Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering
A National Award Symposium for Undergraduate Researchers | Hosted by NC State
Awardees
2022 Awardees
Christopher Allen
“Engineering Improved Bipartite Repressors for CRISPR-Based Gene Regulation in Cancer Cells”
Georgia Institute of Technology
“Engineering Improved Bipartite Repressors for CRISPR-Based Gene Regulation in Cancer Cells”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Karim Al Zahabi
“Rheological Evaluation of Artificial Saliva Formulations and Substitutes”
University of Illinois – Chicago
“Rheological Evaluation of Artificial Saliva Formulations and Substitutes”
University of Illinois – Chicago
Anastacia De Gorostiza
“Understanding the Nucleation and Growth of CsPbI3”
University of Texas – Austin
“Understanding the Nucleation and Growth of CsPbI3”
University of Texas – Austin
Ethan Frey
“Laser Patterning of an Egaln-Graphene Composite for Stretchable Electronics”
NC State University
“Laser Patterning of an Egaln-Graphene Composite for Stretchable Electronics”
NC State University
Andrea Goertzen
“Systems-level Modeling Illustrates Metabolic Landscape of Diseases”
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
“Systems-level Modeling Illustrates Metabolic Landscape of Diseases”
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Mariel Gomez
“Synthesis of Novel α-1,3-Glucan Polymer Derivatives for Amorphous Solid Dispersion Technologies”
Virginia Tech
“Synthesis of Novel α-1,3-Glucan Polymer Derivatives for Amorphous Solid Dispersion Technologies”
Virginia Tech
Ishika Govil
“Rational Design of Molecular Glues for Targeted Protein Degradation”
University of Delaware
“Rational Design of Molecular Glues for Targeted Protein Degradation”
University of Delaware
Richard Huang
“Elastic Turbulence Homogenizes Fluid Transport in Stratified Porous Media”
Princeton University
“Elastic Turbulence Homogenizes Fluid Transport in Stratified Porous Media”
Princeton University
Winnie Huang
“Determining Sequence – Structure Relationships of Calcium-Responsive Repeat Proteins”
Stanford University
“Determining Sequence – Structure Relationships of Calcium-Responsive Repeat Proteins”
Stanford University
Aubry Hymel
“Lignin-Zein Composite: Synthesis, Three-Dimensional Printing, and Microbial Degradation”
Louisiana State University
“Lignin-Zein Composite: Synthesis, Three-Dimensional Printing, and Microbial Degradation”
Louisiana State University
Aidan Kindopp
“Aggregation Reduces Subcellular Localization and Cytotoxicity of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes”
University of Rhode Island
“Aggregation Reduces Subcellular Localization and Cytotoxicity of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes”
University of Rhode Island
Teng-Jui Lin
“Quantifying Microglia Morphology Across Neuroinflammatory Rat Models with Unsupervised Machine Learning”
University of Washington
“Quantifying Microglia Morphology Across Neuroinflammatory Rat Models with Unsupervised Machine Learning”
University of Washington
Samuel Mercer
“Plasmonic Effects Direct Gold Catalysts for Photocatalytic Methane Oxidation”
University of New Hampshire
“Plasmonic Effects Direct Gold Catalysts for Photocatalytic Methane Oxidation”
University of New Hampshire
Jason Ogbebor
“Ultrasonic Study of Water Confined in Nanoporous Glass”
New Jersey Institute of Technology
“Ultrasonic Study of Water Confined in Nanoporous Glass”
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Stephanie Pecaut
“Efficient Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia on Novel Catalyst Ruthenium-dispersed Copper Nanowires”
Rice University
“Efficient Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia on Novel Catalyst Ruthenium-dispersed Copper Nanowires”
Rice University
Maxwell Polanek
“Investigating the Effect of Mineralized Collagen Scaffolds on the Immunomodulatory Capacity of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Under Varying Co-culture Conditions”
University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
“Investigating the Effect of Mineralized Collagen Scaffolds on the Immunomodulatory Capacity of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Under Varying Co-culture Conditions”
University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
Michelle Quan
“Analysis of Iron(iii) Doped Silica Nanorods Synthesized with Various Iron Reagents”
The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
“Analysis of Iron(iii) Doped Silica Nanorods Synthesized with Various Iron Reagents”
The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Alyssa Rorie
“Wastewater Remediation: Comparing the Direct and Indirect Oxidation of Phenol”
North Carolina A&T sState University
“Wastewater Remediation: Comparing the Direct and Indirect Oxidation of Phenol”
North Carolina A&T sState University
Malena Rybacki
“Ligand Removal Energetics Control CO2 Electroreduction Selectivity on Atomically Precise, Ligated Alloy Nanoclusters”
University of Pittsburgh
“Ligand Removal Energetics Control CO2 Electroreduction Selectivity on Atomically Precise, Ligated Alloy Nanoclusters”
University of Pittsburgh
Jasmine Tran
“Predicting Octanol/Water Partition Coefficients for the SAMPL7 Challenge Using SM12, SM8, and SMD Solvation Models”
Miami University
“Predicting Octanol/Water Partition Coefficients for the SAMPL7 Challenge Using SM12, SM8, and SMD Solvation Models”
Miami University
Donovan Vincent Jr.
“Optimization of Microfluidic Droplet System for Single-Cell Encapsulation”
Manhattan College
“Optimization of Microfluidic Droplet System for Single-Cell Encapsulation”
Manhattan College
David Webster
“The Impact of Ceramic Particles on Ionic Conductivity in Composite Polymer Electrolytes”
University of Notre Dame
“The Impact of Ceramic Particles on Ionic Conductivity in Composite Polymer Electrolytes”
University of Notre Dame
Ke Wen
“Engineering Stiffness Tunable Methacrylated Gelatin Hydrogels to Model Glycocalyx-Expressing Endothelium”
Northeastern University
“Engineering Stiffness Tunable Methacrylated Gelatin Hydrogels to Model Glycocalyx-Expressing Endothelium”
Northeastern University
Victoria Yang
“Surface Requirements for Optimal Biosensing with Disposable Gold Electrodes”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“Surface Requirements for Optimal Biosensing with Disposable Gold Electrodes”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2021 Awardees
* indicates Audience Choice winner. The Audience Choice award is for the best soundbite, which is a two-minute overview of their work presented as one slide to the audience.
** indicates Audience Choice Runner-Up winner.
Michael Bibbey
“Photocrosslinkable Affibodies for Efficient Cancer Treatment and Proliferation Inhibition”
University of Colorado Boulder
“Photocrosslinkable Affibodies for Efficient Cancer Treatment and Proliferation Inhibition”
University of Colorado Boulder
Carrie Bishop
“Epigenetic Effects of Extracellular Matrix Stiffness on Cardiac Fibrosis”
University of Colorado Boulder
“Epigenetic Effects of Extracellular Matrix Stiffness on Cardiac Fibrosis”
University of Colorado Boulder
Quinn Gallagher
“Modulating Heterochromatin Formation for Direct Cell Reprogramming”
University of Pennsylvania
“Modulating Heterochromatin Formation for Direct Cell Reprogramming”
University of Pennsylvania
Lauren Gerbereux
“Optimizing Hypoxia-Inducing Cryogels for Hypoxic Cell Culture Conditions”
Northeastern University
“Optimizing Hypoxia-Inducing Cryogels for Hypoxic Cell Culture Conditions”
Northeastern University
Cyrus Haas
“Identifying escape mutants on the SARS-CoV-2 Spike receptor binding domain using yeast screening”
University of Colorado Boulder
“Identifying escape mutants on the SARS-CoV-2 Spike receptor binding domain using yeast screening”
University of Colorado Boulder
Daniel Haller
“Inducible Directed Evolution (IDE) of Complex Phenotypes in Bacteria”
North Carolina State University
“Inducible Directed Evolution (IDE) of Complex Phenotypes in Bacteria”
North Carolina State University
Jacob Hewes
“Formulation Design in Histone Peptide Nanocarriers”
University of Delaware (Honors College)
“Formulation Design in Histone Peptide Nanocarriers”
University of Delaware (Honors College)
Isaac Hopwood
“Mechanical characterization of Cu and Ni based metals produced via hydrogel enabled additive manufacturing”
University of Arkansas
“Mechanical characterization of Cu and Ni based metals produced via hydrogel enabled additive manufacturing”
University of Arkansas
Melanie T. Huynh
“Adsorbed xenon propellant storage: are nanoporous materials worth the weight?”
Oregon State University
“Adsorbed xenon propellant storage: are nanoporous materials worth the weight?”
Oregon State University
Olivia Irvin
“Developing a Diversifying Base Editor in Saccharomyces cerevisiae”
Georgia Institute of Technology
“Developing a Diversifying Base Editor in Saccharomyces cerevisiae”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Sonia Li
“Aquatic Photochemistry of Plastic Debris Materials: Oxidation of Polypropylene and Polyethylene”
University of Minnesota- Duluth
“Aquatic Photochemistry of Plastic Debris Materials: Oxidation of Polypropylene and Polyethylene”
University of Minnesota- Duluth
Julia Miller
“Engineering Stem Cells with CRISPR to Improve β-Cell Differentiation In Vitro”
Washington University in St Louis
“Engineering Stem Cells with CRISPR to Improve β-Cell Differentiation In Vitro”
Washington University in St Louis
Edward Neves
“Biomaterial-based tumor models to analyze the role of glioma extracellular matrix in therapeutic efficacy”
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“Biomaterial-based tumor models to analyze the role of glioma extracellular matrix in therapeutic efficacy”
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greta Olsen
“Physical Property Characterization of Ionic Liquids Using a High-Pressure View Cell”
University of Kansas
“Physical Property Characterization of Ionic Liquids Using a High-Pressure View Cell”
University of Kansas
Nicholas Sbalbi
“Solvent-Assisted Reshaping of Multicomponent Colloids”
University of Massachusetts Amherst
“Solvent-Assisted Reshaping of Multicomponent Colloids”
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ava Self
“Human Manganese Superoxide Dismutase-Functionalized Reduced Graphene Oxide for Cancer Therapy”
Pennsylvania State University
“Human Manganese Superoxide Dismutase-Functionalized Reduced Graphene Oxide for Cancer Therapy”
Pennsylvania State University
Aditya Shah
“Elucidating Structure-Function Relationships for Carbon Capture Materials Using Data Mining and Machine
Learning”
The University of Texas at Austin
“Elucidating Structure-Function Relationships for Carbon Capture Materials Using Data Mining and Machine
Learning”
The University of Texas at Austin
Julia Simon**
“Optimizing Electrochemical Stripping Reactor Components for Wastewater Treatment and Sensing Applications”
Stanford University
“Optimizing Electrochemical Stripping Reactor Components for Wastewater Treatment and Sensing Applications”
Stanford University
Nicholas Snyder
“Modeling electrode geometry changes in zinc-based batteries using COMSOL Multiphysics”
University of California, Los Angeles
“Modeling electrode geometry changes in zinc-based batteries using COMSOL Multiphysics”
University of California, Los Angeles
Hrishikesh Srinivasan
“Tin Oxide-Carbon Composite Anodes for High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Batteries”
The University of Texas at Austin
“Tin Oxide-Carbon Composite Anodes for High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Batteries”
The University of Texas at Austin
Alexis Voulgaropoulos*
“Effects of early geometric confinement on the transcriptomic profile of human cerebral organoids”
North Carolina State University
“Effects of early geometric confinement on the transcriptomic profile of human cerebral organoids”
North Carolina State University
John Weiss
“Pyrolysis of Co-N-C Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction”
University of South Carolina – Columbia
“Pyrolysis of Co-N-C Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction”
University of South Carolina – Columbia
Cindy Wong
“Energy Storage with Seawater Electrolysis: Ability of Oxide Coatings to Manipulate Selectivity Towards
Oxygen/Chlorine Evolution at a Buried Interface”
Oregon State University
“Energy Storage with Seawater Electrolysis: Ability of Oxide Coatings to Manipulate Selectivity Towards
Oxygen/Chlorine Evolution at a Buried Interface”
Oregon State University
Maxim Zhelyabovskiy
“Phase-Transitional Catalyst-Assisted Membraneless ZnI2 Aqueous Battery”
Georgia Institute of Technnology
“Phase-Transitional Catalyst-Assisted Membraneless ZnI2 Aqueous Battery”
Georgia Institute of Technnology
2020 Awardees
Lucas Attia
“Evaluation of UiO-66 Nanoparticles as Pulmonary Drug Delivery Vehicles”
University of Delaware
“Evaluation of UiO-66 Nanoparticles as Pulmonary Drug Delivery Vehicles”
University of Delaware
Elizabeth Bury
“Characterization of the Mechanical and Electrical Behavior of Galinstan Dispersions and Host Matrices”
University of Alabama
“Characterization of the Mechanical and Electrical Behavior of Galinstan Dispersions and Host Matrices”
University of Alabama
Chi Cao
“V8C7 as a Catalyst for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction”
The University of Texas at Austin
“V8C7 as a Catalyst for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction”
The University of Texas at Austin
Caitlin Carmody*
“Ballistic Seed Dispersal in Leafy Spurge”
Montana State University
“Ballistic Seed Dispersal in Leafy Spurge”
Montana State University
Ivy Chen
“Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for Production of Medium Chain Methyl Ketone”
University of Wisconsin, Madison
“Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for Production of Medium Chain Methyl Ketone”
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Emily Doyle
“Polysulfide Dissociation Mechanisms and Self-Discharge within Magnesium Sulfur Batteries”
The University of Notre Dame
“Polysulfide Dissociation Mechanisms and Self-Discharge within Magnesium Sulfur Batteries”
The University of Notre Dame
Sydney Floryanzia
“Fabrication of a 3D Microfluidic Co-culture Model of the Blood-Brain Barrier”
North Carolina State University
“Fabrication of a 3D Microfluidic Co-culture Model of the Blood-Brain Barrier”
North Carolina State University
Amous C.H Goh
“Process safety incidents across 14 industries”
Purdue University
“Process safety incidents across 14 industries”
Purdue University
Mira Khare
“Methane Absorption Simulation Benchmarking in Metal Organic Framework Compounds”
Oregon State University
“Methane Absorption Simulation Benchmarking in Metal Organic Framework Compounds”
Oregon State University
Kathy Feng Liu
“Harnessing chiral self-assembly for helical mesogenic actuators”
Stanford University
“Harnessing chiral self-assembly for helical mesogenic actuators”
Stanford University
Joshua McGee
“Microfluidic Synthesis and Purification of Protein Nanoparticles”
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
“Microfluidic Synthesis and Purification of Protein Nanoparticles”
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Emma Peterman
“Integrating Computational and In Vitro Modeling Techniques to Elucidate Mechanisms of Pulmonary Drug Delivery”
University of Delaware
“Integrating Computational and In Vitro Modeling Techniques to Elucidate Mechanisms of Pulmonary Drug Delivery”
University of Delaware
Lauren Simitz
“Rheological Characterization of Oxidized Carbon Black Suspensions in Aqueous Salt Solutions for Use in Flowable, Capacitive Deionization Electrodes”
Northwestern University
“Rheological Characterization of Oxidized Carbon Black Suspensions in Aqueous Salt Solutions for Use in Flowable, Capacitive Deionization Electrodes”
Northwestern University
James Sinoimeri
“Hypoxia-Inducing Cryogels for Preclincial Anticancer Drug Screening”
Northeastern University
“Hypoxia-Inducing Cryogels for Preclincial Anticancer Drug Screening”
Northeastern University
Pranav Thacker#
“Towards the engineering of robotic tactility”
North Carolina State University
“Towards the engineering of robotic tactility”
North Carolina State University
Hansen Tjo
“Charge Density Roles in Polyelectrolyte-Micelle Self-Assembly”
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
“Charge Density Roles in Polyelectrolyte-Micelle Self-Assembly”
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Luke Tomasovic
“Designing a Broadly-Neutralizing S. aureus Vaccine by Nanopatterning Cytotoxic Antigens”
Georgia Institute of Technnology
“Designing a Broadly-Neutralizing S. aureus Vaccine by Nanopatterning Cytotoxic Antigens”
Georgia Institute of Technnology
Luis Mario Trevisi
“Controlling Silica Encapsulation of Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles via Modified Stöber Strategies”
University of Oklahama
“Controlling Silica Encapsulation of Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles via Modified Stöber Strategies”
University of Oklahama
James Wang
“Investigation of Non-ribosomal Peptide Synthetases and Chlorinases in the Ochratoxin A Biosynthetic Pathway”
University of California, Los Angeles
“Investigation of Non-ribosomal Peptide Synthetases and Chlorinases in the Ochratoxin A Biosynthetic Pathway”
University of California, Los Angeles
John White
“Novel Electrodeposition Methods for Palladium-Zinc Alloys as Catalysts for Ethanol Oxidation”
University of Alabama
“Novel Electrodeposition Methods for Palladium-Zinc Alloys as Catalysts for Ethanol Oxidation”
University of Alabama
Brendan Wirtz
“Detection of lithium plating on graphite electrodes in lithium-ion batteries using differential voltage profiles”
University of California, Berkeley
“Detection of lithium plating on graphite electrodes in lithium-ion batteries using differential voltage profiles”
University of California, Berkeley
Juliana Yang
“Application of a Novel Electrochemical Biosensing Platform ESSENCE for Breast Cancer Detection”
New Jersey Intitute of Technology
“Application of a Novel Electrochemical Biosensing Platform ESSENCE for Breast Cancer Detection”
New Jersey Intitute of Technology
2019 Awardees
Andee Beierle
“Passive resonant sensors for wireless detection and quantification of ionic compounds in opaque systems”
Iowa State University
Research advisor: Nigel Reuel
“Passive resonant sensors for wireless detection and quantification of ionic compounds in opaque systems”
Iowa State University
Research advisor: Nigel Reuel
Michael Bowen
“Mind Over Matter: Intelligent Quantum Dot Synthesis Enabled by a Modular Continuous Flow Reactor”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Milad Abolhasani
“Mind Over Matter: Intelligent Quantum Dot Synthesis Enabled by a Modular Continuous Flow Reactor”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Milad Abolhasani
Jamie Chuvalo-Abraham
“Identification of RNA oxidation as a novel biomarker of air pollution exposure”
The University of Texas at Austin
Research Advisor: Dr. Lydia Contreras
“Identification of RNA oxidation as a novel biomarker of air pollution exposure”
The University of Texas at Austin
Research Advisor: Dr. Lydia Contreras
Thomas Colburn
“High performance roll-to-roll printed PTB7-Th:PC71BM organic solar cells enabled by rapid additive removal”
Stanford University
Research advisor: Prof. Zhenan Bao
“High performance roll-to-roll printed PTB7-Th:PC71BM organic solar cells enabled by rapid additive removal”
Stanford University
Research advisor: Prof. Zhenan Bao
Kasie Coogan
“Fabrication of Microporous Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels through Salt Leaching”
The University of Alabama
Research advisor: Shreyas Rao
“Fabrication of Microporous Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels through Salt Leaching”
The University of Alabama
Research advisor: Shreyas Rao
Derek Dardzinski
“Surface Reactivity of MoS2 with Varying Defect Densities Studied by Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”
Oregon State University
Research advisor: Gregory Herman
“Surface Reactivity of MoS2 with Varying Defect Densities Studied by Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”
Oregon State University
Research advisor: Gregory Herman
Bhavish Dinakar
“Controlling CO2 Adsorption Capacity in Diamine-Functionalized Metal-Organic Frameworks”
University of California, Berkeley
Research advisor: Jeff Long
“Controlling CO2 Adsorption Capacity in Diamine-Functionalized Metal-Organic Frameworks”
University of California, Berkeley
Research advisor: Jeff Long
Madison Driskill
“Nanofabrication Using Self-Assembled Monolayers”
University of Arizona
Research advisor: Anthony Muscat
“Nanofabrication Using Self-Assembled Monolayers”
University of Arizona
Research advisor: Anthony Muscat
Noah Eckman
“Direct Laser Writing of Three-Dimensional Graphene-Laden Microstructures and Further Applications”
University of Maryland, College Park
Research advsior: Ryan Sochol
“Direct Laser Writing of Three-Dimensional Graphene-Laden Microstructures and Further Applications”
University of Maryland, College Park
Research advsior: Ryan Sochol
Madeleine Goedegebuure
“Development of a Luminescent Insulin Secretion Reporter Platform for High-Throughput Drug Screening for Diabetes”
Washington University in St. Louis
Research advisor: Jeffrey Millman
“Development of a Luminescent Insulin Secretion Reporter Platform for High-Throughput Drug Screening for Diabetes”
Washington University in St. Louis
Research advisor: Jeffrey Millman
Marola Issa
“Charged Nanoparticles Quench the Propulsion of Active Janus Colloids”
Cleveland State University
Research advisor: Christopher Wirth
“Charged Nanoparticles Quench the Propulsion of Active Janus Colloids”
Cleveland State University
Research advisor: Christopher Wirth
Daniel Krajovic
“Recyclable Shape-Memory Elastomers”
University of Rochester
Research advisor: Mitchell Anthamatten
“Recyclable Shape-Memory Elastomers”
University of Rochester
Research advisor: Mitchell Anthamatten
Magdelene Lee
“Super-Resolution Visualization of Peptide Self-Assembly with Alexa-488 Dye”
University of Alabama
Research advisor: Rein Ulijn
“Super-Resolution Visualization of Peptide Self-Assembly with Alexa-488 Dye”
University of Alabama
Research advisor: Rein Ulijn
Kristine Loh
“Understanding Time-Dependent Light-Matter Interactions of Mo2TiC2 MXene Films”
Drexel University
Research advisor: Jason Baxter
“Understanding Time-Dependent Light-Matter Interactions of Mo2TiC2 MXene Films”
Drexel University
Research advisor: Jason Baxter
Georges Motchoffo Simo
“Surfactant Choice Determines Toxicity and Uptake of Biodegradable Nanoparticles in the Brain”
University of Washington, Seattle
Research advisor: Elizabeth Nance
“Surfactant Choice Determines Toxicity and Uptake of Biodegradable Nanoparticles in the Brain”
University of Washington, Seattle
Research advisor: Elizabeth Nance
James Owens
“Silver Nanoparticle Pulsed Synthesis and Attachment to Cellulose Nanocrystals”
Virginia Tech
Research advisor: Dr. Michael Bortner
“Silver Nanoparticle Pulsed Synthesis and Attachment to Cellulose Nanocrystals”
Virginia Tech
Research advisor: Dr. Michael Bortner
Thomas Porter
“Compact Surface Modification of Quantum Dots for Applications in DNA Nanotechnology”
The Ohio State University
Research advisor: Jessica Winter
“Compact Surface Modification of Quantum Dots for Applications in DNA Nanotechnology”
The Ohio State University
Research advisor: Jessica Winter
Priyanka Raghavan
“Optical Room Temperature Nanodiamond Hyperpolarizer and its Performance Optimization”
University of California, Berkeley
Research advisor: Ashok Ajoy
“Optical Room Temperature Nanodiamond Hyperpolarizer and its Performance Optimization”
University of California, Berkeley
Research advisor: Ashok Ajoy
Mahmoud Ramadan
“Mitigating Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of An Oilfield Biofilm Consortium on Carbon Steel in Hydrotest Using 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) Coupled with A Chemical Synthesized 14-mer Peptide”
Ohio University
Research advisor: Tingyue Gu
“Mitigating Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of An Oilfield Biofilm Consortium on Carbon Steel in Hydrotest Using 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) Coupled with A Chemical Synthesized 14-mer Peptide”
Ohio University
Research advisor: Tingyue Gu
Sanjna Shah
“Investigating Metal Oxide Supported Cu as Catalysts for the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Hydrocarbon and Oxygenates”
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Research advisor: Paul Kenis
“Investigating Metal Oxide Supported Cu as Catalysts for the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Hydrocarbon and Oxygenates”
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Research advisor: Paul Kenis
Soham Sinha
“Addressing age related hearing loss through engineering accessible and affordable hearing technology”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Saad Bhamla
“Addressing age related hearing loss through engineering accessible and affordable hearing technology”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Saad Bhamla
Henry Squire
“Solvation and Mobility of Organic Redox Active Species in Deep Eutectic Solvents”
Case Western Reserve University
Research advisor: Burcu Gurkan
“Solvation and Mobility of Organic Redox Active Species in Deep Eutectic Solvents”
Case Western Reserve University
Research advisor: Burcu Gurkan
Gavin Yeung
“Combinatorial Synthesis of MgxZn1-xO thin films for use in CdTe solar cells”
Colorado School of Mines
Research advisor: Colin Wolden
“Combinatorial Synthesis of MgxZn1-xO thin films for use in CdTe solar cells”
Colorado School of Mines
Research advisor: Colin Wolden
2018 Awardees
Grace Anderson
“Attainable Volumetric Targets for Adsorption-Based Hydrogen Storage in Porous Crystals: Molecular Simulation and Machine Learning”
Colorado School of Mines
Research advisor: Diego A. Gómez-Gualdrón
“Attainable Volumetric Targets for Adsorption-Based Hydrogen Storage in Porous Crystals: Molecular Simulation and Machine Learning”
Colorado School of Mines
Research advisor: Diego A. Gómez-Gualdrón
Matthew Burroughs
“Examination of the Binding Interaction Between Piperine and the Regulatory Light Chain of Myosin Protein”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Dmitri Tolkatchev
“Examination of the Binding Interaction Between Piperine and the Regulatory Light Chain of Myosin Protein”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Dmitri Tolkatchev
Michael Doane
“Optimization of Biomass Pretreatment Using Lignin-Modifying Enzymes and Ionic Liquids”
University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Research Advisor: Prakash Rai
“Optimization of Biomass Pretreatment Using Lignin-Modifying Enzymes and Ionic Liquids”
University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Research Advisor: Prakash Rai
Holly Ekas
“CRISPR-PIN: Modifying Gene Position in the Nucleus via dCas9-mediated Tethering”
The University of Texas at Austin
Research advisor: Hal Alper
“CRISPR-PIN: Modifying Gene Position in the Nucleus via dCas9-mediated Tethering”
The University of Texas at Austin
Research advisor: Hal Alper
Jesse Hinricher
“Cost-Effective Polysulfide and Polyiodide Inexpensive Redox Flow Battery for Large-Scale Energy Storage”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Fikile Brushett
“Cost-Effective Polysulfide and Polyiodide Inexpensive Redox Flow Battery for Large-Scale Energy Storage”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Fikile Brushett
Seth Kriz
“Non-Specific Virus Detection Using Gold Nanoparticle Aggregation”
Michigan Technological University
Research advisor: Caryn Heldt
“Non-Specific Virus Detection Using Gold Nanoparticle Aggregation”
Michigan Technological University
Research advisor: Caryn Heldt
Zvikomborero Machikiti
“Development of Green Production of Bioplastics”
Lafayette College
Research advisor: Lindsay Soh
“Development of Green Production of Bioplastics”
Lafayette College
Research advisor: Lindsay Soh
Shawn Mengel
“Cathodic Deposition of Metal-Capped Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide”
Drexel University
Research advisor: Aaron Fafarman
“Cathodic Deposition of Metal-Capped Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide”
Drexel University
Research advisor: Aaron Fafarman
Emily Moschella
“Porous Matrimid® Support Membranes for Organic Solvent Separations”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research advsior: Ryan Lively
“Porous Matrimid® Support Membranes for Organic Solvent Separations”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research advsior: Ryan Lively
Hyeonji Oh
“Enhancement of membrane proteins extraction and post-purification”
Pennsylvania State University
Research advisor: Manish Kumar
“Enhancement of membrane proteins extraction and post-purification”
Pennsylvania State University
Research advisor: Manish Kumar
Ivan Pires
“Quantification of Active Apohemoglobin Heme-Binding Sites via Dicyanohemin Incorporation”
Ohio State University
Research advisor: Andre Palmer
“Quantification of Active Apohemoglobin Heme-Binding Sites via Dicyanohemin Incorporation”
Ohio State University
Research advisor: Andre Palmer
Gabrielle Rabadam “Electrospun Drug Release Film for the Targeted Delivery of Chemotherapeutic Agents”
Northeastern University
Research advisor: Thomas Webster
Northeastern University
Research advisor: Thomas Webster
Vinod Raman
“Performance drop-off due to heterogeneous surface absorption in thermophotovoltaic devices”
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Research advisor: Andrej Lenert
“Performance drop-off due to heterogeneous surface absorption in thermophotovoltaic devices”
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Research advisor: Andrej Lenert
Morgan Seidler
“Crosslinked, Single-Ion Conducting Polymer Electrolytes for Post-Lithium Ion Batteries”
University of Notre Dame
Research advisor: Jennifer Schaefer
“Crosslinked, Single-Ion Conducting Polymer Electrolytes for Post-Lithium Ion Batteries”
University of Notre Dame
Research advisor: Jennifer Schaefer
Nicole Sempertegui
“A combined compression molding, heating, and leaching process for fabrication of micro-porous polycaprolactone scaffolds”
The University of Alabama
Research advisor: Shreyas Rao
“A combined compression molding, heating, and leaching process for fabrication of micro-porous polycaprolactone scaffolds”
The University of Alabama
Research advisor: Shreyas Rao
Alexander Shearer
“Stimuli-Responsive Nanoscale Hydrogels for the Controlled Intracellular Delivery of Chemotherapeutic Agents”
The University of Texas at Austin
Research advisor: Nicholas Peppas
“Stimuli-Responsive Nanoscale Hydrogels for the Controlled Intracellular Delivery of Chemotherapeutic Agents”
The University of Texas at Austin
Research advisor: Nicholas Peppas
Devan Shell
“Design and Fabrication of a Soft, Flexible Antenna System for Wearable Biomedical Devices”
Catawba College
Research advisor: Michael Dickey
“Design and Fabrication of a Soft, Flexible Antenna System for Wearable Biomedical Devices”
Catawba College
Research advisor: Michael Dickey
Allison Tang
“Regenerating Inactivated Carbene Transfer Heme Enzymes”
Caltech
Research advisor: Frances Arnold
“Regenerating Inactivated Carbene Transfer Heme Enzymes”
Caltech
Research advisor: Frances Arnold
Eric Wang
“Molecular structure of the long periodicity phase in the stratum corneum”
University of Maryland
Research advisor: Jeffery Klauda
“Molecular structure of the long periodicity phase in the stratum corneum”
University of Maryland
Research advisor: Jeffery Klauda
Nathan Wang
“Synergistic Enhancement of Beta-Peptide Antifungal Activity Against C. albicans Biofilm Formation”
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Research advisor: Sean P. Palecek
“Synergistic Enhancement of Beta-Peptide Antifungal Activity Against C. albicans Biofilm Formation”
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Research advisor: Sean P. Palecek
Trent Weiss
“The Use of Selective Polymerization of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) for Oxide Deposition onto Nanowire Transistors”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Michael Filler
“The Use of Selective Polymerization of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) for Oxide Deposition onto Nanowire Transistors”
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Michael Filler
2017 Awardees
Jacob Baltzegar
“Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles as Novel Alzheimer’s Therapeutics”
University of South Carolina
Research advisor: Melissa Moss
“Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles as Novel Alzheimer’s Therapeutics”
University of South Carolina
Research advisor: Melissa Moss
Brandon Clark
“Inorganic Nanowire-Modified Polyelectrolytes for Vanadium Flow Battery Membranes”
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research advisor: Amy Peterson
“Inorganic Nanowire-Modified Polyelectrolytes for Vanadium Flow Battery Membranes”
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research advisor: Amy Peterson
Marlow Durbin
“Synthesis and Mechanical Testing of Polyimide and Polyimide-Ionic Liquid Composite Polymer Filaments”
University of Alabama
Research Advisor: Jason Bara
“Synthesis and Mechanical Testing of Polyimide and Polyimide-Ionic Liquid Composite Polymer Filaments”
University of Alabama
Research Advisor: Jason Bara
Andrew Kristof
“Single-Cell Analysis on the Effects of Fluid Shear Stress on Cancer Cell Deformability and Migration”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Adam Melvin
“Single-Cell Analysis on the Effects of Fluid Shear Stress on Cancer Cell Deformability and Migration”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Adam Melvin
Sierra Lear
“Discovering Cre expression patterns under different C. elegans neuron-specific promoters”
Tulane University
Research advisor: Anne Robinson
“Discovering Cre expression patterns under different C. elegans neuron-specific promoters”
Tulane University
Research advisor: Anne Robinson
Kyle Lennon
“Towards Efficient Photon Upconversion in CdSe(Te)/CdS/CdSe Nanostructures for High-Efficiency Photovoltaics”
University of Delaware
Research advisor: Matthew Doty
“Towards Efficient Photon Upconversion in CdSe(Te)/CdS/CdSe Nanostructures for High-Efficiency Photovoltaics”
University of Delaware
Research advisor: Matthew Doty
Daniel Lundberg
“Silicon Quantum Dots for Luminescent Solar Concentrators”
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Research advisor: Uwe Kortshagen
“Silicon Quantum Dots for Luminescent Solar Concentrators”
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Research advisor: Uwe Kortshagen
Ryan Morelock
“Electrodeposition of Palladium Alloys for Catalytic Conversion”
University of Alabama
Research advisor: Qiang Huang
“Electrodeposition of Palladium Alloys for Catalytic Conversion”
University of Alabama
Research advisor: Qiang Huang
Clare Murray
“Engineering Y. lipolytica”
University of Texas at Austin
Research advsior: Hal Alper
“Engineering Y. lipolytica”
University of Texas at Austin
Research advsior: Hal Alper
Ramadoss Gokul
“Engineered Biomaterials Enable Cell Replacement Therapy to Restore Motor Function in Parkinson’s Disease Model Rats”
University of California – Berkeley
Research advisor: David Schaffer
“Engineered Biomaterials Enable Cell Replacement Therapy to Restore Motor Function in Parkinson’s Disease Model Rats”
University of California – Berkeley
Research advisor: David Schaffer
Rebecca Slotkowski
“A high-throughput growth-based screen for CRISPR PAMs reveals novel SpyCas9 targeting rules in bacteria”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Chase Beisel
“A high-throughput growth-based screen for CRISPR PAMs reveals novel SpyCas9 targeting rules in bacteria”
North Carolina State University
Research advisor: Chase Beisel
Adarsh Suresh
“Visible Light Induced Activation of Diamond Semiconductor for Chemical Photoreduction”
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Research advisor: Robert Hamers
“Visible Light Induced Activation of Diamond Semiconductor for Chemical Photoreduction”
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Research advisor: Robert Hamers
Aristotle Zervoudakis
“Weak Polyelectrolyte Complexation Driven by Associative Charging”
University of Notre Dame
Research advisor: Jonathan Whitmer
“Weak Polyelectrolyte Complexation Driven by Associative Charging”
University of Notre Dame
Research advisor: Jonathan Whitmer
Brian Zhong
“Alpha-helical, Hydrolysis-mediated Polymer-drug Conjugates derived from Poly(propargyl-L-glutamate)”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Paula Hammond
“Alpha-helical, Hydrolysis-mediated Polymer-drug Conjugates derived from Poly(propargyl-L-glutamate)”
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research advisor: Paula Hammond
