Project Grant 2531826
- The University of South Florida received a $290,842 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems to develop a Compact Isotopic Raman Multigas Trace Detection System. This award, made under the NSF's Engineering program (CFDA #47.041), will support the creation of a new system capable of detecting trace amounts of multiple gases using compact isotopic Raman spectroscopy. The project period is from September 2021 through August...
- This National Science Foundation project grant of $450,000 will fund the development of an engineered electronic nose with single molecule sensitivity and single atom resolution. Awarded on July 1, 2022 to the University of California Irvine under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the three year project aims to attach odorant receptors from biological noses to tiny electrical sensors using nanowire and nanotube networks. This work lays the groundwork for high precision chemical...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program totaling $256,000 will fund the development of an optimized ion mobility spectrometry system for distributed chemical sensing without the use of radioactive ionization sources. The awardee, Sensit Ventures Inc. of Davis, California, will establish an experimental and theoretical framework to miniaturize differential mobility spectrometry technology for analytical-quality chemical...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $442,106.00 to Florida International University (FIU) to develop a new sensing mechanism and approach for a nanopore sensor that will enable ultrasensitive and selective detection of various small molecules under physiological conditions. The project aims to create a portable, inexpensive, and easy-to-use sensor applicable to areas such as protein analysis, pharmaceutical research,...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $650,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to The Washington University Office of Sponsored Research Services Division. The project aims to develop a novel, insect-inspired, nanoparticle-based chemical sensor for detecting explosive volatile organic compounds using artificial intelligence (AI). The short-term goal is to fabricate and demonstrate a proof-of-concept, portable AI-enabled...
- This Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Federal Grant Program (CFDA 47.049), supports Professor Charles Henry of Colorado State University in developing innovative methods to create next-generation carbon-based sensors for chemical and biological detection. The $525,400 award aims to enhance the performance and versatility of laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes through precise surface modification, enabling the...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded a $199,676 Project Grant to the Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc. (KSU R&SF) to develop a novel manufacturing process for ultra-sensitive and selective electronic molecule sensor arrays. The goal is to enable real-time, label-free detection of target molecules in an all-electronic format compatible with field deployment on integrated circuit chips. The...
- This $431,220 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of a novel part-brain, part-engineered gas sensor for noninvasive detection of lung cancer at Michigan State University from February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2028. The grant is funded through the NSF Directorate for Engineering's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), which seeks to foster innovation and excellence in engineering research. Specifically, the university will develop a gas sensing device that utilizes...
- This $597,550 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the development of self-biased microparticles to increase reaction rates in microbial electrochemistry. The project aims to create tiny particles that combine solar-powered electronics with bacterial activity, accelerating biological reactions for wastewater treatment, energy production, and environmental monitoring. The award recipient, the Regents of the University of...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $450,000.00 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to study how the structures of synthetic molecules can be tailored to recognize and bind to specific target molecules for detection in biosensors and potential therapeutics. The project aims to develop computational methods to predict the interactions between nanoparticle "corona" phases and target analytes,...
This federal Project Grant award of $506,693 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports the development of a miniature avalanche gas ionization detector (AGID) capable of detecting single gas molecules at the part-per-trillion level. The project, led by the Regents of the University of Michigan, aims to create a highly sensitive, low-power, and field-deployable gas sensing device with applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare, homeland security, and industry. The three-year research effort from November 2025 to October 2028 will involve interdisciplinary work in electrical engineering, micro/nanofabrication, semiconductor physics, material science, analytical chemistry, and gas analysis. Key project goals include designing and fabricating the AGID device using CMOS technology, characterizing its performance, and demonstrating its ability to detect negative and positive ions in ambient conditions. The research also includes an educational outreach component to promote awareness and interest in engineering, physics, and chemical sensing among K-12 and undergraduate students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $506.7k | 8/1/25 |