The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) was awarded a $459,756 project grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop and explore applications of multi-isotopologue laser absorption spectroscopy for measuring and modeling chemical reaction pathways in next-generation hydrogen-carrier and nitrogen-based fuels. This research aims to provide new insights into the fundamental combustion and pollutant formation chemistry of these renewable and alternative fuel mixtures, supporting the future deployment of more fuel-efficient and lower-carbon energy technologies in the transportation and power generation sectors. The 5-year project includes integrating combustion research activities into UTSA's aerospace curriculum and providing outreach to middle and high school students in the San Antonio and Lower Rio Grande Valley regions.
Under the University of Texas System, UTSA has received numerous other federal grants and contracts from agencies like the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and NASA to support research, education, and training across a range of scientific and engineering disciplines. For example, UTSA was recently awarded a $1.4 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security's United States Secret Service to provide research and development services.
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