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Rodgers, V.G.J.
VICTOR G. J. RODGERS
Department of Bioengineering
Bourns College of Engineering
215 Materials Science and Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
victor.rodgers@ucr.edu
http://www.engr.ucr.edu/~vrodgers
Voice: 951-827-6241
Fax: 951-827-6416
EDUCATION
8/85 – 8/89 D.Sc., Doctorate of Science in Chemical Engineering with a Biomedical
Engineering Certificate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Thesis: Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Protein Ultrafiltration
Advisor: R. E. Sparks, Department of Chemical Engineering
8/83 – 8/85 MSChE, University of Pittsburgh, Chemical Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA
Thesis: An Experimental Study of the Biomechanics of Anastomosed Vessels
Advisors: H. S. Borovetz, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, G. E.
Klinzing, Department of Chemical Engineering
8/76 – 4/80 BChE, University of Dayton, Chemical Engineering, Dayton, OH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
9/11 – Present Chair, Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside
9/10 – 12/10 Acting Chair, Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside
10/07 – Present Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of
California, Riverside
9/07 – Present Member, CRIS (Center for Research in Intelligent Systems), University of
California, Riverside
7/07 – 10/10 Member, CEPCEB (Center for Plant Cell Biology), University of California,
Riverside
7/07 – Present Member, IIGB (Institute for Integrative Genome Biology), University of
California, Riverside
7/06 – Present Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Director of B2K Group (Biotransport
and Bioreactions Kinetics), University of California, Riverside
3/06 – Present Graduate Faculty Member, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, University
of California, Riverside
3/06 – 3/09 Adjunct Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of
Iowa
1/06 –6/06 Professor, Center for Bioengineering, Department of Chemical and
Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside
9/03 – 12/05 Founder and Director, Ethnic Inclusion Effort for Iowa Engineering, College of
Engineering, The University of Iowa
7/03 – 12/05 Professor, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
7/03 – 12/05 Professor, Secondary Appointment, Department of Biomedical Engineering,
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
11/02 – 7/03 Associate Professor, Secondary Appointment, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
7/95 – 7/03 Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering,
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
1/98 – 5/98 Visiting Professor, University of Delaware, Chemical Engineering Department,
Newark, DE
8/89 – 7/95 Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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9/82 – 8/83 Engineer, Gulf Research & Development Company, Systems and Controls
Department, Pittsburgh, PA, Granted educational leave-of-absence
9/81 – 9/82 Engineer, Gulf Research & Development Company, Refining Services
Department, Hydrogenation Process Development, Pittsburgh, PA
6/80 – 9/81 Engineer, Gulf Refining & Marketing Company, Philadelphia Refinery,
Technical Services Department, Operations Department, Philadelphia, PA
RESEARCH INTEREST
Biotransport, Bioreactions in Cells, Artificial Organs, Thermodynamics of
Concentrated Proteins in Solution, Membrane Separations / Bioseparations,
Protein Fouling of Membranes, Bioreactor Design, Drug Delivery
HONORS AND AWARDS
Received
2013 Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, Orange County Engineering
Council
2010 Faculty Mentor of the Year 2009-2010, University Honors Program
2010 Distinguished Engineering Educator Award presented by the Engineers
Council
2009 AIMBE Fellow (American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering)
2008 Black Achiever in Chemical Engineering Award, AIChE Minority Affairs
Committee
2007 AAAS Fellow (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
2005 Distinguished Educator Award, The University of Iowa, presented by
Multicultural Graduation Recognition Banquet Graduating Students
2004 Catalyst Award, The University of Iowa, For Distinctive and Innovative Diversity
Contributions by an Individual
2004 Collegiate Service Award, The University of Iowa
2003 Keynote Speaker, LEAD Awards Banquet, Iowa State University, April, 2003
2001 Iowa daVinci Celebration and Conference, Honored for Leadership and
Excellence in Engineering
1999 Keynote Speaker WOW (Week of Welcome, Freshman Orientation)
1999 Distinguished Service Award, AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee
1998 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching, The University of Iowa
1998 Collegiate Teaching Award, The University of Iowa
1997 Hawkeye Engineer Excellence in Teaching, The University of Iowa
1996 Hawkeye Engineer Excellence in Teaching, The University of Iowa
1995 SROP Distinguished Mentor Award, Committee on Institutional Cooperation,
(CIC, Big Ten Universities)
1995 Keynote Speaker, African American High School Senior Banquet, Quad-Cities
1995 Hawkeye Engineer Excellence in Teaching, The University of Iowa
1994 Keynote Speaker, Charles Drew Science Program, Pittsburgh, PA
1993 Engineering Convocation, Selected by Students to Deliver Charge
1992 Keynote Speaker (Selected by Students), Engineering Honors Banquet
1992 Salute to Excellence Stellar Achievement Award, Presented by St. Louis
American Newspaper, St. Louis, MO
1992 James N. Murray Faculty Award (Most Outstanding Young Professor Award),
Presented by The University of Iowa
1991 Tau Beta Pi Excellence in Engineering Teaching Award,
Presented by The College of Engineering, The University of Iowa
1991 - 1992 GE Foundation Faculty Fellowship, The University of Iowa
1991 - 1992 Old Gold Fellowship, The University of Iowa
1990 - 1991 Old Gold Fellowship, The University of Iowa
1989 - 1990 Old Gold Fellowship, The University of Iowa
1985 Fellowship, Washington University
1983 Fellowship (G-POP), University of Pittsburgh
1981 GORAM/GS&TC Exchange, Gulf Oil Corporation
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PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
2002 – 2005 Equity Committee Member, Iowa City Community School District
1999 – 2002 Advisory Board Member, WISE (Women in Science and Engineering)
1996 – 1997 Advisory Council Member, Iowa Energy Center
1993 – 1997 National Chair of Minority Affairs Committee, AIChE (American Institute of
Chemical Engineers)
1992 – 1993 National Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs Committee, AIChE (American Institute of
Chemical Engineers)
1990 – 1991 National Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs Committee, AIChE
1984 – 1985 President, Pittsburgh Chapter, National Technical Association
1983 – 1984 Vice-President, Pittsburgh Chapter, National Technical Association
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2008 – Member, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
2007 – Member, Biomedical Engineering Society, BMES
2006 – Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, AAAS
2006 – Member, American Chemical Society
1997 Member, Gender Issues Task Force, AIChE
1996 – 2005 Member, NAMEPA (National Association of Minority Engineering Program
Administrators)
1991 – 2005 Associate Member, Omega Xi Epsilon, Chemical Eng. Honor Society
1990 – 2005 Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honorary Society
1992 – Present Member, NOBCChE (National Society for the Professional Development of
Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers)
1980 – Present Member, AIChE
1989 – Present Member, North American Membrane Society
1986 – 1992 Member, American Chemical Society
1987 – 1989 Member, National Society of Black Engineers
1981 – 1985 Member, National Technical Association
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2010 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling, AIChE (American Institute of Chemical
Engineers), Annual Meeting, November 2010
2009 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling, AIChE (American Institute of Chemical
Engineers), Annual Meeting, November 2009
2008 Organizing Chair, 9 th Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium
2008 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling, AIChE (American Institute of Chemical
Engineers), Annual Meeting, November 2008
2007 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling, AIChE (American Institute of Chemical
Engineers), Annual Meeting, November 2007
2007 Session Co-Chair, Biomolecule-Membrane Interactions, NAMS (North
American Membrane Society, May, 2007
2006 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling and Cleaning, NAMS, May, 2006
2005 Session Co-Chair, Microporous and Ultrafiltration Membranes, NAMS, Annual
Meeting, May, 2005
2004 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Separations in Food/Pharmaceuticals, AIChE,
Annual Meeting, November 2004
2003 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Separations in Food/Pharmaceuticals, AIChE,
Annual Meeting, November 2003
2002 Session Co-Chair, Bioseparations II: Membranes and Devices, NAMS, May,
2002.
2001 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Separations in Food/Pharmaceuticals, AIChE,
Annual Meeting, November 2001.
2001 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling and Characterization, NAMS, May, 2001
2000 Session Co-Chair, Membrane Fouling, NAMS, May, 2000
1999 Session Co-Chair, Artificial Liver/Liver Assist-Basic Sciences, ASAIO
(American Society for Artificial Internal Organs, June 3, 1999
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1998 Session Chairman, Biomedical Applications, NAMS, May 1998.
1997 Session Vice-Chairman, Advances in Bioseparations Membrane-Based
Bioseparations, AIChE Annual Meeting, November, 1997
1997 Session Chairman, Membrane Fouling, NAMS, June, 1997
1995 – 1996 Nominating Committee, AIChE
1995 – 1997 Co-Principal Investigator, NSF REU (Research Experience for
Undergraduates) at The University of Iowa
1993 – Present Procedures Committee, NOBCChE (National Organization for the Professional
Development of Black Chemist and Chemical Engineers)
1993 – 1995 Co-Principal Investigator, NSF REU (Research Experience for
Undergraduates) at The University of Iowa
1992 – 1993 Session Co-chairman, Membrane-Based Bioseparations and Bioreactors,
AIChE Annual Meeting, November, 1993
1992 – 1993 Session Chairman, Diversity in Chemical Engineering, AIChE Annual Meeting,
November, 1993
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
University of California, Riverside
2012 Judge, CAMP Statewide Symposium, UC Irvine, February 11, 2012
2012 Judge, UC Leads Symposium, UC San Diego, February 4, 2012
2011 Panelist, Southern California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education,
University of Southern California, April 2, 2011
2010 Member, CWOC (Campus Wellness Oversight Committee)
2009 Panelist for Koret UC Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC
LEADS) Research and Leadership Symposium at UCD, March 7-8
2008 Panelist, UC Edge
2007 Panelist, UCR Diversity Symposium, “Successful Strategies for Recruiting
Underrepresented Graduate Students”, November 19, 2007
2007 Presenter for Koret UC Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC
LEADS) Research and Leadership Symposium at UCLA, March 3-4
2007 Member, Search Committee, Dean of University Extension
2007 – 2008 Member, Search Committee, Director of Health Science Initiative
2007 Member, Search Committee, Dean of College of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences
2007 – 2008 Member, Academic Information Steering Committee
College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside
2010 – Present Faculty Advisor, UCR SACNAS Chapter (Society for the Advancement of
Chicanos and Native Americans in Science)
2009 – Present Faculty Advisor BIG GSA (Bioengineering Interdepartmental Graduate
Program Graduate Student Association
2006 – Present Faculty Advisor NSBE, UCR Chapter (National Society of Black Engineers)
2006 – 2007 Member, TechHorizons Publicity Committee
Department of Bioengineering, UCR
2010 Acting Chair, (Sept. – Dec.)
2010 Member, Bioengineering, Faculty Search Committee
2007 – 2008 Member, Faculty Search Committee
2006 – Graduate Advisor
2006 – 2007 Chair, Faculty Search Committee
2006 – Webmaster
2007 – 2008 Symposium Organizing Chair, 9 th Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering
Symposium
Overview of Inclusion and Diversity Activities (UI)
2003 – 2005 Director, Ethnic Inclusion Effort for Iowa Engineering, College of Engineering,
The University of Iowa
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Increased % of U.S. PhDs Students from 8.3 to 25.6% Underrepresented Minorities in 3 years
Helped Increase % of U.S. PhD Students from 22% to 36% in 3 years
Helped Increase % of US PhD Students Who are Female from 23% to 42% in 3 years
Established (FSFI) Faculty and Staff Fostering Inclusion for the College of Engineering to
Enhance the Welcoming Environment in Engineering
Initiated Development of Cultural Competency Certificate for Iowa Engineering
Established ARC (Accurate Reckoning Collaboration) (with Vincent G. J. Rodgers) for scientific
outreach to underrepresented minorities in pre-college grades in Davenport and Cedar Rapids,
Iowa
Helped Increase Number of Underrepresented Undergraduate Applicants
Established Corporate Sponsorships for Inclusion
2002 – 2005 Equity Committee Member, Iowa City Community School System
1990 – 2005 Faculty Advisor MESA (Multi-Ethnic Engineering Students Association)
2002 – 2005 Faculty Liaison, SECME Davenport
2003 – 2005 President, African American Council (AAC), The University of Iowa
2003 – 2005 Member, University Committee on Diversity
2004 – 2005 Member, Post Grutter Review Committee
2004 – 2005 Member, Diversity for CIC Committee
2004 – 2005 Campus Climate Review Committee
2004 – 2005 Collegiate Diversity Group
Department of Chemical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering, UI
1992 – 97, 99 – 01 Chair, Graduate Admissions Committee
1998 – 1999 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee
1993 – 1994 Faculty Search Committee
1990 – 1992 Chair, Undergraduate Recruiting
1989 – 2001 Chair, Brochure and Poster Committee
1989 – 1990 Graduate Recruiting Committee
1989 – 1992 Graduate Admissions Committee
College of Engineering, The University of Iowa
2004 Founded Faculty and Staff Fostering Inclusion for the College of Engineering
2004 – 2005 College Representative for NSF Iowa Regents AGEP Program
2004 – 2005 Admissions Advisory Committee
1990 – 2005 Faculty Advisor MESA (Multi-Ethnic Engineering Students Association)
1993 – 2005 Faculty Advisor Hawkeye Engineer
2002 – 2005 SECME Davenport, University of Iowa Faculty Liaison
2002 Initiated GEM Consortium Collaboration
2002 SECME ARC Program High School Students Presentations
2002 Presentation, ACE Academy
1999 – 2001 Engineering Faculty Council, Member
1999 Engineering Dean Search Committee
1999 – 2000 Engineering Dean Search Committee
1996 Moderator, Engineering Our Future, Building on Diversity, Sponsored by the
Women in Engineering Committee, SWE and MESA, Hosted by College of
Engineering, 9/19/96
1996 – 1997 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, College of Engineering, Member
1996 – 1997 Self Study Committee, College of Engineering, Member
1995 Engineering Computations Committee
1993 – 1994 Faculty Search Committee, Mechanical Engineering
1992 Biomedical Engineering Faculty Search Committee
1991 – 1992 Engineering Dean Search Committee
1990 – 1992 College of Engineering Computing Committee
1990 ALCOA Davenport Works Engineering Presentation
1990 Scholars Days Program, Engineering Spokesperson
1990 Career Days Engineering Spokesperson
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1990 Engineering Placement Workshop, Faculty Spokesperson
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
The University of Iowa (Selected)
2004 – 2005 Diversity Chairs Consortium, The University of Iowa
2003 – 2005 President, African American Council (AAC), The University of Iowa
2003 – 2005 Member, University Committee on Diversity
2004 – 2005 Member, Post Grutter Review Committee
2004 – 2005 Member, Diversity for CIC Committee
2004 – 2005 Campus Climate Review Committee
2004 – 2005 Collegiate Diversity Group
2000 – 2003 VP for Research Advisory Committee in the Physical and Mathematical
Sciences
1996 – 1997 Committee to Review Optical Science and Technology Center, Member
1995 Invited Speaker for FIPSE Workshop
1995 Iowa Secondary Student Training Office Advisory Board
1995 Committee on Minority Faculty Recruitment
1994 Women in Science and Engineering, Research Presentation
1994 Graduate Recruitment Prairie View University for CIC Alliance
1994 Iowa Space Consortium Program, Faculty Mentor
1992 NIH Minority High School Student Research Apprentice Program, Faculty
Mentor
1992 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation/CIC Alliance Academic Year Faculty
Apprenticeship Program (AFAP), Faculty Mentor
1992 – 1993 GE Foundation/CIC-SROP (Summer Research Opportunities Program) Faculty
Mentor
1989 – 1992 Opportunity at Iowa Scholarship Program, Selection Committee
1989 – 1990 Lectures Committee, Member
1989 – 1991 ICAEN Faculty Advisory Committee
1989 – 1991 High School Recruiting
1989 CAC Research Faculty Referee
1990 – 1991 Pen Pal Program
1990 – 1991 Faculty Welfare Committee
1990 – 2005 SSTP (Secondary Student Training Program), Faculty Mentor
1991 Graduate Dean Search Ad-Hoc Committee
1990 Opportunity at Iowa Faculty Research Advisor
1990 – 1991 Biocats Brochure Committee
1991 Minority Graduate Student Recruiting, Tuskegee, AL
1991 John Deere Engineering Presentation
1991 Opportunity in Engineering Proposal Presentation to ALCOA
1991 Opportunity in Engineering Proposal Presentation to Deere
1991 Student Diversity and Opportunity Proposal Meeting to AMOCO
1990 ALCOA Davenport Works Engineering Presentation
1989 CIC-Alliance for Success Campus Task Force
Community Activities (Selected)
2007 – 2010 GAANN UCR Engineering: Outreach Coordinator with Mathew Gage Middle
School, Riverside, CA
2006 GAANN UCR Engineering: Outreach Coordinator with The Accelerated School
(TAS), Los Angeles, CA
2006 Presenter (two-day presentation on essence of motors, with Dr. V. G. J.
Rodgers), pilot program, Inst. For High Performance Learning, Center for
Quality in Urban Education, Inc. at Inst. For Urban and Minority Education
Teachers College Columbia University
2004 Founded the Accurate Reckoning Collaboration (with Vincent G. J. Rodgers)
for scientific outreach to underrepresented minorities in pre-college grades in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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2003 Founded the Accurate Reckoning Collaboration (with Vincent G. J. Rodgers)
for scientific outreach to underrepresented minorities in pre-college grades in
Davenport, Iowa
2003 – 2005 Member, Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee
2000 – 2005 Tutor, MESA/Iowa City School System Tutoring Program
2002 – 2004 SECME Mouse Trap Car Competition, University Representative, Davenport,
IA
2001 Judge, Thirty-Ninth Annual Iowa Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
2000 Judge, Thirty-Eighth Annual Iowa Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
1997, 2000 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, Los Angeles, CA
1999 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, Dallas, TX
1996 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, Chicago, IL
1995 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, Miami, FL
1995 Commencement Address, DeSable High School (w Dr. V.G.J. Rodgers),
Chicago, IL
1995 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, Houston, TX
1994 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, San Francisco,
CA
1994 High School Student Recruitment, Cedar Rapids, IA
1994 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, Atlanta, GA
1993 AIChE, Minority Affairs Committee, Urban Outreach Program, St. Louis, MO
1993 High School Student Recruitment, Davenport, IA
1992 Presentation on Significance of Math and Science, Washington High School,
Cedar Rapids, IA
1992 – 1993 Presentation to AISES Summer Program, The University of Iowa
1992 Presentation to Math and Science Academy, Cedar Rapids, IA
1991 – 1992 Elementary Magnet School Engineering and Physics Presentation, King
Elementary Magnet School, Des Moines, IA
1991 Presentation to Lee High School on Engineering and Science
1991 Project BLAST Presentation, The University of Iowa
1991 Taft Middle School Science Presentation, Cedar Rapids, IA
1990 High School Student Research with City High School
1990 – 1992 High School Engineering Career Presentation, Burlington High School
1987 – 1989 Speaker and Demonstrator, Role Model Experiences Program, St. Louis Public
Schools
1982 – 1985 Founder and Chairman, Charles Drew Science Program. Designed to assist
inner-city youths in developing and presenting science projects. Sponsored
by NTA and Urban Youth Action (A United Way Service). Funded by Gulf Oil
Corporation, Poise Foundation and other Pittsburgh area corporations.
1985 Judge, Pittsburgh Public School System Science Fair
1984 - 1985 Judge, Regional and State, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Science
Fair
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
2007 – * BIEN 010: Overview of Bioengineering
2006 – 2007
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BIEN 110: Biomechanics
2008 –
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BIEN 105: Circulation Physiology
2007 – 2010
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BIEN 120: Biosystems and Signal Analysis
2005 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
2004 – 2005 PEDE (Professional Engineering Design Experience)
2004 Introduction to C Programming
2000 PEDE (Professional Engineering Design Experience)
1989 - 98, 00 - 05 * Chemical Process Dynamics and Control
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1996, 97 * Momentum Transport
1993, 2000 * Chemical Engineering Design
1991 * Heat Transfer
1991, 93 Introduction to Engineering (Discussion Sections)
Graduate
2012– §BIEN 201: Advanced Mathematics for Bioengineers
2011–
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BIEN 270: Transport with Reactions in Biological Systems
2011–
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BIEN 271: Multi-Scale Analysis of Biological Systems
2009 –
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BIEN 264: Biotransport Phenomena
2007 – 2008
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BIEN 264: Dynamics of Biological Systems
2007 –
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BIEN 290: Directed Study (Rotation Coordination)
2007
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BIEN 297: Introduction to COMSOL Modeling
2006 –
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BIEN 261: Special Topics in Biotransport
2005 * Graduate Intermediate Reaction Kinetics
2005
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Introduction to FEMLAB
1999, 2003
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Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering
1997
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Intermolecular and Surface Forces
1993, 2001, 2003 * Modeling Analysis for Chemical Engineers
1993, 99-00
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Advanced Mathematical Methods for Chemical Engineers
1991 * Advanced Diffusional Mass Transfer
1990, 92-95, 97-05 * Graduate Transport Phenomena
1990, 1999
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Advanced Thermodynamics (with Professor D. Murhammer in 1990)
1989, 1998
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Advanced Process Control
1990, 94, 96-99
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Bioseparations (w Profs Dordick, Carmichael, Murhammer, Peeples,
Lindhardt, Wiencek)
§ New course introduced. * Significantly changed existing course.
Supervised Postdoctoral Fellows
Ng, Chin Feng Modeling Analysis of Redox Processes in the Mitochondria, 2006 - 2008.
Thesis and Dissertations Completed
PhD
McBride, Devin
Further Development of the Free Solvent Osmotic Pressure Model and
Applications to Cerebral Edema and Therapies, University of California,
Riverside, NSF IGERT Fellow, Ph.D. 2013.
Current Position: Postdoctoral Associate: John Zhang Neuroscience
Research Laboratories, Loma Linda University, School of Medicine.
Vandrangi, Prashanthi Vascular Biotransport Considerations in Signaling Cascades, Ph.D., 2012.
Current Position: Senior Researcher, UCR, Professor Masa Rao, Biomedical
Microdevice Laboratory.
Terry, Treniece
Synthesis of Biodegradable porous PLA-PEG Microparticles for Pulmonary
Drug Delivery (with Professor Ali Salem), Ph.D., 2008. Following Position:
Postdoctoral Fellow, U Mass. Amherst, Professor H. Bermudez.
Wang, Yiheng Electrostatic Contributions in Binary Protein Ultrafiltration, Ph.D., 2008.
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Danville Community College, Virginia.
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Zhang, Taiying
Biglione, Nicole
Zhao, Aiying
Ng, Chin Feng
Tilakaratne, Kushanie
Yousef, Mohammed
Oppenheim, Sheldon
M.S.
Baccula, Jana
Sukup, Michelle
Li, Wei
Jones, Wayne
Kao, Jay
Derjani, Sylvana Bayeh
Glucose Production from Cellulose in Subcritical and Supercritical Water,
Ph.D., (with Dr. G. Aurand) 2007. Following Position: Postdoctoral Fellow,
CE-CERT, University of California, Riverside. Current Position: Process
Analyst, UC Davis.
Analysis of Atrazine-Degrading Suspended Cells and Biofilm, Ph.D, (with
Prof. T. L. Peeples), 2007. Current Position: Senior Process Engineer, Frito
Lay.
Characterization and Modeling for Transient Protein Distribution in PLGA
Microparticles as Potential Vaccine Delivery Vehicles, Ph.D., Dec., 2005.
Current Position: Synergistic Advanced Technologies LLC, Tucson, AZ
Prelude to Modeling Multiscale Three-Dimensional Cell Metabolic Process in
Bioreactors, Ph.D., (with Prof. D. W. Murhammer), December, 2004.
Past Position: Postdoctoral Associate, University of California, Riverside
Oxygen and Mass Transport Considerations in the Development of a
Modified Bioartificial Pancreas, Ph.D., May, 2004.
Past Position: Consultant Engineering, EML Consultants, 68 Davidson Road
Colombo, 4 Sri Lanka
The Effect of Molecular Interactions on the Osmotic Pressure and Diffusion
Coefficients of Protein Solutions, Ph.D. May, 2000 (with Professor R. Datta).
Past Position: Postdoctoral Associate, University of Iowa, Iowa City IA and
Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL; Director of BSD Biophysics Core
Facility at the University of Chicago, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology, Biological Sciences Division, University of Chicago, Chicago. IL
Current Position: Field Application Scientist, BioRad, Chicago IL
Analysis of Transient Membrane Fouling in Protein Ultrafiltration Using ESR
Spectroscopy Ph.D. May, 1996
NIH Fellow
Past Position: Postdoctoral Associate, University of Iowa, Iowa City IA, RPI,
Troy, NY and MIT, Cambridge, MA
Current Position: Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cambridge, MA
A Free-Solvent Model for Predicting Viscosity in Concentrated Particle
Solutions, M.S., 2010.
Developing a Sustainable Biotransplantable Devices Using CD34+ Cells to
Vascularize a Bioartificial Pancreas (with Gina Schatteman), M.S. 2007.
CpG Release from PLGA Microspheres: In-vivo and In-vitro Studies, M.S.,
2003.
Fouling Reduction in Ultrafiltration And Microfiltration Membranes Via
Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing: Water Treatment Applications, M.S.,
1998 (with Professor Rich Valentine).
Development of Biocompatible Surfaces for Membrane-Based Artificial
Pancreas, M.S., 1997. Current Position: Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, IL.
Significance of Probability Distribution Function on Sieving and Apparent
Pore Radius in Ultrafiltration, M.S., May, 1995.
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Universidad Simón Bolívar,
Departamento de Termodinámica
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Nel, Russell
Analysis of Transport Resistance in Binary Macromolecular Membrane
Separations, M.S., 1993.
Non-thesis Research Projects
Goodman, Gabrielle Mathematical Modeling of the Transdermal Diffusive Transport of Nicotine
and Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines, (with Prue Talbot), 2010.
Miller, Lisa Bioreactor for the Removal of Atrazine in Water, M.S., 1999.
Graduate Projects, Thesis and Dissertations in Progress
Bhakta, Heron
Delineating Mass Transfer and Mechanotransduction in Endothelial Signaling
Processes, Ph.D. Student. 2018.
Erudaitius, Dieanira Modeling of Ascorbate as a Pancreatic Cancer Therapy Adjuvant (with
Professor Garry Buettner), M.S. Candidate. 2014.
Kozoka, Ryan
Endothelial Signaling on Nanopatterned Materials, (with Professor Masa
Rao), M.S. Student. 2014.
Sausman, Noriko U. Prediction of the Osmotic Pressure of Protein Mutations, University of
California, Riverside, NSF Graduate Fellow, 2014.
Undergraduate and Secondary Student Projects
Chang, Larry Osmotic Pressure of Proteins in Divalent Salt Solutions, 2013
Ng, Yeena Zeta Potential Measurements of Mucosal Cells, 2013
Torres, Leopoldo Zeta Potential Measurements of Mucosal Cells, 2013
Ornelas, Danielle Osmotic Pressure of Proteins in Divalent Salt Solutions, 2012
Cervantes, Cristina Detection of Modified Proteins Using Osmotic Pressure, CAMP, 2012
Carvajal, Nicole
Transient Measurements of Zeta Potential Across Cells, MY-BEST, UCR
Researcher, 2012
Gonzalez, Jonathan Osmotic Pressure of Cell Membranes, CAMP and UCR Researcher, 2012
Singh Sagoo, Harpal Jr Characterizing Binary Protein Osmotic Pressure, UCR Researcher, 2011.
Kozaka, Ryan
Designing Mass-Transfer Flow Devices for Endothelial Signaling, UCR
Researcher, 2011
Bhakta, Heran
Designing Mass-Transfer Flow Devices for Endothelial Signaling, UCR
Researcher, 2011.
Bansal, Nidhanjali Measurement of Zeta Potential Across Cells, NSF MY-BEST Scholarship
Recipient, 2011.
Jann, Victoria Osmotic Pressure Devices, UCR Researcher, 2010.
Mack, Palin
Modeling Mass Transfer Characteristics under Varying Flow Parameters,
UCR Researcher, 2010.
Hernandez, Emilio GUVs to Carry Out Osmotic Studies in Crowded Protein Environment, UCR
Researcher, 2009.
Sosa, Martha
Mass Transfer Characteristics under Varying Flow Parameters, UCR
Researcher, 2009.
Hale, Chris
pH Dependency of Osmotic Pressure in Crowded Protein Solutions, UCR
Researcher, 2009.
Auston, Miesha
Mass Transfer Characteristics under Varying Flow Parameters, UCR
Researcher, 2009.
Ha, Theodore Ion Binding using the Distribution Method, UCR Researcher, 2009.
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Jadeja, Karishma
Mass Transfer Characteristics under Varying Flow Parameters, UCR
Researcher, 2009.
Johnson, Jesse Ion Binding using the EMF Method, UCR Researcher, 2008.
Bennett, Kaila Measurement of Zeta Potential of Microparticles for Mucosal Vaccines, 2009,
NSF MY-BEST, 2009-2010 (with Professor David Lo).
Jreij, Pamela
Measurement of Zeta Potential Across Cells, 2009 (with Professor David Lo).
Nurinova, Nilu
Measurement of Zeta Potential Across Membranes, NSF REU BRITE@UCR,
2009.
Gooray, David
Evaluation of Giant Unilamellar Vessels (GUVs) for Protein Loading, CCRAA
Summer Research, 2009
Bennett, Kaila Measurement of Zeta Potential of Microparticles for Mucosal Vaccines, 2009,
NSF MY-BEST, 2009-2010 (with Professor David Lo).
Pamela Jreij Modeling of Drug Release of Co-encapsulated Microparticles, 2008.
Jennings, Olga PLGA Microparticles for Mucosal Vaccines, NSF REU BRITE@UCR, 2008
(with Professor David Lo).
Aguirre, Adriana P. Measuring Protein Ion Binding, NSF REU BRITE@UCR, 2008.
Sausman, Noriko
Alginate Encapsulation and use of Bioreactors for Follicle Culture, NSF MRU
MY-BEST, 2008-2009 (with Professor Prue Talbot).
Dodson, Jared
Taylor Dispersion to Determine Protein Diffusivities, UCR Undergraduate
Research, 2008.
Johnson, Jesse Development of Drug Delivery PLGA Particles, UCR Researcher, 2008.
Bickford, Shelby Measuring Protein Ion Binding, NSF REU BRITE@UCR, 2007.
Suhalim, Jeffrey
Quantitative Control of Interferon Signaling Process, NSF REU BRITE@UCR
and MSRIP, 2007.
Balasubramanian, Shruthi Measuring Protein Ion Binding, University of California, Riverside, 2007.
McBride, Devin
Tan, Yuh Jiun
Moore, J. D.
Quantifying Osmotic Pressure in Observed Biological Behavior, University of
California, Riverside, 2007.
Determining Multicomponent Protein Diffusivities via Taylor Dispersion,
University of California, Riverside, 2006.
Mathematical Modeling of a Multi-Polymer Drug Delivery Vehicle, CAMP,
2006-2007.
Bentley, Jason
Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Binary Protein Solutions, University of
California, Riverside, UC LEADS, 2006-2007.
Bray, Crystal Biofilm Analysis, University of California, Riverside, MSRIP, 2006.
Gupta, Manaswi
DuBose, Candise
Bell, Jo'Ella
Modeling Oxygen Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Production in a Harv
Bioreactor, SSTP Summer Research, 2005.
Analyzing Rate Constant Sensitivity in a Transient, Spatially Dependent
Mathematical Model of Cellular Redox Behavior, AGEP Summer Research,
2005.
Determining Protein-Protein Interaction from Osmotic Pressure- Using
Experimental Data, AGEP Summer Research, 2005.
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Medastin, Marie
Sommerfeld, Stacy
Shaikh, Mohammed
Histology of Vascularization to Artificial Hollow Fiber Membranes by Use of
CD34 Stem Cells, (with Professor Gina Shatteman), AGEP Summer
Program, 2005.
Mathematical Modeling of 2-D and 3-D Oxygen Diffusional Transport Models
for Cells, The University of Iowa, Independent Study, 2004-2005.
Experimental Evaluation of Particle Trajectories in the HARV, The University
of Iowa, 2003-2004.
LaNasa, Stephanie Oxygen Measurements for Analyzing Myoglobin-Expressing Cells in Low pO 2
Environments, The University of Iowa, Honors Research, 2004.
Perrin, Valerie Insulin Measurements for Analyzing Myoglobin-Expressing Cells in Low pO 2
Environments, The University of Iowa, Honors Research, 2004.
Daringer, Nichole
Baird, Aviva
LaNasa, Stephanie
Perrin, Valerie
Lane, Samantha
Ravikumar, Rathi
Wild, Bridget
McConnell, Michelle
Woller, Jennifer
Foster, Crystal
Golveo, Kristine
Snyder, David
Nguyen, Katherine
Spading, Wendy
Rose, Rebecca
Spading, Wendy
Petersen, Beth
Experimental Analysis of Pulsed Steepwater Separations, The University of
Iowa, Independent Study, 2004.
Mathematical Modeling of 2-D and 3-D Oxygen Diffusional Transport Models
for Cells, AGEP Summer Program, Xavier University, 2004.
Spray Drying Techniques for Microbead Delivery Vehicles, The University of
Iowa , Independent Research, 2003.
Enhanced Steepwater Separation via TPP, The University of Iowa,
Independent Research, 2003.
Analysis of Protein Diffusion from Microbeads in an Artificial Pancreas, The
University of Iowa, Independent Research, 2003.
Analysis of Protein Diffusion from Microbeads in an Artificial Pancreas, The
University of Iowa, Independent Research, 2002.
Analysis of Protein Diffusion from Microbeads in an Artificial Pancreas, The
University of Iowa, Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP), 2002.
Pulse Membrane Separation with Modular System, The University of Iowa,
Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP), 2002.
Atrazine Degradation by Pseudomonas sp. ADP, The University of Iowa,
Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP), 2002.
Osmotic Pressure of Crowded Binary Protein Solutions, The University of
Iowa, Independent Research, 2002-2003.
Taylor Dispersion to Determine Protein Diffusivities, The University of Iowa,
Independent Research, 2001-2004.
Pulsing Effects on Biofilms, The University of Iowa Independent Research,
2002.
Regression of Osmotic Pressure Data for Binary Protein Mixtures, The
University of Iowa, Independent Research, 2000.
Measurement of Heat of Dilution, The University of Iowa, NASA Fellowship,
1999.
Binding Affinity of Albumin to Cibacron Blue-Agarose, The University of Iowa
Independent Research, 1999.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the NASA Rotating Wall Vessel,
The University of Iowa, Independent Research, 1997.
Finite Difference Modeling of Concentration Polarization Development for
Crossflow Ultrafiltration, The University of Iowa, Independent Study, 1997.
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Burrell, Rhonda
Kadakia, Kinjal
Renaud, Paul
Suyatna, Natasa
Rio Salas, Lynnette
Idewu, Olanrewaju
Caudle, Henry
Bourque, Jennifer
Dennison, Casey
Sie, Jonathan
Fox, Mark
Anderson, Jamilah
Nilausen, Akim
Burrell, Rhonda
Boho, John
Le, Thien-Nhi
Lake, Jahmal
Oxygen Transport through Alginate Microcapsules, The University of Iowa,
Independent Study, 1997.
Mass Transport Resistance of Oxygen for Encapsulated Islets, The
University of Iowa, Independent Study, 1997.
Protein Diffusivity from Taylor Dispersion, The University of Iowa,
Independent Study, 1997.
Albumin Adsorption through Alginate Microbeads, Undergraduate Honors
Project, The University of Iowa, 1996-1997.
Biocompatible Materials for an Artificial Pancreas, University of Puerto Rico,
NSF REU, 1997.
Pulsed Bioreactor for Methanol Removal, The University of Iowa, NSF REU,
and NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium, 1997.
Osmotic Pressure of Protein in Saline Solutions, North High School, SSTP,
1997.
Bioartificial Pancreas Research, University of Massachusetts, NSF REU,
1997.
Biofilms from PVA, The University of Iowa, 1996-1997, Independent Study.
A Flow3D Simulation for a Curved Pipe System, The University of Iowa,
1996-1997, Independent Study.
Oil/Water Separation Using Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing, The
University of Iowa, 1996-1997.
Measurement of Diffusivity of Species in Essential Oils, The University of
Iowa, 1996.
Pulsed Electrostatic Forces Effects on the Ultrafiltration of Binary Proteins in
Non-ionized Aqueous Medium, Undergraduate Scholar Assistant (USA), The
University of Iowa, 1995.
Removal of Pesticides from Wastewater, Undergraduate Scholar Assistant
(USA), The University of Iowa, 1995.
Determination of Multicomponent Diffusivities Using Taylor Dispersion, The
University of Iowa, 1995.
Measurement of Diffusivity of Species in Essential Oils, The University of
Iowa, 1995.
Determination of Multicomponent Diffusivities Using Taylor Dispersion,
Summer Research Opportunity Program, (SROP), Princeton University,
1995.
Singhore, Medina Effect of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Humic Fouling of Membranes,
REU Program, Howard University, 1995.
Abu-Absi, Nick Bioartificial Pancreas, REU Program, University of Toledo, 1995.
Shah, Monisha
Le, Thien-Nhi
Pulsed Electrostatic Forces Effects on the Ultrafiltration of BSA in Nonionized
Aqueous Medium, Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP),
1995.
Experiment of Interfacial Photopolymerization of Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based
Hydrogels upon Alginate-Microbeads for Enhanced Biocompatibility, Summer
Research Opportunity Program, (SROP)The University of Iowa, 1995.
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Burrell, Rhonda
Grigsby, John, Jr.
Lake, Jahmal
Le, Thien-Nhi
Peleck, Marie J.
Tolson, Melissa F.
Wilharm, Caroline
Byrd, Rashida U.
Humbles, Shamara
Jiang, Cherrie
Kaafarani, Lubna
Waddleton, Mark
Thompson, Sean
Lake, Jahmal
Miller, Kathryn D.
Weitzel, Steve
Thompson, Sean
Carper, William
Moadel, Nina
Pulsed Ultrafiltration of Vegetable Processing Wastestreams, Undergraduate
Scholar Assistant (USA), The University of Iowa, 1994.
Microencapsulation of Islets with Alginate and Agarose, REU Program,
SUNY Buffalo, 1994.
An Analysis of Protein-Protein Interaction in Multi-Component Diffusion
Through the Calculation of Diffusion Coefficients, Secondary Student
Training Program (SSTP), 1994.
Determination of Binary Protein Osmotic Pressure, The University of Iowa,
1993 - 1994.
Determination of Ternary Diffusion Coefficients of Binary Protein Systems,
Iowa Space Consortium and Undergraduate Scholar Assistant (USA), The
University of Iowa, 1994.
Effects of Pulsed Electrostatic Fields on Protein Ultrafiltration Permeate Flux,
Chemistry Major, The University of Iowa, 1993 - 1994.
Significance of Duration and Amplitude in Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing,
The University of Iowa, 1994.
Analysis of Pulsed Batch Cell Binary Protein Ultrafiltration, GE Summer
Research Opportunity Program (SROP), Purdue University, 1993.
Determination of Binary Protein Osmotic Pressure, Secondary Student
Training Program (SSTP), 1993.
Effects of Pulsed Electrostatic Fields on Concentration Polarization, REU
Program, San Jose State University, 1993.
Determination of Mass Transfer Coefficients for Pulsed Ultrafiltration, The
University of Iowa, 1992.
Analysis of Binary Protein Diffusion Coefficients, CIC Summer Research
Opportunity Program / Alfred P. Sloan Foundation/CIC Alliance Academic
Year Faculty Apprenticeship Program (AFAP), Prairie View University, 1992 -
1993.
Pulsed Electrostatic Force to Reduce Fouling Using Carbon Electrodes,
Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP), 1992.
Determination of Relationship Between Mass Transfer Coefficients and
Shear Rates in Ultrafiltration, Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP),
1992.
Reduction of Membrane Fouling in the Presence of High Polarization
Resistance, The University of Iowa, 1991 - 1993.
Reduction of Membrane Fouling in the Presence of High Polarization
Resistance, The University of Iowa, 1991.
Pulsed Electrostatic Force to Reduce Membrane Fouling, Secondary Student
Training Program (SSTP), 1991.
Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing with Hollow Fiber Membranes, Secondary
Student Training Program (SSTP), 1990.
Contribution of Bovine Albumin Powder Purity to Observed Flux Reduction in
Batch Cell Ultrafiltration, Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP), 1990
- 1991.
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PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Articles in Review
1. McBride DW, Szu J, Hsu MS, Rodgers VGJ, Binder DK (2013), Osmotic Transport Device Reduces
Cerebral Edema following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Journal of Neurosurgery.
Refereed Articles
1. Vandrangi P, Lo DD, Kozaka R, Ozaki N, Carvajal N, Rodgers VGJ (2013), “Electrostatic Properties
of Confluent Caco-2 Cell Layer Correlates to Their Microvilli Growth and Determines Underlying
Transcellular Flow”, Biotechnology & Bioengineering. DOI: 10.1002/bit.24939.
2. Vandrangi P, Jreij P, Rajapaksa TE, Bansal N, Lo DD, Rodgers VGJ (2012), “Novel in-situ Normal
Streaming Potential Device for Characterizing Electrostatic Properties of Confluent Cells”, Review of
Scientific Instruments, 83(7) 074302.
3. Song Y, Rodgers VGJ, Schultz JS, and Liao J (2012) “Protein Interaction Affinity Determination by
Quantitative FRET Analysis”, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, doi: 10.1002/bit.24564.
4. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ (2012) “Flow-Dependent Mass Transfer May Trigger
Endothelial Signaling Cascades”, PLoS One, 10.1371/journal.pone.0035260.
5. McBride D, Hsu MS, Rodgers VGJ, Binder DK (2012) “Novel Hollow Fiber-Hydrogel Device Improves
Survival Following Cerebral Edema”, Journal of Neurosurgery, 10.3171/2012.2.JNS111540.
6. McBride D, Rodgers VGJ, (2012) “Obtaining Protein Solvent Accessible Surface Area (SASA) Using
Osmotic Pressure”, AIChE Journal, 58(4):1012-1017, DOI 10.1002/aic.12648.
7. Buettner GR, Wagner BA, Rodgers VGJ, “Quantitative Redox Biology: An approach to understanding
the role of reactive species in defining the cellular redox environment”, Cell Biochemistry and
Biophysics, December (2011), Online, DOI: 10.1007/s12013-011-9320-3.
8. Wang Y, Rodgers VGJ, “Electrostatic Contributions to Permeate Flux Behavior in Bovine Serum
Albumin Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 366(1-2):184-191 (2011).
9. Rajapaksa TE, Bennett KM, Stover-Hamer M, Lytle C, Rodgers VGJ Lo DD, “Intranasal M cell
uptake of Nanoparticles is Independently Influenced by Targeting Ligands and Buffer Ionic Strength”,
J. of Biological Chemistry, 285:23739-23746 (2010).
10. Zhao A, Hunter SK, Rodgers VGJ, “Theoretical Prediction of Induction Period from Transient Pore
Evolvement in Polyester-Based Microparticles”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Science”, 99:11, 4477–
4487 (2010).
11. Wang Y, Rodgers VGJ, “Critical Flux in Protein Ultrafiltration: a New Definition through the Free-
Solvent-Based (FSB) Model”, AIChE Journal, 56:10 2756–2759 (2010).
12. Biglione N, Rodgers VGJ, and Peeples TL, “Determining Design and Scale-up Parameters for
Degradation of Atrazine with Suspended Pseudomonas sp. ADP in Aqueous Bioreactors”,
Biotechnology Progress, 24(3) 588-592 (2008).
13. Wang Y, Rodgers VGJ, “Free-Solvent Model Shows Osmotic Pressure is the Dominant Factor in
Limiting Flux during Protein Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 320 335-343 (2008).
14. Ng CF, Schafer FQ, Buettner GR, Rodgers VGJ, “Cellular hydrogen peroxide removal shows
dependency on effective GPx activity: Mathematical insight into observed in-vivo behavior”, Free
Radical Research, 41(11) 1201–1211 (2007).
15. Tilakaratne HK, Andracki ME, Yang B, Hunter SK, Rodgers VGJ, “Can Myoglobin-Expression in
Pancreatic Beta Cells Improve Insulin Secretion Under Hypoxia? An Exploratory Study with
Transgenic Porcine Islets”, Artificial Organs, 31(7) 521-531 (2007).
16. Tilakaratne HK, Hunter SK, Andracki ME, Benda JA, Rodgers VGJ, “Characterizing Short-Term
Release and Neovascularisation Potential of Multi-Protein Growth Supplement from Alginate-Hollow
Fiber Devices”, Biomaterials, 28(1), 89-98 (2007).
17. Buettner GR, Ng CF, Rodgers VGJ, Schafer FQ, “A New Paradigm: Manganese Superoxide
Dismutase Influences the Production of H 2 O 2 in Cells and Thereby their Biological State”, Free
Radical Biology and Medicine, 41(8) 1338-1350 (2006).
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18. Zhao A, Rodgers VGJ, “Using TEM to Couple Transient Protein Distribution and Release for PLGA
Microparticles for Potential Use as Vaccine Delivery Vehicles”, Journal of Controlled Release, 113(1)
15-22 (2006).
19. Derjani-Bayeh S, Rodgers VGJ, “Sieving Variations Due to the Choice in Pore Size Distribution
Model”, Journal of Membrane Science, 209(1) 1-17 (2002).
20. Yousef MA, Datta R, Rodgers VGJ, “Monolayer Hydration Governs Nonideality in Osmotic Pressure
of Protein Solutions”, AIChE Journal, 48(6) 1301-1308 (2002).
21. Tilakaratne HK, Hunter SK, Rodgers VGJ, “Mathematical Modeling of Myoglobin Facilitated Transport
of Oxygen in Genetically Engineered Pancreatic Beta Cells”, Mathematical Biosciences, 176(2) 253-
267 (2002).
22. Yousef MA, Datta R, Rodgers VGJ, “Model of Osmotic Pressure for High Concentrated Binary Protein
Solutions”, AIChE Journal, 48(4), 913-917 (2002).
23. Yousef MA, Datta R, Rodgers VGJ, “Confirmation of Free-Solvent Model Assumptions in Predicting
the Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Globular Proteins”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
243 321-325 (2001).
24. Shipkowitz T, Rodgers VGJ, Frazin L, Chandran KB, “Numerical Study on the Effect of Secondary
Flow in the Human Aorta on Local Hemodynamics in Abdominal Aortic Branches”, Journal of
Biomechanics 33(6) 717-727 (2000).
25. Jones W, Valentine R, Rodgers VGJ, “Removal of Suspended Clay from Water Using
Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed Microfiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 157, 199-210
(1999).
26. Hunter SK, Kao JM, Wang Y, Benda JA, Rodgers VGJ, “Promotion of Neovascularization Around
Diffusion Type Bioartificial Organs Using Biologically Active Substances”, Am. Soc. Artif. Int. Organs,
45(1) 37-40 (1999).
27. Hunter SK, Wang Y, Rodgers VGJ, “Bioartificial Pancreas (BAP) Use in Diabetic Pregnancy”, Am.
Soc. Artif. Int. Organs, 45(1) 13-17 (1999).
28. Kao JM, Rose R, Yousef M, Hunter SK, Rodgers VGJ, “In-vivo Biocompatibility Evaluation of
Cibacron Blue-Agarose”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 47, 537-542 (1999).
29. Yousef MA, Datta R, Rodgers VGJ, “Understanding Non-Idealities of the Osmotic Pressure of
Concentrated Bovine Serum Albumin”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 207(2), 273-282
(1998).
30. Shipkowitz T, Rodgers VGJ, Frazin L, Chandran KB, “Numerical Study on the Effect of Steady Axial
Flow Development in the Human Aorta on Local Shear Stresses in Abdominal Aortic Branches”,
Journal of Biomechanics, 31(11), 995-1007 (1998).
31. Yousef MA, Datta R, Rodgers VGJ, “Free-Solvent Model of Osmotic Pressure Revisited. Application
to Concentrated IgG Solution at Physiological Conditions”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,
197, 108-118 (1998).
32. Oppenheim S F, Phillips C, Rodgers VGJ, “Analysis of Initial Protein Surface Coverage on Fouled
Ultrafiltration Membranes”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 184, 639-651 (1996).
33. Oppenheim SF, Rich JO, Buettner G, Rodgers VGJ, “Protein Structure Change on Adherence to
Ultrafiltration Membranes. An Examination by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy”,
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 183, 274-279 (1996).
34. Wilharm C, Rodgers VGJ, “Significance of Duration and Amplitude in Transmembrane Pressure
Pulsing”, Journal of Membrane Science, 121(2) 217-228 (1996).
35. Oppenheim SF, Buettner GR, Rodgers VGJ, “Relationship of Rotational Correlation Time from EPR
Spectroscopy and Protein-Membrane Interaction”, Journal of Membrane Science, 118, 133-139
(1996).
36. Rodgers VGJ, Oppenheim SF, Datta R, “Correlation of Permeability and Solute Uptake in
Membranes of Arbitrary Pore Morphology”, AIChE Journal, 41(7), 1826-1829 (1995).
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37. Oppenheim SF, Buettner G, Dordick J, Rodgers VGJ, “Applying Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
(EPR) Spectroscopy to the Study of Fouling in Protein Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science,
96 289-297 (1994).
38. Nel RG, Oppenheim SF, Rodgers VGJ, “Solution Properties Effects on Solute and Permeate Flux in
BSA-IgG Ultrafiltration”, Biotechnology Progress, 10(5), 539-542 (1994).
39. Rodgers VGJ, Miller K, “Analysis of Steric Hindrance Reduction in Pulsed Protein Ultrafiltration”,
Journal of Membrane Science, 85, 39-58 (1993).
40. Rodgers VGJ, Sparks RE, “Effect of Solution Properties on Polarization Redevelopment and Flux in
Pressure Pulsed Ultrafiltration”, Journal of Membrane Science, 78, 163 - 180 (1993).
41. Miller K, Weitzel S, Rodgers VGJ, “Reduction of Membrane Fouling in the Presence of High
Polarization Resistance”, Journal of Membrane Science, 76, 77 - 83 (1993).
42. Rodgers VGJ, Sparks RE, “Effect of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Concentration
Polarization”, Journal of Membrane Science, 68, 149 - 168, (1992).
43. Rodgers VGJ, Sparks RE, “Reduction of Membrane Fouling in the Ultrafiltration of Binary Protein
Mixtures”, AIChE Journal, 37(10), 1517 - 1528 (1991).
44. Brant AM, Shah SS, Rodgers VGJ, Hoffmeister J, Herman IM, Kormos, KL, Borovetz HS,
“Biomechanics of the Arterial Wall Under Simulated Flow Conditions”, Journal of Biomechanics,
21(2), 107-113 (1988).
45. Rodgers VGJ, Borovetz HS, “Biomechanical Properties of Anastomosed Host Artery-Graft
Combinations”, Letters to the Editor, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 6(2) 201 - 202 (1987).
46. Rodgers VGJ, Teodori MF, Borovetz HS, “Experimental Determination of Mechanical Shear Stress
About an Anastomotic Junction”, Journal of Biomechanics, 20(8) 795-803 (1987).
47. Brant AM, Rodgers VGJ, Borovetz HS, “Measurement In-Vitro of Pulsatile Arterial Diameter Using a
Helium-Neon Laser”, Journal of Applied Physiology, 62 (2), 679-683 (1987).
48. Rodgers VGJ, Borovetz HS, “Permeation Rate of Oxygen in Membrane Tympanostomy Tubes”,
Transactions of the American Society of Artificial Internal Organs, XXXII, 143-144 (1986).
49. Teodori MF, Rodgers VGJ, Brant AM, Borovetz HS, Webster MW, Steed DL, Peitzman AB, “Effects
of Compliance and Diameter on Stress at Arterial Anastomoses”, Current Surgery, 43 505, (1986).
50. Rodgers VGJ, Teodori MF, Brant AM, Borovetz HS, “Characterization In-Vitro of the Biomechanical
Properties of Anastomosed Host Artery-Graft Combinations”, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 4(4), 396-
402, (1986).
Refereed Articles in Preparation for Submission
51. Vandrangi P, Gott SC, Rodgers VGJ and MP Rao (2013) Comparative Endothelial Adhesion,
Alignment, and Proliferation on Rationally Designed Nanopatterned Silicon and Titanium”. Acta
Biomateriala.
52. McBride D, and Rodgers VGJ (2012) “The Virial Coefficients for Protein Solution Osmotic Pressure:
An Alternate Perspective”
53. McBride DW, Hale C, Rodgers VGJ “Development and Applications of a Concentrating, Micro-
Volume Osmometer”
54. McBride DW, Rodgers VGJ “Development of the Free-Solvent Model for the Osmotic Pressure of
Multi Component Solutions Considering Protein-Protein Interactions”
55. Vandrangi P, Gott SC, Marin T, Bhakta H, Rodgers VGJ, Rao MP (2012) “Endothelial Response to
Rationally Nanofabricated Titanium Stent Materials Under Flow Conditions”, Biomaterials. In
preparation.
56. 8. P Vandrangi, SC Gott, MP Rao, and VGJ Rodgers (2013) Comparative Endothelial Migration and
Cell Cycling on Rationally Designed Nanopatterned Silicon and Titanium”.
57. 9. P Vandrangi, SC Gott, MP Rao, and VGJ Rodgers (2013) “Triggered Smart Endothelial Signaling
Pathways in Response to Nanofabricated Titanium Stent Materials”.
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58. 10. J Yalung, P Vandrangi, H Bhakta, R Kozoka, J Carruso, VGJ Rodgers (2013) “Computationally
Evaluating Effects of Osteoconductive Bulking Agents on Stress Distribution in a 3D Reconstructed
Mandible”.
Book Chapter
1. Rodgers VGJ, “Chapter 27: Listening to the Scientific Calling”, V L Farmer and E Shepherd-Wynn
Editors, Voices of Historical and Contemporary Black American Pioneers, Volume One: Medicine and
Science, Praeger An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA (2012).
2. Rodgers, VGJ, and Wang, Y, “Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration Membranes”, P Somasundaran Editor,
A. T. Hubbard Founding Editor, Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science, Second Edition; Taylor
& Francis: New York, 8, 6394 – 6415 (2006).
3. Rodgers, VGJ, “Protein Adsorption Effects on Transport in Ultrafiltration Membranes”, in Surface
Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Membranes, T.S. Sørensen (Ed.), Surfactant Science Series,
Marcel Dekker, Inc., 79 225-246 (1999).
Book Reviews
Review of “Membrane Processes” by R. Rautenbach and R. Albrecht, John Wiley & Sons, UK (1989,
reprinted 1994). ISBN 0-47-191-1100, in Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral
Processing, 3(3/4), 236-237 (1995).
Abstracts
1. Rodewald LM, Sukup MR, Hansen H, Rodgers VGJ, Schatteman GC, “CD34(+) Cells Stimulate
Vascularization, Inhibit Inflammation, and Increase Cell Viability in Implantable Bioartificial Devices”,
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, 27(6): E107-E107 June, 2007.
2. Sukup MR, Rodewald L, Hansen H, Rodgers VGJ, Schatteman GC, “Using CD34+ Cells to Stimulate
Cascularization and Inhibit Encapsulation of Implantable Bioartificial Devices”, FASEB J, 21(5):A145,
2007.
3. Fischer AJ, Martin SM, Schafer FQ, Rodgers VGJ, Buettner GR, “Nitric Oxide is Consumed by Half-
Order Kinetics During Cellular Lipid Peroxidation”, Free Radical Biology And Medicine,41: S126-S127
Suppl. 1, 2006.
4. Buettner, Garry R., Ng, Chin F., Wang, Min, Rodgers, V.G.J., Schafer, Freya Q., “MnSOD, Beyond an
Antioxidant: A Redox Enzyme via Hydrogen Peroxide”, SFRBM's 13th Annual Meeting, Adam's Mark
Denver, Denver, Colorado USA November 15-19, 2006.
5. Buettner, G.R., Ng, C. F., Wang, M., Rodgers, V.G.J., and Schafer, F.Q., “Superoxide and hydrogen
peroxide production in mitochondria: new mechanisms and consequences”, submitted to 53 rd Annual
Meeting of the Radiation Research Society, November, 2006.
6. Buettner, G.R., Ng, C., Oberley, L.W., Rodgers, V.G. and Schafer, F.Q., “Does MnSOD influence
H 2 O 2 production in mitochondria?”, Free Radic. Biol. Med. 29 (2000), p. S21.
7. Hunter, S. K., Kao, J.M., Wang, Y. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Promotion of Neovascularization Around
Diffusion Type Bioartificial Organs Using Biologically Active Substances”, Abstracts Am. Soc. Artif.
Int. Organs, April 1998.
8. Hunter, S. K., Kao, J.M., Wang, Y. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Bioartificial Pancreas (BAP) Use in Diabetic
Pregnancy”, Abstracts Am. Soc. Artif. Int. Organs, April 1998.
9. Miller, K., Weitzel, S. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Effect of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Batch Cell
Binary Protein Separation”, Abstracts of Papers on the American Chemical Society, 203, 40-BIOT,
1992.
10. Rodgers, V.G.J., and Sparks, R.E., “Membrane Fouling Determined as Dominant Resistance to
Solute Flux in Protein Ultrafiltration by Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing”, Abstracts of Papers on the
American Chemical Society, 200, 208-BIOT, 1990.
11. Rodgers, V.G.J., Borovetz, H.S., “Biomechanics of the Anastomotic Junction”, Journal of
Biomechanics, Vol. 20:9, 891, 1987.
12. Rodgers, V.G.J., Borovetz, H.S., “Permeate Rate to Oxygen of Membrane Tympanostomy Tubes”,
Abstracts Am. Soc. Artif. Int. Organs, 15:73, 1986.
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13. Rodgers, V.G.J., Teodori, M.F., Brant, A.M., Borovetz, H.S., “Evaluation of 6-0 Prolene and GORE-
TEX Suture on the Elasticity of the Carotid-Carotid Anastomotic Junction”, Abstracts Am. Soc. Artif.
Int. Organs, 14:25, 1985.
14. Rodgers, V.G.J., Teodori, M.F., Borovetz, H.S., “Effects of Arterial Substitute on Bending Shear
Stress Propagation in the Host Artery”, Abstract Int. Soc. of Artif. Organs, 9:71, 1985.
Other
1. Schultz J, Rodgers VGJ (2012) “Engineering excellence in breakthrough biomedical technologies:
bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside”, IEEE Pulse. 2012 Jul;3(4):30-4.
2. Vandrangi P, Bhakta H, Kozoka R, Yalung J, Carruso J, Rodgers VGJ (2012) “Computationally
Evaluating Effects of Osteoconductive Bulking Agents on Stress Distribution in Reconstructed
Mandible”, UCR Undergraduate Research Journal.
3. Sosa M, Vandrangi P, and Rodgers VGJ (2010) Importance of Mass Transfer at the Vascular
Endothelium, UCR Undergraduate Research Journal, 4:33-38.
Thesis and Dissertation
1. Rodgers, V.G.J., Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Protein Ultrafiltration, Washington University,
DSc Dissertation, 1989.
2. Rodgers, V.G.J., An Experimental Study of the Biomechanics of Anastomosed Vessels, MS Thesis,
University of Pittsburgh, Chemical Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, 1985.
RECRUITMENT PRESENTATIONS
Rodgers, V.G.J., Cal State Pomona, Bioengineering, 2009
Rodgers, V.G.J., LA Valley Community College, Bioengineering, May 6, 2008
Rodgers, V.G.J., Riverside Community College, Bioengineering, April 28, 2008
Rodgers, V.G.J., SACNAS, BCOE, October 12, 2007
Rodgers, V.G.J., Chaffey College, Bioengineering, December 7, 2007
Rodgers, V.G.J., Harvey Mudd College, Bioengineering, December 5, 2007.
Rodgers, V.G.J., Riverside Community College, Bioengineering, May, 2007
Rodgers, V.G.J., Cal State Pomona, Bioengineering, January 17, 2008
Rodgers, V.G.J., SACNAS, BCOE, October, 2006
INVITED TALK
1. Rodgers VGJ “Protein Osmotic Pressure for Diagnostics and Therapy”, Distinguished Speakers
Series, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, October, 18, 2012.
2. Rodgers VGJ, “Novel Developments for Reducing Cerebral Edema after Severe TBI”, presented at
IEEE – EMBS Buenaventura Chapter, May 30, 2012.
3. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Model Strategies to Increase Diversity”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting,
Cincinnati, OH, November, 2005.
4. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Considering PLGA Microparticles as Tunable Single-Shot Vaccine Delivery
Vehicles”, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Iowa, September 25, 2005.
5. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Thermodynamics of Concentrated Proteins, Department of Chemistry, The
University of Iowa, September 12, 2005
6. Rodgers, V.G.J., “The Time Scales for Inclusion in the Workforce”, Progressive Career Fair,
February, 23 2005, The University of Iowa.
7. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Expectations from Graduate School”, FSLSAMP Conference, Florida Central
University, January, 2005.
8. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Expectations from Graduate School”, CIC Alliance, October, 2004, The University
of Iowa.
9. Rodgers, V.G.J., “On Recruiting and Working with Graduate Students”, NSF Workshop for
Development of Minority Faculty in Engineering, October 17, 2004, National Science Foundation,
Arlington, VA.
10. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Thermodynamics of Crowded Proteins: Revealed, Worcester Polytechnic
University, February 27, 2003.
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11. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Mathematical Modeling of Myoglobin Facilitated Transport of Oxygen in Genetically
Altered Cells, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Iowa, September 13, 2001.
12. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Thermodynamics of Concentrated Protein Solutions near Ultrafiltration
Membranes”, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Maryland, March 27, 2001.
13. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Thermodynamics of Concentrated Protein Solutions near Ultrafiltration
Membranes”, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Iowa, October 6,
2000.
14. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Understanding Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Globular Protein Solutions:
Significance of Hydration and Microion Interaction”, Department of Chemical Engineering, The Johns
Hopkins University, April 16, 1998.
15. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Understanding Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Globular Protein Solutions:
Significance of Hydration and Microion Interaction”, Department of Chemical Engineering, University
of Delaware, March 6, 1998.
16. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Nonidealities of Concentrated Protein Solutions”, Invited Talk, Wayne State
University, November 7, 1997.
17. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Appreciating Characteristic Time in Science and Engineering Diversity”, College of
Engineering, 32nd ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, October 30, 1997.
18. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Appreciating Time Constants: Applications in Ultrafiltration Protein Fouling Analysis
and Engineering Diversity”, College of Engineering, Florida A & M University/Florida State University,
April 3, 1997.
19. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analyzing and Reduction of Membrane Fouling”, Department of Chemical
Engineering, Howard University, January 19, 1996 (canceled due to weather).
20. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Effects of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Membrane Fouling”, Invited Talk,
Fort Dodge Laboratories, October 5, 1995.
21. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analyzing and Reduction of Membrane Fouling”, Department of Chemical
Engineering, University of Michigan, October, 12, 1994.
22. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analyzing Transient Fouling Phenomena in Protein Ultrafiltration”, Benjamin
Banneker Honors Program, Engineering College, Prairie View University, April 22, 1994.
23. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of Steric Hindrance Reduction in Pulsed Protein Ultrafiltration”, Invited
Talk, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, REU Program, August 11, 1993.
24. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Effects of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Membrane Fouling”, Invited Talk,
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, December 2, 1992.
25. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Fouling Reduction in Protein Ultrafiltration”, Department of Chemical Engineering,
Iowa State University, October 29, 1992.
26. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Ultrafiltration”, Mechanical Engineering
Department, The University of Iowa, September 19, 1991.
27. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Ultrafiltration”, Biomedical Engineering
Department, The University of Iowa, October 17, 1991.
28. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Ultrafiltration”, Chemical Engineering
Department, University of Dayton, January 26, 1990.
PROCEEDINGS PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ, “A Novel Trans-membrane Device Delineating the Effect of
Mass Transfer on AMPK Signaling Pathway” AHA, Los Angeles 2012.
2. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ, “Comparing the Variations of Mass Transfer Approaches :
Bulk Mass and Effect of Trans-membrane pressure” AICHE, Pittsburgh 2012.
3. Carvajal N, Vandrangi P, Lo DD, Rodgers VGJ, “A Comparison of Zeta Potential of Mucosal Cells
and Endothelial Cells using an in-situ Streaming Potential Device” BMES 2012.
4. Bhakta H, Kozoka R, Vandrangi P, Rodgers VGJ, “The Design of the Device Delineating Mass
Transfer and Mechanotransduction at the Endothelium” BMES 2012.
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5. Kozoka R, Bhakta H, Vandrangi P, Yalung J, Carruso J, Rodgers VGJ, “Computationally Evaluating
Effects of Osteoconductive Bulking Agents on Stress Distribution in Reconstructed Mandible” BMES,
Atlanta 2012.
6. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ, “A Novel Trans-membrane Device Delineating the Effect of
Mass Transfer on AMPK Signaling Pathway” SACNAS, Seattle 2012.
7. Carvajal N, Vandrangi P, Lo DD, Rodgers VGJ, “A Comparison of Zeta Potential of Mucosal Cells
and Endothelial Cells using an in-situ Streaming Potential Device” SACNAS, Seattle 2012.
8. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ, “Understanding the Endothelial Behavior with Variation of the
‘smart’ Extracellular Matrix in Different Stages of Atherosclerosis” University of California Systemwide
Bioengineering Symposium, Berkeley, June 2012.
9. Bhakta H, Kozoka R, Vandrangi P, Rodgers VGJ, “Decoupling Endothelial Mass Transfer and
Mechanotransduction” University of California Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium, Berkeley,
June 2012.
10. Kozoka R, Bhakta H, Vandrangi P, Yalung J, Carruso J, Rodgers VGJ, “Computationally Evaluating
Effects of Osteoconductive Bulking Agents on Stress Distribution in Reconstructed Mandible”
University of California Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium, Berkeley, June 2012.
11. Carvajal N, P Vandrangi, D Lo, and VGJ Rodgers, “Obtaining the Zeta Potential of the ‘smart’
Endothelial Extracellular Matrix using a Streaming Potential Device.” University of California
Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium, Berkeley, June 2012.
12. H Bhakta, R Kozoka, P Vandrangi, and VGJ Rodgers, “Decoupling Endothelial Mass Transfer and
Mechanotransduction” Undergraduate Research Symposium, UCR 2012.
13. R Kozoka, H Bhakta, P Vandrangi, J Yalung, J Carruso, and VGJ Rodgers, “Computationally
Evaluating Effects of Osteoconductive Bulking Agents on Stress Distribution in Reconstructed
Mandible”Undergraduate Research Symposium, UCR 2012.
14. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ, “Possible Feedback Effects of Extracellular Matrix
Composition on AMPK Signaling Pathway: Correlating Molecular and Cellular Variations During
Atherosclerosis”, University of California Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium, June 2011. (First
Place Award in Computational Posters)
15. Goodman GN, Rodgers VGJ, Talbot P, “Mathematical Modeling of the Transdermal Diffusive
Transport of Nicotine and Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines”, UCR Symposium on Tobacco-Related
Disease Research, October 29, 2010.
16. Sosa M, Vandrangi P, Rodgers V, “Validating Mass Transfer-Limited System for Studying Endothelial
Signaling”, SACNAS Conference, Anaheim, CA, October, 2010.
17. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, and Rodgers VGJ, 'Variation of AMPK Signaling Pathway in Various Stages
of Atherosclerosis', SACNAS, Anaheim, Sep 2010.
18. Sosa M, Vandrangi P, Rodgers V, “Mechanisms Governing Vascular Endothelium under Pulsatile and
Oscillatory Conditions”, BMES Conference, Austin TX, October, 2010.
19. Bennett KM, Rajapaksa TE, Rodgers VG, Lo DD, “Electrostatic Contribution of Poly (Lactic‐co‐
Glycolic) Acid Nanoparticles for Immunization of the Mucosal System”, BMES Conference, Austin TX,
October, 2010.
20. Jreij P, Rajapaksa T, Lo D, Rodgers VGJ, “Significance of Electrostatic Properties of M cells with
Respect to Microparticle Uptake”, BMES Conference, Austin TX, October, 2010.
21. McBride DW, Rodgers VGJ, “Using the Free-Solvent Model to Predict the Solvent Accessible Surface
Area for Globular Proteins”, BMES Conference, Austin TX, October, 2010.
22. McBride DW, Hsu MS, Park BH, Binder DK, Rodgers VGJ, “Traumatic Brain Injury: Development of
Non-Invasive Imaging and Therapies to Prevent Cerebral Edema”, BioMed 2010, ASME, Newport
Beach, CA, October, 2010.
23. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, and Rodgers VGJ, 'Effect of Mass Transfer in Vascular Endothelium:
Relevance to Flow-Dependent AMPK Signaling Pathway', ASME Frontiers in Biomedical Devices
Conference, Sep 2010.
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24. McBride DW, Hsu, MS, Park BH, Binder DK, Rodgers VGJ, “Traumatic brain Injury: Thermodynamics
of Glial Cell Swelling”, 2nd IEEE Student Research Symposium at UC Riverside, April 2010
25. McBride, D.W., Hsu, M.S., Park, B.H., Binder, D.K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Traumatic brain Injury:
Thermodynamics of Glial Cell Swelling”, Dept. of Bioengineering Graduate Student Recruitment Day
at UC Riverside, March 2010.
26. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, Rodgers VGJ, “Mass transfer is significant factor in vascular intima signaling
- its relevance to AMPK.”, FASEB-Experimental Biology, April 2010.
27. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, and Rodgers VGJ, “Effect of Mass Transfer in Vascular Endothelium:
Relevance to Flow-Dependent AMPK Signaling Pathway.”, IEEE Student Research Symposium, April
2010. (Second Prize).
28. Sosa M, Vandrangi P, and Rodgers VGJ, “Studying the Significance of Mass Transfer in Signaling
Pathways”, IEEE Student Research Symposium, April 2010. (First Prize)
29. Sosa M, Vandrangi P, and Rodgers VGJ, “On the Effects of Mass Transfer on Vascular
Hemeostasis”, California Alliance for Minority Participation, February 2010. (Special Recognition
Award).
30. Vandrangi P, Shyy JYJ, and Rodgers VGJ, “Mechanotransduction vs. Mass Transfer Revisited:
Which Dominates Endothelial Flow-Dependent Signaling?”, Inaugural Graduate Student
Presentation, Department of Bioengineering, UCR, Feb 2010.
31. McBride, D.W., Morikis, D., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Theoretical Significance of Ion Binding on
Observed Non-Idealities in Osmotic Pressure in Crowded Macromolecular Environments”, 10th
Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium at UC Merced, June 2009
32. McBride, D.W., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “The Dramatic Effects of pH and Macromolecular Crowding on
Osmotic Pressure”, UCR’s Bourns College of Engineering’s TechHorizons, May 2009.
33. P Vandrangi, JYJ Shyy, and VGJ Rodgers, “Shear stress coupled mass transfer at the endothelial
cells: revisited”, University of California Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium, June 2009.
34. McBride, D., and Rodgers, V.G.J., "Development of in-Silico Methods for Estimating Ion Binding of
BSA for Prediction of Non-Idealities in Osmotic Pressure in Concentrated Solutions", 10th Annual UC
Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium at UC Merced, June, 2009.
35. Wang, Y., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Electrostatic Contributions in Binary Protein Ultrafiltration”, 9 th
Annual UC Systemwide Bioengineering Symposium at UCR, June, 2008.
36. McBride, D.W., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “The Dramatic Effects of pH and Macromolecular Crowding on
Osmotic Pressure”, Mentoring Summer Research Internship Program, August 2008.
37. Wang, Y., and Rodgers, V. G. J., "Electrostatic Contributions in Binary Protein Ultrafiltration”, ICOM
2008, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 12-18, 2008.
38. McBride, D.W., Balasubramanian, S., Bentley, J., Ng, C.F., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “The Dramatic
Effects of pH on Osmotic Pressure in Macromolecular Crowded Environments”, Mentoring Summer
Research Internship Program, August 2007.
39. Rodgers, V. G. J., “Modeling Transport across Mitochondrion Inner-Membrane Using the Chemi-
Osmotic Hypothesis in a Crowded Protein Environment”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt
Lake City, UT, November, 2007.
40. Ng, C. F., Buettner, G. R., and Rodgers, V. G. J., “Three-Dimensional Kinetic Modeling of Transient
Metabolism of Hydrogen Peroxide In Mitochondria”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Salt Lake
City, UT, November, 2007.
41. Wang, Y., and Rodgers, V. G. J., "The Prediction of Limiting Flux Through The Free-Solvent Model
For Osmotic Pressure" in the Membrane-Based Separations”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting,
Salt Lake City, UT, November, 2007.
42. Zhang, T., Rodgers, V. G. J., Aurand, G. A. “Production of Sugars from Cellulose in Subcritical and
Supercritical Water Using a Non-Isothermal Reactor”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, San
Francisco, CA, November, 2006.
43. Terry, T. L. Rodgers, V. G. J., Salem, A. K., “Ternary Particles for Sustained Gene Delivery”,
presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November, 2006.
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44. Wang, Y., Rodgers, V. G. J.,” Further Study of the Effect of Electrostatic Properties in Binary Protein
Ultrafiltration”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November, 2006.
45. Zhao, A., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of Transient Protein Distribution in PLGA Microparticles
During Polymer Degradation and in Vitro Release”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati,
OH, November, 2005.
46. Terry, T. L., Rodgers, V.G.J., and Salem, A. K., “Preparing Porous Polymeric Particles by Localized
Solvent Implosion for Pulmonary Drug Delivery Applications”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting,
Cincinnati, OH, November, 2005.
47. Wang, Y., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “The Effect of Electrostatic Properties in Binary Protein Ultrafiltration”,
presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, November, 2005.
48. Colvin, C., Rodgers, V.G.J., and Reisinger, W., “Diversity and Equity Efforts at the "Grassroots"
Level: Envisioning Ways to Engage the University Community”, presented at Setting the Stage for
Culturally Inclusive Classes, Penn State University, April 27, 2005.
49. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., Yang, B., Andracki, M. E., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Engineering Islets
to Function in an Oxygen Deprived Artificial Pancreas,” Poster Presentation, Third Annual Diabetes
Technology Meeting, November 2003, San Francisco, California, USA.
50. Ng, Chin F., Chen, Lea D., Murhammer, David W., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Three Dimensional Mass
Transport Modeling of Dissolved Gases in the NASA High Aspect Ratio Rotating Wall Vessel”,
presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 2002.
51. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K, Andracki, M. E., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Performance of Pancreatic
Beta Cells under Low pO 2 Conditions when Engineered to Produce Myoglobin”, presented at AIChE
Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 2002.
52. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., Andracki, M. E., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Performance of Pancreatic
Beta Cells under Low pO 2 Conditions when Engineered to Produce Myoglobin,” The 11 th Annual
Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing Conference, October 2002, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
53. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., Andracki, M. E., Benda, J. A., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Designing a
Hollow Fibre Membrane Device for Cell Transplantation,” Poster Presentation, The International
Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM), July 2002, Toulouse, France.
54. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., Andracki, M. E., Benda, J. A., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Release Rates
of Endothelial Cell Growth Supplement (ECGS) from a Hollow Fibre Device and its Impact on
Vascularisation,” Poster Presentation, AIChE Annual Meeting, November 2001, Reno, Nevada, USA.
55. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., Andracki, M. E., Benda, J. A., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of In
Vivo and In Vitro Release Rates of Endothelial Cell Growth Supplement (ECGS) from a Hollow Fibre
Device,” The 10 th Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing Conference, October 2001, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
56. Biglione, N., Peeples, T. L., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Pulsed Bioreactor for the Removal of Atrazine from
Water”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 2002.
57. Biglione, N., Peeples, T. L., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Pulsed Bioreactor for the Removal of Atrazine from
Water”, presented at ICOM (International Congress on Membranes), Toulouse France, 2002.
58. Biglione, N., Peeples, T. L., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Pulsed Bioreactor for the Removal of Atrazine from
Water”, presented at NAMS, Long Beach, CA 2002.
59. Li, W., Andracki, M. E., Hunter, S. K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “CpG Release from PLGA Microsphere
Used in Vaccinations”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, November 2001.
60. Derjani, S., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Pore Size Distribution Choice Effects in Modeling Membrane
Sieving”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, November 2001.
61. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Mathematical Modeling of Myoglobin
Facilitated Transport of Oxygen in Genetically Altered Cells,” NOBCChE Proceedings, April 2001,
Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
62. Ng, Chin-Feng, Murhammer, D. W., Rodgers, V.G.J., “CFD Mass Transfer Modeling of the HARV
Bioreactor”, presented at NASA Cell Science Conference, Houston, TX, March 7, 2001.
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63. Buettner, Garry R., Ng, Chin, Oberley, Larry W., Rodgers, V.G.J., Schafer, Freya Q., “Does MnSOD
Influence H 2 O 2 Production In Mitochondria?”, Oxygen Society Meeting, San Diego, CA, Nov 17-
20,2000.
64. Ng, Chin-Feng, Buettner, G., Rodgers, V.G.J., “Modeling of H 2 O 2 Production in Mitochondria: MnSOD
as Modulator”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, November 2000.
65. Tilakaratne, H. K., Hunter, S. K., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Mathematical Modeling of Myoglobin
Facilitated Transport of Oxygen in Genetically Altered Cells”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting,
Los Angeles, CA, November, 2000.
66. Yousef, M., R. Datta and Rodgers, V.G.J., “The Osmotic Pressure of Globular Protein Solutions: The
Free Solvent Model and the Predictions of Binary Protein Solutions”, presented at AIChE Annual
Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, November 2000.
67. Hunter, S. K., Rodgers, V.G.J., Yang, B., and Tilakaratne, H. K., “Achieving Enhanced Oxygen
Delivery and Reduced Immunogenicity of Encapsulated Pancreatic Islet Cells Within a Bioartificial
Pancreas Using Tissue and Cellular Engineering”, presented at Tissue Engineering Symposium, The
University of Iowa, November 13, 1999.
68. English, A., Rodgers, V.G.J., Hunter, S. K., and Tilakaratne, H. K., “Synthetic Hydrogel Design for
Tissue Engineering Applications”, presented at Tissue Engineering Symposium, The University of
Iowa, November 13, 1999.
69. Yousef, M., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Molecular Interactions in Multicomponent Concentration
Polarization and Their Relationship To Osmotic Pressure”, presented at ICOM (International
Congress on Membranes, San Diego, CA, May, 1999.
70. Yousef, M., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Binary Protein
Solutions Modeled with Free Solvent Corrected for Hydration”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting,
Los Angeles, CA, November 17, 1997.
71. Oppenheim, S. F., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Examining Shifts in Protein Structure During Ultrafiltration
by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Chicago,
IL, November 14, 1996.
72. Yousef, M., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Osmotic Pressure of Concentrated Binary Protein
Solutions”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 12, 1996.
73. Nandigala, P., Kao, J. M., Rodgers, V.G.J., and Heath, C., “Immunomagnetic Isolation and Polymer
Coating of Islets”, presented at Iowa Space Grant Consortium Annual Meeting, Iowa State University,
November, 1996.
74. Yousef, M., Datta, R., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Diffusion Coefficients of Concentrated Binary Protein
Solutions”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, November 12-17, 1995.
75. Oppenheim, S. F. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Examining Shifts in Protein Structure During Ultrafiltration by
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy”, presented at AIChE Annual Meeting, Miami
Beach, November 12-17, 1995.
76. Derjani, S. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Effects of Pore Size Distribution on Ultrafiltration Membrane
Performance”, Women in Research Day, The University of Iowa, February 23, 1995
77. Oppenheim, S. F., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Membrane Material: Its Effect on Protein Configuration and
Uptake During Ultrafiltration”, presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA,
November, 1994.
78. Oppenheim, S. F., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Modeling Protein Uptake and Interaction in Ultrafiltration”,
Third Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, May 10,
1994.
79. Oppenheim, S. F., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Examination of Protein-Membrane Interaction by Electron
Paramagnetic Spectroscopy”, presented at the AIChE National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, April 17-21,
1994.
80. Oppenheim, S. F., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “An Examination of Transient Fouling of Ultrafiltration
Membranes: A New Analytical Method”, presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO,
November 7-12, 1993.
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81. Nel, R. G. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of Solute Flux Reduction in Binary Protein Ultrafiltration”,
Advances in Filtration and Separation Technology, 7, 435-439 (1993).
82. Nel, Russell G. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of Solute Flux Reduction in Binary Protein
Ultrafiltration” presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, November 7-12, 1993.
83. Nel, Russell G. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Effect Of Solute Concentration And Solution Properties On
Sieving In Binary Protein Ultrafiltration”, American Filtration Society, Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 3-6,
1993.
84. Rodgers, V.G.J., “Novel Process in Membrane Fouling Reduction”, presented at 2nd Annual
Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference, Iowa City, IA, October 25, 1992.
85. Oppenheim, S. F., and Rodgers, V. G. J., “The Use of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy as a Tool to Detect Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouling”, Second Biocatalysis and
Bioprocessing Conference, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, October, 1992.
86. Miller, K., Weitzel, S., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “On the Effect of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on
Sieving Coefficients in Batch Cell Binary Protein Ultrafiltration”, AIChE Summer Meeting, Minneapolis,
MN, Aug. 9 - 12, 1992.
87. Miller, K., Weitzel, S., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Analysis of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Solute
Transport in Batch Cell Binary Protein Ultrafiltration” presented at The North American Membrane
Society, Inc., NAMS, Fifth Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY, May 17 -20, 1992.
88. Miller, K., Weitzel, S., and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Effect of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Batch Cell
Binary Protein Separation” presented at ACS Conference, Division of Biochemical Technology, San
Francisco, CA, April 5 - 10, 1992.
89. Oppenheim, S. F. and Rodgers, V.G.J., “Reduction of Membrane Fouling in Protein Ultrafiltration”,
Presented at First Annual Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing Conference”, Iowa City, IA, June 11, 1991.
90. Rodgers, V.G.J., Sparks, R. E., “Enhanced Solute Flux in Protein Ultrafiltration Using
Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing and Reduced Wall Shear Rates”, Presented at AIChE National
Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 12, 1990.
91. Rodgers, V.G.J., Sparks, R. E., “Effects of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Solute and Solvent
Flux in Protein Ultrafiltration”, Presented at ICOM 1990 (International Congress on Membranes and
Membrane Processes), August 20-24, 1990, Chicago, IL.
92. Rodgers, V.G.J., Sparks, R. E., “Membrane Fouling Determined as Dominant Resistance to Solute
Flux in Protein Ultrafiltration by Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing”, Presented at the ACS National
Meeting, August 31, 1990, Washington, D.C.
93. Rodgers, V.G.J., Sparks, R. E., “Effects of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing on Permeate Flux and
Concentration in Protein Ultrafiltration”, Presented at the North American Membrane Society, Inc., 3rd
Annual Meeting, May 15 - 19, 1989, Austin, Texas.
94. Rodgers, V.G.J., Mason, N. S., Sparks, R. E., “Transmembrane Pressure Pulsing in Ultrafiltration”,
Presented at the AIChE National Meeting, Washington D.C., Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 1988.
95. Rodgers, V.G.J., Borovetz, H. S., “Biomechanics of the Anastomotic Junction”, Proceedings of the
11th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Biomechanics, pp. 23-24, 1987.
REFEREE FOR JOURNALS AND RESEARCH FUNDING AGENCIES
2012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
2007 - Annals for Biomedical Engineering Society
2007 Artificial Organs
2006-10 National Institutes of Health, Bioengineering, Technology and Surgical Sciences Study
Section, Member
2003-05 National Institutes of Health, Bioengineering, Technology and Surgical Sciences Study
Section, Ad hoc Member
2005-06 National Science Foundation Panel Review
2002-03 National Science Foundation IGERT Program
2001 National Science Foundation
1992- AIChE Journal
1992- Journal of Membrane Science
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2001 Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
2001 Cereal Chemistry
2001 Ohio Incentive Fund Program
2001- Biotechnology Progress
1992-01 Separation Science and Technology
1998-01 Biotechnology and Bioengineering
1999 United States Department of Energy
1997 National Science Foundation, Review Panel, Instrumentation and Laboratory
Improvement Program
1996 National Science Foundation, Review Panel, Career Awards
1995 National Science Foundation, Review Panel, Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing
1992-95 National Science Foundation
1995 The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
1993-95 Biotechnology Progress
1994 Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
1992 Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
1992 National Science and Research Council of Canada
1990 IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED
External
Agency, Proposal Title Total Dates
USDE, GAANN Grant “Bioengineering at the UCR”
(PI: Rodgers) (Time and Effort 2%) $399,790 8/12 – 7/15
NSF, “Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program
(IGERT) Video Bioinformatics (PI: Bhanu) (Time and Effort 10%) $2,999,991 3/09 – 3/14
NSF, “Successful Partnerships for Increasing Recruitment into Technology
(SPIRIT) $100,000 11/08 – 11/09
NSF, “URM MY BEST@UCR (DBI-0704437)
(PI: Walker) (Time and Effort 2%) $449,000 9/07 – 8/11
NSF, “REU Site: UCR BRITE (Award No. EEC-0649096)
(Bioengineering Research Institute for Technical Excellence)
(PI: Rodgers) (Time and Effort 2%) $362,503 3/07 – 2//10
USDE, GAANN Grant “Bioengineering, Environmental &
Chemical Engineering at the UCR”
(PI: Rodgers) (Time and Effort 2%) $380,016 8/06 – 8/09
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, “Induction of Stable
Autologous Arterioles by Non-Autologous Progenitors”
(PI: Gina Schatteman) (Time and Effort 20%) $110,000 1/06 – 7/07
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Microbial Biofilm Reactors for Processing Waste Material”
(PI: Rodgers with Prof. T. L. Peeples, G. Aurand) $90,000 11/05 - 10/06
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed Bioreactor for Biodegradation”
(PI: Rodgers with Prof. T. L. Peeples) $76,000 9/04 - 7/05
USDE, GAANN Grant “University of Iowa College of Engineering
GAANN Fellowship Initiative”
(PI: Rodgers) $694,176 8/03 – 7/08
NIH, “Nitric Oxide as a Cellular Anti-Oxidant” (PI: G. Buettner) $872,129 4/01 - 3/05
NSF, AGEP
(PI: Kutzko, Ph. D. multi-investigator with UI,
Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa
budget is annual total for all investigators) $2,500,000 9/02 – 8/05
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NSF, “Bioseparations via Coupled TPP and Electrostatic Forces”
Supplementary REU (CBET-0331874)
(co-PI: Rodgers, with A Zydney, Univ. of Delaware) $15,000 4/03 - 3/04
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed Bioreactor for Biodegradation”
(PI: Rodgers with TL Peeples) $76,000 9/03 - 7/04
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed Bioreactor for Biodegradation”
(PI: Rodgers with TL Peeples) $71,000 11/02 - 11/03
NIH, “Genetically Altered Cells for Low pO 2 Environments”
(PI: Rodgers with SK Hunter MD PhD, B Yang MD, PhD) $215,800 4/01 - 3/03
NSF, “Bioseparations via Coupled TPP and Electrostatic Forces”
(CBET-0091552)
(co-PI: Rodgers, with A Zydney, Univ. of Delaware) $357,285 4/01 - 3/04
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed Bioreactor for Biodegradation”
(PI: Rodgers with TL Peeples) $77,000 5/01 - 5/02
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Effects of Multicomponent Properties on Membrane
Performance in Bioseparations”
(PI: Rodgers with Prof. J. Wiencek) $75,279 5/00 - 5/01
NASA, “Evaluating Oxidative Stress in Virally-Infected Cells in
Simulated Microgravity”
(PI: Rodgers, with Profs. Murhammer and Oberley) $533,000 3/99 - 11/03
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Membrane Performance and Multicomponent Properties
in Bioseparations”
(PI: Rodgers) $75,279 5/99 - 5/00
USDA IBBC (Iowa Biotechnology By-products Consortium)
“Applications of Transmembrane Pressure Pulsed
Microfiltration and Bioseparations”
(PI: Rodgers) $77,795 5/98 - 5/99
USDA IBBC
(PI: Prof. Rex Montgomery, multi-investigator grant,
budget is annual total for all investigators) $1,250,000 8/89 - 4/96
Iowa Space Grant Consortium, “Viability and Functionality of
PEG-Coated Islets Removed by the Magnetic
Immunobead Separation Process”
(co-PI: Rodgers with Prof. Carole Heath, Iowa State University) $25,000 2/96 - 2/97
NSF, “Research Experience for Undergraduates”
(Co-PI: Rodgers with Prof. Murhammer) $175,587 6/95 - 8/97
NSF, “Research Experience for Undergraduates”
(Co-P: Rodgers with Prof. Murhammer) $76,000 6/92 - 8/94
Internal (University of California, Riverside)
Grant Title
Academic Senate Research Funds, Coupling Redox Reactions and
Dynamic Osmotic Flow in the Mitochondria $1,510 7/07 - 6/08
Academic Senate Research Funds, Measurement of Osmotic Pressure $1,378 7/06 - 6/07
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Internal (The University of Iowa)
Grant Title
Carver Research Grant, “Controlled Release Modeling and Prediction
for Single-Dose Vaccination” $13,500 6/99 - 12/00
Univ. of Iowa Engineering-Medicine Collaborative Pilot Grant Program
“Bioartificial Pancreas for Diabetic Pregnancy”
(with S. Hunter, M.D., Ph.D., B. Yang, M.D., Ph.D.) $45,000 8/98 - 7/00
NIEHS through UI Environmental Health Sciences Research Center
(with Prof. R. Valentine) $14,400 8/95 - 3/96
Carver Research Grant $7,511 6/95 - 3/96
Center for Advanced Study, Research Award $4,000 6/94 - 7/94
CIFRE $6,895 5/93 - 7/93
GE Faculty Fellowship $28,000 11/91 - 11/92
Old Gold Summer Fellowship $3,500 5/91 - 8/91
Old Gold Summer Fellowship $3,500 5/90 - 8/90
NIH Seed Grant $9,966 12/89 - 12/90
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