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A set of available research projects is outlined below. In addition to research experiences, this REU program will provide several professional development and social activities through coordination with the Dwight Look College of Engineering’s Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program. For a preview of planned activities, visit the current USRG Schedule of Events page.
2009 Research Projects
- Biomimetic Stimuli-Responsive Molecular Sieve Membranes for Gas Separation – Dr. Hae-Kwon Jeong
- Developing Microfluidic Devices for Investigating Bacterial Chemotaxis – Dr. Arul Jayaraman
- Transport and flow in microfluidic systems – Dr. Victor Ugaz
- In Silico Investigation of IL-6 and IL-10 signaling in steatosis – Dr. Juergen Hahn
- Controlled exploration of the impact of cell-cell interactions and mechanical stimulation on blood vessel formation – Dr. Mariah Hahn
- Selection of novel peptide/protein-based antivirals against hepatitis C virus – Dr. Zhilei Chen
- Design of biofuels production plants: simulation, optimization, and techno-economic-environmental analysis – Dr. Mahmoud El-Halwagi
- Engineering microorganisms with increased butanol tolerance – Dr. Katy Kao
- Design of nanothermometers – Dr. Perla Balbuena
2008 Research Projects
- Communications among Molecules – Dr. Perla B. Balbuena
- Phase Transition of Colloidal Disks – Dr. Zhengdong Cheng
- Design of Biofuel Production Plants: Simulation, optimization, and technonogical, enconomic, and environmental analysis – Dr. Mahmoud El-Halwagi
- A Multi-Scale Framework for Modeling and Model Reduction of Nonlinear Secreted Protein Dynamics in Hepatocyte – Dr. J. Hahn
- Biomaterials’ Resistance to Corrosion – Dr. Mariah Hahn
- Deciphering Mechanisms of Inter-Kingdom Signaling in E. Coli – Dr. Arul Jayaraman
- Fabrication of Free-Standing Nanoporous Membranes for Biological Separations – Dr. H.K. Jeong
- Large-Scale Models for Infectious Disease Spread – Dr. Carl Laird
- Block Copolymer Self-Assembly – Dr. James Silas
- Fluid Transport and Mixing in Microchannels – Dr. Victor M. Ugaz
2007 Research Projects
- Proton-Conductive Materials: Inspiration from Nature – Dr. Perla B. Balbuena
- Colloidal Probes of Surface and Bio-Macromolecular Interactions – Dr. Michael A. Bevan
- Microdisks from wax droplet – Dr. Zhengdong Cheng
- Systems Approaches to Bioprocess Integration and Environmental Biocomplexity – Dr. Mahmoud El-Halwagi
- A Multi-Scale Framework for Modeling and Model Reduction of Nonlinear Secreted Protein Dynamics in Hepatocyte – Dr. J. Hahn
- Investigation of inorganic-organic hybrid materials for tissue engineered vascular grafts - Dr. Mariah Hahn
- Development of microfluidic devices for bacterial communication and biofilm formation – Dr. Arul Jayaraman
- Block Copolymer Self-Assembly – Dr. James Silas
- Advanced microfluidic DNA analysis -Dr. Victor Ugaz
Previous Research Projects
- Molecular Modeling of Biomimetic Materials – Dr. Perla B. Balbuena
- Colloidal Probes of Surface and Bio-Macromolecular Interactions – Dr. M.A. Bevan
- Systems Approaches to Bio-process Integration and Environmental Biocomplexity – Dr. C. Cheng and A. Jayaraman
- A Multi-Scale Framework for Modeling and Model Reduction of Nonlinear Secreted Protein Dynamics in Hepatocytes – Dr. J. Hahn
- Designing Self Assembly of Block Copolypeptides in Solution – Dr. M. Hahn and Dr. Silas
- Microfabricated Convective Flow Devices for Rapid Genomic Analysis, – Dr. V.M. Ugaz
