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cuaengineer Faculty Grants ■ Belay, K. and Abot, J.L., “Tailoring the Electrical Response of Composite Materials Using Carbon Nanotubes for Strain and Damage Sensing,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Jan. 2011–Dec. 2012, $50,000 (Abot’s share). ■ Brown, J.S., Judge, J., Vignola, J., and Wang, Z., “Development of STEM Workforce in Mechanical Engineering at The Catholic University of America in Support of NASA’s Strategic Goals,” DC Space Grant Consortium (NASA), May 2010–April 2011, $24,947. ■ Brown, J.S., “Research on Automated Programming and Planning for Automated Manufacturing,” National Institute of Standards and Technology, May 2010–April 2011, $290,632. ■ Chang, L-C., “Computer Software Programming Support for NHLBI Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Image Processing, Visualization and Quantification Tools,” National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health (NIH). September 2010–September 2011, $24,000. ■ Chang, L-C.,“Using IDL for Pattern Recognition Applications,” ITT Visual Information Solutions, Curriculum Development Software Grant Application, Nov. 2010, Scientific Software (the commercial value of the software is $30,000). ■ Chang, L-C., “Computer Software Programming Support for NHLBI Confocal Microscopy Imaging System and Image Processing, Visualization and Quantification Tools,” National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health (NIH), April 2011−April 2012, $30,000. ■ Chang, L-C., “Enhanced Software Tools for Analysis of Diffusion MRI in TBI and PTSD,” The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM), July 2011−June 2012, $26,692. ■ Choi, J., “Image-Guided Transbronchial Biopsy with Novel Biopsy Device,” U.S. Army, administered by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Center (TATRC), 18 | cuaengineer Fort Detrick, Md., April 2009–October 2011, $260,057. ■ Lade, P.V., “Experimental Study of Stress Rotation Effects in Cross-Anisotropic Sand,” National Science Foundation, May 2008– April 2012, $290,982. ■ Lade, P.V., “Simulation of Cyclic Response of HY-80 Steel,” General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation, September 2009–July 2010, $22,410. ■ Lucko, G., “Honorarium for Registration, Travel, and Lodging,” 2010 Construction Engineering Conference, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (“GOALI: Construction Engineering Conference: Opportunity and Vision for Education, Practice and Research”), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, September–October 2010, $1,000. ■ Lucko, G., “Financial Analysis and Optimization for Linear Scheduling Model of Construction Projects with Integrated Singularity Functions,” National Science Foundation, August 2009–July 2012, $173,464 + $99,891 tuition remission. ■ Lucko, G., “Improving Time-Cost Planning Capabilities for Electrical Contractors,” Early Career Award, ELECTRI International—The Foundation for Electrical Contracting/National Electrical Contractors Association, January 2010–December 2010, $7,000 + $3,500 matching. ■ Lum, P.S., “Extension of the MIME robotic system for stroke rehabilitation,” VA Merit Review Award, July 2007–July 2011, $730,400. ■ Lum, P.S., (PI of CUA subcontract), “Homebased automated therapy of arm function after stroke via tele-rehabilitation (PI: Uswatte),” NIH R01 Award, April 2008–April 2012, $351,980. ■ Lum, P.S., (PI of CUA subcontract), “Clinical Testing of Robotic Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation of Arm and Hand Function in Stroke and Other Neurological Disorders (PI: Healton),” U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, November 2009– Novomber 2011, $217,223. ■ Lum, P.S., (PI of CUA subcontract), “Exploiting interlimb coupling to improve robot-supported neurorehabilitation of the upper extremities (PI: Healton),” U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, November 2009–November 2011, $235,919. ■ Massoudieh, A., Deksissa, T., “Pollution Source Identification in Washington DC storm-water using Bayesian Chemical Mass Balance Modeling,” funded by DC Water Resources Research Institute, May 2011– March 2012, $48,000. ■ Massoudieh, A., Behera, P.,“Development of Analytical Tools to Evaluate the Performance of Low Impact Developments in the District of Columbia,” May 2010–September 2011, funded by DC Water Resources Research Institute, $21,000. ■ Mavroeidis, G.P., “Characterization of translational and rotational strong ground motions in the near-fault region, and their impact on the dynamic response of buildings,” National Science Foundation, September 2010–August 2012, $174,981. ■ Nguyen, C.C., “Development of Web-Based Graphical Collaboration Software,” Visual Types Inc., April 15, 2011–April 15, 2012, $55,747. ■ Pan, T., “New Technologies and Advanced Policies for Energy and Research Conservation,” Federal Highway Administration, January 2011–January 2014, $175,187.12. ■ Ramella-Roman, J.C., “Novel Imaging System to Objectively Assess the Natural History of Treated and Untreated Hypertrophic Scar Formation,” NIH, R15, $ 408,664. ■ Regalia, P.A., “MUCHO: Two problems in Multi User Coding for High Occupancy Channels,” National Science Foundation, January. 2007–December 2010, $120,000. ■ Regalia, P.A., “Distributed Estimation in Wireless Sensor Networks via Expectation Propagation,” National Science Foundation, September 2007–August 2011, $194,000. ■ Sun, L., “CAREER: Stochastic and Dynamic Interaction of Vehicle-Pavement Systems,” National Science Foundation, June 1, 2007– May 31, 2012, $410,000. ■ Tran, B.Q., “Evaluation of Electromagnetic Compatibility of MRI and Other Sources on Safe Functioning of Medical Devices: Experimental and Computer Modeling Studies,” Food and Drug Administration, May 2011– April 2012, $102,457. ■ Wang, Z., “Universal, automatic, and accurate interferogram analysis for optics-based experimental mechanics and its open source implementation,” National Science Foundation, October 2008–September 2011, $124,248. ■ Wang, Z., “High-speed, high-resolution,
high-accuracy and full-field 3D imaging,” Army Research Office, October 2010– September 2011, $84,476. ■ Wang, Z., “DURIP: Whole-field experimental nanomechanics characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructures,” Air Force Office of Scientific Research, June 2009–June 2010, $101,950. ■ Wilson, Jr., O.C., “Bone Inspiration in Research and Education,” National Science Foundation, March 1, 2007–Feb. 28, 2012, $450,000. Presentations and Publications ■ Abot, J.L., Song, Y., Medikonda, S., Schulz, M.J., and Rooy, N., “A distributed piezoresistive strain gauge for polymeric materials,” 25th American Society for Composites Conference, Dayton, Ohio, 2010. ■ Abot, J.L., Song, Y., Schulz, M.J., Medikonda, S., Sri Vatsavaya, M., Kier, Z., Jayasinghe, C., Shanov, V.N., and Rooy, N., “Self-sensing composite materials: delamination detection,” 25th American Society for Composites Conference, Dayton, Ohio, 2010. ■ Abot, J.L. and Song, Y., “On the delamination detection of laminated composite materials using integrated carbon nanotube sensors,” ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, Chicago, Il. 2011. ■ Abot, J.L. and Song, Y., “On the development of an integrated strain sensor for composite materials,” ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, Chicago, Il. 2011. ■ Abot, J.L., Song, Y., Medikonda, S., Schulz, M.J., and Rooy, N., “A distributed piezoresistive strain gauge for polymeric materials,” 25th American Society for Composites Conference, Dayton, Ohio, 2010. ■ Abot, J.L., Schulz, M.J., Shanov, V.N., Song, Y., and Sri Vatsavaya, S., “Mode II delamination detection in composite materials with carbon nanotube sensor threads,” 16th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University Park, Pa., 2010. ■ Abot, J.L., Raghavan, V., Bardin, G., Govindaraju, N., and Song, Y., “On the thermal conductivity anisotropy of a carbon nanotube array laminated composite material,” 16th U.S. National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University Park, Pa., 2010. ■ Abot, J.L., Raghavan, V., Li, G., and Thomas, E.L., “Effect of interface, height and density of tall carbon nanotube arrays on their thermal conductivity: an experimental study,” J. Nanosci. Nanotechno., 11 (1): 1-10, 2011. ■ Abot, J.L., Bardin, G., Raghavan, V., Govindaraju, N., Spriegel, C., and Song, Y., “Thermal conductivity of carbon nanotube array laminated composite materials,” J. Compos. Mater., 45 (3): 321-340, 2011. ■ Song, Y. and Abot, J.L., “On the mechanical response of carbon nanotube array laminated composite materials,” J. Reinf. Plast. Comp., 29 (22): 3401-3410, 2010. ■ Abot, J.L., Schulz, M.J., Song, Y., Medikonda, S., and Rooy, N., “Novel distributed strain sensing in polymeric materials,” Smart Mater. Struct., 19 (8): 085007, 2010. ■ Jayasinghe, C., Li, W., Abot, J.L., Song, Y., Shanov, V.N., Fialkova, S., Yarmolenko, S., Sundaramurthy, S., Chen, Y., Cho, W., Chakrabarti, S., Li, G., Yun, Y., and Schulz, M.J., “Nanotube responsive materials,” MRS Bull., 35 (9): 682-692, 2010. ■ Abot, J.L., Song, Y., Sri Vatsavaya, M., Medikonda, S., Kier, Z., Jayasinghe, C., Rooy, N., Shanov, V.N., and Schulz, M.J., “Delamination detection with carbon nanotube thread in self-sensing composite materials,” Compos. Sci. Technol., 70 (7): 1113-1119, 2010. ■ Evora, M.C., Klosterman, D., Lafdi, K., Li, L., and Abot, J.L., “Functionalization of carbon nanofibers through electron beam irradiation,” Carbon, 48 (7): 2037-2046, 2010. ■ Kulkarni, M., Carnahan, D., Kulkarni, K., Qian, D., and Abot, J.L., “Elastic response of a carbon nanotube reinforced fiber polymeric composite: a numerical and experimental study,” Compos. Part B-Eng., 41 (5): 414-421, 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., “What does faith have to do with the intellectual life?”, Faculty Roundtable, President Garvey’s Inaugural Year Activities, Jan. 2011. ■ Brown, J.S., “The Cardinal Virtue of Prudence,” The Tower, March 2011. ■ Cavallini, A., Brown, J.S., and Zilio, C., “Sustainability with prospective refrigerants,” Sustainable Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., Zilio, C., and Cavallini, A., “Critical review of the latest thermodynamic and transport property data and models, and equations of state for R-1234yf,” cuaengineer International Refrigeration Conference, West Lafayette, Ind., July 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., Zilio, C., and Cavallini, A., “A compact automobile air conditioning system operating with R-134a and R-1234yf,” International Refrigeration Conference, West Lafayette, Ind., July 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., “Refrigerants and refrigeration: Energy and environmental impacts,” Engineering Colloquium, NASA Goddard Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., November 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., “Low GWP refrigerant options for unitary equipment,” ASHRAE Meeting, Las Vegas, January 2011. ■ Brown, J.S., “Alternative Cooling Technologies,” IAPG Mechanical Working Group Meeting, Washington, D.C., May 2011. ■ Cavallini, A., Brown, J.S., and Zilio, C., “Sustainability with prospective refrigerants,” Proceedings of the Sustainable Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., Zilio, C., and Cavallini, A., “Critical review of the latest thermodynamic and transport property data and models, and equations of state for R-1234yf,” Proceedings of the 13th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, West Lafayette, Ind., July 2010. ■ Brown, J.S., Zilio, C., and Cavallini, A., “A compact automobile air conditioning system operating with R-134a and R-1234yf,” Proceedings of the 13th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference, West Lafayette, Ind., July 2010. ■ Fedele, L., Bobbo, S., Groppo, F., Brown, J.S., and Zilio, C., “Saturated pressure measurements of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (R1234yf) for Reduced Temperatures Ranging from 0.67 to 0.93,” Journal Chemical Engineering Data, dx.doi.org/10.1021/je2000952. ■ Brown, J.S., “Refrigerants: Energy and environmental impacts,” HVAC&R Research, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 131-132. ■ Walker, L., Chang, L-C., Sharma. N., Cohen, L., Verma, R., and Pierpaoli, C., “Effects of Physiological Noise in Population Analysis of Diffusion Tensor MRI Data,” NeuroImage, 15;54 (2):1168-77, 2011. ■ Chang, L-C., Walker, L., Behseta, B., and Pierpaoli, C., “Informed RESTORE for Removal of Physiological Noise Artifacts in Low Redundancy DTI Data,” in Proc. the 19th Annual International Society for Mag- fall2011 | 19
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