The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology was awarded a $427,296 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) to study the impact of complex permeability on solute dispersion in unsaturated porous media. The key research objectives are to develop pore-scale numerical simulation models, advanced microfluidic observation methods, and 3D printing techniques to better understand how the dynamic interaction between fluid co-flow and heterogeneous permeability regulates solute transport in unsaturated porous systems. This research aims to close a fundamental knowledge gap and has broader impacts in advancing scientific literacy, engaging underrepresented groups in STEM fields, and expanding educational curricula. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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