,000. (with J. Dufek)
2014		“Smart insoles for diabetic patients,” Innovation/Technology Development Award, UNLV, $19,767. (with J. Dufek)
2014		“Plastic Deformation Study using Light Gas Gun,” NSTec, $76,746. (with B. O’Toole)
2014		“Testing Metals in Two Stage Gas Gun,” Tuskegee University, $5,924. (Principal Investigator, with B. O’Toole)
2014		“MPDV Functional Testing Using UNLV Light Gas Gun,” NSTec, $23,938. (with B. O’Toole)
2013		“Establishment of a Versatile Nano/Micro-Mechanical Characterization Facility,” DoD, $248,495 (member of a seven faculty group)
2012-13		“Plastic Deformation Study using Light Gas Gun-Task 50,” NSTec, $74,000. (with B. O’Toole)
2012-13		“From macro to micro/nano: career planning for high school students towards a brighter future in biomedical engineering, renewable energy, and microelectronics” Nevada College Access Challenge Grant, $70,000. (with H. Zhao, Y. Jiang, and S. Zhang)
2012		“Research Exploratory Visit from the UNLV Center for Materials and Structures,” NASA EPSCoR, $4,236. (with B. O’Toole and J. Thota)
2011		“Short Course on Biorobotics,” NASA EPSCoR, $48,676. (with D. Lee and W. Yim)
2011-12		“Investigation of the Shock Mitigating Properties of Bolted Joint Connections,” Hyundai Rotem, $84,110. (with B. O’Toole and J. Thota)
2010-11		“Development of Multi-Layered Composite Protection System for Large Naval Missile Canisters,” DoD, $200,000. (with B. O’Toole and T. Wilcox)
2010		“Sustainable Planning for Large-scale Transportation Systems,” UNLV, $40,000. (with A. Paz, J. Batista, and A. Sclottmann)
2010		“Lightweight Layered Protection Systems for Missile Launchers and Canisters,” DoD, $200,000. (with B. O’Toole and T. Wilcox)
2009-10		“Autonomous Zero-Gravity Waste Sorter,” Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium, $3,105 (Principal Investigator)
2009-10		“Structural Blast Loading,” Blast Containment, Inc., $152,000 (Principal Investigator, with B. O’Toole)
2009		“A Refreshable and Portable E-Braille System for the Blind and Visually Impaired,” $50,000, Inter-institutional Biomedical Research Fund (IBRAF), Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). (with Y. Shen (UNR), S. Fadali (UNR), W. Yang (UNR), and B. Das)
2007-09		“NHI - Materials Research,” DoE, $291,776 (Principal Investigator, with A. Roy and B. O’Toole)
2007-09		“ARI - UAV Task 1,” UNLV, $94,898 (Principal Investigator, with W. Yim, Y. Chen, and R. Abella)
2007-09		“Design and Control of a Flapping Wing for Micro Aerial Vehicle (FWMAV),” US Air Force Research Laboratory, $108,749 (Principal Investigator, with W. Yim, and Y. Chen)
2007		“Control of Miniature UAV Workshop,” NSF EPSCoR RT III, $5,160.
2005-08		“Design of High Temperature Heat Exchangers,” Department of Energy, $289,926 (with Y. Chen)
2005-08		“Artillery Joint Design for Shock Mitigation,” Army Research Lab, $393,410. (Principal Investigator, with B. O’Toole)
2005-08		“Vehicle Joint Design for Shock Mitigation,” Army Research Lab, $206,182. (Principal Investigator, with B. O’Toole and S. Ladkany)
2004		“Characterization of Butterfly Valve Failures,” Southern Nevada Water Authority, $9,649.
2003-04		“Characterization of Stresses in the Southern Nevada Water Authority Intake Pump Station 1,” Southern Nevada Water Authority, $17,660.
2003-04		“Joint Design for Shock Mitigation,” Army Research Lab, $194,340. (Principal Investigator, with B. O’Toole and S. Ladkany)
2003-08		“Control Algorithms for Smart Fin,” Army Research Lab, $360,661. (with W. Yim and S. Singh)
2003-06		“Optimization of Finite Element Modeling Methodology,” Army Research Lab, $209,407. (Principal Investigator, with B. O’Toole)
2000-05		“Structural Integrity of Explosion-Proof Containers,” Bechtel, $177,779. (with B. O'Toole)
2003-04		“General Ballistic Shock Modeling Issues,” Army Research Lab, $237,315. (with B. O’Toole and S. Ladkany)
2001-03		“Modeling, Fabrication, and Optimization of Niobium Cavities,” Department of Energy, $ 483,442. (Principal Investigator, with R. Schill, W. Culbreth, and Y. Chen)
2002		“Flow Measurement Equipment,” AAA Project Infrastructure Fund, $31,000. (with W. Culbreth.
2001-02		“Delayed Hydride Cracking of Spent Fuel Cladding under Repository Conditions,” Department of Energy, $591,810. (member of a four-faculty group)
2001		“Compressor Impeller P/A 107805-1 Tail-shaft Structural Optimization Analysis,” Walker Power System, $3,000. (Principal Investigator)
2000-01		“Identification of the Dynamic Properties of Materials for the Nuclear Waste Container,” Department of Energy, $232,994. (Principal Investigator, with B. O'Toole)
1999		“Nevada Manufacturing Initiative,” HRH College of Engineering and College of Business, $12,000.
1998		“Diagnostics Test & Analytical Methods,” American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning, $88,944. (with D. Reynolds)
1997		“Community Engineering Resource Center for Design and Manufacturing,” UNLV, $9,930. (member of a three faculty group)
1995		“Telerobotic Technology for Environmental Restoration and Waste Management,” Department of Energy, $100,000. (with W. Yim)
1994		“Telerobotic Technology for Environmental Restoration and Waste Management,” Department of Energy, $29,000. (with W. Yim)
1994		“Design of an Adaptive Traffic Signal Fuzzy Logic Controller,” Nevada EPSCoR, $2,850.
1993		“Analysis Methods for Solving Fan Vibration Problems,” American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning, $78,000. (with D. Reynolds)
1993		“Telerobotic Technology for Environmental Restoration and Waste Management,” Department of Energy, $56,615. (with W. Yim)
1993		“Optimal Design of a Robotic Workcell for Minimum Assembly Time,” University Research Grants & Fellowship Committee, UNLV, $2,400.
1992		“Robot Path Planning,” National Supercomputing Center for Energy and Environment, $2,420. (Computational time)
1990‑94		“DOE Cooperative Agreement (Waste Package Studies),” Department of Energy, $370,000. (annually) (member of a seven faculty group)
1990		“Experimental Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Robot,” University Research Council and Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, UNLV, $3,950. (Principal Investigator)
1989		“Application of Automated Systems in Emergency Response, Inspection, and Surveillance in Nuclear Waste Transportation,” Transportation Research Center, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $56,000. (member of a three faculty group)
1987-91		“Modeling, Simulation and Time Optimal Control of Robotic Mechanisms Containing Multiple Elastic Linkage,” Army Research Office, $1,300,000. (member of a five faculty group)