The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program to Arizona State University's Orspa division. The funding will be used to expand the application of electronic design automation (EDA) tools, traditionally used in microelectronics, to biomechanical devices such as implantable valves. The project aims to develop equivalent circuit models and leverage finite element analysis to rapidly explore high-dimensional design spaces and identify promising valve designs, which will then be fabricated and empirically tested. This approach could enable highly efficient and accurate automated design methods applicable across diverse product categories beyond just microelectronics. The project will also provide educational opportunities for students, including underrepresented groups, to broaden participation in microelectronics and bioengineering fields. The award runs from May 2024 through April 2028.
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