NSF Career Awards

Benjamin Johnson (Electrical and Computer Engineering). Multi-channel, Sub-microliter Implants for Selective Neuromodulation. Abstract: Multi-channel, Sub-microliter Implants for Selective Neuromodulation

Casey Kennington (Computer Science). Integrating Interaction, Embodiment, and Emotion to Transform Language Models. Abstract: Integrating Interaction, Embodiment, and Emotion to Transform Language Models

Mahmood Mamivand (Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering). Advancing nanostructure & interface science for permanent magnets without rare earth materials. Abstract:Advancing nanostructure & interface science for permanent magnets without rare earth materials

Clare Fitzpatrick (Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering). Computational Modeling to Predict Subject-Specific Osteoarthritis Risk and Facilitate Treatment. Abstract: Computational Modeling to Predict Subject-Specific Osteoarthritis Risk and Facilitate Treatment

Mike Hurley (Materials Science and Engineering). Resolving the Origins of Microgalvanic Corrosion on Metal Surfaces. Abstract: Resolving the Origins of Microgalvanic Corrosion on Metal Surfaces

Catherine Olschanowsky (Computer Science). Compilation Processes to Enhance Dataflow Optimizations. Abstract: Compilation Processes to Enhance Dataflow Optimizations

Elena Sherman (Computer Science). Computing Program Invariants using Abstract Domains Search. Abstract: Computing Program Invariants using Abstract Domains Search

Francesca Spezzano (Computer Science). Enhanced Analysis & Algorithms to Minimize the Spread of Misinformation in Social Networks. Abstract: Enhanced Analysis & Algorithms to Minimize the Spread of Misinformation in Social Networks

Dave Estrada (Materials Science and Engineering). Graphene as a Bioscaffold for Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering. Abstract: Graphene as a Bioscaffold for Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering

Hoda Mehrpouyan (Computer Science). Formal Tools for Safety and Security of Industrial Control Systems (FORENSICS). Abstract: Formal Tools for Safety and Security of Industrial Control Systems

Kurtis Cantley (Electrical and Computer Engineering). Spiking Neural Circuits and Networks with Temporally Dynamic Learning. Abstract: Spiking Neural Circuits and Networks with Temporally Dynamic Learning

Michael Ekstrand (Computer Science). User-Based Simulation Methods for Quantifying Sources of Error and Bias in Recommender Systems. Abstract: User-Based Simulation Methods for Quantifying Sources of Error and Bias in Recommender Systems

Elton Graugnard (Materials Science and Engineering). Scalable Manufacturing of Two-dimensional Atomic Layer Materials for Energy-efficient Electronic Devices via Selective-area Atomic Layer Deposition. Abstract: Scalable Manufacturing of Two-dimensional Atomic Layer Materials

Eric Jankowski (Materials Science and Engineering). Computational transformation of organic electronics manufacturing. Abstract: Computational transformation of organic electronics manufacturing

Yanliang Zhang (Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering; now at the University of Notre Dame). Printing and Interface Engineering of Colloidal Nanocrystals for Flexible Thermoelectrics and Electronics. Abstract: Printing and Interface Engineering of Colloidal Nanocrystals

Trevor Lujan (Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering). Characterization and Simulation of Failure Mechanisms in Soft Fibrous Tissue. Abstract: Characterization and Simulation of Failure Mechanisms in Soft Fibrous Tissue

Paul Simmonds (Physics / Materials Science and Engineering). Novel Nanomaterials for Scalable Entangled Photon Emitters. Abstract: Novel Nanomaterials for Scalable Entangled Photon Emitters

Claire (Hui) Xiong (Materials Science and Engineering). Defect-driven Metal Oxides for Enhanced Energy Storage Systems. Abstract: Defect-driven Metal Oxides for Enhanced Energy Storage Systems

Vishal Saxena (Electrical and Computer Engineering; now at the University of Idaho) Mixed-Signal Photonic Integrated Circuits for Energy-Efficient High-Speed Data Interfaces. Abstract: Mixed-Signal Photonic Integrated Circuits for Energy-Efficient High-Speed Data Interfaces

Faculty member Scott Phillips (Materials Science and Engineering) earned the award in 2012 before joining the college, when at Pennsylvania State University. His study addressed the synthesis of novel classes of depolymerizable polymers with well-defined response properties. Abstract: Synthesis of Novel Classes of Depolymerizable Polymers with Well-Defined Response Properties

Inanc Senocak (Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering; now at the University of Pittsburgh). Multi-scale modeling of short-term forecasting and grid integration of wind energy over complex terrain. Abstract: Multi-scale modeling of short-term forecasting and grid integration of wind energy over complex terrain

Wan Kuang (Electrical and Computer Engineering; no longer with Boise State University). Numerical and Experimental Study of Photon-Electron Interaction in Surface Plasmon-Polariton Nanophotonic Devices. Abstract: Numerical and Experimental Study of Photon-Electron Interaction in Surface Plasmon-Polariton Nanophotonic Devices

Megan Frary (Materials Science and Engineering; now with the Boise State Center for Teaching and Learning). Role of Grain Boundary Character on Dynamic Recrystallization. Abstract: Role of Grain Boundary Character on Dynamic Recrystallization

Elisa Barney Smith (Electrical and Computer Engineering; now at the Luleå Technical University in Sweden). Document Image Degradation Analysis. Abstract: Document Image Degradation Analysis

John Lusth (Computer Science; now at the University of Arkansas). Improving the Performance of Quantum-dot Cellular Automata. Abstract: Improving the Performance of Quantum-dot Cellular Automata

Susan Burkett (Electrical and Computer Engineering; now at the University of Alabama). Fundamental Electrical and Thermal Limitations of Patterned Thin Film Multilayer Magnetic Field Sensors. Abstract: Fundamental Electrical and Thermal Limitations of Patterned Thin Film Multilayer Magnetic Field Sensors