Project Grant FA95502510062

This $130,757 federal Project Grant was awarded on February 1, 2025 by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800). The grant provides funding to Florida State University (FSU) to conduct an "EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL METAMATERIALS FOR DRAG REDUCTION". The research aims to advance aerospace morphing and drag reduction technologies through the development of innovative metamaterials inspired by dolphin skin. The project will involve fundamental scientific research, prototype development, and experimental testing over the 3-year performance period ending on January 31, 2028. As a major public research institution, FSU has significant expertise and capabilities in areas such as physical sciences, engineering, and materials science, positioning it well to deliver the technical work under this grant. The project is aligned with the Air Force's interest in preventing technological surprise and creating strategic advantages through cutting-edge research.