Project Grant 2533390
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded $550,000 under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of South Florida for a three-year project (February 1, 2026–January 31, 2029) titled "An Inverse Problem Approach to Micro-PIV for Investigating Tiny Insect Flight Aerodynamics." The primary deliverable is the development and validation of an advanced brightfield...
- This $251,622 federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), supports collaborative research to investigate the aero-structural dynamics and aerodynamics of feathered wings during flapping flight. The research team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will develop first-of-their-kind computational models to understand the complex airflow patterns, deformability, and permeability of individual feathers and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $553,146 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. This Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award funds research into a novel non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technology for rapid determination of material...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $212,912 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Mathematical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. This collaborative research initiative will develop novel mathematical models and computational approaches to understand animal movement patterns by integrating...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $490,565.00 to The Johns Hopkins University to investigate the aerodynamic and aero-structural dynamics of feathered wings in flapping flight. The key objectives are to: (1) study the aerodynamics and deformation of individual feathers, (2) examine interactional flow effects between groups of feathers, and (3) explore the aerodynamics of flapping flight using computational models...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $603,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Computer and Network Systems under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070). The award, dated July 15, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2030, supports research and development of communication-efficient distributed computation methods for control and decision-making in teams...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. received a $200,000 Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CFDA 47.041) with an award date of June 1, 2025, and completion date of May 31, 2027. This research initiative will develop novel analytical and design methodologies for chaotic systems by integrating higher-dimensional representations,...
- The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees (UCF) will receive $405,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) federal grant program to operate the Research Experience for Undergraduates Site: Advanced Technologies for Hypersonic, Propulsive, Energetic and Reusable Platforms (HYPER) project from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. Through this project, UCF will engage approximately 30 undergraduate students over three years in cutting-edge...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded $300,000 under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of California, Berkeley, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027. This Project Grant funds research and development toward millimeter-scale flying robots powered and controlled remotely via alternating magnetic fields without physical tethers for power or data transmission. The award...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $713,180 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Biological Infrastructure under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. This award funds the development of a computational framework for identifying context-specific enhancer targeting in mammalian genomes. The project delivers three primary products: (1) computational...
Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective March 15, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2029. This research initiative investigates wing-tail interactions in avian-inspired flight through experimental analysis of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to mimic bird flight dynamics. The project will generate experimental data and physical insights regarding how interactions between main wings and tail structures influence unsteady aerodynamic forces and flow fields during rapid takeoff and landing maneuvers near the ground, with measurements conducted on three-dimensionally printed bird models using force sensors and particle image velocimetry techniques. The primary deliverables include scientific findings on vortex formation and evolution resulting from rapid wing and tail pitching motions, empirical aerodynamic performance data applicable to next-generation flapping-wing UAV design, and educational outcomes through integration of research findings into hands-on learning experiences for graduate and undergraduate students. The research outcomes will support development of more agile and maneuverable low-altitude UAVs for applications in disaster response, reconnaissance, and package delivery, while advancing low-altitude flight safety and enabling more efficient near-ground operations in advanced UAV manufacturing.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $400.0k | 3/26/26 |