Project Grant 2555725
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded $450,000 to the University of California, Davis on August 15, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to fund research into local chemical order in complex concentrated alloys and its relationship to mechanical properties. The project develops advanced experimental techniques using X-ray and neutron beams combined with electron microscopy to directly observe and measure local chemical...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded the University of California, Los Angeles $465,306 in project grant funding on August 15, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to investigate recrystallization mechanisms in refractory multi-principal element alloys through mesoscale computational modeling and in situ nanoscale characterization. The research focuses on high-entropy alloys composed of refractory metals, aiming to...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded $337,949 to the University of Cincinnati's Sponsored Research Services Division on July 1, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop a unified electromagneto-thermomechanical theory and numerical framework for conductive solids. The research will formulate coupled theoretical foundations integrating eddy-current electromagnetism, large-deformation high-rate...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $155,040 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Cincinnati for a collaborative research project investigating deformation mechanisms during ultra-precision machining of single crystal materials. The project aims to develop predictive models to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing processes for advanced engineering materials like ceramics used in aerospace, biomedical, and semiconductor applications. By...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Materials Research awarded a $482,041 Project Grant to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research on elucidating high-temperature deformation mechanisms in refractory multi-principal-element alloys. The research aims to develop a fundamental scientific understanding of the ultrahigh temperature deformation behavior of this new class of...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Materials Research, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Federal Grant Program (CFDA 47.049), provides $355,939 to The Johns Hopkins University to conduct collaborative research on deformation mechanisms in microstructurally tailored high strength alloys. The research aims to develop a fundamental understanding of dislocation nucleation and propagation as rate-limiting deformation mechanisms in...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded the University of California, Davis $500,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to develop new intermetallic compounds and investigate their thermoelectric, magnetic, and electronic properties through flux and direct synthesis methods. The project, which runs through July 31, 2029, and is performed in Davis, California, combines material design, laboratory testing, and...
- This $256,929 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Materials Research under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports a collaborative research project to gain a fundamental understanding of the deformation behavior of metallic glasses. The research team at the University of Michigan is employing advanced techniques like time-resolved 4-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy and machine learning to map...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the University of Michigan a $367,499 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program. This 3-year grant from August 2024 to July 2027 will fund research to understand the fundamental mechanisms controlling the development of strength and formability in aluminum alloys, which are critical for reducing global CO2 emissions. The research will focus on model Al-Mg-Si(-Cu) alloys used extensively in the transportation...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded $400,000 to the University of California, San Diego on October 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to investigate electrostriction and thermal expansion in compositionally complex oxides as a path to lead-free electromechanically active materials for actuators, sensors, and transducers. The project integrates computational modeling, experimental characterization, and materials...
The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded the University of Cincinnati Sponsored Research Services Division $449,306 on August 15, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct data-guided mechanistic research into dislocation creep in eutectic aluminum-cerium alloys. The project develops a data-driven approach to understand how microstructural patterns in eutectic alloys—including layered, rod-like, and networked phase arrangements—govern creep resistance at high temperatures. The research creates a systematic dataset connecting alloy composition, processing route, heat treatment, internal structure, and creep behavior, then applies machine learning to identify which structural features most influence performance. Advanced microscopy and diffraction experiments will elucidate the underlying physical mechanisms. The work supports development of more durable, lightweight, and heat-resistant materials for transportation, electronics, and energy systems while strengthening domestic knowledge of rare-earth cerium-containing alloys of strategic importance. The project spans from August 15, 2026, through July 31, 2029, with performance at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduate and undergraduate students receive training in materials testing, microscopy, data science, and machine learning. The project includes outreach through University of Cincinnati Engineering Summer Camps to introduce middle and high school students to materials science and data-driven discovery. Datasets and software tools generated under the award are being shared broadly to support continued research.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $449.3k | 8/11/26 |