NSF Career Awards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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