Project Grant 2528624
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology has been awarded $281,836 under a collaborative research project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Mathematical Sciences (CFDA 47.049: Mathematical and Physical Sciences) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The award supports research in scientific computing-assisted machine learning for wave imaging, addressing computational challenges in materials science, medicine,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received $554,231 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) through the Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. The project focuses on fundamental research exploring how severe plastic deformations can reduce phase transformation pressures in germanium and silicon semiconductors, enabling retention...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $450,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. Under this award, Professors Matthew Panthani and Aaron Rossini are conducting fundamental research on highly luminescent two-dimensional (2D) silicon nanosheets derived from layered Zintl phases,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $1.3 million Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective May 1, 2025, with completion targeted for April 30, 2029. This Future Manufacturing Research Grant (FMRG) project delivers fundamental research and development services focused on advancing electro-manufacturing processes for sustainable...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $425,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. The award supports fundamental research into ultrafast quantum dynamics in light-induced superconducting states using terahertz (THz) two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy. The project will deliver advanced scientific...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $487,608 project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Mathematical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) effective September 15, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. The award supports research investigating canalization and design principles of gene regulatory networks (GRNs) through discrete dynamical systems modeling,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $599,049.37 Project Grant award dated September 15, 2025, from the Department of the Army under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431). The award, designated as DEPSCOR-RC FY24, supports a three-year research initiative through September 14, 2028, focused on fundamental studies of radiation effects on contacts and interfaces in ultrawide-bandgap semiconductor devices. Research will be conducted at...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $319,867 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) on July 15, 2025, with completion targeted for June 30, 2026. This Phase I POSE (Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems) award supports the development of an open-source community ecosystem around DAFOAM (Distributed Analysis and Design Optimization for Aerodynamic...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $249,999 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027. Under this EAGER (Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research) award, the university is conducting research and development activities to advance high-bandgap inorganic solar cell technology for use in tandem junction photovoltaic (PV) cells. The project...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Colorado State University received a $512,564 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) awarded September 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for August 31, 2028. The primary deliverable is fundamental research focused on the selective synthesis, characterization, and structural analysis of oxynitride materials—a class of heteroanionic compounds that couple...
Iowa State University of Science and Technology received a $442,298 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029. The award supports computational and experimental research investigating grain boundary formation and migration in hexagonal close-packed (HCP) metals, specifically lightweight engineering materials such as magnesium and titanium. The research combines atomic-scale computational studies with advanced materials characterization to develop novel theoretical frameworks that account for lattice transformation during grain boundary migration—a fundamental gap in existing grain boundary models. The primary deliverables include fundamental scientific discoveries regarding grain boundary physics and mechanisms that will enhance microstructure control during processing of lightweight metals, contributing to improved energy efficiency in manufacturing. The project integrates educational outreach and curriculum development components to engage students at various educational levels. Research activities are being conducted at the university's facilities in Ames, Iowa, with findings intended to advance both basic scientific knowledge and practical applications in materials processing for engineering industries.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $442.3k | 1/20/26 |