Project Grant 2605492
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Case Western Reserve University received a $666,664 collaborative research grant awarded September 15, 2025, from the National Science Foundation's Division of Mathematical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). The project, titled "Structural Alloys for Fatigue Endurance (SAFE)," extends through August 31, 2029, and addresses the critical challenge of material fatigue—mechanical failure under repeated cyclic...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Ohio State University received a $380,382 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) awarded on June 15, 2026, with completion targeted for May 31, 2029. This collaborative research initiative investigates the mechanics of ferroelastic crystalline-amorphous nanolaminates—composite materials engineered with nanoscale ordered (crystalline) and disordered (amorphous) phases that deform through distinct but...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Michigan Technological University received a $267,524 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. This collaborative research initiative, conducted in partnership with German institutions and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), delivers fundamental science and computational tools to advance...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award Case Western Reserve University received a $284,393 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 July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. This collaborative research initiative will develop and validate phononic subsurfaces (PSubs)—architected material units designed to passively suppress flow instabilities and maintain...
- Federal Grant Award Summary This collaborative research project grant of $317,248 was awarded on September 1, 2025, by the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The award, which runs through August 31, 2028, supports fundamental research at the University of Illinois to develop a hierarchical analytical framework for understanding and optimizing fracture resistance in mechanical metamaterials (MMMs)....
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Case Western Reserve University received a $550,000 CAREER (Faculty Early Career Development) award from the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering, Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CFDA 47.041) for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031. The award funds the development of physics-based predictive modeling frameworks for multiphase particulate suspensions—systems where particles are...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Case Western Reserve University received a $149,983 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Division of Mathematical Sciences (CFDA 47.049 – Mathematical and Physical Sciences program) effective August 15, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2027. This award supports fundamental research in asymptotic geometric analysis and affine convex geometry, with particular emphasis on high-dimensional objects and phenomena. The research...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Arizona State University's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration received a $419,551 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) for collaborative research on the mechanics of ferroelastic crystalline-amorphous nanolaminates. Awarded June 15, 2026, with completion targeted for May 31, 2029, this research project develops advanced composite materials combining nanoscale crystalline (ordered...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Case Western Reserve University received a $695,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CFDA 47.041, Engineering program) on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2030. The project delivers fundamental research into the structural properties and intracellular behavior of DNA origami nanoparticles—synthetic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanostructures...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Michigan received a $400,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. This award supports research to develop a physics-based framework for controlling amorphous-crystalline interfaces (ACIs) in nanocomposites through physical vapor deposition (PVD) processing. The primary...
Case Western Reserve University, Office of Research Administration, received a $439,710 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CFDA 47.041) awarded September 1, 2026, with completion targeted for August 31, 2029. This collaborative research initiative focuses on fundamental mechanics and materials science research aimed at advancing ceramic composite technology for extreme-environment applications. The project delivers scientific research and technical knowledge on interface engineering through geometric confinement and hierarchical reinforcement strategies designed to enhance the strength, toughness, and damage tolerance of advanced ceramic composites without relying solely on chemical bonding modifications. The research outputs will support the development of next-generation structural materials with improved durability and resilience for high-temperature applications in aerospace propulsion, hypersonic flight, fusion energy systems, and industrial infrastructure. Deliverables include peer-reviewed research findings, experimental data on confined interface mechanics, and theoretical frameworks applicable to coupled thermomechanical conditions. The award also supports interdisciplinary educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at the intersection of mechanics, materials science, and nanotechnology, contributing to workforce development in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering while advancing the broader understanding of load-transfer mechanisms in hierarchical composite structures.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $439.7k | 6/29/26 |