Project Grant 2502174
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $550,000 to develop electric motors that use electromagnetic forces to eliminate bearings. The project aims to transform the reliability, lifetime, efficiency, and utility of electric motors and generators across industries like transportation, manufacturing, and medical equipment. By creating a cost-effective solution that uses...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $290,477 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Tennessee Technological University to conduct collaborative research on mixed-pole, multi-phase synchronous reluctance motor drives. This research explores a new class of electric machines that can improve energy conversion, torque density, and fault tolerance without using rare-earth magnets. The project aims to advance the theory and enable independent modulation of multiple...
- This $1,000,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) is funding the development of a smart sensor system capable of detecting anomalies, locating issues, and diagnosing problems in electrical devices and networks. Led by the University of Georgia Research Foundation, the project aims to enhance the reliability and security of electrical infrastructure in buildings, manufacturing facilities, and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $550,000 Project Grant under the CFDA 47.084 Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program to the Regents of the University of Minnesota (UMN) to develop a prototype position measurement sensor for long-stroke piston-cylinder actuators. The project aims to enhance a previously developed sensor technology to enable accurate measurements over long stroke lengths, addressing a significant market need in agricultural and construction vehicles. The...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), provides $450,000 over 3 years to the University of New Mexico to develop an advanced magnetometry sensor based on frequency comb techniques. The proposed sensor will exploit direct phase detection rather than amplitude measurements, enabling enhanced resolution and sensitivity for gradient magnetic field detection. Key technical objectives include theoretical modeling, verification with a...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Tufts University a $100,114 project grant under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022. The grant funds the development of fluorescent sensors to measure temperature and iron ion concentrations around magnetic particles exposed to an oscillating magnetic field. The NSF Directorate for Engineering seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through innovative engineering...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award in the amount of $200,000 supports research to characterize the dynamics of micro-electro-mechanical resonators and improve their performance for use in advanced sensing and timekeeping devices. Specifically, the research will study the application of variable mechanical tension to tune the resonance frequency of these tiny vibrating structures, with the goal of achieving ultra-stable resonance frequency and...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Southern California (USC) to develop a non-resonant electromagnetic vibration energy harvester with a magnetic gear for wearable technology applications. The research aims to efficiently generate electrical power from human motion and vibration energy to replace or supplement batteries in wearable devices, addressing the limitations of current wearables. The...
- This $197,780 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the development of a novel quantum magnetometer sensor based on an organic chromophore coupled with a mechanical resonator. The research aims to create an ultra-sensitive and highly efficient magnetometer sensor that can detect variations in magnetic fields through the quantum emission of a single chromophore. This work has potential applications in fields such as robotics,...
- This $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) aims to advance national prosperity and workforce development through research that enables more efficient and cost-effective design of mechanical systems. Specifically, the research seeks to develop a theoretical foundation called "mechanics informatics" that can learn material properties from a single optimized test, instead of many, using advanced information...
This $200,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the development of a new type of handheld, non-intrusive tachometer based on magnetic inductive sensing. The system is designed to detect the low-frequency magnetic fields naturally emitted by electrical motors during operation, enabling accurate diagnostics and monitoring of motors that are enclosed, embedded, or physically inaccessible. This innovation aims to overcome the limitations of current monitoring techniques that require physical access or line-of-sight to the rotating components. The project, led by the University of California, Merced, will run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027, and is expected to deliver broad societal benefits by enabling safer and more efficient maintenance practices in industries such as energy, aviation, and healthcare, as well as contributing to sustainability through early identification of failing equipment.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 8/18/25 |