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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
College of Engineering
Research Report 2009-2010
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
RESEARCH REPORT 2009 2010
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH REPORT

2009 2010
Preface
The UIC College of Engineering (www.engineering.uic.edu) is recognized for its academic excellence with undergraduate and graduate programs in six academic departments: Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Materials Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The College has 2098 undergraduate students and 1011 graduate students. The graduate student population breaks down as follows: 541 M.S., 431 Ph.D., 64 MEng (Master of Engineering), and 50 MEE (Master of Energy Engineering). During 2009 2010 we produced 318 B.S. graduates, 178 M.S. graduates, 62 Ph.D. graduates, 36 MEng graduates, and 15 MEE graduates. The College of Engineering has 114 outstanding faculty including 18 women. 47 of our faculty are Fellows of societies such as IEEE, ACM, ASME, AAAS, and ASCE; and 24 are recipients of National Science Foundation CAREER awards or other Young Investigator awards. The research programs in the UIC College of Engineering continue to grow rapidly and are conducted in all academic departments and in specific interdisciplinary centers. Our college is actively involved in interdisciplinary research in the areas of bio-technology, nano-technology, information technology, and infrastructure and environmental technology. We are committed to performing and disseminating first-rate research that includes both fundamental engineering scholarship and applied technologies. During the 2009 2010 term of this report, our faculty members have been extremely productive in research. This activity can be summarized by the following general statistics: More than $22 million dollars in research expenditures 63 book and chapter publications 340 journal publications and 337 conference publications 62 PhDs awarded This report provides a snap-shot view of our dynamic research, including specific information on multidisciplinary research thrust areas and projects, research grants, scientific publications, PhD production, and research awards and honors. I invite you to visit our college and department websites to meet our fine faculty, learn about our academic and support programs and explore the range of cutting-edge engineering research at the UIC College of Engineering. Please feel free to direct any questions or comments about the college to my staff or me. Warm regards and thank you for your interest. Peter Nelson, Dean of Engineering (Fall 2010)
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Administration
Peter Nelson, Dean Phone: (312) 996-2400; Fax: (312) 996-8664 E-Mail: nelson@uic.edu Sol M. Shatz Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Phone: (312) 355-3317; Fax: (312) 996-8664 E-Mail: shatz@uic.edu Mike McNallan Associate Dean for Undergraduate Administration Phone: (312) 996-3463; Fax: (312) 413-3365 E-Mail: mcnallan@uic.edu Piergiorgio L. E. Uslenghi Associate Dean for International and Internet Programs Phone: (312) 996-6059; Fax: (312) 996-8664 E-Mail: uslenghi@uic.edu Sue Fullman Visiting Associate Dean for Corporate Relations and Career Center Phone: (312) 996-5843: Fax: (312) 413-8664 E-Mail: sfullman@uic.edu Nick Gambardella Associate Dean for Administration Phone: (312) 413-9125; Fax: (312) 413-8664 E-Mail: gambard@uic.edu Arnaud Buttin Director for Advancement Phone: (312) 413-1387; Fax: (312) 413-8664 E-Mail: abuttin@uic.edu
Departments Bioengineering
Tom Royston, Interim Head 851 S. Morgan (MC 063) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-2331 Fax: (312) 996-5921 Email: troyston@uic.edu
Chemical Engineering
Sohail Murad, Head 810 S. Clinton (MC 110) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-5993 Fax: (312) 996-0808 Email: murad@uic.edu
Civil and Materials Engineering

Farhad Ansari, Head 842 W. Taylor (MC 246) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-3428 Fax: (312) 996-2426 Email: fansari@uic.edu
Computer Science
Robert Sloan, Head 851 S. Morgan (MC 152) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-3422 Fax: (312) 413-0024 Email: sloan@cs.uic.edu
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mitra Dutta, Head 851 S. Morgan (MC 154) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-3423 Fax: (312) 996-6465 Email: mdutta@ece.uic.edu
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Farzad Mashayek, Head 842 W. Taylor (MC 251) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-1154 Fax: (312) 413-0447 Email: mashayek@uic.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Research Centers and Laboratories
Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL)

Jason Leigh, Co-Director 842 W. Taylor, 2032 ERF (MC 152) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-3002 Email: spiff@uic.edu Website: www.evl.uic.edu
Center for Integrated Networks of Nanoscale Sensors for Biomedical Applications

Michael A. Stroscio, Director 851 S. Morgan, 808 SEO (MC 154) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 413-5968 Email: stroscio@uic.edu Website: nanotechcenter.uic.edu
Energy Resources Center (ERC)

John Cuttica, Director 1309 S. Halsted, Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-4382 Email: cuttica@uic.edu Website: www.erc.uic.edu
Center for Medical Simulation

Pat Banerjee, Director 842 W. Taylor, 3029 ERF (MC 251) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-5599 Email: banerjee@uic.edu Website: www.mie.uic.edu/MIE/ProfileBanerjee
Nanotechnology Core Facility (NCF)

Vitali Metlushko, Director 842 W. Taylor, 3064 ERF (MC 251) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 413-7574 Email: vmetlush@ece.uic.edu Website: www.ncf.uic.edu
Mobile Information Systems Center (MOBIS)

Ouri Wolfson, Director 851 S. Morgan, 1137 SEO (MC 152) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-6770 Email: wolfson@cs.uic.edu
Center for Smart Infrastructure

Farhad Ansari, Director 842 W. Taylor, 2095 ERF (M/C 246) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-3428 Email: fansari@uic.edu
Center for Research and Instruction in Technologies for Electronic Security (RITES)
Jon Solworth, Director 851 S. Morgan, 1120 SEO (MC 152) Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 996-0955 Email: solworth@cs.uic.edu Website: www.rites.uic.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Advisory Board
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD JOHN E. MAJOR, Mr. (John) President, Founder MTSG Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 PRAKASH C. AGARWAL, Mr. (Prakash) CEO, President, Co-Founder iKoa Corporation Menlo Park, CA 94025 PRITH BANERJEE, Dr. (Prith) Senior Vice President of Research and Director, HP Labs Worldwide Hewlett Packard Company Palo Alto, CA 94301 JOHN E. BANTA, Mr. (John) CEO and Managing Director IllinoisVentures, LLC Chicago, IL 60606-2901 JOSEPH B. BARRETT, Mr. (Joe) Senior Director Business Development Baxter Healthcare Corporation Round Lake, IL 60073-9610 HARDIK BHATT, Mr. (Hardik) Chief Information Officer Innovation and Technology (DoIT) City of Chicago Chicago, IL 60602 CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE, Mr. (Chris) President and CEO Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd. Rosemont, IL 60018 MIHAI CARATAS, Mr. (Mihai) Technical Consultant Global Engineering Services Technical Center of Excellence Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park, IL 60064-6212
DENNIS DEMOSS, Mr. (Dennis) Senior Vice President Sargent & Lundy Chicago, IL 60603 PHILIP GILCHRIST, Mr. (Phil) Vice President of Converged Computing Motorola, Inc. Libertyville, IL 60048 ROBERT HAMILTON, JR, Mr. (Bob) President ITW Automotive Components Safety and Motion Products Barrington, IL 60010 PHIL HANEGRAAF, Mr. Vice President HNTB Corporation Chicago, IL 60606 JOHN HARDIN, Mr. (John) President & Chief Operating Officer LA-CO Industries, Inc. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 ROBERT HAUCK, Mr. (Bob) Global General Manager, Office of the Chief Engineer GE Healthcare Waukesha, WI 53188 RICHARD S. HILL, Mr. (Rick) Chairman and CEO Novellus Systems, Inc. San Jose, CA 95134-1568 AUDRONE KARALIUS, Mrs. (Audra) Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Sara Lee Corporation Downers Grove, IL 60515-5424 MUTHIAH KASI, Mr. (Kasi) COO and Executive Vice President Alfred Benesch & Company Chicago, IL 60601
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Advisory Board Continued
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Table of Contents
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH THRUST AREAS

BIOTECHNOLOGY MATERIALS AND NANO-TECHNOLOGY COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY/ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
2 3 25 44 82
RESEARCH GRANTS
BIOENGINEERING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CIVIL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 106 108 109 111 114 117
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Book and Chapter Publications

Journal Publications
Conference Publications
PhD GRADUATES
FACULTY AWARDS AND HONORS

MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH THRUST AREAS

Research in the College of Engineering is undertaken in 6 departments. While each of the departments has its own research strengths, there is a college-wide focus on the following four research thrust areas: BioTechnology Materials and Nano-Technology Computing and Information Technology Infrastructure and Energy/Environmental Technology The following pages provide a quick view of some of the key research projects associated with these thrust areas. Each project is presented in the form of a quad-chart that highlights the projects motivation, technical approach, and key achievements. For a full, interactive view of current quad-charts organized by thrust area and by academic department, visit the College of Engineerings research web page at the following URL: www.engineering.uic.edu/COE/Research
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Research projects in BioTechnology include activities such as neural engineering, tissue engineering, and bioinformatics. This research thrust area is populated by faculty from many departments, including bioengineering, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical and industrial engineering.
For an on-line view of the quad-charts in the BioTechnology area, visit the College of Engineerings research web page at the following URL: www.engineering.uic.edu/COE/ResearchThrustAreas
UIC College of Engineering Research Report 20092010
Transport of Small Molecules across Model Lipid Membrane with Embedded Outer Membrane Proteins A (OmpA)
Investigators: Huajun Yuan, Cynthia Jameson, Sohail Murad, Chemical Engineering Department Primary Grant Support: US Department of Energy Problem Statement and Motivation Explore small molecules transport through membranes, to better understand a range of biological processes essential for life itself. Compare transport process of different gases.
Model Lipid Membrane with embedded OmpA Protein Channel
Compare gas permeability across different lipid membranes. Key Achievements and Future Goals
Technical Approach Develop an effective coarse-grained model to simulate gas transport across a model membrane with embedded OmpA protein channel. Validate model/method by comparing with atomistic simulations and experimental results. Compare transport of different gases across pure lipid membranes and lipid membranes embedded with OmpA. Predict behavior not studied experimentally.
Simulated water channels with open and closed OmpA channels. Compared gas permeation with and without OmpA. Validated simulation results with experimental measurements on gas permeation.
Large-scale Fluid Structure Interaction Modeling of the Human Brain LargeLaboratory for Product and Process Design, Director A. A. LINNINGER
College of Engineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 60607, U.S.A.
Prime Grand Support: NSF, Susman and Asher Foundation

Problem Statement Prediction of large deformations of the brain parenchyma based on Fluid-Structure Interaction modeling. Coupling of the brain parenchyma, vascular and ventricular system in the human brain.
Live patient MRI Computer Simulation
Vascular System (I)
Parenchyma (II)
HYDROCEPHALUS
DRUG DELIVERY
Motivation
Ventricular System (III)
The therapeutic approach for hydrocephalus treatment is very brutal (shunting) and many revisions are needed. Cortex Catheter Ultimate goal: precise model of human brain dynamics to design treatments without in vivo test. Key Achievements 3D geometric reconstruction of patient-specific brain dimensions based on MRI data 3D patient-specific dynamic analysis of CSF flow in the human brain
TECHNICAL APPROACH: MOVING GRID CODE

MR Imaging Image Grid Reconstruction Generation Solvers
Novel Moving Grid Code + FLUENT
Post Processing
Data from Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Use of MRI reconstruction tools for generation of 3D patient specific brain geometry. Introduction of the geometry to Finite Volumes or Finite Elements advanced solvers. Post processing of the obtained results.
3-D model of the ventricular system and half of the subarachnoid space. 3-D model of the solid brain (white and gray matter).
Future Goals Optimal Drug Delivery to the Human Brain.
Velocity magnitude (m/sec)
Feedback control systems to better treat Hydrocephalus.
Biotechnology
Neuro-Machine Interfaces
James Patton, Ph.D., UIC BioEngineering and The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Grant Support: NIH, Department of Education (NIDRR), American Heart Association
Problem Statement and Motivation

New technology and understanding has led to new possibilities in exploring the control of movement: Robotics and Haptics (artificial rendering of touch) Human machine interface Neural adaptation and Sensory-motor intelligence Robotic Teaching Augmented reality Rehabilitation of stroke patients Bimanual coordination Postural control Hand-eye coordination
Technical Approach
Measure forces, motions, and muscle activity while individuals attempt to move in different activities Robotic devices can follow along, assist, perturb, or perform otherwise unrealizable forces and torques during movement Enhancement of the feedback through error augmentation Altering the mechanical world using robotics Altering the visual world using virtual environment technology Repetitive practice and rehabilitation of stroke patients, in the presence of specialized forces and visual feedback designed by the computer
Key Achievements and Goals

Understanding of the nervous system and how to approximate sensory-motor interactions with a computer model Several training techniques that improve hand-eye coordination Restoration of function in survivors of stroke Human machine operator training that enhance the motor learning process Faster and better learning of tasks Understanding the learning related to multiple types of interfaces with the nervous system physical, sensory, and electrophysiological
Computational Fluid Dynamics of Ferrofluids

Lewis E. Wedgewood, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation, 3M Company Problem Statement and Motivation
Brownian Dynamics Simulation of a Ferrofluid in Shear
Establish The Mechanical Properties And Microstructure of Ferrofluids Under Flow Conditions Use Ferrofluids To Test New Theories Of Complex Fluids And The Relation Between Mircostructure And Flow Behavior Use The Resulting Models And Understanding To Develop Improved Ferrofluids And New Applications Such Targeted Drug Delivery
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Technical Approach
Brownian Dynamics Simulations For Spherical And Slender Particles Is Used To Model The Microstructure Of Ferrofluids LaGrange Multiplier Method Used To Satisfy Local Magnetic Field Effects Computer Animation And Statistical Analysis To Characterize Particle Dynamics Continuum Theory And Hindered Rotation Models To Model Mechanical Behavior
Key Achievements and Future Goals

Improved Understanding Of The Behavior Of Ferrofluids Near Solid Boundaries And The Application Of Boundary Conditions Established Relation Between Applied Magnetic Fields And Ferrofluid Microstructure Development Of Constitutive Relations Suitable For Design Of New Applications Verification Of Hindered Rotation Theory And The Transport Of Angular Momentum In Complex Fluids
Integrating Nanostructures with Biological Structures

Investigators: M. Stroscio, ECE and BioE; M. Dutta, ECE Prime Grant Support: ARO, NSF, AFOSR, SRC, DARPA, DHS Problem Statement and Motivation
Coupling manmade nanostructures with biological
structures to monitor and control biological processes. For underlying concepts see Biological Nanostructures and Applications of Nanostructures in Biology: Electrical, Mechanical, & Optical Properties, edited by Michael A. Stroscio and Mitra Dutta (Kluwer, New York, 2004).
Technical Approach
Synthesis of nanostructures Binding nanostructures to manmade structures Modeling electrical, optical and mechanical properties of nanostructures Experimental characterization of intergated manmade nanostructure-biological structures

Numerous manmade nanostructures have been functionalized with biomolecules Nanostructure-biomolecule complexes have been used to study a variety of biological structures including cells Interactions between nanostructures with biomolecules and with biological environments have been modeled for a wide variety of systems Ultimate goal is controlling biological systems at the nanoscale
First Responder Pathogen Detection System (FiRPaDS)

Investigator: Bhaskar DasGupta, Computer Science, UIC with other investigators outside UIC Prime Grant Support: NSF CAREER IIS-0643973 and DBI-0543365 Problem Statement and Motivation
Need to identify unknown virus sequences during events such as epidemic or biological warfare We only have a database of known virus sequences Few complications of the real-world problem: Sequence has mutated (possibly maliciously) Impossibility to obtain entire DNA sequence Sample may be contaminated and/or contains mixture of sequences.
Technical Approach
Rapid amplification of the collected genetic material, e.g., via degenerate oligonucleotide primer based multiplex PCR A pathogen fingerprinting and/or barcoding component built around universal DNA tag arrays Rapid and robust computational procedures to compute barcodes that produces short signatures of sequences Two possible approaches to design FiRPaDS: Target based FiRPaDS Primer based FiRPaDS

Developed efficient barcoding algorithms using combinatorial techniques Software available from
http://www.cs.uic.edu/~dasgupta/professional/software.html
Will extend barcoding approaches for more complicated scenarios such as mixture of samples Will generate an efficient solution for a combinatorial or graph-theoretic formulation for the degenerate multiplexed PCR minimization problem Will investigate applications of universal DNA tag arrays for helpful coordination with barcoding or fingerprinting steps
Biotechnology
Virtual Reality and Robots in Stroke Recovery

Investigators: Robert V. Kenyon, Computer Science; James L. Patton, RIC Prime Grant Support: NIH, NIDRR
Mission: To evaluate the utility of simple robotic devices for providing rehabilitation therapy after hemispheric stroke. The integration of virtual reality and robot technology increases flexibility in training for patients recovering from stroke. Promoting innovative techniques to train the nervous system for the recovery of functional movement. Key Achievements and Future Goals:
This system provides a platform for exploring how the nervous system controls movements, teaches new movements, explores novel strategies for training and rehabilitation, assesses and tracks functional recovery, and tests and challenges existing theories of rehabilitation. Such a system will determine the necessary levels of quality for future design cycles and related technology. Future designs will lead the way to new modes of clinical practice and to the commercialization of such systems.
PROJECT:
Development Of A Robotic System With An Augmented Reality Interface For Rehabilitation Of Brain Injured Individuals
Technical Approach:
Personal Augmented Reality Immersive System (PARIS):
Virtual and physical objects seen by user.
Robotic systems: PHANToM, Haptic Master, WAM:

These back-drivable robots provide force to the subject only when commanded to do so. Software integration: Real-time interactivity requires rapid communication between the different components of the rehabilitation system and must contain consistent representations of what the user should feel and see. The robots control must quickly communicate with the display control so that graphics are synchronized with the robots state.
Multimode Sonic & Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging

Investigators: Thomas J. Royston & Francis Loth, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Prime Grant Support: NIH Problem Statement and Motivation
Fluid flow Noise generation Approximate location of constriction
Bimodal image.
Artery
Ultrasonic (US) imaging provides detailed geometry Geometric changes may indicate disease or injury Sonic imaging provides unique functional information Sounds associated with disease are sonic, not US Merge US and Sonics to harness strengths of each Initial application: peripheral vascular pathologies vessel constrictions (plaque and intimal hyperplasia)
Blood vessel with constriction in soft tissue phantom Grayscale of geometry from US imaging Color overlay of acoustic field generated by turbulence downstream of the constriction
Technical Approach
Sonic wave propagation in biological tissue is more complex than US. Requires new acoustic modeling developments Inverse modeling to extract acoustic image from array Novel acoustic sensor development Merging multiple imaging modalities on same platform Prototype 15 sensor sonic array pad on arm

Prototype US/Sonic system has been developed - conventional US system retrofitted with - electromagnetic position device for true 3D imaging - acoustic sensor array pad that is transparent to US so US imaging can be conducted with the pad in place Calibration of system on phantom models in progress Turbulence imaged downstream of vessel constriction Future plans: Human subject studies, improved prototype, better sensor array, improved imaging software Biomedical & Biotechnology
Biomimetic MEMS Technology for a Novel Retinal Prosthesis

PI: Laxman Saggere, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Collaborator: David Schneeweis, BioEngineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Motivation: Photoreceptor degeneration in diseases such as ARMD and RP is the leading cause of blindness in the world. No cures or therapies are available for these diseases, but a retinalbased prosthesis offers a promising treatment option. Most current retinal prostheses rely on the concept of electrical stimulation of neurons, which is conceptually simple, but faced with many challenges Objective: To develop a biomimetic technology enabling a fundamentally different and technically superior approach to a retinal prosthesis. This approach, in principle, mimics a natural photoreceptors function of transducing visual stimuli into chemical signals that stimulate the surviving retinal neurons.
Array of light-powered microactutor prototypes
Technical Approach
Approach: A microdispenser unit integrated with a miniaturized solar cell and a thin-film piezo actuator on one side and several micron-scale ports on the other side contains liquid chemical (neurotransmitter). An array of such microdispenser units constitutes the core of a prosthesis. Principle of Operation: Light falling on the retina irradiates the solar cell, which generates voltage across the piezo actuator. The actuator pressurizes the liquid and dispenses it through the micro ports. The liquid diffuses through micro-capillaries in a soft encapsulation and stimulates retinal cells. Technologies: MEMS, microfluidics, thin-film piezoelectric actuators, solid-sate solar cells, chemical cellular signaling.

Challenges: i) Low intensity light at the retina; ii) Integration of array components and microfluidics; iii) Chemical dispensing rate, mechanism, long-term operation; iv) Biocompatible packaging. Key Achievements: i) Completed preliminary system design and established the concept feasibility; ii) Established a technique to chemically stimulate neuronal cells and record the cellular response; iii) Fabricated and characterized the light powered actuator; iv) Established techniques to quantify nanoliter flow Future Goals: i) To fabricate and test an in-vitro proof of the concept device; ii) To lead the technology developed towards clinical relevancy through interdisciplinary collaborations with neuroscientists and retina specialists.
MIE Biotechnology and Micro/Nano Emphasis Areas
Neurotronic Communication: Electronic Prostheses To Treat Degenerative Eye Disease

Investigators: John R. Hetling, Bioengineering Prime Grant Support: The Whitaker Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
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F A
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a potentially blinding disease for which there are no cures; one in 4000 people are diagnosed with RP Microelectronic prostheses represent a potential treatment option for RP
Our objective is to learn to stimulate the diseased retina with microelectrodes such that useful information is conveyed to the minds eye of the blind patient
Technical Approach
The response of the retina to electrical stimulation is studied in vivo Microelectrode arrays, 12 um thick (above, right), are fabricated in the UIC MAL and surgically placed beneath the retina in the eye (above, left) The response of the retina to electrical stimulation is recorded and compared to the response to natural light stimuli We use a unique transgenic rat model of retinal degenerative disease developed in our laboratory

This novel approach is the only means to study electrical stimulation of the retina at the cellular level, in vivo, in a clinically-relevant animal model Using pharmacological dissection, we have begun to identify the types of retinal neurons targeted by electrical stimulation Ultimate Goal: To communicate the visual scene to the diseased retina with the highest resolution possible The Goal will be achieved by optimizing the design of the microelectrode array and the stimulus parameters
Biotechnology
Microscopic Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Investigators: Richard L. Magin, Bioengineering; Shadi F. Othman, Bioengineering; Thomas J. Royston, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Prime Grant Support: NIH R21 EB004885-01 Problem Statement and Motivation
Disease changes the mechanical properties of tissues Palpation by physician requires physical contact Propose a noninvasive way (MRI) to measure the stiffness of biological tissues (elastography) Use the elastography system to measure the mechanical properties of regenerating tissue Three dimensional shear wave through agarose gel Extend the technique to high magnetic field systems to allow micoroscopic resolution
Technical Approach
Generate shear waves in the tissue Apply magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to capture shear wave motion Measure the shear wavelength through the sample Convert the shear wavelength to shear stiffness

Improving elastography resolution to 34 m x 34 m for a 500 m slice Monitoring the growth of osteogenic tissue engineered constructs Applying high resolution microelatography in vivo
Biological Signal Detection for Protein Function Prediction

Sequences Text File of Protein description
Investigators: Yang Dai Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Coding Coding Vectors Vectors High-throughput experiments generate new protein sequences with unknown function prediction In silico protein function prediction is in need Protein subcellular localization is a key element in understanding function Such a prediction can be made based on protein sequences with machine learners Feature extraction and scalability of learner are keys.
MASVQLY ... HKEPGV
Machine Learner specific subcellular and subnuclear localization
Technical Approach
Use Fast Fourier Transform to capture long range correlation in protein sequence Design a class of new kernels to capture subtle similarity between sequences Use domains and motifs of proteins as coding vectors Use multi-classification system based on deterministic machine learning approach, such as support vector machine Use Bayesian probabilistic model

Developed highly sophisticated sequence coding methods Developed an integrated multi-classification system for protein subcellular localization Developed a preliminary multi-classification system for subnuclear localization Will incorporate various knowledge from other databases into the current framework Will design an integrative system for protein function prediction based on information of protein localizations, gene expression, and protein-protein interactions
Computational Protein Topographics for Health Improvement

Jie Liang, Ph.D. Bioengineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Career Award, National Institutes of Health R01, Office of Naval Research, and the Whitaker Foundation. Protein surface matching Problem Statement and Motivation
The structure of proteins provide rich information about how cells work. With the success of structural genomics, soon we will have all human proteins mapped to structures. However, we need to develop computational tools to extract information from these structures to understand how cell works and how new diseases can be treated. Therefore, the development of computational tools for surface matching and for function prediction will open the door for many new development for health improvement.
Technical Approach
Evolution of function

We have developed a web server CASTP (cast.engr. uic.edu) that identify and measures protein surfaces. It has been used by thousands of scientists world wide. We have built a protein surface library for >10,000 proteins, and have developed models to characterize cross reactivities of enzymes. We also developed methods for designing phage library for discovery of peptide drugs. We have developed methods for predicting structures of beta-barrel membrane proteins. Future: Understand how protein fold and assemble, and designing method for engineering better proteins and drugs.
We use geometric models and fast algorithm to characterize surface properties of over thirty protein structures. We develop evolutionary models to understand how proteins overall evolve to acquire different functions using different combination of surface textures. Efficient search methods and statistical models allow us to identify very similar surfaces on totally different proteins Probablistc models and sampling techniques help us to understand how protein works to perform their functions.
Structural Bioinformatics Study of Protein Interaction Network

Investigators: Hui Lu, Bioengineering Prime Grant Support: NIH, DOL
Protein-DNA complex: gene regulation DNA repair cancer treatment drug design gene therapy

Protein interacts with other biomolecules to perform a function: DNA/RNA, ligands, drugs, membranes, and other proteins. A high accuracy prediction of the protein interaction network will provide a global understanding of gene regulation, protein function annotation, and the signaling process. The understanding and computation of protein-ligand binding have direct impact on drug design.
Technical Approach
Data mining protein structures Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations Machine learning Phylogenetic analysis of interaction networks Gene expression data analysis using clustering Binding affinity calculation using statistical physics

Developed the DNA binding protein and binding site prediction protocols that have the best accuracy available. Developed transcription factor binding site prediction. Developed the only protocol that predicts the protein membrane binding behavior. Will work on drug design based on structural binding. Will work on the signaling protein binding mechanism. Will build complete protein-DNA interaction prediction package and a Web server.
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Biotechnology
Uncovering the mechanism of reversible membrane binding

Investigators: Hui Lu, Ph.D., Bioengineering Primary Grant Support: Chicago Biomedical Consortium, NIH Problem Statement and Motivation
To efficiently function, cells need to respond properly to external physical and physical and chemical signals in their environment. Identifying disease states and designing drugs require a detailed understanding of the internal signaling networks that are activated in responses to external stimuli. In the center of these process is a particular group of protein that translocate to the cell membrane upon external activation.
Technical Approach Combine machine learning techniques with

characterization of the protein surface to identify unknown membrane binding proteins. Atomic scale molecular dynamics simulation of the interactions between proteins and membranes Mathematical modeling is used for studying the spatial and dynamic evolution of the signal transduction networks within the cell when changes in the external environment occurs.

Developed highly accurate prediction protocols for identifying novel cases of membrane binding proteins, based on properties calculated from molecular surface of the protein structure. Determining membrane binding of properties of C2 domains in response to changes in ion placements and membrane lipid composition. Goal: To model the network dynamics to understand how changes in membrane binding properties of certain domains changes the efficiency of signal transduction in the cell.
Machine learning and Datamining in Biomedical Informatics

Investigators: Hui Lu, Ph.D., Robert Ezra Langlois, Ph.D.,Bioengineering; Grant Support: NIH, Bioinformatics online Problem Statement and Motivation
Massive amount of biomedical data are available from high-throughput measurement, such as genome sequence, proteomics, biological pathway, networks, and disease data. Data processing become the bottleneck of biological discovery and medical analysis Problem: Protein function prediction, protein functional sites prediction, protein interaction prediction, disease network prediction, biomarker discovery.
Technical Approach
Formulate the problem in classification problem Derive features to represent biological objects Develop various classification algorithms Develop multiple-instance boosting algorithms

Developed machine learning algorithms for protein-DNA, protein-membrane, protein structure prediction, disease causing SNP prediction, mass-spec data processing, DNA methylation prediction. Developed an open-source machine learning software MALIBU Goal: Biological network analysis and prediction.
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Design principle of Proteins Mechanical Resistance

Investigator: Hui Lu, Ph.D., Bioengineering, Collaborators: Julio Fernandez (Columbia University), Hongbin Li (U of British Columbia) Problem Statement and Motivation
Mechanical signals play key role in physiological processes by controlling protein conformational changes Uncover design principles of mechanical protein stability Relationship between protein structure and mechanical response; Deterministic design of proteins Atomic level of understanding is needed from biological understanding and protein design principles
Technical Approach
All-atom computational simulation for protein conformational changes Steered Molecular Dynamics Free energy reconstruction from non-equilibrium protein unfolding trajectories Force partition calculation for mechanical load analysis Modeling solvent-protein interactions for different molecules Coarse-grained model with Molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations

Identified key force-bearing patch that controlled the mechanical stability of proteins. Discovered a novel pathway switch mechanism for tuning protein mechanical properties. Calculated how different solvent affect proteins mechanical resistance. Goal: Computationally design protein molecules with specific mechanical properties for bio-signaling and biomaterials
Carcinogenic Potential of Wireless Communication Radiation

Investigators: James C. Lin, PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering; and Bioengineering Prime Grant Support: Magnetic Health Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Wide Spread Use of Cell Phone Technology Concerns about Health and Safety Plectin is A High Molecular Weight Protein Plectin Immunoreactivity Follows Brain Injury Mutation of Plectin Identified With Signs of Neurodegenerative Disorder Immunolabeling of Irradiated Rat Brain Using Monoclonal Antibody, Pletin.
Technical Approach
Irradiate Young Adult Rats (300 g) in Plexiglass Holder Produce Power Deposition Patterns in Rat Brains Comparable to Those in Humans Brains Were Removed and Incubated Floating Sections Were Used for Immunocytochemistry Use Monoclonal Antibody - plectin - Labeling Examination by Light Microscopy

Immunolabeling of Irradiated Rat Brain Showed Increased Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (IFAP) GFAP Plays An Important Role in Glial Reactions After Lesions Preliminary Results Indicate There is No Difference in Expression Pattern of Plectin Among the Brains Tested at Peak SAR levels of 0, 1.6 and 16 W/kg in the brain. Additional Experiments to Establish Statistical Validity
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Neural Engineering for Stroke Recovery

Patrick J. Rousche, Ph.D. Bioengineering, and co-PI James Patton, Ph.D. Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Career Award and National Institutes of Health Microneurosurgery Problem Statement and Motivation Device Manufacture
The complex neural tissue of the brain is the source or destination for almost all motor and sensory information in the human body Injury to the brain from stroke is debilitating and clinicians have few therapeutic treatments to pursue Neural Engineers are well-positioned to learn more about brain organization and function - multi-channel implants offer one potential mechanism for both understanding the brain and influencing its operation
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Electrophysiology Key Achievements and Future Goals

Development of a animal model for stroke and stroke recovery using robotic and other therapies Demonstration of sensory and motor brain signal recording in awake and behaving rats Recording both electrical and neurochemical response profiles in the brain before during and after stroke Demonstration of flexible electrode design and manufacture Presentations at IEEE-EMBS (Engineering in Medicine and Biology) and BMES (BioMedical Engineering Society conferences) Future: Therapeutic brain implants for human use
Technical Approach
Bio-inspired design. By incorporating biocompatible materials and biological surface coatings, brain implants capable of long-term survival and function may be possible. Multi-modal sensing. Electrodes can be supplemented with microdialysis techniques to explore the electrical and chemical brain responses before during and after a stroke Flexible, biocompatible, electrode arrays are photolithograhpically developed and tested in a rat model. Robotic therapy as a stroke recovery technique can be improved by understanding the underlying brain response
Development of a Functional Optical Imaging (FOI) Technique for Studying Retina

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Investigators: David M. Schneeweis,BioE Prime Grant Support: Pending Problem Statement and Motivation
Multi-photon microscopy images of isolated rat retina. Each image is at a different layer. Cell membranes are labeled with a fluorescent VSD, and appear bright. A noninvasive, high throughput method is required to study the patterns of electrical activity in large numbers of nerve cells in the retina This is critical for understanding retinal function in normal and diseased retina, and for evaluating retinal prostheses and other therapies for treating blindness Optical methods offer certain key advantages over classical electrode recording techniques that are labor intensive, invasive, and yield information about only one or a small number of cells at a time
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Technical Approach
Key elements in Functional Optical Imaging (FOI): Voltage sensitive dyes (VSDs) are fluorescent molecules that can be delivered to cell membranes, as shown above for a rat retina Changes in cell voltage cause changes in the optical properties of VSDs Multi-photon microscopy (MPM) is a technique that allows high resolution imaging of thicker tissues, such as retina MPM combined with VSDs offers the promise of simultaneously studying the functional electrical activity of large numbers of retinal cells

Protocols have been established for loading a particular VSD into cell membranes The entire thickness of the retina can be imaged with single cell resolution (see figure) Parameters for imaging the VSD using MPM have been established Small changes in fluorescence of the VSD can be measured with suitable speed and resolution Future goals include demonstrating that FOI can measure physiologically relevant voltage changes, and using FOI to study visually or electrically evoked signals in isolated retina of rat
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Neurotronic Communication: Olfactory Biosensor Based on the Four-Channel Electroantennogram

Investigators: John R. Hetling, Bioengineering; Tom C. Baker, Entomology (Iowa State) Prime Grant Support: NSF Biological Information Technology and Systems (BITS)
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Artificial nose technology has several potential applications in security, defense, industry and clinical diagnosis Current artificial nose technology is constrained by low sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility, and slow response times. Efforts to improve AR technology are largely biomimetic. Our objective is to use the insect olfactory organ as the sensor in a hybrid device that is fast, sensitive and highly specific.
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Technical Approach
A four-channel biopotential amplifier was constructed to measure the electroantennogram (EAG) from four species of antennae in an air-stream. Both parametric and non-parametric classifiers were developed which operate on the four-channel EAG signal in near-real time. The system was characterized under laboratory conditions (wind tunnel) and in the field. Up to 9 odors have been tested with a single preparation, consisting of natural (insect pheromone components) and anthropogenic (DNT, a volatile associated with land mines) compounds.

Individual odor strands can be accurately classified in < one second, at concentrations approaching 1 ppb (significantly better than current artificial noses). A global measure of classifier performance (accuracy weighted by confidence) ranged from just above chance to near 100%. Ultimate Goal: Consistent 80% performance for each odor strand in a turbulent environment, and coupling with meteorological data for source localization. The Goal is being achieved by moving to a cell-based preparation cultured on a 60-channel multielectrode array, and integrating wind and GPS information.
Cardiac Sound Separation and Analysis

Investigators: Roland Priemer, ECE; Vivek Nigam , ECE Prime Grant Support: Prakash Agarwal Foundation Phonocardiogram Dissection
Mitral Component Aortic Component Hole Murmur Tricuspid Component Primary auscultation sites. Extract clinically relevant features from isolated heart sounds to perform clinical diagnosis. S3 S4 Utilize dynamics of the heart to detect and isolate major heart sounds. Apply blind source separation algorithms to isolate major delayed components of the heart sound. Background Noise Aortic Component Pulmonary Component Mitral Component Tricuspid Component Murmur Statistically Independent
Background Noise Pulmonary Component
Heart sound with a VSD murmur.
Motivation, Problems and Goals

Motivation
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world. One percent of all newborns have some sort of heart dysfunction. The stethoscope is the most widely used frontline instrument to detect heart dysfunction. Using the stethoscope requires extensive training . Interpretation of the phonocardiogram can be subjective . The phonocardiogram is a mixture of sounds with complexity that makes it difficult to analyze for diagnosis of heart dysfunctions . Extract discrete heart sounds from the phonocardiogram and develop algorithms for real-time analysis. Non-invasive, easy to use and inexpensive apparatus. Automated support of diagnosis of the separated sounds to classify dysfunctions.
Systolic Murmur Classification

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Simplicity based classification of systolic murmurs.
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Teaching Sensorimotor Skills with Haptics

Investigators: Milo efran, ECE; Matteo Corno, ECE; Maxim Kolesnikov, ECE Prime Grant Support: NSF; UIC College of Dentistry Problem Statement and Motivation
New surgical procedures are introduced at a high rate. Each requires costly training. Haptic simulators provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional training: no need to travel, 24/7 availability, easy to create additional units as needed. Existing paradigm for haptics is not suitable for teaching sensorimotor skills. Lack of good models and of realistic haptic rendering are main obstacles to creating useful simulators.
Technical Approach
Position and force information are simultaneously displayed to facilitate motor skill acquisition. The user is modeled as a three-input, single-output system. The model of the human enables stability analysis through the Lyapunov second method; traditional passivity techniques can not be used. Time delays are critical for stability and are explicitly modeled. The Euclidean group SE(3) used to develop haptic rendering algorithms that properly account for translations and rotations. Kinetic energy provides an intrinsic way to define the penetration which is in turn used to compute the reaction force.

Developed a new paradigm for teaching of sensorimotor skills with haptics. Proposed a new model for a user responding to haptic and visual stimuli. The model experimentally verified. Stability analysis of the system performed. Stability boundaries explicitly identified. Implemented a new method for haptic rendering. Future work: applications in medical training, rehabilitation; faster implementation of the haptic rendering; implementation on cheap haptic displays; extensions of the new paradigm for collaborative haptics.
Atomic & Molecular BioNanotechnology

G.Ali Mansoori, Bio & Chem Eng Dept.s
Prime Grant Support: ARO, KU, UMSL, ANL

Diamondoids and Gold Nanoparticle - based nanobiotechnology - Applications for Drug Delivery.
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Quantum and statistical mechanics of small systems Development of ab initio models and equations of state of nanosystems. Phase transitions, fragmentations. Molecular dynamics simulation of nano systems - Nonextensivity and internal pressure anomaly. DNA-Dendrimers nano-cluster formation.
Technical Approaches
Nanoparticles-Protein Attachmrnt Nano-Imaging (AFM & STM), Microelectrophoresis Ab Initio computations (Applications of Gaussian 98) Nano-Systems Simulations (Molecular Dynamics) Nano-Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Related Publications
DNA-Dendrimer Nano-Cluster Electrostatics (CTNS, 2005) Nonextensivity and Nonintensivity in Nanosystems - A Molecular Dynamics Sumulation J Comput & Theort Nanoscience (CTNS,2005) Principles of Nanotechnology (Book) World Scientific Pub. Co (2005) Statistical Mechanical Modeling and its Application to Nanosystems Handbook of Theor & Comput Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (2005) Phase-Transition and Fragmentation in Nano-Confined Fluids J Comput & Theort Nanoscience (2005). Interatomic Potential Models for Nanostructures" Encycl Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (2004).
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Stem Cell-Based Tissue Engineering

Michael Cho, Ph.D. Bioengineering Grant Support: National Institutes of Health and Office of Naval Research Problem Statement and Motivation New Tissue Engineering Strategy
The costs associated with tissue loss or organ failure have been estimated over several hundreds of billion dollars. Severe shortage of tissues and organs continues to persist and cannot adequately be overcome. Tissue engineering attempts to control, manipulate, and reconstitute tissues in vitro ultimately for in vivo use to repair and replace damage tissues, and therefore offers a viable alternative. Recently, the use of stem cells in tissue engineering has advanced exciting possibilities for numerous biomedical and clinical applications
Technical Approach
Both bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and embryonic stem cell lines are used to engineer several tissues including bone and cartilage, just to name a few. Regulation of stem cell proliferation and tissue-specific differentiation by biochemical and physical cues appears to lead to enhanced regenerative capability that will likely result in desired integrity and functionality. Appropriate use of both mechanical cues and biochemical cues may be combined to solve one of the most challenging problems in tissue engineeringangiogenesisi, formation of blood vessels.

We have engineered a co-culture system that exploits the physicochemical differentiation factors and thereby minimizes the use of biochemical factors that could have unwanted side effects This unique model may offer an alternate tissue engineering approach to design pre-vascularized bone tissue constructs Future: Translate these laboratory results to clinical settings, including animal models and eventually human trials. Ultimate goal is to engineer tissues that can be implanted to treat and regenerate lost and damage tissues.
Molecular dynamics simulation of chloride ion channels (CIC)

Hongmei Liu, Cynthia Jameson and Sohail Murad, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: US National Science Foundation

Need for understanding transport of ions in
biological membranes Understand the conduction mechanism of chloride ions in simpler models of ClC. Explain the permeation mechanisms of ions in such ClC ion channels. Validate our models with the experimental results, and then extend studies to more complex systems.
Technical Approach
Use molecular simulations to model the

Explained the molecular basis of conduction mechanisms of ions in ClC. Used this improved understanding to predict behavior of ions in ClC. Used molecular simulation to explain the permeation mechanism of ions in ClC.
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permeation of ions in chloride ion channels. Examine the effects of the architecture of the tube surface on the water molecules in the tube. Determine reorientation correlation times of water molecules of the first hydration shell of the ions in ion channels and in the bulk solution.
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Exploring Gas Permeability of Lipid Membranes Using Coarse-grained Molecular Dynamics Method
Huajun Yuan, Cynthia J. Jameson, Sohail Murad Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 810 S. Clinton, Chicago, IL 60607 Primary Grant Support: US Department of Energy Problem Statement and Motivation:
Understand the transport mechanism of gases through biological membranes Explain the effect of gas parameters and lipid membrane tail length on permeability Use above information to develop environment-friendly separation processes
Technical Approach:
Develop an effective Coarse-Grained method to simulate gas transport through a model membrane efficiently and accurately Compare transport process of different gases Find gas permeability in different lipid membranes Compare with experiment to validate our results
Key Achievements and Future Goals:

Explained the transport process of different small molecules through a lipid membrane Determined diffusion coefficients and permeability of small molecules through a lipid membrane. Compared diffusion coefficients and permeability of different gases through different lipid membranes. Compared with atomistic simulations and experiments.
Diffusion Coefficient Measurement:
Simulation Systems:
Simulation System Configuration:
Results and Discussions:

Different Lipid Bilayer Memberanes:
Permeability Definition and Measurements:

Permeability = D/ D// , usually value from 0 ~ 1
Comparison with experiment measurement: Interaction Potential : Density Profile of Double DMPC bilayer:
Angle Bending: u=k cos)2 (cos 0 Bond Stretching: u=k r ( r- req)2

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Ref: Witold Subczynski et al, J.Gen.Physiol Vol.100,69-87, 1992
Effects Of Bone Mineral Density And Surgical Technique On Stability Of Acetabular Cup After Total Hip Replacement
1Department of Mechanical Engineering and 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Investigators: Ivan Zivkovic1; Farid Amirouche1; Mark Gonzalez2 Prime Grant Support: Zimmer Orthopedic

Total hip replacement surgery has become a common procedure to alleviate pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures, and other hip related problems for patients over 55 years of age. With the aging of the global population, the demand for hip replacements is increasing, along with the required clinical lifetime. The goal of this research is to study the effect of aging and surgical technique on stability of a hip prosthesis and ultimately to improve durability of hip joint prosthesis.
Technical Approach
Experimental cadaveric study was conducted to measure initial relative micromotion at the prosthesis/bone interface and to investigate the effect of bone density and surgical technique on the early micromotion at the interface that may predispose to a prosthesis loosening. Sensor technology was used to capture the micromotion of acetabular prosthesis Image-processing package (SeScan 3.0) was designed to generate a 3-D bone geometry and material distribution from ST scan and MRI data. Parametric patient based finite element model, validated with experimental results, was developed to further analyze the conditions affecting the initial stability and loosening of the interface for different loading conditions.

Patient specific computer system is developed which couples clinical imaging with finite element method This increased interpretive power has the potential to streamline biomedical diagnosis, analysis, non-invasive surgical planning and most importantly computer-assisted surgery At the initial clinical consultation proposed system would warn orthopedic surgeon of any anatomical abnormalities that could jeopardize the implant fixation, helps in determining optimal positioning of the prosthesis, insertion method, etc. which leads to reduction of operating time and to enchased patient care.
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Orienting Human Stem Cells (hMSCs) by Means of Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers

Investigators: M. Cho, Bioengineering; A. Yarin, C. M. Megaridis, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; E. Zussman, Technion-Israel Oriented Random Problem Statement and Motivation
Cell orientation and adhesion control the functionality of natural and engineered tissues Electrospinning is a low-cost technique which can produce polymer nanofibers aligned along a specific direction Polymer nanofibers can be used to mimic the native extracellular matrix (ECM) features
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Electrospun polymer nanofiber scaffolds are used to manipulate cell orientation and adhesion
Technical Approach
Random and oriented polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous scaffolds produced using electrospinning (random, oriented) Orientations of hMSCs and nanofibers on random and oriented nanofibrous scaffold samples were measured via laser scanning confocal microscopy at different time points during an 18-day culture period

hMSCs adhered and oriented along PCL nanofibers During long-term culture, hMSCs demonstrated no preferred orientation on random nanofibrous scaffolds; cells consistently aligned on oriented scaffolds Oriented PCL nanofibrous scaffolds could be used to mimic the cell and ECM organization in the native tissue, such as muscle, tendon, and the superficial zone of articular cartilage The fiber scaffold/hSMC approach holds promise for a variety of tissue engineering applications
A2 B2 hMSCs were cultured and seeded on two scaffold types
B3 A3 hMSC viability tests were performed to verify compatibility of the cells with the PCL
Multi-scale Modeling of Failure in Cortical Bone

Investigator: Elisa Budyn, Mechanical Engineering Grant Support: UIC; Collaboration: Ecole Centrale Paris (Thierry Hoc, Material Science) Problem Statement and Motivation Determination of the effects of the local geometrical and material heterogeneities in sane and pathological cortical bone at the micro and nano scales over the local strain and stress fields and global response of the unit cells. A better understanding of the effect of pathologies over cortical bone quality Technical Approach Multi-scale numerical models to characterize the mechanics of materials and biomaterials with multi-phase complex microstructures. Failure mechanics of these microstructures though damage and fracture processes studied over the micro and nano scales, modeled through FEM and X-FEM approaches. Concomitant experiments over the multiple scales. Key Achievements and Future Goals
Determination
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Determination of the Macroscopic Moduli Effect of the cement lines over the local strain field and the work of separation due to crack propagation Determination of localization patterns Crack initiation and crack propagation in cortical bone
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Multi-Electrode Electroretinography: Toward Single-Flash Mapping of Retinal Function

Principle Investigator: John R. Hetling, Bioengineering

Prevalent blinding eye diseases often begin locally, and progress across the retina (e.g. glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration). Early detection is critical to minimizing vision loss. Existing clinical techniques for measuring local health of the retina have limitations, including long test duration (10 min) and indirect measurement. The new test proposed here can be administered in one second, and provides a direct measure of retinal physiology.
Technical Approach
A multi-electrode array contact lens was designed for the rat eye to establish proof of concept for this approach, including experimentally induced laserdamage lesions on the retina. The ERG potentials recorded at the cornea will be used in conjunction with a finite-element model of the eye to estimate local activity of the retina. The meERG signal contains detailed information on the physiological state of the retina which cannot currently be measured with other functional mapping techniques.

Prototype multi-electrode contact lenses have been fabricated. A detailed FE model of a rat eye has been constructed. Preliminary meERG data have been recorded and used to optimize and validate the model, with encouraging results. Ultimate Goal: Thoroughly demonstrate proof of concept in rat, and transfer the technology to human studies for eventual clinical application. A U.S. Patent is pending.
Independent control of gas concentrations in a multiwell format

Investigators: Kihwan Nam and David T. Eddington, Bioengineering
6-Well format (top view)

Oxygen is a key modulator in many cellular pathways and current laboratory techniques for probing this important variable lack precise control. Several conditions within the same incubator can be generated through the use of hypoxic chambers, however only 4 chambers generally fit within a standard incubator.
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Additionally, gradients can be easily implemented in static culture models which are impossible to do in standard techniques.
Technical Approach

A microfabricated insert for multiwell formats has been developed to control the gas concentration of each well independent of the global incubators condition. Diffusive transport of oxygen is quick Simple and efficient platform does not require special equipment besides incubators, gas cylinders, and multiwell plates High-throughput systems for development of cellular microenvironmental models Application for in vitro model for liver zonation and suitable platforms to study stem cells
Soft lithography for microfabrication of thin membrane for oxygenation Microfabricated insert for multiwell formats, 6-well to 96-well Multiple and independent control of oxygen concentration for each well Polydimethylsiloxane is permeable to oxygen allowing microfluidic gas channels to control the conentrations in the well Cells can be cultivated under different concentration of oxygen in each well
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Signal Transduction Network Inference from Experimental Evidence

Investigators: Bhaskar DasGupta, CS, UIC with other researchers outside UIC Primary Grant Support: NSF CAREER IIS-0643973

Understanding of many signaling processes is limited to the knowledge of the signal(s) and of key mediators' positive or negative effects on the whole process. Need methods for synthesizing indirect information into a consistent network that maintains all observed causal relationships.
Technical Approach
distill experimental conclusions into qualitative regulatory relations between cellular components of the type A promotes (inhibits) B, or C promotes (inhibits) the process through which A promotes (inhibits) B. direct biochemical interactions are marked as such. assume that a three-node indirect inference corresponds to an intersection of two paths (A B and C B) in the interaction network, i. e., we assume that C activates an unknown pseudo-vertex of the AB path. Using techniques from combinatorial optimization we find the sparsest graph, both in terms of pseudo vertex numbers and non-critical edge numbers, that is consistent with all reachability relationships between real vertices.

developed efficient algorithms for the entire network synthesis procedure. validated the procedure by applying it to experimental results for abscisic acid-induced stomatal closure and comparing the results with the manually curated network. our graph sparsification procedure returns solutions close to optimal for randomly generated networks with a structure similar to those observed in transcriptional regulatory and signal transduction networks. An implementation of the graph synthesis procedure is available from http://www.cs.uic.edu/~dasgupta/networksynthesis/
A Test of the Leibowitz Hypothesis

1University
J. E. Barton1, R.V. Kenyon2, T.E. Cohn1 of California, 2University of Illinois at Chicago
Why do some people deliberately drive through railroad crossings and into the path of oncoming trains, even when warning signals are flashing? Are they seeking the ultimate thrill or is there something amiss in their judgment about the danger of crossing? Leibowitz observed that landing jumbo jets appeared to move more slowly than smaller counterparts, even though the former were traveling much faster. He speculated that this might be a contributing factor in railroad crossing accidents, and hypothesized that this misperception was the result of the way in which the visual system interprets the cues at hand.
Proportion of times subjects perceived the smaller sphere to be approaching faster (P5). Except for large sphere speeds of 10 and 15 m/sec where the smaller sphere was greater than then equal to the large sphere speed, respectively, the smaller sphere was always slower than the larger sphere, as the Correct response [red filled circles and dotted line] indicates. Thick dashed line shows chance level of response. Asterisks indicate response significantly less than the proportion for the next lower speed.
Technical Approach
Our experiment used a 3D Virtual Environment to display different sized textured spheres approaching an observer at different speeds.
Key Achievements
Our experiments show that speed perception is a function of object size, as hypothesized by Leibowitz. We hypothesize that subjects inaccurately estimated the large spheres size and distance as smaller and closer, but use the actual expansion rate information for this sphere. This lead them to incorrectly estimate the spheres approach speed as slower than it really is and maybe at important factor in collisions between small and large vehicles.
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DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR TREATING PARKINSONS DISEASE

Investigators: Ishita Basu,ECE; Daniela Tuninetti,ECE; Daniel Graupe,ECE; Konstantin Slavin,Neurosurgery Primary Grant Support: Dr. Tuninettis start-up package.

MOTIVATION: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical method of relieving advanced stage Parkinsons Disease (PD) patients of most of their debilitating symptoms (like tremor). DBS involves stimulating the area of the brain that controls movements with a high frequency train of electrical pulses through an implanted electrode. PROBLEMS: In todays DBS systems the stimulation parameters are optimized manually by the physician with visual feedbacks from the patient. Moreover, the stimulation is continuous and constant over time. OBJECTIVES: 1) Design an intermittent deep brain stimulation instead of a continuous stimulation. This ensures lower power requirements, a longer battery life, and possiblye reduce damage to healthy neurons in PD patients. 2) Tune the parameters of the DBS (frequency, pulse amplitude, pulse duration) by employing a closed-loop control. This allows to tailor the DBS stimulation to each individual patients thus enhancing DBS efficacy.
Technical Approach
1. A cluster of actively firing neurons is modeled as a group of coupled oscillators that is mathematically described by stochastic differential (Langevin) equations. The signals measured from PD patients, such as the local field potential from the brain and the muscular potential from surface EMG, are modeled parametrically. The signal parameters are adaptively estimated for each patient from the measured signals and to optimize the DBS stimulation parameters.
Key Achievements and Future goal

Simulation results shows that on an average a train of high frequency pulses with its frequency and/or amplitude stochastically modulated with Gaussian noise performs better than its deterministic counterpart. Next, we will test the above hypothesis on a model with parameters extracted from actual measured signals. We will trace the evolution of the parameters extracted from the measured signals which will serve as a reference in the control loop. We will optimize the DBS stimulation parameters.
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The Audible Human Project

Investigator: Thomas J. Royston, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering Primary Grant Support: NIH Problem Statement and Motivation
Develop and experimentally validate a subject-specific computer model of sound generation, transmission and measurement in the pulmonary system and chest. Mechanical phantom model for code validation: foam with airways (lungs) surrounded by silicon with embedded garalite ribs (chest wall). Motivation: Complement to National Library of Medicine Visible Human Project. Research and education/ training tool. Integration into Haptic Virtual Reality environment in the future (e.g. ImmersiveTouch).
Wire mesh geometry of chest surface, lungs and main airways based on Visible Human Male.
Technical Approach
Patient-specific acoustic model based on coupling an analytical airway model with a lung tissue boundary element model and finite element model of the ribcage and chest surface Validated via experimental studies on phantom models and human subjects

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Code validation via experimental phantom studies in progress Development of computational model based on Visible Human Male in progress Future plans: Experimental validation on human subjects Future plans: Extend to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and gastroinstestinal systems flexible sonic sensor array pad Biomedical & Biotechnology
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Brownian Dynamics Simulation of Blood: Modeling Red Blood Cells with a Bead-and-Spring Models
Investigators: L.E. Wedgewood; Kyung-Hyo Kim, UIC Chemical Engineering
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Understanding blood rheology (i.e., blood flow properties) is important for the treatment of occlusive vascular disease. Viscoelastic behavior of red blood cells affect flow behavior and transport in blood vesicles. A red blood cell is a biconcave disk with length of ~8.5um [Fig 1] and accounts for roughly 38% - 46% of bloods volume. Fahraeus-Lindqvist effect: The decrease in apparent viscosity when blood vessel has small diameter less than about 0.3 mm [Fig 2]. To develop a Brownian dynamics (BD) model that captures the essential rheological behavior of blood [Fig 3].
Fig 2 RBC in a blood vessel Fig 3 Simulation model of RBC
Technical Approach
Construct a model for red blood cells suspended in blood plasma Fig. 3: Bead-and-Spring Model: flexibility and elasticity of a red blood cell is represented by a network of springs to mimic cell membrane. Intrinsic curvature of the membrane is modeled by bending potentials. Membrane area and cell volume are constrained to be constant in accordance with actual cells. Complex flow calculations are made using Brownian dynamics simulations. Motion and configuration of red blood cells can be simulated in complex flow geometries.
Results for a three bead-and-spring model gives a simplified view of the physical system, but captures the essential physical characteristics of red blood cells: Correctly predicts the steady shearing properties giving the correct relation between shear stress and shear rate. Correctly predicts the Fahraeus-Lindqvist effect for circular tubes of various radii. Future goals: Addition of details to the red blood cell model: internal viscosity of cell, bending potentials and interaction between cells. The method can be extended to more complex situations by replacing the single vessel for more complex geometries (walls, constriction, bends, junction, networks) or combinations.
A Coarse-grained Model for the Formation of Caveolae

Investigators: L E Wedgewood, L C Nitsche, B Akpa: Chemical Engineering; R D Minshall, Pharmacology and Anesthesiology Primary Grant Support: National Institutes of Health

Fig. 1 Caveolae are ~50 nm indentations at cell surfaces Fig 2 Caveolae accept molecules to be absorbed into the cell (endocytosis)
Animal cell membrane regions rich in the protein caveolin form ~50 nm pits or indentations (caveolae) [Fig. 1] Caveolae accept molecular cargo that is to be absorbed by the cell, thus forming endocytic vesicles [Fig. 2]
roles in signaling, cholesterol trafficking, pathogen invasion disruption of caveolin expression is linked to disease
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Fig. 3 Increasingly coarse-grained models of lipid bilayer phospholipids
Fig. 4 A section-view of the membrane model
Current microscopic techniques cannot be used to continuously observe the process of formation of specific caveolae Coarse-grained approaches can be used to feasibly study interactions of caveolins with the lipid bilayer that result in the formation of caveolae [Figs. 3 and 4]
Technical Approach
The lipid bilayer is modeled as a coarse-grained 2D fluid [Fig. 3]
each particle in the model represents a cluster of phospholipids

Lipid membrane modeled as a stable 2D fluid Various kinds of surfaces modeled
plane, sphere, hemisphere
2D structure is preserved using a combination of potentials that [Fig. 4]

favor a specified minimum inter-particle distance cause particles to be attracted to one another penalize particles for leaving the 2D surface
Physical properties of model are being investigated

to confirm that model exhibits typical lipid-bilayer characteristics
Future goals
to incorporate caveolin proteins on the bilayer to model the cytoskeleton and its interactions to model the pinch-off of invaginated surface caveolae to form endocytic vesicles
Computation is saved by only considering interactions with neighboring particles

particle interactions restricted to specified cutoff distances
Caveolins modeled as bead-spring chains

subject to Brownian forces
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Numerical Modeling of MR Imaging of the Human Head

Investigators: James C. Lin, Electrical and Computer Engineering and, Bioengineering Primary Grant Support: Magnetic Health Science Foundation
64MHz 200MHz 300MHz 340MHz 400MHz

To anayize the physiological response of radiofrequency (RF) power deposition during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with head-specific volume coils.
Technical Approach
FDTD methods are used to calculate RF power deposition and temperature elevation in MRI of the human head within volume coils from 64400 MHz at different power levels both with and without consideration of temperature- induced changes in rates of metabolism, perspiration, radiation, and perfusion.

At the highest power levels currently allowed in MRI for head volume coils, there is little effect from the physiological response . To assess the possibility that at higher power levels or in different types of coils (such as extremity or whole-body coils) the physiological response may have more significant effects.
Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Nanofibers

Y. Zhang, Prof. A.L. Yarin (MIE, UIC)

Water insoluble novel NIPAM-based copolymers Swelling/shrinkage in response to temperature variation Swelling/shrinkage in response to pH variation Controlled drug release Triggering at pH of 6.5 characteristic of cancer tumors
Technical Approach
Co-polymerization of thermo-responsive NIPAM-PMMA copolymers Co-polymerization of pH-responsive NIPAM-PMMA-AA copolymers Electrospinning of nanofiber mats loaded with a model compound-fluorescent dye Thermo- and pH-activated periodic dye release To appear in Y. Zhang, A.L. Yarin. J. Materials Chemistry (2009)

Water insoluble novel NIPAM-based, thermo- and pHresponsive copolymers were synthesized They can distinguish between cancer tumors (pH 6.5) and normal tissues (pH 7.4) and release an anti-cancer drug in a highly localized manner eliminating severe side effects Future experiments should involve real anti-cancer drugs Drug delivery with nanobots: carbon nanotubes containing anti-cancer drugs and capped with these stimuli-responsive copolymers
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Universal Design of Exercise Equipment for People with Disabilities

Investigators: Michael J. Scott, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Primary Grant Support: U.S. Dept. of Education (OSERS/NIDDR) : RERC RecTech Problem Statement and Motivation
Lack of access to exercise is a major health risk for people with disabilities Wheelchair users are particularly challenged to find appropriate cardiovascular exercise; the common arm ergometer is a risk of shoulder overuse injury Major equipment manufacturers and gyms have limited interest in what they perceive as a niche market Regulation and standards driving the push for more universal equipment
Technical Approach
Consider physiological requirements and usability needs first Mechanism design to permit universally designed machines that serve the exercising population both with and without disabilities Partnership with Life Fitness Collaboration with investigators at SUNY Buffalo developing instruments to measure universality of products Collaboration with standards developers in the United States (Beneficial Designs) and Great Britain (Inclusive Fitness Initiative)

Categorized and identified best candidate exercise motions for wheelchair users with different levels of function to achieve cardiovascular benefit without risk of overuse injury First prototype of dual-use adapted Life Cycle 9500HR currently being tested on human subjects by colleagues Thayne Munce of Movement Sciences and Karen Troy of Kinesiology and Nutrition Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) RecTech funding renewed through 2012 Future developments: adaptation of strength equipment for cardiovascular use
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MATERIALS AND NANO-TECHNOLOGY

Research projects in Materials and Nano-Technology include activities such as integration of nanostructures with biological structures, nanofluidics, and nanoelectronics. This research thrust area is populated by faculty from many departments, including bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil and materials engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical and industrial engineering.
For an on-line view of the quad-charts in the Materials and Nano-Technology area, visit the College of Engineerings research web page at the following URL: www.engineering.uic.edu/COE/ResearchThrustAreas
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Atomic & Molecular Nanotechnology

G. Ali Mansoori, Bio & Chem Eng; Dept.s

Experimental and theoretical studies of organic nanostructures derived from petroleum (Diamondoids, asphaltenes, etc.).. Quantum and statistical mechanics of small systems Development of ab initio models and equations of state of nanosystems. Phase transitions, fragmentations. Molecular dynamics simulation of small systems Studies in non-extensivity and internal pressure anomaly of nanosystems. DNA-Dendrimers nano-cluster formation, nanoparticleprotein attachment for drug delivery
A Simple, Scientific Way to Optimize Catalyst Preparation

John R. Regalbuto, Dept. of Chemical Engineering Prime Grant Support: NSF
2) Finding optimum pH
Kads pH<PZC
OH2+
K1
[PtCl6]-2 [H]+ (pH shifts)
H2
3) Optimized Pt/SiO2 catalyst
PZC
OH
K2
pH>PZC
O-
Kads
[(NH3)4Pt]+2
1) Electrostatic adsorption mechanism

supported metal catalysts like the automobile catalytic converter are immensely important for environmental cleanup chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis energy production catalyst preparation is thought of as a black art industry has successful recipes but little fundamental understanding; development is laborious and expensive our lab is a world leader at fundamental studies of catalyst preparation
Technical Approach
method of strong electrostatic adsorption:
locate pH of optimal electrostatic interaction reduce metal coordination complex at conditions which retain the high dispersion of the precursor extremely small nanocrystals result (sub-nanometer) metal utilization is optimized method is generalizeable
Key Applications
fuel cell electrocatalysts automobile catalytic converters petroleum refining catalysts
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Materials and Nano-Technology
Integrating Nanostructures with Biological Structures

Investigators: M. Stroscio, ECE and BioE; M. Dutta, ECE Prime Grant Support: ARO, NSF, AFOSR, SRC, DARPA, DHS Problem Statement and Motivation
Coupling manmade nanostructures with biological
structures to monitor and control biological processes. For underlying concepts see Biological Nanostructures and Applications of Nanostructures in Biology: Electrical, Mechanical, & Optical Properties, edited by Michael A. Stroscio and Mitra Dutta (Kluwer, New York, 2004).
Technical Approach
Synthesis of nanostructures Binding nanostructures to manmade structures Modeling electrical, optical and mechanical properties of nanostructures Experimental characterization of intergated manmade nanostructure-biological structures

Numerous manmade nanostructures have been functionalized with biomolecules Nanostructure-biomolecule complexes have been used to study a variety of biological structures including cells Interactions between nanostructures with biomolecules and with biological environments have been modeled for a wide variety of systems Ultimate goal is controlling biological systems at the nanoscale
Nano-magnetism and high-density magnetic memory

Vitali Metlushko, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Nanotechnology Core Facility (NCF) Prime Grant Support: NSF ECS grant # ECS-0202780, Antidot and Ring Arrays for Magnetic Storage Applications and NSF NIRT grant # DMR-0210519 : Formation and Properties of Spin-Polarized Quantum Dots in Magnetic Semiconductors by Controlled Variation of Magnetic Fields on the Nanoscale, B. Janko (P.I.), J. K. Furdyna (co-P.I.), M. Dobrowolska (co-P.I.), University of Notre Dame is leading organization, A. M. Chang (Purdue) and V. Metlushko, (UIC)
Lorentz image of magnetic nanostructure.
UICs Nanoscale Core Facility
SEM image of 700nm MRAM cells.
The field of nanoelectronics is overwhelmingly dedicated to the exploitation of the behavior of electrons in electric fields. Materials employed are nearly always semiconductor-based, such as Si or GaAs, and other related dielectric and conducting materials. An emerging basis for nanoelectronic systems is that of magnetic materials. In the form of magnetic random access memories (MRAM), nanoscale magnetic structures offer fascinating opportunities for the development of low-power and nonvolatile memory elements.
Technical Approach
In past few years, the interest in nano-magnetism has encreased rapidly because they offer potential application in MRAM. Modern fabrication techniques allow us to place the magnetic elements so close together that element-element interactions compete with single-element energies and can lead to totally different switching dynamics. To visualize the magnetization reversal process in individual nano-magnets as well as in high-density arrays, Metlushko and his co-authors employed several different imaging techniques- magnetic force microscopy (MFM), scanning Hall microscopy, magneto-optical (MO) microscopy, SEMPA and Lorentz microscopy (LM).

This project has led to collaboration with MSD, CNM and APS ANL, Katholieke Univesiteit Leuven, Belgium, University of Notre Dame, NIST, Universita` di Ferrara, Italy, InterUniversity Micro-Electronics Center (IMEC), Belgium, Cornell University, McGill University and University of Alberta, Canada During the past 3 years this NSF-supported work resulted in 21 articles in refereed journals already published and 10 invited talks in the US, Europe and Japan.
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Tera-scale Integration of Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Investigators: M. Dutta, ECE; M. Stroscio,ECE and BioE Prime Grant Support: ARO, NSF, AFOSR, SRC, DARPA Problem Statement and Motivation
Au wire Future
electronic and optoelectronic systems must be integrated on the terascale and beyond This research effort explores the use of biomolecules as molecular interconnects for such terascale systems Key Achievements and Future Goals
Numerous manmade semiconducting nanostructures have been synthesized Integrated semiconductor quantum dots have been assembled chemically in the Nanoengineering Research Laboratory at UIC Interactions between semiconductor nanostructures and molecular wires have been modeled for a wide variety of systems Untimate goal is massive integration of semiconductor nanostructures in functional electronic and optoelectronic networks
CdS
CdSe-ZnS
CdSe-ZnS-GGGC
Technical Approach
Synthesis of semiconductor nanostructures Chemical self-assembly of semiconductor nanostructures Modeling electrical, optical and mechanical properties of ensembles of nanostructures
Molybdenum Patterns
Experimental characterization of massively integrated networks of semiconductor nanostructures
Multiferroic Thin Films Grown by MBE

Investigators: Siddhartha Ghosh Prime Grant Support: Office of Naval Research Problem Statement and Motivation
Metal Electrodes
RF Plasma Assisted Oxide MBE System
Frequency tunable microwave devices Magnetoelectric thin films Multiferroism in multilayered heterostructures Advanced RADAR arrays for Navy Spintronics

First reported MBE growth of multiferroic layers by RF Plasma oxygen source Research on controlling thin film interfaces is underway Collaboration has been established with Argonne National Labs and Center for Nanoscale Materials Discussion for collaboration with Naval Research Laboratory has been initiated
Technical Approach
RF Plasma assisted complex oxide epitaxial growth on oxide and semiconductor substrates Alternate piezoelectric and magnetostrictive layers provide mechanical coupling between the ferroelectric and ferromagnetic thin films Atomically smooth interfaces
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MicroOptoElectroMechanical Systems (MOEMS)

Investigators: A. Feinerman, ECE; C. Megaridis, MIE Prime Grant Support: NASA, and DARPA Problem Statement and Motivation
Standard deformable structures rely on spindly linkages to achieve the flexibility required for motion. Spindly structures are thermal insulators. Tethered liquid drops provide electrical, and thermal conduction, as well as a restoring force/torque to mirror.
75 volts @ 300Hz with 35 m actuation

Technical Approach
tethered drops are super-deformable, large displacements at low voltages are possible drops can be tethered by patterning the wetting properties of a surface precision dispensing of Hg drops self-alignment of ~50 g mirrors.

Achieved reproducible piston motion Achieved reproducible rotation Used technique to make variable reflection display Developing RF switch liquids do not suffer from stiction.
Carbon Nanopipes for Nanofluidic Devices

Investigators: C. M. Megaridis, A. Yarin, Mechanical and Industrial Eng., UIC; Y. Gogotsi, J.C. Bradley, Drexel Univ.; H. Bau, Univ. Pennsylvania Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Investigate the physical and chemical properties of aqueous fluids contained in multiwall carbon nanotubes Determine the continuum limit for fluid behavior under extreme confinement Provide experimental data for parallel modeling efforts Evaluate the feasibility of fabricating devices using carbon nanotubes as building blocks
Technical Approach
Multiwall carbon nanotubes filled by high-pressure hightemperature processing in autoclaves Nanotube diameter in the range 5nm-200nm, and lengths 500nm-10 m Gas/liquid interfaces used as markers of fluid transport High-resolution electron microscopy and chemical analysis techniques used to resolve behavior of fluids stimulated thermally in the electron microscope Model simulations used to interpret experimental observations

Gas/Liquid interfaces in carbon nanotubes with diameter above 10nm resemble interfaces in macroscopic capillaries Non-continuum behavior observed in nanotubes with diameter below 10nm Wettability of carbon walls by water observed; important property for adsorption applications Future applications include drug delivery systems, labon-a-chip manufacturing, electrochemical cells, etc.
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Low-Pressure Plasma Process for Nanoparticle Coating

Investigators: Farzad Mashayek, MIE/UIC; Themis Matsoukas, ChE/Penn State Prime Grant Support: NSF
Simulated flow of ions over a nanoparticle

Nanoparticles of various materials are building blocks and important constituents of ceramics and metal composites, pharmaceutical and food products, energy related products such as solid fuels and batteries, and electronics related products. The ability to manipulate the surface properties of nanoparticles through deposition of one or more materials can greatly enhance their applicability.
Nanolayer coating on a silica particle
Technical Approach
A low-pressure, non-equilibrium plasma process is developed using experimental and computational approaches. Two types of reactors are being considered. The first reactor operates in batch mode by trapping the nanoparticles in the plasma sheath. Agglomeration of the particles is prevented due to the negative charges on the particles. The second reactor is being designed to operate in a continuous mode where the rate of production may be significantly increased. This reactor will also provide a more uniform coating by keeping the nanoparticles outside the plasma sheath.

The batch reactor is already operational and has been used to demonstrate the possibility of coating nanoparticles. A reaction model has been developed to predict the deposition rate on the nanoparticle surface. The possibility of using an external magnetic field to control the trapping of the particles has been investigated computationally. The experimental effort is now focused on the design of the continuous mode reactor. The computational effort is focused on development of a comprehensive code for simulation of the plasma reactor, nanoparticle dynamics, and surface deposition.
Atomic & Molecular BioNanotechnology

G.Ali Mansoori, Bio & Chem Eng Dept.s

Diamondoids and Gold Nanoparticle - based nanobiotechnology - Applications for Drug Delivery.
Quantum and statistical mechanics of small systems Development of ab initio models and equations of state of nanosystems. Phase transitions, fragmentations. Molecular dynamics simulation of nano systems - Nonextensivity and internal pressure anomaly. DNA-Dendrimers nano-cluster formation.
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Molecular Simulation of Gas Separations

Sohail Murad, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: US National Science Foundation

FAU Zeolite MFI Zeolite CHA Zeolite
Understand The Molecular Basis For Membrane
Based Gas Separations

y z x Zeolite Membrane
Explain At The Fundamental Molecular Level Why Membranes Allow Certain Gases To Permeate Faster than Others
Feed Compartment (High Pressure)
Feed Compartment (High Pressure)
Product Compartment (Low Pressure)
Use This Information To Develop Strategies For Better Design Of Membrane Based Gas Separation Processes For New Applications.
Recycling Regions
Technical Approach
Determine The Key Parameters/Properties Of The Membrane That Influence The Separation Efficiency Use Molecular Simulations To Model The Transport Of Gases i.e. Diffusion or Adsorption Focus All Design Efforts On These Key Specifications To Improve The Design Of Membranes. Use Molecular Simulations As A Quick Screening Tool For Determining The Suitability Of A Membrane For A Proposed New Separation Problem

Explained The Molecular Basis Of Separation of N2/O2 and N2/CO2 Mixtures Using a Range of Zeolite Membranes. Used This Improved Understanding To Predict Which Membranes Would Be Effective In Separating a Given Mixture Used Molecular Simulation to Explain the Separation Mechanism in Zeolite Membranes. .
Rheology of Polymeric and Complex Nanostructured Fluids

Investigator: Ludwig C. Nitsche, Chemical Engineering Department Collaborator: Lewis E. Wedgewood, Chemical Engineering Department Problem Statement and Motivation
Numerical versus asymptotic PDFs for a linear-locked dumbbell
Derive macroscopic constitutive laws from

stylized molecular models of polymers and complex fluid substructure in dilute solution. Obtain probability density functions describing external (translational) and internal (conformational) degrees of freedom of suspended bead-spring entities. Manipulate complex fluids with flow geometry and external fields.
Closure relations for the conformatioally averaged Smoluchowski equation
Technical Approach
Numerical simulations by atomistic smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ASPH). Smart swarms of particles solve the Smoluchowski equation for translational and conformational motions of dumbbell models of polymers in dilute solution. Asymptotic theory (singular perturbations and multiple scales) consolidates numerics and extracts formulas for probability density profiles, scaling laws and rheological constitutive equations.

Developed model of cross-stream migration of polymers in flows with gradients in shear. The first asymptotic PDF for the classic problem of FENE dumbbells stretching in elongational flows. Rigorous basis for the recent L-closure, and analytical explanation for the numerically observed collapse of transient stressbirefringence curves for different polymer lengths.
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Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics: The Vorticity Decomposition

Lewis E. Wedgewood, Chemical Engeineering Department Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation, 3M Company Problem Statement and Motivation
Construct a Theory that Allows the Vorticity to be Divided into an Objective and a Non-Objective Portion Develop Robust Equations for the Mechanical Properties (Constitutive Equations) of Non-Newtonian Fluids using the Objective Portion of the Vorticity Solve Flow Problems of Complex Fluids in Complex Flows such as Blood Flow, Ink Jets, Polymer Coatings, Etc.
Technical Approach
Mathematical Construction of Co-rotating Frames (see Figure above) to Give a Evolution for the Deformational Vorticity (Objective Portion) Finite Difference Solution to Tangential Flow in an Eccentric Cylinder Device Brownian Dynamics Simulations of Polymer Flow and Relation Between Polymer Dynamics and Constitutive Equations Continuum Theory And Hindered Rotation Models To Model Mechanical Behavior

Improved Understanding Of the Modeling of Complex Fluids Applications to Structured Fluids such as Polymer Melts, Ferromagnetic Fluids, Liquid Crystals, etc. Development Of Constitutive Relations Suitable For Design Of New Applications Verification Of Hindered Rotation Theory And The Transport Of Angular Momentum In Complex Fluids
Sensor Technology for Non Destructive Assessment of Materials Degradation

J. Ernesto Indacochea & Ming L. Wang, Civil & Materials Engineering National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Intermediate F creep u l l As-received c r e e p
Corrosion and creep damage of materials are among the most important challenges for engineers in selecting materials for operation in extreme environments. Corrosion stands for loses of about 300 billion dollars per year only in the USA. Creep assessment is a major concern for repair and life extension of infrastructure equipment in power plants. Early detection and close monitoring of corrosion and creep by non-destructive examination (NDE) is most effective to extend the life of structures and insure the continuous operation of power plants.
Technical Approach
The material is a key part of the sensor. A magnetic field is applied to the component being assessed and its magnetic response is monitored. The hysteresis loop and magnetic saturation depend on the microstructure and cross section of the exposed material. Corrosion is a surface phenomenon that reduces the cross section of materials due to mass loss. During the different stages of creep, materials suffer changes in grain size, phases, crystallographic lattice, and voids appear. The magnetoelastic response of metals due to corrosion or creep gradually changes and it is used to estimate the degradation level due to creep or corrosion.

Corrosion damage with 0.5% mass loss of ferromagnetic materials can be detected with a 95% confidence limit. Microstructural changes are also detected during the sensing of corrosion and creep. In the third stage of creep damage the material becomes magnetically harder and the hysteresis curve shifts.
Future Goals
Improve sensor sensitivity to detect less than 0.5% mass loss due corrosion and subtle microstructure changes during creep. Extend our studies to development of nanostructured hydrogen sensing MOS devices.
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Development of ultrafast AAO nanowell/Pd nanoparticle structures for hydrogen detection at low temperature
Investigators: J.E. Indacochea, M.L. Wang, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering, UIC H.H. Wang, Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation
AAO nanowell Al substrate
Resistance (kOhm)
Pd nanoparticle
0.735 0.734 0.733

0.5% H 1% H

H off
0.732
0.3% H
0.731 0.73 0.729 0.728 0.727 0 20 40 60
0.2% H 0.1% H 0.05% H
Hydrogen has been envisioned as a futuristic energy system. Gas detectors will be key components to ensure safety and reliability in hydrogen infrastructure. Limitations of current hydrogen sensing devices include long response time, low sensitivity, and poor performance at room temperature.
100 120 140 160
H on
80
Time (s)
Change in resistance in presence of hydrogen at different concentrations
Very large active surface and nanoscale dimensions make nanostructures a promising alternative to overcome current limitations in hydrogen detectors.
Technical Approach
Anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) nanowell array has been selected as substrate because it provides a robust, insulating, and ordered structure for catalyst deposition. Pd nanoparticles have been selected as catalyst due to their high sensitivity and selectivity to react with hydrogen. The nanostructure is being characterized and tested for hydrogen detection. Dimensions and configuration are being systematically studied to achieve optimal performance.

The electrical resistance of the nanostructure increases with hydrogen concentration due to the formation of a non conductive Pd hydride phase. Response time is greatly faster compared to that for other nanostructured and micro sensing devices. Very low hydrogen concentrations can be detected at room temperature without compromising sensitivity. The main goal is to achieve optimal performance and integrate the nanostructure into modern sensors.
Joining Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) to Crofer22-APU for Applications in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Investigator: J.E. Indacochea, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering, UIC
YSZ Ticusil YSZ
Braze metal

YSZ
Reaction layer
Ti
Zr Ag Cu 2.0 m
Develop a filler material and brazing procedure that provides a high quality hermetic seal to enhance the performance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). Reactive brazing has proved to be the most effective and efficient method for joining ceramicsto-metals. The addition of reactive elements to filler metals improve wetting in ceramics by the formation of a reaction layer that insures bonding. The thickness of the reaction layer on the interface YSZ/filer metal will have an important effect on the mechanical properties of the joint.
Ticusil YSZ
1: Monoclinic ZrO2 2: Tetragonal ZrO2 3: -AgTi3 4: -TiO
(c)
Interface
2.0 mm
2
(b) (a)
XRD spectra of interface 900 60. (a). Pure YSZ, (b). C, HNO3 etched interface YSZ/Ticusil, (c). Ground interfaceYSZ/Ticusil.
YSZ/Ticusil,
Technical Approach
YSZ was brazed to itself and to Crofer22-APU using AgCu-Ti alloys.

YSZ reacted with the active filler metals (Ag-Cu-Ti) to form a reaction layer at the interface. This reaction layer was rich in Ti and the presence of - TiO was confirmed using XRD analysis and SEM-EDS. The thickness of the reaction layers was a function of the Ti content in the filer metal. Reaction layers for Ticusil as a filler metal were larger than Cusil-ABA. The main goal is to develop a sound seal between the interconnect and the electrolyte that withstand operating temperatures up to 1000 using novel materials. C,
Commercial alloys: Ticusil (4.5%Ti) and Cusil-ABA (1.5%Ti) were evaluated for joining efficiency at 900 for C 15, 30, and 60 minutes in vacuum (~6 x 10-6 torr.). Optical microscopy, electron microscopy, dispersive energy spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were carried out in order to study the interface YSZ/Ag-Cu-Ti.
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Advanced Sensor Development for Life Assessment of Power Plants

J. Ernesto Indacochea & Ming L. Wang, Civil & Materials Engineering National Science Foundation
Strain -Time 0.14 0.12 0.1 0.08 0.06
1.6

The societal needs for greater energy, demand larger power outputs. Higher yields are possible by exposing plant components to higher temperatures; this will hasten materials degradation or creep and their end life. Accurate damage appraisal is needed for effective plant maintenance and repair, as well as for remaining life assessment of components for safe operation. The electromagnetic response of the material is affected by the microstructural changes due to damage and this is assessed by means of advanced sensors.
Strain
0.04 0.02
B (Teslas)
Spent Life: 18 % : 33% 63% 76%
1.2
0.8
0.4
0 0 100 200 300 400 500 Time (Hours) 600 700 800 900 1000
0 -6000 -4000 -2000 -0.4 0 2000 4000 6000
-0.8
-1.2
-1.6
H (A/m)
Technical Approach
Systematic creep microstructural changes are induced and assessed in conjunction with their magnetic properties. The magnetic responses are measured with hysteresis curves. The material creep damage is measured by changes in grain size, dislocations density, micro particle precipitation and coarsening, void formation, and coalescence The microstructure changes affect the pinning factor of the magnetic domain walls (k) during magnetization; this is reflected in variations of the magnetic hysteresis curves, which is then use to estimate the creep degradation level.
dM dt dH (1 c) dt Ma M k
o

Accurate identification of the stages allows for better component maintenance and remaining life prediction. An extension of the Jiles-Atherton model of magnetic hysteresis to evaluate creep changes was attained to closely check the progress of the pinning domain factor. In the final creep stage, void coalescence cuses the most significant changes in the magnetic hysteresis of steel. Extend the validity of the sensor to similar failure mechanisms such as like radiation damage in nuclear power plants.
Ma M
dMa dt
Simulation of Thermodynamics and Flow Processes at Nano Scales

Suresh K. Aggarwal, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Use of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics methods to investigate thermodynamics and flow processes at nanoscales Dynamics of droplet collision and interfacial processes Interaction of a nanodroplet with carbon nanotube Solid-liquid Interactions and Nanolubrication
Vaporization of a non-spherical nano-droplet

Z
1000 Steps
1)
Y
40 30 20 0 10 20 0 0 10 30 40 50 20 30 40 80 60 70 10
2)
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Droplet Evaporation, Int. J. of Heat & Mass Transfer, 46, pp. 3179-3188, 2003. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Droplet Collision. M.S. Thesis, K. Shukla, 2003.
MD simulation of the collision between two nano-droplets
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Nanocrystalline Carbide Derived Carbon for Tribological Applications

Investigators: Michael McNallan, Civil and Materials Engineering, UIC; Ali Erdemir, Argonne National Laboratory Prime Grant Support: U.S. Department of Energy Problem Statement and Motivation
max. safe SiC-SiC temperature SiC-CDC
Mechanical Seals and bearings fail due to frictional heating and wear Materials used are hard ceramics, such as SiC or WC Friction can be reduced by coating with carbon as graphite or diamond Graphitic coatings are not wear resistant
Pump seal face temperature during dry running at 4000 rpm With and without CDC coating
Diamond coatings are wear resistant, but fail by spallation or delamination from the underlying ceramic
Technical Approach
Produce a low friction carbon layer by chemical conversion of the surface of the carbide SiC(s) + 2Cl2(g) SiCl4(g) + C(s) At temperatures < 1000oC, carbon cannot relax into equilibrium graphitic state and remains as Carbide Derived Carbon (CDC) CDC coating contains nano-porous amorphous C, fullerenes, and nanocrystalline diamond CDC is low friction, wear resistant, and resistant to spallation and delamination

CDC has been produced in the laboratory Its structure and conversion kinetics have been characterized Tribological performance was verified in laboratory and industrial scale pump tests with water CDC was patented and selected for an R&D 100 Award in 2003 CDC was Licensed to Carbide Derivative Technologies, Inc.in 2006 Scale up to industrial production rates, characterization of process reliability and testing in specific industrial environments is the next goal.
Conceptual Understanding of Nanoscale Self-Assembly

UIC Investigators: Tom Moher, Andy Johnson, John Bell, Computer Science, Carmen Lilley, Mechanical Engineering, Jim Pellegrino, Psychology Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation (Nanotechnology Center for Learning & Teaching, PI: Robert Chang, Northwestern; Grant partners: Northwestern, UIC, Michigan, Purdue, UIUC)

Developing capacity for research advances in nanoscale science and engineering is a critical national priority Nanoscale concepts are essentially unrepresented in todays middle and high school curricula Self-assembly is an accessible phenomenon that can be studied with context of design. Little is known about effects of representation and sequencing of instruction on learning at nanoscale
Technical Approach
Develop conceptual inventory (learning goals) of nanoscale phenomena Situate conceptual inventory within national (AAAS and NRC) standards for science learners Test effectiveness of tangible and computer-based models of self-assembly in virus detection applications Test effectiveness of design-first vs. domain-first instructional sequencing in molecular self-assembly Assess understanding of 2-d and 3-d electric field models for understanding dielectrophoresis

Articulation of self-assembly conceptual inventory Developed tangible and computer simulations models of molecular self-assembly, virus detection, electric field strength and gradients Classroom testing in urban middle schools, UIC undergraduates (Spring, Fall 2007) Continued research on understanding of representational affordances and instructional sequencing on learners understanding of nanoscale self-assembly Development of K-16 instructional materials
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Printing Electronic Circuitry with Copper Solutions

Investigators: C. M. Megaridis, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; C. Takoudis, Bioengineering; J. Belot, Univ. Nebraska-Lincoln; J. McAndrew, Air Liquide, Inc. Prime Grant Support: Air Liquide Problem Statement and Motivation
Patterned metal films are essential to a wide range of applications ranging from printed circuits, to thin-film displays and electrodes in biomedical implants Inkjet printing has environmental benefits while offering flexibility, cost savings, and scalability to large area substrates Initial focus on Copper due to its very low resistivity. Future extension to bio-compatible metals Homogeneous metal inks eliminate obstacles encountered while using nanoparticle ink suspensions
Technical Approach
Synthesis of metal compounds as primary ingredients of homogeneous inks Ink physical and rheological properties (viscosity, surface tension) optimized for printability Printing tests for optimal line formation; thermal treatment to reduce the deposit to pure metal; final product testing/evaluation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and electron microscopy used to characterize deposit chemical composition and surface quality

Candidate organocopper compounds and solvents have been identified, providing facile decomposition to metallic copper (removal of ligands + reduction of Cu 2+ to Cu0), and copper content > 10% wt. Copper lines printed in the laboratory indicate that homogeneous solutions of organocopper compounds can be developed with suitable properties for ink-jet printing Research has the potential to catapult progress in metal ink fabrication and in-situ formation of metallic lines with feature size in the 10-100 m range
Modeling Multiphase Fluids Trapped in Carbon Nanotubes

A. L.Yarin and C. M. Megaridis, Mechanical and Industrial Eng., UIC; Y. Gogotsi, Drexel Univ. Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
To explain the experimentally observed evolution of water volumes encased in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) To develop a quantitative theory describing the related phenomena To compare model predictions with the experimentally recorded evolution patterns
Technical Approach
Physical estimates of the energy flux in electron microscope delivered by the electron beam to liquid volumes encapsulated inside carbon nanotubes Continuum model of mass diffusion and heat transfer, which also accounts for intermolecular interactions Agreement of the model predictions with the experimental data was good Direct heating experiments conducted and confirmed the proposed thermal mechanism

A new phenomenon was explained on the physical level A new continuum equation accounting for intermolecular interactions was proposed Experimental results for hydrothermal CNTs in transmission electron microscope were explained and described Experimental results for CVD-produced CNTs in the Environmental SEM were explained and described Preliminary calculations for nanofluidic applications were conducted and can be extended in future
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Fundamental Design of Nanocatalysts

Randall J. Meyer, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: NSF, PRF Technical Approach Problem Statement and Motivation
Finite fossil fuel reserves dictate that new solutions must be found to reduce energy consumption and decrease carbon use New processes must be developed to handle renewable feedstocks Current design of catalysts is often done through trial and error or through combinatorial methods without deep fundamental understanding Our group seeks to combine experimental and theoretical methods to provide rational catalyst design
Thin Metal Oxide Film Supported Metal Cluster
Clusters are deposited on oxide substrates using organometallic precursors
Metal Single Crystal
Density Functional Theory Calculations complement experimental work
Future Goals
Support effects in selective partial oxidation of propylene to propylene oxide Cheaper more efficient deNOx catalysts for lean burn exhaust using core/shell Pt catalysts CO hydrogenation to produce ethanol selectively Electronic structure/reactivity relationships in transition metal alloy catalysts
Collaborations
Michael Amiridis, University of South Carolina and Mike Harold, University of Houston, Optimizing bimetallic alloys in NOx storage reduction systems Bruce Gates, University of California at Davis, Support effects in reverse hydrogen spillover Jeff Miller, Argonne National Lab, Size and support effects in adsorption behavior of Pt nanoparticles Preston Snee, UIC (Chemistry), Synthesis of novel non-oxide visible light water splitting photocatalysts Mike Trenary, UIC (Chemistry), Reactions of N atoms and hydrocarbons on Pt(111)
Co-electrospinning of Core-Shell Fibers Using a Single-Nozzle Technique

Investigators: A.V. Bazilevsky, A.L. Yarin, C. M. Megaridis, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Problem Statement and Motivation
Ordinary co-annular nozzles used in coelectrospinning have a number of drawbacks; good concentricity is difficult to achieve; core entrainment is also not automatic. Eliminating the co-annular nozzle feature in coelectrospinning would accelerate progress in this area. Co-electrospinning of core-shell fibers from a single nozzle is possible when polymer blends are elecrospun.
Technical Approach
PMMA/PAN blends in DMF solvent transform into emulsions of PMMA/DMF droplets in PAN/DMF matrix. The emulsions, when electrospun, produce a Taylor cone where PMMA/DMF droplets are trapped in the tip of the PAN/DMF matrix. The trapped droplets form the fiber core, whereas the surrounding PAN forms the shell. The as-spun core-shell fibers are carbonized by heattreatment to produce hollow carbon nano/microtubes.

Co-electrospinning from a single nozzle has been demonstrated. A related theory of the process has been proposed. Core-shell fibers were carbonized and carbon microtubes were produced. In the future, these carbon microtubes will be used in microfluidics experiments. Scale down of the process should be achieved to fabricate hollow nanotubes.
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Solubility of Gases in Liquids Under Extreme Conditions

Investigators: Huajun Yuan, Cynthia Jameson and Sohail Murad Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation, Dow Chemical Company Problem Statement and Motivation
Needs for Better Physical Property Model Industrial Interest Safe Storage of Liquids at Extreme Conditions Understand Molecular Basis For Chemical Shift in Liquids Explain At the Fundamental Molecular Level the Close Relation Between Chemical Shift and Solute-Solvent Interaction Potential Use This Information to Develop Strategies For Better Design of Solute-Solvent Interaction Potentials, and Provide a Better Estimation of Henrys Constant (Solubility of Gases in Liquids)
Technical Approach
Use Molecular Dynamics Simulation to Model Chemical Shift of Gases in Alkanes Determine the Key Parameters of Solute-Solvent Interaction Potential.which Affect the Solubility Use Molecular Simulation for Chemical Shift Calculation as a Quick Screening Tool for Improving the Intermolecular Potential. Estimate the Solubility of Gases in Liquids using the Improved Potential Model.

Determined the Key Parameters of Solute-Solvent Interaction Potential, Improved the Potential for Better Solubility Estimations. Calculated the Gas Solubility of Xenon in Different Alkanes at Different Temperatures. Showed that Improved Agreement with Chemical Shift Resulted In Better Solubility Results Able to Use Modified Potential Model to Get Better Estimations of Solubility of Gases In Liquids, Especially under Extreme Conditions Which are Difficult to Measure Experimentally.
Ultra-Fast Optochemical Sensor for Express Monitoring of Oxyhydrogen Gas Mixtures in Combustion and Catalysis
Eduard G. Karpov, Civil & Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago Problem Statement and Motivation
O-radicals
Measuring the concentrations of simple gas-phase radicals (H, O, OH) is difficult due to the short lifetimes Standard methods (paramagnetic resonance, optical and mass spectroscopy, etc.) are often slow, and insufficiently focused to be applicable to local regions of interest, microflames, nanocatalysis, and other nano applications. There is a great potential for fast and reliable sensors with a fast response, and short repetition/measurement cycle, for measuring oxyhydrogen radicals content in gas mixtures.
H-radicals
Technical Approach
Atomic probe procedure is developed to select an appropriate sensor core material (with dominant EleyRideal channel of radical recombination across the sensor range). Also, the material is selected to have luminescence properties, ZnS-Cu, ZnS-Tm, CaO-Bi, etc. Surface radical recombination invokes e-h generation with successive recombination on the luminescence centers (dopants). The atomic probe procedure is used also to provide the etalon flow of radicals for sensor self-calibration. Ratio of background luminescence intensity and intensity pikes due to the etalon flow is proportional to the sought concentration of radicals in the gas phase.

Ultra-short response times of up to 107 s, and high repetition rates of 0.5-1.0 measurement per second. High robustness and repetitiveness of the data (O and H). Approach excludes any spurious effects of sensor surface transformation. Approach eliminates the need for a preliminary preparation of the sensor surface. Simplicity: etalon flow can be formed by a simple pyrolytic source (typically a platinum filament); luminescence intensity is measured by a standard photometric equipment. The approach can be extended to the analysis of (photo)catalytic properties of solid surfaces.
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Electrical Properties for Metallic Nanowires

Investigator: Carmen M. Lilley, Mechanical Engineering Problem Statement and Motivation
Successful integration of nanosystems into microelectronics depends on stable material properties that are reliable for at least a 10 year lifecycle with over a trillion cycles of operation. Fundamental understanding of the physics of deformation and failure in nanometer scale capped or layered structures, where surfaces play a dominant role, does not exist. Prior work has mostly focused on monolithic nanometer scale materials.
FIG. 1: (a) Micrograph of a Ag nanowire under 4probe I-V measurement, (b) STM scan of the crosssection from left-to-right, (c) line scan profile of cross-section from left-to-right (solid curve) and right-to-left (dashed curve).
FIG. 2: Electromigration of a Cu nanowire with the current stress of 4.2 mA (length = 2.04 m, width = 90 nm, and thickness = 50nm): (a) 0 min, (b) 40 min, (c) 80 min, (d) 120 min, and (e) 137.5 min.
Technical Approach
Identify surface contaminants present in as-synthesized nanowires according to metallic, organic, and mixedmaterials classifications. Measure the electrical properties of as-synthesized nanowires and identify contamination effects on electrical properties with an accuracy of 5%. Measure the stability of electrical properties of nanowire under accelerated electrical testing and classified according to structure.

Preliminary results on measuring the presence of surface contaminants and their influence on electrical properties completed.1 In depth study on size and surface effects on electromigration for Cu and Au nanowires have been performed.2-4 Additionally, this work has been extended to studying electron surface scattering for single crystalline Ag nanowires.
[1] C. M. Lilley, Q. J. Huang, Applied Physics Letters 2006, 89, 203114. [2] Q. J. Huang, C. M. Lilley, M. Bode, R. Divan, Journal of Applied Physics 2008, 104, 23709. [3] Q. Huang, C. M. Lilley, R. Divan, Nanotechnology 2009, 20, 075706. [4] Q. Huang, C. M. Lilley, R. S. Divan, M. Bode, IEEE Transactions in Nanotechnology 2008, 7, 688.]
Surface Effects on the Overall Youngs Modulus of FCC Metal Nanowires

Investigator: Carmen M. Lilley, Mechanical Engineering
(a) v p(x)=Hv'' (b) Top w O y Bottom t1 Right t z (c) t1 D O y Surface x Undeformed NW centerline Deformed NW centerline

Surface effects, such as a surface elastic modulus and surface stress have been predicted for FCC NWs from atomistic simulations. Experimentally, elastic modulus measurements of FCC metal NWs have been found to vary widely. Some results indicate apparent size effects, other studies indicate no size effects. For Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS), accurate elastic properties are necessary to design devices.
Left
Note: Drawings are not to scale.
Modeling Surface Stress Effects on the Static Bending Behavior of Nanowires (NW). (a) Schematic of the undeformed and deformed NW centerline. (b) Cross-sectional view of a rectangular NW with the surface highlighted. (c) Cross-sectional view of circular NW with the surface highlighted..
Technical Approach
Model the elastic bending behavior of face centered cubic (FCC) metals with continuum mechanics. Apply Young-Laplace Theory to study transverse load effects as a result of surface stress of nanowires (NWs) due to undercoordinated atoms at the surface. Study the influence of boundary conditions on the resultant bending mechanical behavior of nanowires. Test hypothesis that surface stress and boundary conditions affect the apparent elastic modulus of NWs.
[1] J. He, C. M. Lilley, Nano Letters 2008, 8, 1798. [2] J. He, C. M. Lilley, Applied Physics Letters 2008, 93, 263108. [3] J. He, C. M. Lilley, Computational Mechanics In Press.

Derived analytical solutions for NWs under static and dynamic bending.1,2 Validated theory that surface stress and boundary conditions affect the apparent elastic modulus measured experimentally. 1,2 Proposed a surface effect factor as a qualitative parameter predict the influence of surface stress and geometry on the elastic behavior of static bending nanowires.1,2 Extending the method to large deformation of nanowires for application to NEMS resonators.3
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Technical Approach

Rapid Thermal Annealing used for refreshing Tin Oxide nanowire chemical sensors and Improving their Crystalline quality. Investigator: Mitra Dutta, ECE. Support from NASA Ames Research Center
Problem Statement and Motivation Annealing at specific conditions and environment

would refresh the Tin Oxide nanowire used in gas sensing applications. Minimization of defects in nanowires which determine the electrical and optical properties for high performance applications.
Technical Approach Synthesis of Tin Oxide nanowires using a special

carbothermal reduction process. Identifying various inherent structural defects in nanowires and understanding their role in modifying the electronic and optical properties using various experimental characterization techniques. Obtain a specific Annealing condition which would serve to minimize the defects as well pre-charge/refresh the nanowires for future gas sensing applications.

Nanowires of various diameters have been synthesized in large scale. Intrinsic defect levels/states/traps have been identified and minimized by annealing in oxygen and nitrogen under specific conditions. Luminescence and structural properties of the wires have improved/changed by a significant extent post annealing. Specific annealing condition used for refreshing nanowires has been obtained. Ultimate goal is massive integration of tin oxide nanowires for gas sensing and nuclear radiation detection.
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Long Wave Infrared Hot Electron Transistor (IHET)

Investigators: Mitra Dutta, ECE Primary Grant Support: Intelligent Expitaxy Technology and MDA
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Robust low cost Infrared photodetectors as well
as those with room or near room temperature operation Quantum well infrared photodetectors (QWIPs) due to the well developed mature GaAs technology
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Quantum Well Infrared Photodectetor (QWIP) with a energy filter between base and collector
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High-pass filter for the photocurrent which blocks the tunneling dark current
Technical Approach
InxGa1-xAs/AlyGa1-y As multi quantum wells, three terminal structure grown by molecular beam epitaxy Modeling of electrical properties based on its composition and doping Investigation of structural, optical and transport properties by means of transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, Photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, current-voltage measurement

The atomic resolution images and x-ray diffraction
patterns verified a lattice matched and band-gap engineered device structure of IHET. Photoluminescence data indicated the composition and a deep energy level in hot electron filter Current-voltage data showed high-pass filter blocks the tunneling dark current, with resulting satisfactory detectivity Optimization of the composition, thickness, and doping of high-pass filter
Charge transport in nanocomposite systems

Investigators: Mitra Dutta, ECE and Michael A. Stroscio (ECE and BioE) Primary Grant Support: ARO AFOSR Problem Statement and Motivation
Semiconductor nanocrystals functionalized with conductive polymers promote efficient charge transfer Low cost, light weight and tunable conductivities Explore the application of nanocomposite heterostructures in novel electronic and optoelectronic devices
Technical Approach
Fabrication of nanocomposite heterostructures incorporating semiconductor quantum dots and inorganic polymers Numerical modeling of the electrical properties Experimental characterization with optical and electrical measurements

Different types of nanocomposite heterostructures have been synthesized Electrical and optical properties have been studied with modeling and experimental methods Developing high efficiency photodetectors and solar cells
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Colloidal Quantum Dots and Photosystem-I Composite

Investigators: Mitra Dutta (ECE)and Michael Stroscio, ECE &BioE Primary Grant Support: ARO, AFOSR
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Organic-inorganic hybrid structures enable integration of useful organic and inorganic characteristics for novel applications such as solar cell, chemical sensors, and fluorescent biotags. Energy transfer in the composite of inorganic quantum dots (QDs) and photosystem I (PS-I) is not understood although it is very important and well studied for photosynthesis.
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Technical Approach
Synthesis of the composite of inorganic CdSe QDs and organic PS-I Experimental measurement of the energy transfer between QDs and PS-I Investigation of structural, optical and transport properties by means of photoluminescence, timeresolved photoluminescence, absorption, capacitance-voltage and current-voltage measurements

Observed energy transfer from CdSe QDs to PS-I by optical and electrical measurements. Photoluminescence data and absorption data show that the energy of excited carriers of CdSe QDs to PS-I by means of radiative emission, FRET, and electron/hole transfer between the inorganicorganic system. I-V measurement data are sensitive to incident light in the composite CdSe QDs/PS-I material. Further studies continue to identify each energy transfer method.
Coordinated Manipulation Methodology for Nanomanufacturing

Investigator: Laxman Saggere, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Motivation: Nanomanufacturing is highly critical for building new functional and useful products. Nanomanufacturing via assemblybased approach is very promising to fill the void between the current bottom-up and top-down approaches and enable assembly of building blocks in future NEMS. However, despite recent advances, currently available tools and techniques for mechanical manipulation of micro/nano-scale objects are lacking in dexterity to accomplish complex assembly of nano-scale objects. For the ultimate success of assembly-based nanomanufacturing, a micromanipulator tool with high-degree of dexterity beyond those provided by current simple cantilevers and parallel jaw grippers and tweezers is required. Objectives: To investigate the principles and fundamental issues in a novel manipulation methodology based on the coordinated action of multiple agile fingers at a chipscale to accomplish controlled contact manipulation tasks such as grasp, rotate, regrasp, move and position micro- and nano-scale objects in a defined 2D workspace.
A 20- m sphere gripped & moved by two fingers
SEM of the micromanipulator chip
Integrated micromanipulator system
A 20- m sphere rotated between two fingers
A micro-object gripped & moved by the fingers
Experimental setup including user control inputs and visual feedback
A micro-object rotated between two fingers
Technical Approach
The approach involves a novel chipscale micromanipulator comprised of four (or more) tiny compliant fingers, each of which can be independently actuated by integrated piezo actuators. By providing controlled actuation, the fingers can be guided to move in-plane and coordinate with each other to carry out controlled manipulation tasks such as grasp, rotate, move point-to-point and position micro- and nano-scale objects and perform assembly operations in a defined 2D workspace in the plane of the chip. The actuation, and thus, the motion of the micromanipulator fingers can be controlled by means of external user inputs via a gaming controller or a programmed software and visual feedback of locations and motions of the fingers/objects on a video monitor.

Key Achievements: A novel micromanipulation system comprised of a multifingered micromanipulator chip integrated with piezo actuators and enclosed in a precision-machined custom housing has been developed. This micromanipulator system enables highly dexterous manipulations of micro-scale objects on the chip by coordinated action of the fingers when controlled in a close-loop by external user inputs supplied via a wireless gamming controller. Future Goals: To achieve high precision coordinated manipulation of micro/nano-scale objects incorporating a more sophisticated position/force feedback and a fully programmed motion planning for assembly of the objects in the manipulator workspace.
MIE Microsystems and Nanotechnology
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Giant Quasi-Slip in Flows in 500 nm Carbon Nanotubes

S.S. Ray, P. Chando, Prof. A.L. Yarin (MIE, UIC)
NSF-NIRT CBET-0609062, NSF-EEC 0755115

Laminar pressure-driven flows in carbon nanotubes Bi-layer flows of liquid and gas Nanofluidics Nanoreactors Drug delivery
Nanotube exits and velocity profile
Technical Approach
Electrospinning was used to produce polymer nanofibers, which served as templates for nanotubes Parallel arrays of thousands of nanofibers were embedded in polyacrylonitrile (PAN) strips Thermal treatment was used to carbonize PAN and eliminate the template nanofibers to make hollow channels Bi-layer n-decane/air flows were discharged in water, which allowed for measurements of the flow rate via observations of the liquid/liquid and liquid gas interfaces Published in S.S. Ray, P. Chando, A.L. Yarin. Nanotechnology 20, 095711 (2009)

It was demonstrated experimentally and theoretically that bi-layer liquid/gas flows can result in an over-limiting flow regime In the over-limiting regime a higher flow rate of liquid can be achieved as compared to the case when the same liquid flows through the same tube subjected to the same pressure drop and occupies the whole bore. This means that it is possible to release more liquid than predicted by the Poiseuille law, even though in the bilayer flow liquid does no occupy the whole cross-section The result effectively means a forced giant quasi-slip Nanofluidics, polymerization nanoreactors,drug delivery
Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Nanofibers

Y. Zhang, Prof. A.L. Yarin (MIE, UIC)

Water insoluble novel NIPAM-based copolymers Swelling/shrinkage in response to temperature variation Swelling/shrinkage in response to pH variation Controlled drug release Triggering at pH of 6.5 characteristic of cancer tumors
Technical Approach
Co-polymerization of thermo-responsive NIPAM-PMMA copolymers Co-polymerization of pH-responsive NIPAM-PMMA-AA copolymers Electrospinning of nanofiber mats loaded with a model compound-fluorescent dye Thermo- and pH-activated periodic dye release To appear in Y. Zhang, A.L. Yarin. J. Materials Chemistry (2009)

Water insoluble novel NIPAM-based, thermo- and pHresponsive copolymers were synthesized They can distinguish between cancer tumors (pH 6.5) and normal tissues (pH 7.4) and release an anti-cancer drug in a highly localized manner eliminating severe side effects Future experiments should involve real anti-cancer drugs Drug delivery with nanobots: carbon nanotubes containing anti-cancer drugs and capped with these stimuli-responsive copolymers
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COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Research projects in Computing and Information Technology include activities such as computer simulation of engineering techniques, real-time multimedia processing, computer security, computer networking and high-resolution display. This research thrust area is populated by faculty from many departments, including bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil and materials engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical and industrial engineering.
For an on-line view of the quad-charts in the Computing and Information Technology area, visit the College of Engineerings research web page at the following URL: www.engineering.uic.edu/COE/ResearchThrustAreas
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Computing and Information Technology
Advanced Membrane Based Water Treatment Technologies

Sohail Murad, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: US Department of Energy
Semi-permeable Membranes

Understand The Molecular Basis For
S O L U T I O N
S O L V E N T
S O L U T I O N
Membrane Based Separations Explain At The Fundamental Molecular Level Why Membranes Allow Certain Solvents To Permeate, While Others Are Stopped Use This Information To Develop Strategies For Better Design Of Membrane Based Separation Processes For New Applications.
Recycling Regions
Solvated Ion Clusters Prevent Ions from Permeating the Membrane
Technical Approach
Determine The Key Parameters/Properties Of The Membrane That Influence The Separation Efficiency Use Molecular Simulations To Model The Transport Of Solvents And Solutes Across The Membrane? Focus All Design Efforts On These Key Specifications To Improve The Design Of Membranes. Use Molecular Simulations As A Quick Screening Tool For Determining The Suitability Of A Membrane For A Proposed New Separation Problem

Explained The Molecular Basis Of Reverse Osmosis in a Desalination Process (Formation of Solvated Ionic Clusters). Used This Improved Understanding To Predict The Zeolite Membranes Would Be Effective In Removing A Wide Range Of Impurities From Water. This Prediction Was Recently Confirmed By Experimental Studies Carried Out In New Mexico. Showed That Ion Exchange Is Energetically Driven Rather Than Entropic. Explains The More Efficient Exchange Between Ca And Na In Zeolites.
Simulation and design of microfluidic lab-on-chip systems

Investigator: Ludwig C. Nitsche, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: USIA Fulbright Commission
Hydrodynamic interaction kernel

Develop fast, predictive computer modeling capability for droplet formation, motion, mixing and reaction in microchannels and lab-on-chip systems. Merge continuum hydrodynamic models with molecular dynamics for nano-fluidic applications. Design and optimize -unit-operations for sensors and chemical analysis.
Wavelet compression of hydrodynamic information for fast summations
Surface wetting
Technical Approach
Smart swarms of particles automatically solve for low-Reynolds-number fluid dynamics and catastrophic evolutions of phase and surface geometry (surface wetting, coalescence, rupture, reaction). Hydrodynamic interaction kernels and interfacial forces can be extended to include molecular effects. Wavelet compression of summations vastly increases computational speed.

Developed novel cohesive chemical potential that models interfaces more simply than previous volumetric formulations and also includes diffusion. Treated surface wetting and contact angles through suitable adhesive force laws. Development of simulations of lab-on-chip assay and sensor reactions is underway.
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Real-Time Distributed Multiple Object Tracking

Investigators: Dan Schonfeld, ECE; Wei Qu, ECE; Nidhal Bouaynaya, ECE Prime Grant Support: Motorola, Inc., NeoMagic Corp. Problem Statement and Motivation
Video Surveillance (Activity Monitoring) Video Communications (Virtual Background) Video Enhancement (Handheld Camera Quality) Video Animation (Virtual Conference Room) Video Steroegraphy (3D from a Single Camera) Video Retrieval (Visual Search Engine)
Technical Approach
Particle Filter Motion Proposal Detection Proposal
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Real-Time (No Offline Processing Required) Very Fast (Few Particles Required) Low-Power (Embedded Processors) Complete Occlusion (Hidden Targets)
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Architectural Integration of Software Protection

Investigator: Gyungho Lee, ECE dept. Primary Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
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Achievement program counter encoding for low cost control flow validation augmented branch predictor for complete control flow validation Future Data Flow Validation Industrial Control System - SCADA mobile devices 4G cell phone environment
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Neural Dynamic Programming for Automotive Engine Control

Investigator: Derong Liu, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation and General Motors Problem Statement and Motivation
Automobile emissions are a major source of pollution Exhaust air-to-fuel ratio control to reduce emission Engine torque control to improve driveability On-board learning to deal with vehicle aging effects Reduced emissions - Environmental benefit Better fuel efficiency - Economic benefit
Computational Intelligence Laboratory
Technical Approach
Dynamic programming minimizes a cost function Neural network approximation of the cost function Neural network controller to minimize the cost function Approximate optimal control/dynamic programming Initial controller will be trained off-line using data Controller is further refined through on-line learning Controller performance is improved with experience

Self-learning controller for better transient torque Self-learning controller for tighter air-to-fuel ratio Neural network modeling of automotive engines Neural network modeling of several engine components Other potential application: Engine diagnostics Short term goal: Collaborate with industry Long term goal: Implement our algorithms in GM cars
Energy-Efficient Wireless Sensing

Investigator: Yingwei Yao, ECE System Model
A sensor network with many sensors and a fusion center.

Limited resources (energy budgets and processing capabilities) of wireless sensors Harsh wireless communication channels subject to fading, shadowing, and interference Existing works focus on communication-oriented metrics such as data rates and bit error rate, instead of sensing performance Existing works treat sensor data as generic data and do not exploit its structure
Technical Approach
A cross-layer design approach to develop information-driven fusion protocol that allows the fusion center to collect data most relevant to sensing tasks with minimal delay. An energy efficiency perspective to evaluate the energy consumption implications of various design options and to develop communication protocols suitable for sensors operating on tiny batteries.

We have developed a group-ordered sequential probability ratio test that greatly reduces the number of bits needed to be transmitted to reach a target sensing performance. We have investigated the asymptotic performance of a sensor network and proved that multiple relaying is asymptotically optimal. We will develop energy-efficient information-driven random access protocols for wireless sensor networks.
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Human Activity Scripts and Queries for Video Databases

Principal Investigator: Jezekiel Ben-Arie, ECE Dept. Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
. This project is focused on the development of methods and interactive tools that enable efficient querying, recognition and retrieval of video clips in a video database of human motion. Natural and symbolic languages are not suited to accurately describe human motion.

. An Example of a query composition of human activity along a trajectory. The humanoid then animates it for visual feedback. An innovative method for human motion Recognition by Indexing and Sequencing (RISq) was developed. The RISq requires only few video samples. An interactive GUI based tool for composing articulated human motion was also established. This project has also broader Impacts. Since our interactive-graphic approach does not require reading or writing, it could be also applied to enhance the creativity and educational participation of groups such as children in authoring animated plays and movies. Our future goals is to extend the range of activities and the number of persons that can be composed. We are also extending our activity recognition system RISq (which is currently patent pending) to include speech and object recognition.
Technical Approach
Our Approach: is to represent human motion by novel temporal scripts that define the 3D pose and velocity of important body parts. The human body is represented by an hierarchic structure. This enables not only efficient representation but also robust recognition from any viewpoint. The user is also allowed to interactively compose practically any desired motion query and to view it.
Efficient Visual Tracking

Investigators: Rashid Ansari, ECE; Ashfaq Khokhar, ECE/CS Prime Grant Support: NSF, U.S. Army Problem Statement and Motivation
Real-time visual tracking is important in automated video scene understanding for applications such as surveillance, compression, and vision-based user interfaces Visual Tracking: Locate moving objects from visual cues. Low computation complexity (Real-time requirement) Tracking rapid motion, in presence of occlusion (self and foreign-body) Tracking multiple objects using multiple cues High dimensionality (articulated human body tracking)
Technical Approach
Combine particle filtering with efficiency of mean shift tracker. New formulation of visual tracking in a set theoretic framework. Graphical models (Markov Random Field and Bayesian Network) provide high-level modeling for single object and multiple object tracking in highdimensional spaces.

Real-time tracking with improved efficiency compared with the standard particle filter-based tracker by 20-40%. Improved performance with robust tracking under rapid motion Handles partial occlusion and short-time full-occlusion Naturally extends from single to multiple object tracking Convenient fusion of multiple cues (no pre-adjustment of tracker needed). Easy incorporation of additional cues. Application in foveated video compression and event recognition in scenes will be investigated
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ISOGA: Integrated Services Optical Grid Architecture

Investigator: Oliver Yu, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Prime Grant Support: DOE, NSF
Cluster
On-demand Lightpath (10 Gbps)

Chicago StarLight Amsterdam NetherLight
Cluster

Lambda Grid reserves lightpaths or lambdas of light (10 Gbps transport capacity) among a distributed collection of data, computing, visualization and instrumentation resources that are integrated to provide collaborative capability to end users. To support a Multi-domain Lambda Grid with ondemand lightpath provisioning over multiple optical network domains with heterogeneous control planes. To support e a Multi-purpose Lambda Grid for multidisciplinary collaborative applications.
All-optical LAN
ISON
All-optical LAN
ISON
PIN
UIC
All-optical MAN
ISON
PIN
Cluster
University of Amsterdam
PIN
Chicago OMNInet
Technical Approach
Photonic Inter-domain Negotiator (PIN) is developed to support the Multi-domain Lambda Grid. It provides an open secure inter-domain control plane to interoperate multiple optical network domains with non-compatible signaling and routing functions. Integrated Services Optical Network (ISON) is developed to support the Multi-purpose Lambda Grid. It provides multiple traffic transport services: Gigabit-rate stream (single lambda per application); Kilo/Megabit-rate stream (multiple applications per lambda); Tera/Petabitrate stream (multiple lambdas per application); and variable bit rate bursty traffic.

Publication
O. Yu, Intercarrier Interdomain Control Plane for Global Optical Networks, in Proc. IEEE ICC, June 2004. O. Yu, T. DeFanti, Collaborative User-centric Lambda-Grid over Wavelength-Routed Network, in Proc. IEEE/ASM SC 2004, Nov. 2004. Three journal papers has been submitted to IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology.
Demonstration
Through collaboration with University of Amsterdam, on-demand lightpath provisioning was demonstrated over Lambda Grid between Chicago & Amsterdam in SC 2003, November 2003.
Future Goals
Extend multi-domain and multi-purpose Lambda Grid with photonic multicast capability by splitting incoming light into multiple outputs. Demonstrate the new prototype in iGrid 2005 symposium at San Diego.
Preservation and Protection of Online Multimedia Contents

Investigators: Ashfaq Khokhar and Rashid Ansari Multimedia Systems Lab. (http://multimedia.ece.uic.edu) Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Emergence of peer to peer networks and increased interest in online sharing poses challenges for preserving and protecting online digital repositories. Existing efforts are mostly focused on text data. Research challenges are amplified when the contents are multimedia just re-sampling of voice or image data, which is difficult to detect, compromises the authentication and validation. Developing multimedia asset management tools and distributed protocols that embed signatures, evaluate authentication, and help perform recovery using copies at peer nodes, if contents have been compromised.
Technical Approach
Develop efficient watermarking techniques that can imperceptibly embed information in the media Embedding capacity (#of bits embedded) of the proposed techniques should be large and embedded information should withstand different types of adversary attacks including re-sampling, compression, noise, desynchronization, etc. exploit temporal and spatial correlation in the multimedia data. Develop detection algorithms that can detect the embedded information in the face of modifications and other adversary attacks. Develop distributed protocols based on trust metrics to recover modified contents

Developed novel watermarking techniques that embed information in selective frequency subbands. The embedded information is 10-15 times more than existing techniques and can withstand adversary attacks. Developed an Independent Component Analysis based detector that can detect embedded information in the presence of extreme noise (less than 1% error probability even in the presence of 80% noise). Developing a comprehensive digital asset management system using data hiding for fingerprinting and authentication. Developing a suite of distributed protocols for content validation and recovery in case of compromised data.
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Incremental Placement and Routing Algorithms for FPGA and VLSI Circuits
VLSI CAD Flow:
Partitioning Floorplanning
Investigators: Shantanu Dutt, Electrical & Computer Engr. Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation
Placement Routing Simulation

Current and future very deep submicron chips are so complex and minute that they need corrections or reoptimizations in small parts after initial design & simul. Need to keep the correct parts of the chip as intact as possible good resource usage, time-to-market req. Need incremental CAD algorithms that re-do the incorrect parts fast and w/o significant effect on the correct parts This project focuses on such incremental algorithms at the physical CAD or layout level of chip design placement & routing
Incr. Place e.g., for timing closure
Technical Approach
Use of a constraint-satisfying depth-first search (DFS) process that explores the design space for the incremental changes to: Optimize them (e.g., power, critical path, signal integrity) Subject to not deteriorating metrics of the larger unchanged chip beyond pre-set bounds (e.g., <= 10% increase in wire-length) Use of a new network-flow based methodology to explore the design space in a more continuous manner (as opposed to discrete in DFS) for faster solutions: Some approximations involved for discrete -> continuous optimization mapping

Incremental routing for FPGAs: optimal DFS algorithm wrt # of tracks if a solution exists will find it; 13 times faster than competitor VPR Incremental routing for VLSI ASICs: 98% success rate in completing routes up to 9-12 times fewer failures than Std and R&R routers Timing-driven incremental routing for VLSI ASICs: 94% succ rate; 5 times fewer timing violations Incremental placement for VLSI ASICs: Prel results: applied to timing closure 10% improv Future Work: (1) Apply to timing, power closure via logic & circuit re-synthesis at the physical level + re-placement & rerouting; (2) Integration of incremental routing & placement
Multi-Camera Head Tracking for the Varrier Autostereo Display Jason Leigh, Luc Renambot, Javier Girado, Andrew Johnson, Dan Sandin, Tom DeFanti, Electronic Visualization Laboratory, Dept. of Computer Science Office of Naval Research and National Science Foundation
7x5 LCD panels covered with a black line screen overlay to achieve an autostereoscopic effect.

High resolution stereoscopic computer graphics is crucial to understanding abstract structures in geoscience and bioscience. Such displays do not currently exist on the market. A key factor in enabling widespread adoption of stereo in the future is to create stereoscopic displays that can be viewed without wearing special glasses. The Varrier system prototypes this capability using arrays of LCD panels mounted with black line screens. Precise realtime, low-latency, head tracking is required to ensure perfect stereoscopic effect.
Technical Approach
By placing a black line screen in front of commodity LCD panels and applying the correct graphical transformations, one can create stereoscopic computer graphics which can be viewed without wearing specialized glasses. A cluster of 35 computers with high-end graphics cards is used to drive the pictured 7x5 panels. A high speed neural network-based facial recognition system is used to track the viewer so that the correct perspective is drawn relative to the viewers viewpoint. The facial recognition system also allows the system to lock onto a single user, even when some one else steps in front of the display.

A first prototype of a 7x5 LCD Varrier system exists at UIC and has been tested with a single camera head tracking system with good results. A small 2x2 system will be deployed at the Technology Research Education and Commercialization Center (TRECC) in DuPage County, Illinois. Next generation capability will have increased frame rate, high resolution and lower latency for tracking. Next generation system will use an array of cameras to allow full resolution coverage of a wide viewing area for supporting a full-sized 7x5 Varrier system. This system will be deployed at the ACCESS center in Washington D.C. This will be demonstrated at the iGrid 2005 and SC2005 conferences in the Fall of 2005.
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TransLight/StarLight International Research Network Connections

Investigators: Tom DeFanti and Maxine Brown, CS Department Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation #OCI-0441094 Problem Statement and Motivation In cooperation with US and European national research and education networks, UICs TransLight/StarLight five-year project, which began in 2005, is implementing a strategy to best serve established production science networks, including usage by those scientists, engineers and educators who have persistent large-flow, realtime, and/or other advanced application requirements. Key Achievements and Future Goals TransLight/StarLight is the international extension to the NLR and the TeraGrid TransLight is a USA member of GLIF Develop a global science engineering and education marketplace for network diversity Lead research to enable laboratories and centers to procure networking services with equipment and services budgets, just as they buy computer clusters and software today Help close the Digital Divide separating our scientists from the rest of the world
GLIF, the Global Lambda Integrated Facility, is an international virtual organization supporting persistent data-intensive scientific research and middleware development on LambdaGrids a Grid in which the optical networks themselves are resources that can be scheduled like any other computing, storage or visualization resource.
TransLight/StarLight funds two network connections between the US and Europe for production science: OC-192 routed connection between New York City and Amsterdam that connects the US Abilene, National LambdaRail (NLR) and DOE ESnet networks to the pan-European GANT2 network. OC-192 switched connection between StarLight in Chicago and NetherLight in Amsterdam that is part of the GLIF LambdaGrid fabric
The OptIPuter Project

Tom DeFanti, Jason Leigh, Maxine Brown, Tom Moher, Oliver Yu, Bob Grossman, Luc Renambot Electronic Visualization Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, UIC Larry Smarr, California Institute of Telecommunications and Information Technology, UCSD National Science Foundation Award #OCI-0225642 Problem Statement and Motivation
The OptIPuter, so named for its use of optical networking, Internet Protocol (IP), computer storage, and processing and visualization technologies, is an infrastructure research effort that tightly couples computational resources over parallel optical networks using the IP communication mechanism. It is being designed as a virtual parallel computer in which the individual processors are distributed clusters; the memory is large distributed data repositories; peripherals are very-large scientific instruments, visualization displays and/or sensor arrays; and the motherboard uses standard IP delivered over multiple dedicated lambdas that serve as the system bus or backplane.
UICs 100-Megapixel tiled display is managed by its SAGE software (Scalable Adaptive Graphics Environment), which organizes the screens real estate as if it were one continuous canvas, enabling researchers to view large-scale images while conducing high-definition video-teleconferences with remote colleagues.
Technical ApproachUIC OptIPuter Team

Develop ultra-high-resolution displays and collaboration tools Transmit ultra-high-resolution images over advanced networks Research distributed optical backplane architectures Create and deploy lightpath management methods Implement novel data transport protocols Create outreach mechanisms benefiting scientists and educators Assure interoperability of UIC software with OptIPuter partners. Academic partners: UCSD; UIC; Northwestern U; San Diego State U; University of Southern California; UIUC/NCSA; University of California-Irvine; Texas A&M U. Affiliate partners: NASA; U Michigan; USGS; CANARIE (Canada); U Amsterdam and SARA (The Netherlands); KISTI (Korea); AIST (Japan).
Key Achievements and Future GoalsUIC Team

Deployed tiled displays and SAGE software to partner sites Procured a 10Gbps private network from UIC to UCSD Connected 1GigE and 10GigE metro, regional, national and international research networks into the OptIPuter project Developing software to interconnect and interoperate heterogeneous network domains, enabling applications to set up on-demand private networks Developing advanced data transport protocols to move large data files quickly Developing Earthquake and Bioscience instructional programs for local elementary schools Developing high-bandwidth distributed applications in geoscience, medical imaging and digital cinema
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Scalable Adaptive Graphics Environment

Investigators: Jason Leigh, Andrew Johnson, Luc Renambot, Thomas A. DeFanti, Computer Science Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation & Office of Naval Research Problem Statement and Motivation
A key component missing in todays high-definition video conferencing solutions is the ability to share content at high resolution and frame rates. Ultra-high-resolution display walls are fast becoming affordable and are already in widespread use in scientific research and development. In the future all the walls of offices, laboratories and meeting rooms will be covered with digital wallpaper on which information can be posted. Needed is the equivalent of a Windows operating system to enable next-generation applications and user-interfaces to make use of these display walls.
Technical Approach
The Scalable Adaptive Graphics Environment (SAGE) is a scalable software system that enables users to work with scalable display environments as intuitively as working on their laptop. SAGE is designed to operate on tiled displays driven by a cluster of computers connected by high-speed networks. Content for the displays can be generated from remote computers and streamed in real-time for display on the walls. Users can manipulate the content in real-time using wireless pointers and keyboards, including the ability to stream ones own laptop to the display wall.

SAGE is now being used by over a dozen institutions in the world equipped with tiled high resolution display walls including Sharp and Nortel Networks. SAGE is now capable of Visualcasting, which allows high resolution content and High-definition video to be broadcasted to multiple distributed sites simultaneously to facilitate distance collaboration between users on tiled display walls. For more information: http://www.evl.uic.edu/cavern/sage
Distributed Systems and Networking

Investigators: Ajay Kshemkalyani, Computer Science Prime Grant Support: none Problem Statement and Motivation
Advance theoretical foundations of Distributed computing, and Network design Understand inherent limitations on upper and lower bonds, and solvability Subareas: sensor networks, peer-to-peer networks, mobile, ad-hoc, and wireless networks
Technical Approach
Design of distributed algorithms Prove upper and lower bounds Experimental evaluation, where necessary More info: see publications at http://www.cs.uic.edu/~ajayk/int/dsnl.html

Design of routing and multicast algorithms Advance understanding of: Causality and time; Temporal modalities Synchronization and monitoring mechanisms Predicate detection algorithms for distributed systems Web and internet performance
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Automatic Analysis and Verification of Concurrent Hardware/Software Systems

Concurrent System Spec Investigators: A.Prasad Sistla, CS dept. Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation Yes/No
The project develops tools for debugging and verification hardware/software systems. Errors in hardware/software analysis occur frequently Can have enormous economic and social impact Can cause serious security breaches
Model Checker
Correctness Spec Technical Approach
Model Checking based approach Correctness specified in a suitable logical frame work Employs State Space Exploration Different techniques for containing state space explosion are used
Counter example
such errors need to be detected and corrected

Developed SMC ( Symmetry Based Model Checker ) Employed to find bugs in Fire Wire Protocol Also employed in analysis of security protocols Need to extend to embedded systems and general software systems Need to combine static analysis methods with model checking
Mathematical foundations of Representing Knowledge

Investigators: Robert H. Sloan, Computer Science, Gy. Turan, Mathematics Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation (grant # CCF-0431059) Problem Statement and Motivation <Insert some type of visual picture/diagram, etc.>
All intelligent systems (artificial intelligenceAI) rely on large quantities of knowledge. Knowledge representation is an old area of study in AI that saw great progress in last dozen years or so Similarly (machine) learning is old area of AI that is absolutely critical for building modern systems, and that has had great progress in last dozen or so years. BUT little study of interaction between them; little recent study of foundations of knowledge representation
Technical Approach
Precisely determine expressiveness of basic representation formalisms (e.g., decision trees, Disjunctive Normal Forms) Complexity theory and combinatorics are the key mathematical tools Develop algorithms for learning important representations that have no learning algorithms, such as modal logic

Recent new results on k-Disjunctive Normal Forms 3 SAT sentence solvers have been one of the great areas of progress recently, but Horn sentences are widely used in AI applications. Currently working on detailed analysis of properties of Horn sentence (figue in opposite corner). Also completing study of the revision of Horn sentencesits easiest to learn when you have a pretty good starting point
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AIDS: Adaptive Intrusion Detection System

Investigators: Jeffrey J.P. Tsai, Department of Computer Science Prime Grant Support: Motorola
Class 1

Final Arbiter Final Class
Model
Data Class n
Computer virus attacks cost global business an
estimated $55 billion in 2003, a sum that is expected to increase this year. (ZDNet Security News) The research goal is to develop an adaptive intrusion detection system (IDS) to control the quantity and quality of alarms.
Model
Technical Approach
Use learning algorithm to produce a high performance detection model. Use neural network to improve the decision making procedure from multiple models. Use a new predication algorithm to finely tune the detection model dynamically.

An intrusion detection system based on learning algorithm has been implemented. The IDS gets better performance than the winner of the KDDCUP99 contest using the DARPA database. The IDS will be extended to detect the security problem of wireless sensor network systems.
Natural Language Interfaces for Educational Technology

Investigators: Barbara Di Eugenio (Computer Science) Prime Grant Support: ONR, NSF Problem Statement and Motivation <Insert some type of visual picture/diagram, etc.>
Study the effectiveness of different paradigms for Educational Technology (ET): tutoring versus peer learning. Use ET to support Computer Science education. Can ET be made more effective by providing natural dialogue between ET systems and students? If yes, what features of natural dialogue engender the most learning?
Technical Approach
Collect natural dialogues between humans (tutor helping student solve problem, two students solving problems together) Domain: introductory Computer Science Mine the dialogues for features thought to correlate with learning, using machine learning techniques Build computational models for those features Implement models in dialogue interfaces Run systematic evaluation with students: compare at least two versions of ET system, one with full dialogue model, one without, or with simplified interface

Tutoring paradigm: a) developed 5 versions of iList, tutoring system that helps students with linked lists b) iList1 through 5 evaluated with more than 200 students c) iList5 is indistinguishable from expert tutor in learning effects Peer learning paradigm: a) Developed KSC-PaL, novel ET system that behaves like schoolmate (linked list domain) b) Under evaluation
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Ubiquitous Computing in the Natural Classroom

Investigators: Mitchell D. Theys Department of Computer Science; Kimberley Lawless College of Education Prime Grant Support: NSF, Dept of Ed., Industry Sponsors (Microsoft, HP) Problem Statement and Motivation
Nationwide call for educators to emphasize methods that engage students during class Ubiquitous computing is becoming available on campus Merge the above and provide a system that Exposes students to technology in the classroom Improves feedback for both formative and summative assessment Allows more collaborative activities Enables the creation of a richer set of course archives
Technical Approach
Leverage existing technologies (Wireless networking, Tablet PCs and digital ink, classroom communication systems, and course specific software) Create a mobile Tablab system Extend the research already performed by utilizing wireless technology and a mobile system to bring the technology to students in large classroom Utilize the technology in courses the PIs are already teaching, then encourage more use of the systems

Completed preliminary results using a single Tablet PC by the instructor Completed some experiments with summative assessment using the Tablet PCs and digital ink Goal to create several mobile Tablab systems Future testing at a 1:1 ratio in larger CS courses Future testing in other large lectures (> 60students) to determine whether system scales effectively
Placement-Coupled Logic Replication and Resynthesis

Investigators: John Lillis, Computer Science Prime Grant Support: NSF, IBM Problem Statement and Motivation
A B A B CR C C D
Inherently non-monotone paths
Today, circuit performance determined by wiring more than logic Optimizations made by traditional logic synthesis tools correlate poorly with post-layout performance Need for functionality preserving circuit perturbations at physical level
D
All paths near-monotone after replication
Candidate: Logic Replication
Technical Approach
Extract timing-critical sub-circuit Induce equivalent logic tree by replication Optimally embed tree in context of current placement by Dynamic Programming Embedding objective includes replication cost to prevent excessive replication Mechanism applied iteratively

Very large reductions in clock period (up to 40%) observed in FPGA domain with minimal overhead [DAC 2004] Adapts easily to graph-based architectures common in modern FPGAs. Many conventional placers ill-suited to this environment. Generalizations deal with limitations resulting from reconvergence [IWLS2004] Ongoing work includes: application to commercial FPGAs; simultaneous remapping of logic; study of lowerbounds on achievable clock period; integrated timing optimization based on Shannon factorization.
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Gene Expression Programming for Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Investigators: Peter Nelson, CS; Xin Li, CS; Chi Zhou, Motorola Inc. Prime Grant Support: Physical Realization Research Center of Motorola Labs Problem Statement and Motivation
Genotype: sqrt.*.+.*.a.*.sqrt.a.b.c./.1.-.c.d Real world data mining tasks: large data set, high dimensional feature set, non-linear form of hidden knowledge; in need of effective algorithms. Gene Expression Programming (GEP): a new evolutionary computation technique for the creation of computer programs; capable of producing solutions of any possible form. Research goal: applying and enhancing GEP algorithm to fulfill complex data mining tasks.
Phenotype:
Mathematical form:
(a
bc) a
1 c d
Figure 1. Representations of solutions in GEP
Technical Approach
Overview: improving the problem solving ability of the GEP algorithm by preserving and utilizing the selfemergence of structures during its evolutionary process Constant Creation Methods for GEP: local optimization of constant coefficients given the evolved solution structures to speed up the learning process. A new hierarchical genotype representation: natural hierarchy in forming the solution and more protective genetic operation for functional components Dynamic substructure library: defining and reusing selfemergent substructures in the evolutionary process.

Have finished the initial implementation of the proposed approaches. Preliminary testing has demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of the implemented methods: constant creation methods have achieved significant improvement in the fitness of the best solutions; dynamic substructure library helps identify meaningful building blocks to incrementally form the final solution following a faster fitness convergence curve. Future work include investigation for parametric constants, exploration of higher level emergent structures, and comprehensive benchmark studies.
Massive Effective Search from the Web

Investigator: Clement Yu, Department of Computer Science Primary Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Users Queries Metasearch Engine Results Queries Search Engine 1 Search Engine N Retrieve, on behalf of each user request, the most accurate and most up-to-date information from the Web. The Web is estimated to contain 500 billion pages. Google indexed 8 billion pages. A search engine, based on crawling technology, cannot access the Deep Web and may not get most up-to-date information.
Technical Approach
A

Optimal
metasearch engine connects to numerous search engines and can retrieve any information which is retrievable by any of these search engines. On receiving a user request, automatically selects just a few search engines that are most suitable to answer the query. Connects to search engines automatically and maintains the connections automatically. Extracts results returned from search engines automatically. Merges results from multiple search engines automatically.
selection of search engines to answer accurately a users request. Automatic connection to search engines to reduce labor cost. Automatic extraction of query results to reduce labor cost. Has a prototype to retrieve news from 50 news search engines. Has received 2 regular NSF grants and 1 phase 1 NSF SBIR grant. Has just submitted a phase 2 NSF SBIR grant proposal to connect to at least 10,000 news search engines. Plans to extend to do cross language (English-Chinese) retrieval.
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Embedded Phenomena
Investigator: Tom Moher, Computer Science Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation

K-12 learners have insufficient opportunity to engage in patient science involving extended observation, manipulation of variables, and aggregation of evidence. Ubiquitous computing often associated with personal computational devices; embedded phenomena explore the other side of ubiquitous computing: ambient media embedded in the physical environment. Use of conventional classroom computers running standard browsers creates opportunities for widespread adoption on installed school technology base.
Technical Approach

Four applications: RoomQuake (seismology), HelioRoom (astronomy), RoomBugs and WallCology (population ecologies). Phenomenon Server allows teachers to configure and schedule phenomena for delivery to their classrooms. Field trials and investigation of student learning in over two dozen classrooms. Best paper, ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2006): Embedded Phenomena: Supporting Science Learning with. Classroom-sized Distributed Simulations.
Simulated phenomena are mapped onto the physical space of the classroom. The state of the simulation is represented through conventional computers located around the classroom serving as portals into that phenomenon. Students conduct investigations of the phenomenon by monitoring and manipulating of the state of the simulation through those portals. The simulations are persistent, running concurrently with the regular instructional flow for periods of days and weeks.
MOBI-DIC: MOBIle DIscovery of loCal resources

Investigators: Ouri Wolfson and Bo Xu, Computer Science Dept. Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
D
Currently, while on the move, people cannot efficiently search for local resources, particularly if the resources have a short life, e.g. an available parking slot, or an available workstation in a large convention hall.
resource-query D resource 8
A
resource-query A resource 1 resource 2 resource 3
resource-query C resource 6 resource 7
Applications in matchmaking and resource discovery in many domains, including social networks transportation and emergency response mobile electronic commerce.
resource-query B resource 4 resource 5
Technical Approach
Use Database and Publish/Subscribe technology to specify profiles of interest and resource information Peer-to-Peer information exchange among mobile devices such as cell phones and pdas, that form ad hoc network Exchange uses short-range, unlicensed wireless communication spectrum including 802.11 and Bluetooth. Exchanged information is prioritized according to a spatial-temporal relevance function to reduce bandwidth consumption and cope with unreliable wireless connections. Adaptive push/pull of resource information

Developed and analyzed search algorithms for different mobility environments and communication technologies. Designed a comprehensive simulation system that enables selection of a search algorithm Built a prototype system Published 6 papers, received $250k in NSF support, delivered two keynote addresses on the subject. Submitted provisional patent application Future goals: design complete local search system, combine with cellular communication to central server, test technology in real environment, transfer to industry.
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Learning from Positive and Unlabeled Examples Investigator: Bing Liu, Computer Science Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Positive training data Unlabeled data
Given a set of positive examples P and a set of unlabeled examples U, we want to build a classifier. The key feature of this problem is that we do not have labeled negative examples. This makes traditional classification learning algorithms not directly applicable.
Learning algorithm Classifier
.The main motivation for studying this learning model is to solve many practical problems where it is needed. Labeling of negative examples can be very time consuming.
Technical Approach
We have proposed three approaches. Two-step approach: The first step finds some reliable negative data from U. The second step uses an iterative algorithm based on nave Bayesian classification and support vector machines (SVM) to build the final classifier. Biased SVM: This method models the problem with a biased SVM formulation and solves it directly. A new evaluation method is also given, which allows us to tune biased SVM parameters. Weighted logistic regression: The problem can be regarded as an one-side error problem and thus a weighted logistic regress method is proposed.

In (Liu et al. ICML-2002), it was shown theoretically that P and U provide sufficient information for learning, and the problem can be posed as a constrained optimization problem. Some of our algorithms are reported in (Liu et al. ICML-2002; Liu et al. ICDM2003; Lee and Liu ICML-2003; Li and Liu IJCAI-2003). Our future work will focus on two aspects: Deal with the problem when P is very small Apply it to the bio-informatics domain. There are many problems there requiring this type of learning.
Automated Decision-Making in Interactive Settings

Investigators: Piotr Gmytrasiewicz, Department of Computer Science Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem: Allow artificial agents to make optimal decisions while interacting with the observation Beliefs world and possibly other agents Environment
Artificial agents: Robots, softbots, unmanned systems
State
Hard-coding control actions is impractical Lets design agents that can decide what to do
Agent(s) actions
Technical Approach
Combine decision-theoretic framework with elements of game theory Use decision-theoretic solution concept Agents beliefs encompass other agents present Solutions tell the agent what to do, given its beliefs Computing solutions is hard (intractable), but approximate solutions possible Solution algorithms are variations of known decisiontheoretic exact and approximate solutions Convergence results and other properties are analogous to decision-theoretic ones
One approach: Decision theory, not applicable when other agents are present Another approach: Game theory, not applicable when agent is action alone

A single approach to controlling autonomous agents is applicable in single- and multi-agent settings Unites decision-theoretic control with game theory Gives rise to a family of exact and approximate control algorithms with anytime properties Applications: Autonomous control, agents, humanmachine interactions Future work: Provide further formal properties; improve on approximation algorithms; develop a number of solutions to dynamic interactive decision-making settings
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APPLYING FORMAL MODELING TO UML DIAGRAMS

Investigator: Sol M. Shatz, Department of Computer Science Prime Grant Support: ARO, NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Complex software systems are difficult to design and analyze Two types of languages for building design models: Semi-formal languages - such as UML - are easy to use and understand but do not support formal analysis; Formal languages - such as Petri nets - support formal analysis but are more difficult to understand and need expertise to use. This project aims to develop techniques to profit from both types of languages.
Rational Rose
UML model (XMI)
UML-CPN Conversion CPN Model (XML)
MSC Simulation Query Tool Simulation Trace Design/CPN
Technical Approach
Transformation based approach Design an algorithmic approach to transform UML diagrams systematically into a formal notation (colored Petri nets) Formal analysis based on simulation Develop various techniques to help users, who are not familiar with the formal notation, reason about the behavior of a system design Develop techniques for checking qualitative properties of the system

Provided a formal semantics to UML statecharts by transforming UML statecharts into colored Petri nets Developed a prototype tool that transforms UML statecharts into colored Petri nets automatically Developed a prototype tool that allows users to input and check queries about the properties of the system Future plans: include other types of UML diagrams; experimental evaluation; add time into the model so that quantitative properties can be checked
Performance Modeling and Analysis of Distributed Systems Using Petri Nets and Fuzzy Logic
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Investigator: Tadao Murata, Department of Computer Science Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation P1a Pout-a The size and complexity of real-time distributed
(4,5,7,9)
d2a(
systems makes it extremely difficult to predict the performance of these applications and their underlying networks Fuzzy-timing models associate possibility distributions of delays with events taking place in the system being modeled, well mimicking complex behaviors of the system, making the formal model very beneficial in performance modeling and analysis of complicated distributed systems
P1b
(4,5,7,9)Pout-b
Technical Approach
Monitor the system to obtain parameters such as bandwidth and latency to characterize the possibility distributions of the Fuzzy-Timing Petri Net (FTHN) model Build the FTHN model of the architecture to be analyzed based on the collected data Use fuzzy logic and simulation to analyze and verify the modeled system. Network features that are needed in order to implement currently unattainable interactions can be obtained

Applied FTHN model to assist us in the design of a high-speed transport protocol for Long Fat Networks. Developed techniques and tools for performance analysis of network protocols and QoS requirement analysis of the networks: Proposed a topologyapproximation to enable the formal model to have capability in modeling unpredictable dynamic topology, thus enlarging its application domains Future work includes: apply FTHN model in other areas such as developing the intelligent optimization of concerted heterogeneous data transmissions in distributed wide-area cluster computing environments
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SIMULATION OF MULTIBODY RAILROAD VEHICLE/TRACK DYNAMICS

Investigator: Ahmed A. Shabana, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Prime Grant Support: Federal Railroad Administration (USA) Problem Statement and Motivation
Develop new methodologies and computer algorithms for the nonlinear dynamic analysis of detailed multibody railroad vehicle models. The computer algorithms developed can be used to accurately predict the wheel/rail interaction, derailment, stability and dynamic and vibration characteristics of high speed railroad vehicle models. Develop accurate small and large deformation capabilities in order to be able to study car body flexibility and pantograph/ catenary systems.
Technical Approach
Methods of nonlinear mechanics are used to formulate the equations of motion of general multibody systems; examples of which are complex railroad vehicles. Small and large deformation finite element formulations are used to develop the equations of motion of the flexible bodies. Numerical methods are used to solve the resulting system of differential and algebraic equations. Computer graphics and animation are used for the visualization purpose.

Fully nonlinear computational algorithms were developed and their use in the analysis of complex railroad vehicle systems was demonstrated. The results obtained using the new nonlinear algorithms were validated by comparison with measured data as well as the results obtained using other codes. Advanced large deformation problems such as pantograph/catenary systems have been successfully and accurately solved for the first time. The tools developed at UIC are currently being used by federal laboratories and railroad industry.
UIC-Mechatronics Lab by Professor S. Cetinkunt

Prime sponsors: Caterpillar, NSF, Motorola

The world needs more, affordable, reliable, energy efficient, environmentally friendly construction and agricultural equipment Energy efficiency improvements to beat poverty in developing world Embedded computer control and information technology applications in construction and agricultural equipment: closed loop controls, GPS, autonomous vehicles.
Technical Approach

Developed a new steer-by-wire EH system (for wheel loaders) Developed a new closed center EH hydraulic implement control system Developed semi-active joystick controls Developed payload monitoring systems Closed loop control for graders, site planning with GPS Three US patents awarded (forth filed) . 12+ former graduate students employed by CAT
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Control Reconfiguration of Complex Discrete Event Dynamic Systems

Investigators: Houshang Darabi, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Prime Grant Support: NIST, Motorola, IVRI Problem Statement and Motivation
Todays manufacturing and service information systems (IS) contain complex decision making processes. These processes can be modeled as supervisory control problems with dynamic control specifications. Many theoretical results and software tools are already available to analyze supervisory control problems. Discrete manufacturing IS, hospital IS and supply chain IS are governed by the same control principals. Control specifications of these system change over time and require reconfiguration of their control rules.
Technical Approach
Modeling of systems by Petri Nets and Finite Automata Modular and hierarchical decomposition of control Formal verification and validation of system properties Classification of reconfiguration needs and triggers Cost/benefit modeling of reconfiguration response Simulation modeling and analysis of systems based regular events and reconfiguration events Supervisory control of discrete event systems

Systematic methods for modeling of manufacturing IS Automatic procedures to reconfigure PLC programs subject to sensor failures Systematic procedures for modeling hospital IS Modeling and analysis tools assisting medical service control systems during mass casualty situations Simulation models for hospital resource assignment Adaptive mixed integer programming models for reconfiguring supply chain controllers Standard supply chain agent models for distributed decision making and peer to peer communication
Product Platform Design

Investigators: Michael J. Scott, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation, (General Motors) Problem Statement and Motivation
Product platforms are used to achieve variety at low cost in product design; families of products share common characteristics. E.g.: single-use cameras, passenger aircraft, Sony Walkmans, electric motors. Need rigorous methods to determine 1) which product variants should share variable values, and 2) what the values should be (state-of-the-art only addresses #2) NSF-funded research: development of a repository of example/test problems for the research community.
Technical Approach
Use cluster analysis and sensitivity analysis to group variables. Use preference aggregation to treat multi-objective optimization/decision problem. Multiple objectives arise from the individual product design, from the need for robust solutions, and from the trade-off between commonality (to save cost) and performance (of individual products). Model uncertainties, both stochastic (irreducible random variations) and epistemic (incomplete information in preliminary design) New commonality indices

Three journal, four conference papers in last two years. Done: New methods for individual product optimization demonstrating results superior to those available in the literature. Done: More comprehensive formulation of problem than given in the literature allows for each variable to be shared by any subset of member products (as opposed to either all or none). Ongoing: web-based repository of problems in this nascent area for use by the general research community. Future: Some steps are still ad hoc; more formalization; also more explicit methods for cost analysis.
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Computational Intelligence for Diagnostics and Prognostics

Investigators: David He and Pat Banerjee, MIE Department Prime Grant Support: BF Goodrich (USA) Sensor Signals
*Time domain *Frequency domain * Flight profiles Integrated Computational Intelligence

Develop innovative computational intelligence for diagnostic and prognostic applications of complex systems such as helicopters. The computational intelligence developed can be used to accurately diagnose the failure conditions of the complex systems and predict the remaining useful life or operation of the systems. The developed diagnostic and prognostic computational intelligence will be tested and validated with the data collected by Goodrichs IMDHUMS units that are currently used in US Armys helicopters.
Optimal Data Extraction
Diagnostic + Prognostic Models Technical Approach

Innovative probabilistic approaches will be integrated with wavelet analysis to develop integrated diagnostic and prognostic computational intelligence. Different failure modes of left generator shafts in UH-60 will be identified and failure conditions will be used to predict the remaining useful life of the system.

Diagnostic and prognostic algorithms are currently being developed and tested for different helicopters. The developed algorithms will be eventually integrated into the Goodrichs IMD-HUMs for different military and commercial applications.
Invention and Applications of ImmersiveTouch, a High-Performance Haptic Augmented Virtual Reality System
Investigator: Pat Banerjee, MIE, CS and BioE Departments Prime Grant Support: NIST-ATP Problem Statement and Motivation
High-performance interface enables development of medical, engineering or scientific virtual reality simulation and training applications that appeal to many stimuli: audio, visual, tactile and kinesthetic.
Key Achievements and Future Goals Technical Approach

First system that integrates a haptic device, a head and hand tracking system, a cost-effective high-resolution and high-pixeldensity stereoscopic display Patent application by University of Illinois Depending upon future popularity, the invention can be as fundamental as a microscope Continue adding technical capabilities to enhance the
usefulness of the device
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Computational Protein Topographics for Health Improvement

Jie Liang, Ph.D. Bioengineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Career Award, National Institutes of Health R01, Office of Naval Research, and the Whitaker Foundation. Protein surface matching Problem Statement and Motivation
The structure of proteins provide rich information about how cells work. With the success of structural genomics, soon we will have all human proteins mapped to structures. However, we need to develop computational tools to extract information from these structures to understand how cell works and how new diseases can be treated.
Evolution of function Technical Approach

We use geometric models and fast algorithm to characterize surface properties of over thirty protein structures. We develop evolutionary models to understand how proteins overall evolve to acquire different functions using different combination of surface textures. Efficient search methods and statistical models allow us to identify very similar surfaces on totally different proteins Probablistc models and sampling techniques help us to understand how protein works to perform their functions.
Therefore, the development of computational tools for surface matching and for function prediction will open the door for many new development for health improvement.

We have developed a web server CASTP (cast.engr. uic.edu) that identify and measures protein surfaces. It has been used by thousands of scientists world wide. We have built a protein surface library for >10,000 proteins, and have developed models to characterize cross reactivities of enzymes. We also developed methods for designing phage library for discovery of peptide drugs. We have developed methods for predicting structures of beta-barrel membrane proteins. Future: Understand how protein fold and assemble, and designing method for engineering better proteins and drugs.
Structural Bioinformatics Study of Protein Interaction Network

Investigators: Hui Lu, Bioengineering Prime Grant Support: NIH, DOL
Protein-DNA complex: gene regulation DNA repair cancer treatment drug design gene therapy

Protein interacts with other biomolecules to perform a function: DNA/RNA, ligands, drugs, membranes, and other proteins. A high accuracy prediction of the protein interaction network will provide a global understanding of gene regulation, protein function annotation, and the signaling process. The understanding and computation of protein-ligand binding have direct impact on drug design.
Technical Approach
Data mining protein structures Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations Machine learning Phylogenetic analysis of interaction networks Gene expression data analysis using clustering Binding affinity calculation using statistical physics

Developed the DNA binding protein and binding site prediction protocols that have the best accuracy available. Developed transcription factor binding site prediction. Developed the only protocol that predicts the protein membrane binding behavior. Will work on drug design based on structural binding. Will work on the signaling protein binding mechanism. Will build complete protein-DNA interaction prediction package and a Web server.
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Uncovering the mechanism of reversible membrane binding

Investigators: Hui Lu, Ph.D., Bioengineering Primary Grant Support: Chicago Biomedical Consortium, NIH Problem Statement and Motivation
To efficiently function, cells need to respond properly to external physical and physical and chemical signals in their environment. Identifying disease states and designing drugs require a detailed understanding of the internal signaling networks that are activated in responses to external stimuli. In the center of these process is a particular group of protein that translocate to the cell membrane upon external activation.
Technical Approach Combine machine learning techniques with

characterization of the protein surface to identify unknown membrane binding proteins. Atomic scale molecular dynamics simulation of the interactions between proteins and membranes Mathematical modeling is used for studying the spatial and dynamic evolution of the signal transduction networks within the cell when changes in the external environment occurs.

Developed highly accurate prediction protocols for identifying novel cases of membrane binding proteins, based on properties calculated from molecular surface of the protein structure. Determining membrane binding of properties of C2 domains in response to changes in ion placements and membrane lipid composition. Goal: To model the network dynamics to understand how changes in membrane binding properties of certain domains changes the efficiency of signal transduction in the cell.
Machine learning and Datamining in Biomedical Informatics

Investigators: Hui Lu, Ph.D., Robert Ezra Langlois, Ph.D.,Bioengineering; Grant Support: NIH, Bioinformatics online Problem Statement and Motivation
Massive amount of biomedical data are available from high-throughput measurement, such as genome sequence, proteomics, biological pathway, networks, and disease data. Data processing become the bottleneck of biological discovery and medical analysis Problem: Protein function prediction, protein functional sites prediction, protein interaction prediction, disease network prediction, biomarker discovery.
Technical Approach
Formulate the problem in classification problem Derive features to represent biological objects Develop various classification algorithms Develop multiple-instance boosting algorithms

Developed machine learning algorithms for protein-DNA, protein-membrane, protein structure prediction, disease causing SNP prediction, mass-spec data processing, DNA methylation prediction. Developed an open-source machine learning software MALIBU Goal: Biological network analysis and prediction.
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Technical Approach

Biological Signal Detection for Protein Function Prediction

Sequences Text File of Protein description
Investigators: Yang Dai Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Coding Coding Vectors Vectors High-throughput experiments generate new protein sequences with unknown function prediction In silico protein function prediction is in need Protein subcellular localization is a key element in understanding function Such a prediction can be made based on protein sequences with machine learners Feature extraction and scalability of learner are keys.
MASVQLY ... HKEPGV
Machine Learner specific subcellular and subnuclear localization
Technical Approach
Use Fast Fourier Transform to capture long range correlation in protein sequence Design a class of new kernels to capture subtle similarity between sequences Use domains and motifs of proteins as coding vectors Use multi-classification system based on deterministic machine learning approach, such as support vector machine Use Bayesian probabilistic model

Developed highly sophisticated sequence coding methods Developed an integrated multi-classification system for protein subcellular localization Developed a preliminary multi-classification system for subnuclear localization Will incorporate various knowledge from other databases into the current framework Will design an integrative system for protein function prediction based on information of protein localizations, gene expression, and protein-protein interactions
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Control software for manufacturing plants

Principal Investigator: Ugo Buy---Support: NIST
GUI Constraints SFCs Translator TPNs Plant spec

Control programs are hard to write and maintain Flexible manufacturing demands rapid reconfiguration Possibility of deadlock, mutex violations, deadline violations
Supervisor generator Refined TPNs Code generator
Control code
Technical Approach
Avoid verification complexity with supervisory control Petri nets vs. finite state automata Synthesis of deadline-enforcing supervisors using net unfolding Compositional methods (e.g., hierarchical control)

System for enforcing deadlines on transition firing in time Petri nets Framework for compositional control Integration of methods for enforcing mutual exclusion and freedom from deadlock Generation of target code
NSF ITR Collaborative Research: Context Aware Computing with Applications to Public Health Management
Isabel F. Cruz, Ouri Wolfson (Computer Science) and Aris Ouksel (Information and Decision Sciences). In collaboration with Roberto Tamassia (Brown U.) and Peter Scheuermann (Northwestern U.) Problem Statement and Motivation
service layer
biological and chemical sensors web services, on-line libraries, emergency info GIS data on-line cameras with recording device
CASSIS
application layer
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Application Server
Architecture of a new system, CASSIS, to provide comprehensive support for context-aware applications in the Health Domain as provided by the Alliance of Chicago Testing on operational scenarios of public health management applications:
environmental db (hospital states, sensor states, etc.)
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city maps, floor plans of buildings
aggregated user profiles
dynamic info e.g. operating at full capacity
database layer
police profile db
firemen profile db
healthcare profile db
FBI profile db
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Daily operations of health care providers Epidemic occurrences (e.g., meningitis)

doctor travelling businessman
user layer
hospital, clinic
police station
fire house
subway control center
police officer
fireman
Crisis situations (e.g., terrorist attacks, natural disasters)
Technical Approach
Peer-to-peer and mediated semantic data integration Dynamic data as collected by sensor networks Matching of user profiles to services Competitive environment management Security and privacy Performance and scalability (e.g., caching and data aggregation)
Key Achievements
Peer to Peer Semantic Integration of XML and RDF Data Sources [Cruz, Xiao, Hsu, AP2PC 2004] Opportunistic Resource Exchange in Inter-Vehicle Ad-Hoc Networks (Best paper award) [Xu, Ouksel, Wolfson, MDM 2004, Best Paper Award] An Economic Model for Resource Exchange in Mobile Peer-toPeer Networks [Wolfson, Xu, Sistla, SSDBM, 2004]. Multicast Authentication in Fully Adversarial Networks [Lysyanskaya, Tamassia, Triandopoulos, IEEE Security and Privacy, 2004] Personal Service Areas for Location-Based Wireless Web Applications [Pashtan, Heusser, Scheuermann, IEEE Internet Computing, 2004]
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Collaborative Research: Information Integration for Locating and Querying Geospatial Data
Lead PI: Isabel F. Cruz (Computer Science). In collaboration with Nancy Wiegand (U. Wisconsin-Madison) Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Geospatial data are complex and highly heterogeneous, having been developed independently by various levels of government and the private sector Portals created by the geospatial community disseminate data but lack the capability to support complex queries on heterogeneous data Complex queries on heterogeneous data will support information discovery, decision, or emergency response
Technical Approach
Data integration using ontologies Ontology representation Algorithms for the alignment and merging of ontologies Semantic operators and indexing for geospatial queries User interfaces for Ontology alignment Display of geospatial data

Create a geospatial cyberinfrastructure for the web to Automatically locate data Match data semantically to other relevant data sources using automatic methods Provide an environment for exploring, and querying heterogeneous data for emergency managers and government officials Develop a robust and scalable framework that encompasses techniques and algorithms for integrating heterogeneous data sources using an ontology-based approach
Metasearch Engines for e-commerce

Query appropriate query interface
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Clement Yu, Department of Computer Science National Science Foundation

Repository Query Interfaces
Airline Reservation Rent a Car Real Estate

Many companies sell the same type of products ( eg computers) or services ( eg. life insurance) via the Web.
Formulate Query
Query
METASEARCH ENGINE
subquery 1 subquery n
Search Engine 1
Search Engine 2
Search Engine n
Looking for the best product or service (eg lowest price and meeting specifications) requires excessive checking of many Web search engines.
This imposes too much burden on a user.
Web Database
Merge Results
Final Ranked Results
The aim is to allow a user seeking a product or a service to submit a single query and to receive the results ranked in descending order of desirability.
Technical Approach
Companies selling products or services via the Web have different user interfaces.


Most steps in the construction of the integrated user interface have been automated.
Create an user interface that integrates the features of The same technique can be applied in other areas each individual user interface and organize them such (e.g. construct generalized forms): that the integrated interface is easily understood. For selling a car online multiple forms need to be filled in A user query submitted against the integrated Create a generalized form applicable to multiple sellers. interface is translated into subqueries against individual Preliminary results have also been obtained to interfaces. determine the proper search engines to invoke for each It is possible to determine for each user query, which given user query. search engines should be invoked: Will produce metasearch engines for various based on the previously processed queries products and services.
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Applications of Formal Methods Lenore Zuck, CS Support from NSF, ONR, and SRC

Translation Validation Backward Compatibility of successive generations of software Formal proofs that optimizing compilers maintain semantics of programs Termination proofs of Pointer programs Property Verification of parameterized systems (bus protocols, cache coherence, &c)
Technical Approach
Translation validation verifies each go of the system. Verification conditions that are automatically created are send to theorem provers Combination of model checking and deductive methods allows to push the envelope of automatic verification of infinite-state systems (for both pointer programs and protocols)

Based on methodology developed, Intel is using MicroFomal to verify backward compatibility of micropgrams (between RISC & CISC) (Need to develop better methodologies to prove theories that have bit vectors) IIV is a new tool that allows automatic verification of safety properties of parameterized systems (nothing bad will ever happen) Researchers at MSR have expressed interest to integrate pointer analysis in their verification tool
Teaching Sensorimotor Skills with Haptics

Investigators: Milo efran, ECE; Matteo Corno, ECE; Maxim Kolesnikov, ECE Prime Grant Support: NSF; UIC College of Dentistry Problem Statement and Motivation
New surgical procedures are introduced at a high rate. Each requires costly training. Haptic simulators provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional training: no need to travel, 24/7 availability, easy to create additional units as needed. Existing paradigm for haptics is not suitable for teaching sensorimotor skills. Lack of good models and of realistic haptic rendering are main obstacles to creating useful simulators.
Technical Approach
Position and force information are simultaneously displayed to facilitate motor skill acquisition. The user is modeled as a three-input, single-output system. The model of the human enables stability analysis through the Lyapunov second method; traditional passivity techniques can not be used. Time delays are critical for stability and are explicitly modeled. The Euclidean group SE(3) used to develop haptic rendering algorithms that properly account for translations and rotations. Kinetic energy provides an intrinsic way to define the penetration which is in turn used to compute the reaction force.

Developed a new paradigm for teaching of sensorimotor skills with haptics. Proposed a new model for a user responding to haptic and visual stimuli. The model experimentally verified. Stability analysis of the system performed. Stability boundaries explicitly identified. Implemented a new method for haptic rendering. Future work: applications in medical training, rehabilitation; faster implementation of the haptic rendering; implementation on cheap haptic displays; extensions of the new paradigm for collaborative haptics.
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Multi-Scale Simulations of Flames and Multiphase Flow

Suresh K. Aggarwal, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Sponsors: NASA, NSF, Argonne National Laboratory
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Application of the advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods using detailed chemistry and transport models Simulation of flame structure, extinction and fire suppression Multi-scale modeling of combustion and twophase phenomena Extensive use of computer graphics and animation 1) A Numerical Investigation of Particle Deposition on a Square Cylinder Placed in a Channel Flow," Aerosol Sci. Technol. 34: 340, 2001. 2) On Extension of Heat Line and Mass Line Concepts to Reacting Flows Through Use of Conserved Scalars," J. Heat Transfer 124: 791, 2002. 3) A Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Droplet Evaporation," Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer 46: 3179, 2003. 4) Gravity, Radiation and Coflow Effects on Partially Premixed Flames, Physics of Fluids 16: 2963, 2004.
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The image on the left shows a comparison of simulated and measured triple flames that are important in practical combustion systems, while the five images on the right depict a simulated flame propagating downward in a combustible mixture.
Computational Tools for Population Biology

Tanya Berger-Wolf, Computer Science, UIC; Daniel Rubenstein, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton; Jared Saia, Computer Science, U New Mexico
Recent breakthroughs in data collection technology, such as GPS and other mobile sensors, are giving biologists access to data about social interactions of wild populations on a scale never seen before. Such data offer the promise of answering some of the big questions in population biology. Unfortunately, in this domain, our ability to analyze data lags substantially behind our ability to collect it. Particularly, current methods for analysis of social interactions are mostly static. Our goal is to design a computational framework for analysis of dynamic social networks and validate it by applying to equid populations (zebras, horses, onagers).
Technical Approach
Collect explicitly dynamic social data: sensor collars on animals, synthetic population simulations, cellphone and email communications, Represent a time series of observation snapshots as a series of networks. Use machine learning, data mining, and algorithm design techniques to identify critical individuals, communities, and patterns in dynamic networks. Validate theoretical predictions derived from the abstract graph representation by simulations on collected data and controlled and quazi-experiments on real populations

Done: Formal computational framework for analysis of dynamic social networks Scalable methods for identifying dynamic communities identifying periodic patterns predicting part of network structure identifying individuals critical for initiating and blocking spreading processes Future: Validate methods on biological data Extend methods from networks of unique individuals to classes of individuals
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Performance Optimization, Power Reduction and Thermal Management of Memory Systems

Memory Temperature
Tshutdown Tcritical
Thermal Zone 3 Thermal Zone 2
Investigators: Zhichun Zhu, ECE Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Multi-core processors have become mainstream Memory systems must be able to handle so many threads simultaneously Memory access scheduling will play a critical role in overall performance With increasing memory traffic, memory power consumption and thermal emergency become important issues Time
Thermal Zone 1
Ttm
Technical Approach
Processor-memory cooperation to maximize memory bandwidth efficiency Thread co-scheduling to smooth out memory access phases Adaptive core gating and coordinated dynamic voltage/ frequency scaling to meet memory thermal limits Mini-rank to reduce memory power consumption Decoupled-DIMM to increase memory bandwidth

Thread-aware memory scheduling for SMT processors New approaches to optimize multi-core processor performance New memory thermal management schemes New memory organizations for better performance and energy-efficiency Memory thermal models and simulators
Intelligent Traveler Assistant (ITA)

Investigators: John Dillenburg, Pete Nelson, Ouri Wolfson, CS Department
Prime Grant Support: NSF, Chicago Area Transportation Study, Illinois Department of Transportation

Global Positioni ng System
Trav el Assitant
Vehicles increase, roads do not

Index 1980 = 100
Transi t
US Highw ay Miles 180 170
VMT (1980=100)
Internet
Trav el Assitant Ride Share Partners
Congestion costs U.S. economy over $100 billion/year Vehicle occupancy has dropped 7% in last two decades
160 150 140 130 120 110 100 1980 1985 Year 1990 1997
Trav el Assitant Central Travel Information Computer
Trav elers
Technical Approach
We envision a convenient mobile device capable of planning multi-modal (car, bus, train, ferry, taxi, etc.) travel multiitineraries for its user The devices communicate with each other and with a central database of travel information via a peer-to-peer adpeer- toadhoc network Trips with other users could be shared via dynamic ride sharing Fares and payment are negotiated electronically Traffic prediction is used to determine the best route Persistent location management is used to track device locations Trajectory management is used to predict the future location of a device for planning purposes

Partnered with Regional Transportation Authority on multimultimodal trip planner system project sponsored by FTA Prime developer of Gateway traveler information system sponsored by IDOT Prime developer of Ride Match System 21 car and van pooling system sponsored by CATS Realistic, full scale micro simulation of ITA system Test bed deployment for Chicago metro area
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Location-Specific Query Processing in Two-Layer Networks Composed of Mobile Objects and Sensor Nodes
Investigators: Sol Shatz, Computer Science Department Problem Statement and Motivation
There is a lack of research on the problem of query processing for mobile base stations operating in the context of sensor networks, especially for sensors that are accepted to be location-ignorant. . Therefore, we propose a query processing approach that is based on the Pull query model and designed for such two-layer networks, including the mobile-object network layer and the sensor network layer
Technical Approach
Design an end-to-end approach, covering the key phases of query processing: Query Generation, Query Distribution, Query Analysis, Query Injection, and QueryResult Routing Emphasize cooperation among mobile base stations, which are connected with peer-to-peer network Adopt Query-triggered wake-up scheme Based on Pull query model Develop an effective method to estimate the accuracy of query results

Achieve an efficient balance between mobile-object routing and sensor routing Location-awareness of mobile objects are used to effectively offset the constraints associated with sensor nodes. Future research will focus on simulation analysis of the basic approach and extension of the approach to efficiently manage multiple query results that arise due to multiple objects injecting a common query
MURI: Adaptive waveform design for full spectral dominance

Investigators: Arye Nehorai (P.I.) and Danilo Erricolo, ECE Co-P.I.s with Arizona State University, Harvard University, Princeton University, Purdue University, University of Maryland, University of Melbourne, and Raytheon Prime Grant Support: AFOSR Problem Statement and Motivation
The current state of the channel spectral occupancy can have a profound effect on the choice of waveform to achieve optimal communication and sensing performance. Transmitted waveforms not optimally matched to the operational scenario, may severely limit the performance. Recent advances in information processing and related hardware have opened the way to exploit characteristics of the transmitted waveforms that will have tremendous impact on the performance of communication and sensing systems.
Block diagram of adaptive waveform design.
Technical Approach
Developing waveform design methods that exploit both existing and new forms of diversities. Modeling the environment and channel to extract the attributes needed to adaptively choose the optimal waveforms. Optimizing the choice of the waveform by introducing cost functions adapted to the channel and/or environment. Verifying the applicability of our results by testing and implementing the new waveform designs in complex realistic environments using an anechoic chamber and radar tower test-bed facilities.
Future Goals
Develop unifying perspectives on waveform design and diversity that cross-cut both sensing and communication applications. Ensure the best ideas for waveform design in communications are appropriately manifested in sensing and vice versa. Demonstrate the potential of waveform scheduling and diversity enabled by recent technological advances, such as agile software-driven digital modulators, through experiments with real data.
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Activity-Based Microsimulation Model of Travel Demand

Kouros Mohammadian, PhD, S. Yagi, J. Auld, and T.H. Rashidi (PhD Candidates), CME, UIC Source of Funding: NIPC/CMAP, FACID, and IGERT (NSF)
Synthetic Population Activity Generation Model Synthetic City

Traditional four step travel demand models are widely criticized for their limitations and theoretical deficiencies These problems lead the model to be less policy sensitive than desired Travel is derived from participation in activities. This fact is not accounted for in 4-step models. Therefore, there is a need for a better modeling approach An activity-based microsimulation travel demand model is considered that simulates activity schedules for all individuals
Activity Scheduling Model
ADS/HTS Surveys
Activity-Based Modeling
Executed Schedules
Activities/ Tours/Trips
Synthesized Population
Activity/Travel Microsimulation
Policy scenarios
Travel Demand
Highway/Transit Network Assignment Policy Analysis
Vehicle/Fuel Condition
Emission Model
Technical Approach
The modeling framework utilizes both econometric and heuristic (rule-based) approaches All human activities are related to broad project categories which have a common goal (e.g., Work, School, Entertainment, etc.) and tasks and activity episodes that are required to reach that goal are modeled Activity participation is modeled at household/individual level (microsimulation) Explicit representation of time/space of occurrence for all travel episodes, linked to associated activities Activity scheduling model is linked to a population synthesizer, rescheduling and resource allocation models, and a regional network microsimulation and emission models

A comprehensive multi-tier activity-based microsimulation modeling system is developed. A new population synthesizer is developed. Activity scheduling/rescheduling decision rules are developed and applied to adjust the simulated daily activity patterns. Intra-household interaction rules are developed and applied to account for joint activity generation and household maintenance activity allocation problems. Transferability of activity scheduling/rescheduling decision rules across different spatial and temporal contexts are evaluated. The microsimulation model is applied to evaluate future transportation policy scenarios.
LambdaTable
Investigators: Jason Leigh, Andrew Johnson, Luc Renambot, Thomas A. DeFanti, Computer Science Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Table-oriented displays provide an intuitive way for users to examine and manipulate complex information. Current commercially available systems have at most highdefinition resolution (1920x1080) and therefore are not suitable for many real-world applications such as viewing of high resolution maps, satellite and aerial photos, and microscopy images. Also these systems use projectors which require the room lights to be dimmed to be able to see the visuals.
Technical Approach
The LambdaTable is a 24-Megapixel table-oriented LCD display (12x high-definition video resolution) built from a tiling of 4 Megapixel LCD panels and a cluster of PCs interconnected by a high speed network switch. An array of infra-red cameras mounted above the display tracks passive pucks that are used to interact with the computer graphics displayed on the table. The middleware is scalable to enable tables of any dimension and configuration to be constructed. Software has been developed to enable a broad range of applications to be developed for the table.

LambdaTable has been successfully demonstrated at the Supercomputing and Communication conference in 2007. Applications in bioscience and geoscience have been developed to demonstrate the inherent benefits of working on an ultra-high-resolution table. NSF Program Manager Tom Wagner called the LambdaTable the most innovative use of IT for visualizing geoscience data he has ever seen. The Science Museum of Minnesota and Adler Planetarium are working with with us to build their own tables. For more information: http://www.evl.uic.edu/core.php?mod=4&type=3&indi=331
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Optimization Models for Dynamic Pricing and Inventory Control under Uncertainty and Competition
Investigator: Elodie Adida, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Problem Statement and Motivation
A small improvement in pricing and revenue management strategy may yield significant profits. What are the optimal prices and production levels over time? How to allocate capacity among multiple products? What is the impact of demand uncertainty? What is the impact of competition? Can we predict the state of equilibrium? Is there a realistic and yet computationally tractable way to model the dynamic problem?
Technical Approach
Modeling the optimal decision-making problem as a nonlinear, constrained, dynamic program Robust optimization technique incorporates the presence of uncertainty with limited probabilistic information Dynamic aspect with feedback (closed-loop) or without feedback (open-loop) Game theoretical framework and determination of Nash equilibria encompasses competitors interactions Price of anarchy: loss of efficiency due to competition in the system

Heuristic algorithm to determine the optimal pricing and allocation of available production capacity among products Under data uncertainty, equivalent robust formulation is of the same order of complexity; involves safety stock levels In a duopoly with uncertain demand, a relaxation algorithm converges to a particular unique Nash equilibrium A good trade-off between performance (closed-loop) and tractability (open-loop) is to let controls be linearly dependent with the uncertain data realizations Design of incentives (such as a contract) to reduce the loss of efficiency when suppliers compete on prices.
Travel Data Simulation and Transferability of Household Travel Survey Data

Formatted PUMS
Kouros Mohammadian, PhD and Yongping Zhang (PhD Candidate), CME, UIC Prime Grant Support: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Problem Statement and Motivation
Population Synthesizer Synthetic Households with 33 Variables NHTS 2001 ANN Module Synthetic HHs with Cluster Membership Transferability Model
Add-on Data in NHTS2001
Household travel data is critical to transportation planning and modeling Surveys are expensive tools Emerging modeling techniques (e.g., microsimulation) need much richer datasets that do not exist in most metropolitan areas Transferring or simulating data seems to be an attractive solution
Validation Data with Cluster Membership
Look-up Tables Transferred Travel Attributes Bayesian Updating Updated Transferred Travel Attributes
Monte Carlo Simulation
Validation with Simulation
Simulated Travel Attributes
Technical Approach
Considered a large set of socio-demographic, built environment, and transportation system variables to identify clusters of households with homogeneous travel behavior Transferred cluster membership rules and cluster-based travel attributes to local areas Calibrated/Validated travel data transferability model Synthesized population for 5 counties of New York City with all their attributes Updated parameters of the transferability model using a small local sample and Bayesian updating Simulated travel attributes for the synthetic population Validated the simulated data against actual observed data

A new travel forecasting modeling approach is designed and validated The new approach significantly improves the process of travel demand forecasting Using synthetically derived data found to be appealing The appeal of the approach lies in its low-cost, relative ease of use, and freely available sources of required data Improved Bayesian updating and small area estimation techniques for non-normal data Improved travel data simulation techniques Used synthesized and transferred data for model calibration and validation.
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Dynamic Scheduling Process Model: Model Framework and Data Collection

Investigators: Kouros Mohammadian and Joshua Auld, CME Primary Grant Support: CTS IGERT, NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Congestion, environmental effects and other negative impacts of transportation system are growing Mitigation needs no longer met with construction alone New solutions are generally behavioral in nature TDM strategies, congestion pricing, etc. New generation of models which replicate decision making behavior of travel needed to evaluate next generation mitigation strategies
Technical Approach
Develop activity based microsimulation model of travel behavior which directly simulates decision making process. Incorporate learning behavior and group interactions into decision making The decision making model is based on decision planning which will be observed in long-term GPS-based travel demand survey. Internet-based survey will be used to track participants movements and gain insight into activity planning

The framework will relax the fixed order assumption in activity planning inherent in other activity-based models First of its kind long term planning dataset collected through GPS will be used to develop learning and planning models In the future, the model should incorporate a traffic simulation module directly in the travel microsimulation In the linked activity planning and traffic simulation model, route learning models should be used for individual route choices
Towards Lifelike Computer Interfaces that Learn

Investigators: Jason Leigh, Andrew Johnson, Luc Renambot, Thomas A. DeFanti, Computer Science; Steve Jones, Communication Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
The need for ultra-realistic computer-generated characters (known as avatars) is growing rapidly as the general public embraces online social environments such as SecondLife, World of Warcraft, and Facebook. Avatars alone are not enough. Autonomous avatars must be aware of the presence of other users and be able to interact with them intelligently and naturally. Once developed these avatars can be used not only to populate social virtual spaces and games, but also to create virtual training environments such as emergency response simulations or doctor/patient interaction scenarios.
Technical Approach
This project co-funds the University of Central Florida to develop the Artificial Intelligence for the avatar. UIC is primarily developing the Responsive Avatar Engine that will take input from speech as well as a live camera feed, to produce a lifelike avatar that can speak back to the user about a topic in a limited domain, gesture naturally using motion-captured data, and maintain proper eye contact. Studies will also be conducted to understand which aspects of an avatar (visual or auditory) contribute to making the avatar a believable character. Believability is important to ensure acceptance by the user.

A production pipeline that allows us to quickly create a lifelike digital human character using image and motion-capture data. A responsive avatar engine that will parse speech input from a user and respond with synthesized speech and gestures. Future goals are to: increase realism, provide ways for avatars to be aware of the presence of users, and reaction reasonably, and to apply the technique to a variety of application areas- such as informal learning environments, training simulations or gaming environments. For more information: projectlifelike.org
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Using Node Mobility to Enhance Greedy Forwarding in Geographic Routing for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
Investigators: Sol M. Shatz, Department of Computer Science, Primary Grant Support: U. S. Army Research Office Problem Statement and Motivation
Node mobility is normally considered a hazard for geographic routing, causing a degradation of performance or even persistent routing failures. This research seeks to exploit mobility to enhance greedy forwarding in geographic routing, especially for those applications with loose delay constraints.
Technical Approach
Two ways to move a packet: (1) Transmission Hops (TH), and (2) Physical Motion (PM). Trade-offs: TH produces short delay, however it incurs significant resource consumption and is vulnerable to localmaximum problems. Use both TH and PM to optimize packet routing. Motion Potential: Combines node mobility attributes with node position information as a metric to be used in selecting a next-hop node. New approach called Mobility-based Adaptive Greedy Forwarding (MAGF)

Our method can enhance routing performance in terms of route hop-count (energy) and packet delivery rate, especially under the scenarios of low network density and high node mobility. Uses low computation overhead at each step of forwarding, maintaining the pure localized decision making of conventional geographic routing. Future research would focus on: (1) energy-delay trade-off study; (2) long-term mobility pattern predication accuracy.
A Coordination Mechanism for Mobile Devices to Gather and Share Common-Interest Sensor Data
Investigators: Sol M. Shatz, Department of Computer Science, Primary Grant Support: U. S. Army Research Office Problem Statement and Motivation
Introducing mobile devices into wireless sensor network has attracted significant attention. However, one fundamental problem that has not yet been well investigated is how to effectively coordinate mobile device applications specifically intended to gather and share sensor data. We propose a group-based coordination mechanism for this context to efficiently exploit potential cooperative behaviors among multiple mobile devices.
Technical Approach
Dynamically grouping of mobile devices according to their subscribed interests (represented by queries targeting certain sensor nodes). Inter-group cooperation: a device shares common-interest sensor data directly with other devices that are interested in this same data. Intra-group cooperation: a device sends data that it happens to know about, but is not currently interested in itself, to other devices that have expressed an interest in this data. The core theory of You Gain, You Pay can help significantly enforce continuous cooperation.

This research is especially challenging, but of significant value, in the context of applications that impose high-volume data-retrieval requests. It is useful to explore how query overlaps and query correlations can coordinate sensor-data requests in a way that avoids unnecessary interactions with sensors, thus conserving sensor-node energy consumption. Future research will focus on: (1) processing long-running stream queries; and (2) formally explore the pay-gain principle.
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Opinion Retrieval
Clement Yu
Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Given a collection of documents and a query, the proposed system finds documents which are relevant to the query and are opinionated The proposed system can advise consumers about the sentiments of a given product or service. It can suggest hints for advertisements. The system can also analyze political opinions as well as comparing the political viewpoints of different parties.
Technical Approach
Accurate retrieval by identifying concepts in queries and documents Identifying opinionated features Classifying sentences into opinionative sentences Determine whether opinions are relevant to the query topic Determine whether the opinion is positive, negative or mixed (positive and negative)

Achieve the highest effectiveness scores for title queries in the Blog Track of TREC (Text Retrieval Conference) in 2006 and 2007. The tasks include retrieving relevant opinionated documents as well as classify them into positive, negative or mixed categories. Plan to build various systems to have higher effectiveness, higher efficiency and satisfy different needs.
Adaptive Waveform Design for Full Spectral Dominance

PI: Arye Nehorai Analytical and numerical models for EM wave propagation Co-PI: Danilo Erricolo
Goals
Development of parametric physically-based UWB propagation models propagation models for electromagnetic waves to be jointly used with signal processing optimization applying the time-domain version of the uniform theory methods of diffraction are accurate for late times when waveforms Development of UWB propagation models have negligible low frequency Propagation model for the electromagnetic field components that accounts for the clutter and metallic objects in the sea
Results
Technical approach
Application of the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction and of the recently developed Incremental Theory of Diffraction to obtain physically-based parametric models for electromagnetic wave propagation Validation by comparison with other numerical methods, such as FD-TD, exact solutions and measurements
Developed fast 2D propagation model for the scattering of EM waves by sea surface in the presence of clutter and metallic objects Validation of the ITD shows accurate results at caustics
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Adaptive Waveform Design for Full Spectral Dominance

PI: Arye Nehorai Anechoic room measurements and vector sensors Co-PI: Danilo Erricolo
Goals
Development of vector antennas Collocated sensors Distributed sensors Experimental validation of adaptive waveform design
Results
Distributed vector sensor Synthesized collocated vector sensor
Technical approach
Acquisition of new instrumentation to generate, transmit and receive adaptive waveforms Design of vector sensors Anechoic room experiments to measure the performance of adaptive waveform design
Two-collocated loops
Preliminary measurements with collocated vector sensors using CAZAC waveforms show better performance of the synthesized vector sensor vs. linear array .
Reconstructing Kinship from Genetic Samples

Tanya Berger-Wolf and Bhaskar DasGupta, Computer Science, UIC; Mary Ashley, Biology, UIC; Wanpracha Chaovalitwongse, Industrial Engineering, Rutgers
Genotypes Alleles #1 #2 #3 CACACACA 5 CACACACA CACACACACACA CACACACACACACA 1/1 2/2 3/3 1/2 1/3 2/3
Microsatellites
Falcons and other birds of prey are extremely secretive about their lives. Sharks are hard to catch in the open ocean. Cowbirds leave eggs in other birds nests and let them raise the cowbird chicks. One of the things common to all these species is that it is difficult to study their mating system. It is even difficult to identify which animals are siblings. Yet, this simple fact is necessary for conservation, animal management, and understanding of evolutionary mechanisms. New technologies for collecting genotypic data from natural populations open the possibilities of investigating many fundamental biological phenomena. Yet full utilization of the genotypic data is only possible if statistical and computational approaches keep pace with our ability to sample organisms and obtain their genotypes.
Reconstruct
Our goal is to develop robust computational methods for reconstructing kinship relationships from microsatellite data.
Technical Approach
Use Mendelian constraints to form potential feasible family groups Use the combinatorial optimization of the covering problem with various parsimony objectives to find the best sets of family groups containing all individuals. Typically there is more than one optimal or near optimal solution. Use consensus techniques to combine solutions that are optimal, coming from different methods, or resulting from perturbations allowing for errors in data into one robust error-tolerant solution. All resulting optimization problems are NP-hard and provably hard to approximate. We use commercial optimization package CPLEX to find optimal solutions.
kinalyzer.cs.uic.edu
The following methods are or becoming available as a webwebbased service: Reconstruction of sibling groups + error identification Reconstruction of parental genotype Reconstruction of half-sibling relationships halfFuture: Incorporation of partial information Multi generation pedigree reconstruction Non-diploid species
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Scalable Mining on Information Networks

Investigators: Philip S. Yu, Computer Science Department Problem Statement and Motivation
Data accumulated at exponential rate across all organizations , all domains, and all geographies These data often not in structured record format - we focus on graphs and networks
Co-author network
Yeast protein interaction network
Need to be able to mine the vast amount of data to get useful information and knowledge
Technical Approach

Graph indexing methods
Identify
distinctive or discriminative substructures in the graph as features Devise new similarity measures on graphs Explore graph compression to reduce a huge graph into a smaller one for further analysis Conduct community mining from multi-relational networks Capture dynamic and evolutional behavior of networks Develop real-time processing capability to address monitoring type applications
Similarity search methods for graphs Data Integration, cleaning and validation techniques in Information Networks Online Analytical Processing paradigms for Information Networks Algorithms for mining Information Networks, including social networks Real-time stream mining algorithms
Mobile Sampling of Sensor Field Data Using Controlled Broadcast

Sensor Node Mobile Object Motion Path Sampling Region
Investigators: Sol M. Shatz, Department of Computer Science Primary Grant Support: U. S. Army Research Office Problem Statement and Motivation
A mobile object (car) is traveling along a path, and at some specific time/location (for example, T0) it decides to take a sample of the sensor field, i.e., collect sensor data from near-by sensor nodes. The larger circle denotes the sampling region. Each sensor in that region will consequently be activated and reply with its locally sensed data. One challenge is in controlling the process that sensors use to respond to a request for sensor data from a mobile sink. This entails controlling how sensors route their sensed data to the mobile object. Goal #1: Reduce message transmission Goal #2: Reduce packet collisions
Band 4 (Outside of the sampling region) Band 3
T0
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Band 2
Technical Approach
Concept of Band: Band i (0<i<N+1) = {(x,y) coordinates | a sensor node located at position (x,y) will receive the sampling signal with a signal-strength greater than or equal to SISi but less than SISi-1} where SIS represents sampling initiation signal strength.
Upon receiving a Sampling-Initiation-Signal, SIS(st_id, mo_id, bmf)
Calculate Band_Number bn based on received SIS strength and bmf; If (bn N) { //N is the largest Band_Number in the bmf Generate a sensor data reply packet, p; Broadcast the generated packet p (st_id, bn); } // only broadcast a reply packet if located within the sampling region

Result #1: The studied algorithm produced far less total messages sent (received) for serving each mobile sampling task than conventional flooding and counter-based broadcast, both under the simplified MAC protocol and collision/decay MAC protocol. Result #2: The packet collision rate also deceases significantly by employing the band scheduling method. Some Future Goals: Data aggregation using possible band scheduling arrangement. Coordinating multiple sampling tasks that overlap with each other.
Basic protocol:
Upon receiving a sensor data packet P (st_id, bn) by sensor sn

If ((sn has received a sampling signal with id st_id)&(bn Band_Number of sn)) Rebroadcast the packet; Else Discard the packet;
Band scheduling: For sensor nodes in band i, there exists a specific time window, called the bands stage and denoted Si, during which these nodes can report/broadcast their own sensor readings. Outside of this time window, these sensor nodes can only forward packets that originated in other (higher) bands.
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Inference of Online Auction Shills
Investigators: Sol M. Shatz, Department of Computer Science Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Shill bidding, a fraudulent bidding behavior, occurs often in online auctions. However, since the strategies for shill bidding can be subtle and complex, it may not be noticed by victims. In this research, we study the behaviors of online auction shills and seek to effectively infer shilling behavior to reduce the loss of auction winners.
Technical Approach
We propose a two-step approach to infer shills: In the shill detection module, model checking is used to detect shill suspects in real time. A detection engine assigns masses to quantify different pieces of evidence. In the verification module, a mathematical theory of evidence, Dempster-Shafer theory, is employed to combine the information from different sources and thus to reduce the uncertainties involved in the evidence.

Real time detection of shills has a significant value in notifying victims and cancelling compromised transactions. A verification module based on Dempster-Shafer Theory can significantly reduce the false positives generated from any single piece of evidence. Future research will focus on (1) Building a purchasing intention model to assist shill inference, and (2) Designing an algorithm to automatically identify shill evidence.
Cognitive Wireless Channels

Investigators: Natasha Devroye, ECE Primary Grant Support: UIC-WISEST startup funds Problem Statement and Motivation
Non-causal side information
Cognitive radios are wireless devices which are able to sense and adapt to their wireless environment Cognitive radio technology, when properly exploited, may drastically improve the spectral efficiency in wireless networks using secondary spectrum access: subject to some constraints, they may access the spectrum licensed out to primary users (license holders) Our goal is to determine the fundamental limits of communication possible by modeling ``cognition information theoretically
Cognitive radio channel

Technical Approach
We model the flexibility and ability of cognitive radios as extra side-information about the wireless communication channel, the interference conditions, or the primary users message We use classical information theoretic tools to obtain achievable rate regions and outer bounds for various cognitive radio channels Information theoretic techniques such as binning (dirtypaper coding), superposition coding and cooperation are combined in the derivation of achievable rate regions The more side-information is available at the cognitive transmitter or receiver the higher the achievable rates

A key achievement has been the introduction of the cognitive radio channel, or the notion of cognition to the information theory community Inner and outer bounds to the capacity region of a variety of cognitive scenarios are obtained Future work include extensions to more than 2 transmitters and receivers, to deterministic channels as well as to channels with partial channel state information Future work will also compare different forms of cognition from a practical perspective: we intend to implement cognitive transmission schemes on a software-defined radio platform (USRP+GNU radio)
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Multi-way communication
Investigators:Natasha Devroye, ECE Primary Grant Support: UIC-WISEST startup funds Problem Statement and Motivation
Communication is its most general form is a multi-way problem rather than an aggregation of 1-way problems; messages travel --> as well as <- In a wireless network we can take advantage of the ``broadcast nature of wireless communication to overhear messages transmitted by other nodes and combine information traveling in many directions Our main goal is to improve spectral efficiency (higher bits/second/hertz) in wireless networks with multi-way information flows
Technical Approach
As a first example we consider the bi-directional relay channel: nodes a and b exchange messages through the help of a relay node r Communication is subject to a time-division duplex constraint: a node cannot Tx and Rx at the same time We take an information theoretic approach and obtain inner and outer bounds on the capacity region for a number of different protocols and relaying schemes: - Relaying schemes: Compress-and-forward, Decode-andforward, Amplify-and-forward - Temporal protocols: 2 phase, 3 phase and 4 phase protocols are devised and shown to be optimal under different channel conditions

Comprehensive treatment of the single relay bidirectional channel: inner and outer bounds are tight in certain regimes
Future work will extend to multiple sources, destinations, relays. We will also consider relays which have independent messages of their own to transmit (e.g. cognitive radios)
Multiple Description Coding Over Correlated Channels

Investigators: Songqing Zhao; Daniela Tuninetti; Rashid Ansari; Dan Schonfeld (ECE, UIC) Primary Grant Support: University Fellowship Problem Statement and Motivation
Channel 1
Multi-path routing in todays network allows to deliver information to a receiver though different channels.
MDC Encoder
Channel 2
MDC Decoder
The channels are in general correlated (I.e., wireless networks), that is, reception failures on different channels are not independent. We focus on send a single source though multiple channels by using a Multiple Description Code (MDC). We aim to (a) find the rate allocation that minimize the average reconstruction error at the receiver, and (b) understand the effect of channel correlation on the distortion performance.
Channel N
Technical Approach
For two erasure channels, we determine when MDC is better than Single Description Coding (SDC) by using Lagrange duality theory. For block-fading Gaussian channels, we determine the optimal average distortion in the high-SNR (signal to noise ratio) regime by using the diversity-multiplexing tradeoff framework. For block-fading Gaussian channels, we also determine the SNR-offset, that is to say, the maximum gap between the distortion in the high-SNR approximation and the actual distortion.

For erasure channels, analytical bounds and numerical results are obtained to determine when MDC or SDC is optimal. Suboptimal but simple rate allocation policies are proposed. For fading channels, fading correlation does not affect the distortion exponent, but causes a distortion offset. We show that determining the distortion exponent of MDC scheme for fading channels reduces to solving a linear programming problem. Future work will extend the current results to other channel models, such as cross-interference channels and channels with power control.
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Protocols of Gaussian Fading Channel

Investigators: Yang Weng, Daniela Tuninetti, ECE; Prime Grant Support: NSF CAREER 0643954 Problem Statement and Motivation
In wireless peer-to-peer networks, the signal by mobile users experienced wide fluctuations due to fading and interference. Orthogonalization techniques, such as TDMA (time division multiple access), although leading to simple network architectures, can be very suboptimal in terms of achievable rates. We propose communication strategies that improve network throughout over TDMA, especially at low SNR (signal to noise ratio).
Technical Approach
We consider a network of interference channels, where the receiver signal at receiver is

We derived inner and outer bounds for the capacity of the fading interference channels. The bounds are compared in the limit for high-SNR.
where are Gaussian, white and, without of generality with unit power. represent the channel gain while inputs are limited to power . Our goal is to determine the outage capacity of the above network when the instantaneous fading state is unknown to the transmitters. This scenario is relevant in ad-hoc network with users mobility.
We find that, opposed to the un-faded case, the outer and the inner bounds do not always coincide. We plan to extend our results to networks with more than two users.
Brief Bibliography: Y. Weng, D. Tuninetti Outage analysis of Block-Fading Gaussian Interference Channels, 2009 SPAWC, June 2009, Perugia, Italy.
Deterministic Approximation of Gaussian Networks

Investigators: Daniela Tuninetti, Natasha Devroye, Stefano Rini, Electrical and Computer Engineering Primary Grant Support: Dr. Tuninettis NSF CAREER grant. Problem Statement and Motivation
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1. Translate the received powers in bit levels 2. Bits received at the same power as the noise are `erased. 3. Approximate the real sum with a bit-wise sum
In multi-terminal additive Gaussian noise networks two factors determine the network performance: the noise and user interference. While we understand how to operate networks in the noise limited regime (i.e., the interference power is comparable to the noise power), we still do not have a clear grasp on how to operate networks in the interference limited regime. A promising tool towards this goal is to approximate the (probabilistic) Gaussian network with a deterministic one in which the effect of the noise is neglected and the interference among users is deterministic.
XOR
The noise `erases some bits. The remaining bits interfere with each other.
Technical Approach
1. The signals and the noise are approximated with binary vectors whose length equals the number of bits that we can be send over a link. All the bits received below the noise level are considered erased (i.e., unreliable). Real-value summations are approximated by binary XOR operations.

We determined the capacity region of the deterministic two-user cognitive interference network. This result provided some inside on the the capacity of a general Gaussian cognitive network. Our future goal is to determine the capacity of Gaussian cognitive interference channels within a constant gap. We will extend this framework to more general cooperative networks.
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In this simplified framework, the effect of the noise and of the interference becomes deterministic. Determining the optimal network performance is expected to be easier for the deterministic network than for the original probabilistic Gaussian network.
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY/ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Research projects in Infrastructure and Energy/Environmental Technology include activities such as power electronics, energy efficient networks, carbon nanostructures, combustion and emissions, and environmental contamination. This research thrust area is populated by faculty from many departments, including chemical engineering, civil and materials engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical and industrial engineering.
For an on-line view of the quad-charts in the Infrastructure and Energy/Environmental Technology area, visit the College of Engineerings research web page at the following URL: www.engineering.uic.edu/COE/ResearchThrustAreas
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Infrastructure and Energy/Environmental Technology
Studies on Fluid-Particle Systems

Raffi M. Turian, Chemical Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: NSF, DOE, EPA, International Fine Particle Research Institute Problem Statement and Motivation
Prediction of Effective Properties of Suspensions from Properties of Constituents. Prediction of Flow Regimes and Transition Velocities in Slurry Transport and Design of Coal Slurry Pipelines. Cleaning, De-watering of Fine Coal.and Formulation of Coal-Water Fuels (CWF). Design of Vitrification Processes for Nuclear Waste Disposal.
Technical Approach Measurement and Correlation of Effective Properties of

Solid-Liquid Suspensions. Experiments and Modeling of Flow of Highly-Loaded Coarse-Particle Slurries through Piping Systems. Rheology and Flow of Concentrated Fine-Particle and Colloidal Suspensions. Experiments and Modeling of Filtration and Dewatering of Fine Particulate Materials.
Key Achievements and Future Goals Developed a Comprehensive Self-consistent Slurry

Flow-Regime Delineation Scheme. Established Correlations for Prediction of Effective Properties and Friction Losses for Slurries. Developed Methodologies for Design of Slurry Pipelines and Vitrification Processes. Developed Methods for Enhancing Dewatering, and Formulation of CWF.
Kinetics of Combustion Related Processes

Investigator: John H. Kiefer, Department of Chemical Engineering Prime Grant Support: U. S. Department of Energy Problem Statement and Motivation
Program involves use of shock tube with laser schlieren (LS), dump tank, GC/MS analysis and time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry as diagnostics for exploration of reaction rates and energy transfer processes over an extremely wide range of T and P We are interested primarily in energy transfer and the kinetics of unimolecular reactions at combustion temperatures, in particular the phenomena of unimolecular incubation and falloff
Technical Approach
Measure density gradients in shock waves. d /dx directly proportional to rate of reaction Technique has outstanding resolution, sensitivity and accuracy Allows rate measurement for faster reactions and higher temperatures than any other technique

Measured non-statistical (non-RRKM) reaction rates for CF3CH3 dissociation; only such experimental study to date Measured rates in very fast relaxation, incubation and dissociation for a large number of important combustion species Developed a complete chemical kinetic model for ethane dissociation, a particularly important reaction in combustion systems Estimated the heat of formation of t-butyl radical in neopentane (C5H12) dissociation; consequently developed a complete kinetic model Future work: Study toluene decomposition, falloff in pyrolle and stilbene, extended use of our simple method to extract energy transfer rates
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Next-Generation Power Electronics NextInvestigator: Sudip K. Mazumder, Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering
Prime Grant Support: NSF, DOE (SECA and I&I), PNNL, CEC, NASA, Ceramatec, Airforce (award pending), TI, Altera Ceramatec,

To achieve reliable interactive power-electronics networks power To design and develop power-management electronics for powerresidential and vehicular applications of renewable/alternate energy sources (e.g., fuel and photovoltaic cells) To achieve higher power density and realize systems on chip
Technical Approach
Stability and Stabilization of Power-Electronics Networks: Powera) Global stability analysis of stochastic and functional hybrid system b) Stabilization using wireless networked control

First, wireless distributed control dc/dc and multiphase converters and three-phase induction motor control three First, zero-ripple, multilevel, energy-efficient fuel cell inverter zeroenergy First, photonically-triggered power transistor design for power photonicallyelectronics First, nonlinear VRM controller for next-generation Pentium nextprocessors Comprehensive solid-oxide-fuel-cell (SOFC) spatio-temporal solid- oxide- fuelspatiosystem model
Optimal Fuel Cell based Stationary and Vehicular Energy Systems

a) Resolving interactions among energy source (such as fuel cells), cells), power electronics, and balance of plant. b) Fuel-cell power-electronics inverter design that simultaneously meet Fuelpowercriteria of cost, durability, and energy efficiency
Robust and efficient power devices and smart power ASIC

a) High-speed, EMI immune, wide-bandgap power devices Highwideb) Integration of low- and high-voltage electronics on the same chip lowhigh-
MURI: Analysis and design of ultrawide-band and high-power microwave pulse interactions with electronic circuits and systems
Investigators: P.L.E. Uslenghi (P.I.), S. Dutt, D. Erricolo, H-.Y. D. Yang, ECE in collaboration with Clemson University, Houston University, Ohio State University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan Prime Grant Support: AFOSR Problem Statement and Motivation High Power EM fields E Understand and predict the effects of the
new electromagnetic threat represented by high power microwave (HPM) and ultrawide band (UWB) pulses on digital electronic systems found inside fixed or moving platforms. Illuminated target Develop recommendations for performing field tests/measurements
Puls er
External EM Source (Impulse Radiating Antenna)
Technical Approach
Apply electromagnetic topology to predict the effects of HPM/UWB aggressor signals Apply recently developed fast and accurate computer simulation tools. Further extend the capabilities of the computer simulation tools to obtain a better understanding of the overall problem.

Fast computer codes are under development at UH, UIUC, UM and OSU. Topology studies are underway at CU. Analysis of devices and of processor faults are being conducted at CU and UIC. Validation tests for codes are being developed at CU, OSU, and UIC.
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High Pressure Single Pulse Shock Tube

Kenneth Brezinsky, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Sponsors: Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautical Space Administration, Office of Naval Research
Oxidation of Aromatic Compounds Soot Formation Chemistry High Pressure Carbon Monoxide Combustion Rocket Nozzle Erosion Chemistry
1) Shock Tube Study of Thermal Rearrangement of 1,5Hexadiyne over Wide Temperature and Pressure Regime, J. Phys. Chem. A 2004, 108, 3406-3415 2) A High Pressure Model for the Oxidation of Toluene, In Press, Proc. Int. Comb. Symp. 30, 2004 3) High Pressure, High Temperature Oxidation of Toluene, Combustion and Flame, 139(4), 340-350, 2004 4) Ethane Oxidation and Pyrolysis from 5 bar to 1000 bar: Experiments and Simulation.,In Press, International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, 2004 5) Chemical Kinetic Simulations behind Reflected Shock Waves, Submitted, Int. J. Chem. Kin., 2005 6) Isomeric Product Distributions from the Self Reaction of Propargyl Radicals, Submitted, J. Phys. Chem. 2005
High Pressure Shock Tube: 5 atm < Pressure < 1000 atm 800 K < Temperature < 3000 K 0.5 ms < time < 2.0 ms
High-Rate Synthesis of Carbon Nanostructures in Oxy-Flames

Investigators: Lawrence A. Kennedy, MIE; Alexei V. Saveliev, MIE Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation, Air Liquide
(b)

Carbon nanotubes are materials of the future and synthesis techniques are required for their high quality production at commercial rates
0.34nm
~40 m
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At present, oxy-flames are the major industrial source of pyrolytic (black) carbon. The development of highrate synthesis method of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers with controlled structure and morphology will open new horizons stimulating numerous applications requiring large volumes of carbon nanomaterials
Technical Approach
Formation of carbon nanomaterials in opposed flow flames of methane and oxygen enriched air is studied experimentally at various oxygen contents A catalytic probe is introduced in the flame media, the products are analyzed using transmission and scanning electron microscopy An electric field control of carbon nanomaterial growth is implemented applying combinations of internal and external fields A model of carbon nanotube interaction with electric field is developed and applied for the result interpretation

The method of high-rate synthesis of vertically aligned CNTs with high purity and regularity has been developed It is shown experimentally that application of controlled electrostatic potential to a catalytic probe in a flame induces uniform growth of CNT layer of multi-walled nanotubes The mechanism of the electric field growth enhancement has been studied experimentally and theoretically. It is found that the major influence of the electric field is related to the polarization alignment of growing nanotubes and charge induced stresses acting on the catalytic particles
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INTEGRATED ELECTROCHEMICAL SOIL REMEDIATION

Investigator: Krishna R. Reddy, Department of Civil & Materials Engineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
More than 500,000 contaminated sites exist in the U.S. that require urgent remediation to protect public health and the environment Existing technologies are ineffective or expensive for the remediation of mixed contamination (any combination of toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals, and radionuclides) in heterogeneous/low permeability subsurface environments Innovative and effective new technologies are urgently needed
Technical Approach
Chemical oxidation can destroy organic contaminants, while electrokinetic remediation can remove heavy metals Integration of chemical oxidation and electrokinetic remediation is proposed to accomplish simultaneous: Electroosmotic delivery of the oxidant into homogeneous and heterogeneous soils to destroy organic contaminants Removal of heavy metals by electromigration and electroosomosis processes Fundamental processes and field implementation considerations are being investigated through bench-scale experiments, mathematical modeling, and field pilot-scale testing

Bench-scale experiments revealed that: Oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide can be introduced into clay soils effectively based on electroosomosis process. Native iron in soils can be utilized as catalyst in Fenton-like reactions. Organic compounds such as PAHs can be destroyed. Heavy metals such as mercury and nickel can electromigrate towards the electrode wells and then be removed. Electrical energy consumption is low On-going research evaluating field contaminated soils, optimization of the process variables, mathematical modeling, and planning of field pilot-scale test.
Black Carbon in the Great Lakes Environment

Investigators: Karl Rockne, PhD, PE, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Prime Grant Support: Environmental Protection Agency Problem Statement and Motivation
Previous literature reports suggest that Black Carbon (soot) does not have significant intra-particle porosity We hypothesize that not only is black carbon highly porous at small pore scales, but it is an important vector for hydrophobic organic contaminant transport in the environment These include important airborne pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and potentially, emerging pollutants such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).
Technical Approach
Density Functional Theory/gas porisimetry and chemical characterization of soot particles Sediment sampling on all the Great Lakes onboard the R/V Lake Guardian Characterization of black carbon and other organic material in the sediment cores Quantification of deposition rates using radiological dating techniques Quantification of hydrophobic pollutants Modeling of deposition processes

Characterization of high intra-particle porosity primarily in the nano/micro-pore size Quantification of the deposition in the Great Lakes Basin Demonstration of its importance to PAH and PBDE deposition to Great Lakes Sediment Future goal is to combine air sampling with black carbon quantification Couple Lake Michigan soot deposition history to historical hydrocarbon usage rates in the Chicago area
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Visualization of Multiphase Flow in Porous Media

Investigators: Christophe Darnault, UIC, Civil and Materials Engineering Department; Tammo Steenhuis, Cornell University, Biological and Environmental Engineering Department Prime Grant Support: United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research Problem Statement and Motivation
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Groundwater pollution involving nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) is threatening the environment and human health. Transient and multiphase flow in porous media: preferential flow Preferential flow is a by-pass transport phenomena that facilitates the transport of water and pollutants (e.g. NAPLs) through vadose zone and impacts the quality of groundwater resources
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Development of non-invasive and non-destructive visualization and measurement method for characterization of vadose zone hydrology and processes Development of high spatial and temporal resolution method for quantification of fluid contents
Volumetric fluid content (cm3/cm3) Visualization of water fingering phenomena in soil-air-oil system using (a) RGB system, (b) hue image, and (c) intensity image. Vertical fluid content profile of a water finger in soil-air-oil system
Technical Approach
Development of a Light Transmission Method (LTM) to visualize transient and multiphase flow in porous media LTM consists in (1) placing an experimental chamber where multiphase flow in porous media occurs in front of a light source, (2) recording the transmitted light through a video camera, and (3) converting images in HSI (Hue, Saturation and Intensity) system A calibration chamber containing cells with known fluid ratios representative of sand-water-oil-air system was used to obtain relationships between Hue (color) & Water Content (colored with a blue dye), as well as Intensity & Liquid Content (Water and Oil) Validation of LTM was performed using Synchrotron X-rays Transient flow experiment consisted in a point source water fingering flow (preferential flow) in sand-oil-air-system occurring in a two-dimensional chamber (See Above Figure)
Development of a technique to visualize and to investigate the mechanics of multiphase flow in porous media, with the following characteristics: Non-intrusive and non-destructive method High spatial and temporal resolution method Use for transient and multiphase flow Visualization of the whole flow field Acquisition of key parameters (e.g. fluid contents, velocity, dimensions) for flow in porous media and to validate one and two-dimensional computer models Simulation of groundwater remediation technologies
Evaluation of Full-Depth Precast/Prestressed Concrete Bridge Deck Replacement with Protective Overlay System
Mohsen A. Issa, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., FACI, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering The projects are Supported by IDOT & IDOT/Modjeski and Masters, Inc. Problem Statement and Motivation
Corrosion of reinforcing steel and the consequent
delamination of bridge decks are considerably intensified by the use of deicing chemicals on highways. Effective rehabilitation methods with minimal construction time and bridge closures and without interference with the traffic flow are needed.
Reliable, economic, and durable overlay construction
without fault practices is crucial to protect the underlying bride deck system.
Technical Approach
Full-Scale bridge system was fabricated and tested under simulated AASHTO HS20 truck fatigue loading. The bridge was tested before and after overlay application for the maximum negative and positive moments. Target performance criteria were adopted to ensure successful and economic overlay construction. laboratory Investigations supported with field applications were implemented for the overlay performance evaluation.

The proposed bridge deck system provides an
effective, fast, and economic design concept for the rehabilitation and new bridge construction.
Protective LMC and MSC overlays that can last at
least 20 years, are successfully developed.

LMC overlay with synthetic fibers will be applied
soon on the New Mississippi River Bridge deck.
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Performance-Based Aspects and Structural Behavior of High Performance Fibrous Bonded Concrete Overlays
Professor Mohsen Issa: Ph.D., P.E., S.E., FACI, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Ph.D. Student: Mohammad Alhassan The Study is Supported by IDOT/Modjeski and Masters, Inc. Problem Statement and Motivation
Most of the overlay projects have experienced early age delaminations and severe cracking. Development of high performance, durable, reliable, and cost-efficient overlay is essential to effectively protect bridge decks from corrosion problems and consequent deteriorations. The stress state at the overlay-deck bond interface and the enhancement in the stiffness of a bridge by the overlay require reasonable analysis and quantification.
Investigation of different overlay materials For the New Mississippi River Bridge, the widest cable stayed bridge in the world
Development of high performance, durable bonded concrete overlay for the New Mississippi River Bridge.
Technical Approach

Plain and fibrous LMC and MSC overlay mixtures meeting target performance criteria were developed. The developed LMC with synthetic fibers were selected as overlay system for the New Mississippi River Bridge, the Widest Stay-Cable Bridge in the World. Guidelines were proposed regarding the magnitudes of live load and shrinkage-induced bond stresses.
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Experimental and Theoretical Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Columns Wrapped with CFRP-Composites
Mohsen A. Issa, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., FACI, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Ph.D Student: Rajai Alrousan
Load, kN
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Future goals include: 1) evaluating the performance of LMC and MSC overlays with different types of fibers; and 2) monitoring the long-term overlay performance.

Worldwide repairing of aging infrastructure became necessary as the structural elements cease to provide satisfactory strength and serviceability, etc. Sudden failures (brittle) of RC columns and beams, are considered as the most disastrous failure modes that occur with no advance warning of tribulation. Use of CFRP-composites can provide substantial enhancements in the beams shear strength and column ultimate capacity. It is very beneficial and crucial to provide rationalized models that consider the concrete and structure nonlinearities.
Technical Approach
Fabrication of reinforced concrete (RC) beams and columns and testing their behaviors with and without CFRP-composites. Performing nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate the response of the beams and columns. Calibration and validation of the FEA models. Expansion of the FEA to study additional critical issues related to the beams shear strength and ultimate strength of columns. Use of the experimental and FEA results to provide rational models that predict the beam shear strength and column ultimate capacity based on the configuration of CFRP composites.

The study showed that the CFRP-composites is a very effective strengthening/repair system that provide substantial enhancements in the behaviors of beams and columns. Guidelines and preliminary models were proposed to predict the shear strength of RC beams and ultimate strength of columns strengthened with CFRP-composites. Various repair projects of beams and columns were implemented employing the recommendations of this research. The current work is focusing onto rationalizing the proposed preliminary models to be applicable for any CFRP-composite configuration and concrete strength.
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Structural Health Monitoring System (SHMS) for Bridge Girders Retrofitted with CFRP Composites
Mohsen A. Issa, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., FACI, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering The Study is Supported by the Illinois Toll Highway Authority

It is imperative that bridges are always open to traffic, resistant to natural disaster, and undaunted by millions of loading cycles. Early signs of deterioration are often not seen because bridge components mask them. It is hard to visually inspect or using hardwiring sensors in some components of special bridges. Structural health monitoring (SHM) is the diagnostic monitoring of the integrity or condition of a structure capable of detecting and locating damage or degradation in its components.
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It is crucial to evaluate and recommend long-term bridge monitoring systems that are cost-effective, durable, and reliable.
Technical Approach
Health monitoring systems were incorporated in large-scale bridge members, full-scale bridge prototypes, and actual Toll Highway Authority bridges. The critical locations were selected based on laboratory experimental programs and nonlinear finite element analysis. The effectiveness of the health monitoring systems were evaluated based on: accuracy of data, simplicity of installation, cost, reliability, and durability.

Various health monitoring systems were incorporated in actual repair projects of damaged I-girders. The data is continuously collected and showed consistence results with the actual conditions of the repaired girders. The current and future work are focused toward designing and selecting wireless health monitoring systems that are durable, reliable, and smart to send understandable and accurate messages about the conditions of the major bridge components.
Development of an Innovative Prefabricated Full-Depth Precast Concrete Bridge Deck System for Fast Track Construction, Get in, Get out, and Stay out
Mohsen A. Issa, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., FACI, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering The projects are Supported by Illinois Department of Transportation Problem Statement and Motivation
The interstate highway system is approaching its service life and urban congestion is increasing. Anticipated future costs of repair/reconstruction of the nations infrastructures are huge. Utilization of innovative full-depth deck panel system (high performance, durable, ease and speed of construction, costsaving, aesthetic, minimal noise, and no interference with the traffic flow) leads to substantial reductions in the costs of repair and new construction projects. The concerns about the performance of the components of the system and its constructability require systematic optimization to achieve high performance and fast construction.
Technical Approach
All of the full-depth system major components (deck panels configurations, transverse joints, post-tensioning levels, shear connectors, overlay system, and materials) were tested and optimized based on consecutive studies included large scale specimens and prototypes. Nonlinear finite element models were created to optimize the components and support the experimental testing. Based on the findings, a full-scale prototype bridge full depth deck panel system was designed, fabricated, and tested with and without overlay simulating AASHTO HS-20 truck loading, overload, and ultimate load .

Complete innovative full-depth deck panel system with clear information about its constructability and details and performance of its components was developed . The system is utilized in many new and repair bridge projects implementing the recommendations of this study. Current and future research are focused onto generalizing the full-depth concept to develop totally prefabricated superstructure system (bridge deck and beams). The developed full-depth system as well as the LMC overlay system will be utilized in the coming New Mississippi River Bridge Project (the widest stay-cable bridge in the world).
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Modeling Toll Plaza Queueing and Air Quality

Investigators: Jane Lin, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering & Institute of Environmental Science and Policy Funded by Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Problem Statement and Motivation
Illinois Tollways 5-year 5-billion-dollar conversion of existing toll plazas to open road tolling (ORT) system will have large impact on regional highway traffic Lack of analytical tools to model toll plaza queueing phenomena, and also scientifically challenging because of both physical design and uncertainty of human decision procedure Potential air quality, health exposure, social and economic impacts
Technical Approach
Step 1: Development of stochastic toll plaza queueing models with probabilistic lane selection Step 2: Calibration using field observations and traffic simulation model Step 3: Estimation of vehicle emissions from queued traffic using EPAs emission model at user-specified spatial and temporal resolutions Step 4: Prediction of pollution concentrations at given distance to road center line Step 5: Estimation of population exposure in GIS

Project started in early 2005 Final product of this project is a windows-based, userfriendly toll plaza air quality model with sound queueing algorithm and improved pollution prediction method This model can be used to quantify the impact of (ORT) on toll plaza traffic, air quality and even human exposure Future goals include improving the model algorithm in heavy traffic, developing a microscopic toll plaza queueing simulation model, and assessing ORTs social, economic, and environmental impacts at the regional level.
Toll Plaza CO Screening Tool (TPCOST)

Investigators: Jane Lin, PhD, assistant professor Department of Civil and Materials Engineering & Institute of Environmental Science and Policy Funded by Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Model Validation

Project level CO hot-spot analysis requirement EPA models for roadside air quality prediction:
CALINE3/4: uninterrupted highway traffic CAL3QHC: signalized intersection
Sensitivity Analysis
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DYNAMIC WATER BALANCE AND GEOTECHNICAL STABILITY OF BIOREACTOR LANDFILLS

Investigator: Krishna R. Reddy, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Prime Grant Support: NSF, EREF, CReeD & Veolia Environment Problem Statement and Motivation
In conventional dry tomb landfills, waste biodegradation is very slow because of the lack of adequate moisture. These landfills require long-term monitoring for any potential environmental problems (regarding the water and air pollution). The leachate re-injection or addition of selected liquids to landfill waste (bioreactor) has potential to accelerate waste decomposition and settlement, but will affect the waste properties and slope stability. Urgent need exists to understand the moisture distribution in the waste and its effects on waste biodegradation and properties as well as geotechnical stability of landfills.
Technical Approach
Monitoring several bioreactors to monitor moisture content (with geophysics), biogas and leachate production and quality, waste degradation and properties, and waste settlement. Developing a mathematical model for: Understanding the spatial and temporal variations of moisture distribution and landfill settlement Incorporating change in waste properties caused by decomposition with respect to time Understanding the influence of leachate recirculation on landfill settlement and slope stability Optimizing leachate recirculation system designs

Field monitoring at bioreactor landfills is in progress. Studies conducted to date show that dynamic moisture variations within the waste mass during leachate recirculation can be characterized with geophysical methods (electrical resistivity tomography). Coupled flow and mechanical modeling is in progress for different bioreactor landfill conditions. Preliminary results show that the coupled flow and mechanical modeling can predict both waste moisture and settlement with time under different operational conditions. Field monitoring and modeling results will be utilized to develop design and monitoring guidelines for bioreactor landfills.
Combustion and Emissions Research Relevant to Practical Systems

S. K. Aggarwal, MIE/UIC; I. K. Puri, Virginia Tech; V. R. Katta, ISSI; D. Longman, ANL. Primary Sponsors: ANL, NASA, NSF
Quantifying the Effects of Fluid Flow Characteristics Near the Nozzle Tip on Diesel Engine Particulate Emissions
This research
is being collaboration with ANL. performed in
Gravitational Effects on Partially Premixed Flames

Fire suppression on Earth and in space. Multi-scale modeling of combustion and
two-phase phenomenon.
ANLs Advanced Photon Source (APS) is

used to obtain quantitative data of CAT HEUI 315B fuel injector spray. State-of-art flame diagnostic tools will be used to obtain in-cylinder images and data of the fuel injector spray and combustion in a CAT single cylinder engine.
Application of advanced CFD methods

using detailed chemistry and transport models to characterize the effective of various fire suppressants..
Parametric studies will be performed to quantify the effects of fuel injection

pressure, tip orifice size and geometry on engine performance, emissions, and particulate formation.
In collaboration with CAT the KIVA-3V code will be developed further and
various sub-models, such as for fluid breakup, will be improved.
Simulation of Partially Premixed Flames Burning a Variety of Fuels

Blending Hydrogen to primary reference fuels to improve combustion and emission characteristics. Experimental and numerical investigation of structure and emission characteristics of n-heptane flames. Flame structure, extinction, and emission characteristics of high pressure flames with different fuels [H2, CH4, nheptane, Synthetic Gas] in engine-like conditions. Innovative strategies to reduce combustion-generated pollutants. Extensive use of computer graphics and animation.
Achievements
Developed comprehensive CFD-based reacting flow codes using
detailed chemistry and transport models for a variety of flames.
Application of these codes to investigate structure and emission characteristics of high-pressure partially
premixed flames (PPF).
stabilization, liftoff, and blowout of nonpremixed and partially

premixed flames in Earth and Space environments.
effect of hydrogen blending with hydrocarbon fuels on flame stability

and emissions of NOx, soot, etc.
combustion and emission characteristics of alternative fuels, such

as hydrogen, synthetic gas, ethanol, and bio-diesels.
Develop innovative strategies including partial premixing, alternative

fuels, and fuel blending to improve combustor performance and reduce pollutants emissions.
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Large-Scale Simulation of Complex Flows

Investigators: F. Mashayek, MIE/UIC; D. Kopriva/FSU; G. Lapenta/LANL Prime Grant Support: ONR, NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
The goal of this project is to develop advanced computational techniques for prediction of various particle/droplet-laden turbulent flows without or with chemical reaction. These techniques are implemented to investigate, in particular, liquid-fuel combustors for control of combustion and design of advanced combustors based on a countercurrent shear concept. The experimental components are conducted at the University of Minnesota and the University of Maryland.
Turbulence modeling and simulation
Technical Approach

Pioneered DNS of evaporating/reacting droplets in compressible flows. Developed a multidomain spectral element code for large clusters. Developed user-defined functions (UDFs) for implementation of improved models in the CFD package Fluent. Developed several new turbulence models for particle/droplet-laden turbulent flows. In the process of development of a new LES code with unstructured grid. Investigating advanced concepts for liquid fuel combustors based on counter-current shear flow.
Direct numerical simulation (DNS) Large-eddy simulation (LES) Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) Droplet modeling Probability density function (PDF) Stochastic Combustion modeling PDF Eddy-breakup Flamelet Flow simulation Spectral element Finite volume Finite element
Droplet Impact on Solid Surfaces

Investigator: C. M. Megaridis, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Prime Grant Support: Motorola, NASA Problem Statement and Motivation
Droplet impact ubiquitous in nature and relevant to many practical technologies (coatings, adhesives, etc.) Spreading/recoiling of droplets impacting on solid surfaces (ranging from wettable to non-wettable) features rich inertial, viscous and capillary phenomena Objective is to provide insight into the dynamic behavior of the apparent contact angle and its dependence on contact-line velocity VCL at various degrees of surface wetting
Technical Approach
Perform high-speed imaging of droplet impacts under a variety of conditions By correlating the temporal behaviors of contact angle and contact-line speed VCL, the vs. VCL relationship is established Common wetting theories are implemented to extract values of microscopic wetting parameters (such as slip length) required to match the experimental data

Surface wettability has a critical influence on dynamic contact angle behavior There is no universal expression to relate contact angle with contact-line speed Spreading on non-wettable surfaces indicates that only partial liquid/solid contact is maintained The present results offer guidance for numerical or analytical studies, which require the implementation of boundary conditions at the moving contact line
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Gateway Traveler Information System

Investigators: John Dillenburg, Pete Nelson, and Doug Rorem, CS Department Prime Grant Support: Illinois Department of Transportation Problem Statement and Motivation
Integrate disparate systems into a central traffic information system Provide XML and CORBA data streams to government agencies, academic institutions, and industry Provide www.gcmtravel.com website with real-time realmaps of congestion, travel times, incidents and construction
Technical Approach
System developed by AI Lab personnel Centerpiece of corridors intelligent transportation corridor system architecture Uses NTCIP Center-to-center communications Center- tostandards to network with Tollway and other IDOT agencies Advanced AI techniques for data fusion of multiple data sources Website hosted via 4 clustered servers in AI Lab Dual T1 lines to Schaumburg for traffic data feeds and Internet access for IDOT

435,000,000 website hits per year USDOTs Best Traveler Information Website two years USDOT Website in a row Traffic data from Wisconsin Department of Transportations MONITOR system, Indiana Department Transportation of Transportation, *999, Northwest Central Dispatch, IDOTs Traffic System Center IDOT Gateway II system planned for near future: upgraded hardware and software, more data connections to other agencies, 511 integration, cell phones as probes for arterial streets, redundant fault tolerant design, geogeodatabase upgrade
Activity-Based Microsimulation Model of Travel Demand

Kouros Mohammadian, PhD, S. Yagi, J. Auld, and T.H. Rashidi (PhD Candidates), CME, UIC Source of Funding: NIPC/CMAP, FACID, and IGERT (NSF)
Synthetic Population Activity Generation Model Synthetic City

Traditional four step travel demand models are widely criticized for their limitations and theoretical deficiencies These problems lead the model to be less policy sensitive than desired Travel is derived from participation in activities. This fact is not accounted for in 4-step models. Therefore, there is a need for a better modeling approach An activity-based microsimulation travel demand model is considered that simulates activity schedules for all individuals
Activity Scheduling Model
ADS/HTS Surveys
Activity-Based Modeling
Executed Schedules
Activities/ Tours/Trips
Synthesized Population
Activity/Travel Microsimulation
Policy scenarios
Travel Demand
Highway/Transit Network Assignment Policy Analysis
Vehicle/Fuel Condition
Emission Model
Technical Approach
The modeling framework utilizes both econometric and heuristic (rule-based) approaches All human activities are related to broad project categories which have a common goal (e.g., Work, School, Entertainment, etc.) and tasks and activity episodes that are required to reach that goal are modeled Activity participation is modeled at household/individual level (microsimulation) Explicit representation of time/space of occurrence for all travel episodes, linked to associated activities Activity scheduling model is linked to a population synthesizer, rescheduling and resource allocation models, and a regional network microsimulation and emission models

A comprehensive multi-tier activity-based microsimulation modeling system is developed. A new population synthesizer is developed. Activity scheduling/rescheduling decision rules are developed and applied to adjust the simulated daily activity patterns. Intra-household interaction rules are developed and applied to account for joint activity generation and household maintenance activity allocation problems. Transferability of activity scheduling/rescheduling decision rules across different spatial and temporal contexts are evaluated. The microsimulation model is applied to evaluate future transportation policy scenarios.
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Structural Health Monitoring of Turins Olympic Village Cable-Stayed Bridge

Investigators: Iman Talebinejad, Chad Fischer, Luca Giacosa, and Farhad Ansari Civil & Materials Engineering - Sponsor: City of Turin Problem Statement and Motivation
Cable-stayed bridges can have complex geometry and non-standard structural members making them difficult to analyze with conventional methods. Previous problems with vibrations in similar pedestrian bridges have been experienced. The long term performance of such bridges has not been fully documented.
Technical Approach
Employed fiber optic sensors to monitor the performance of the bridge cables. Monitor the cables during load tests and under ambient vibration conditions. Use finite element modeling to correlate sensor data and understand the modal properties and long term performance of the bridge.

Establishment of structural performance of asymmetric cable-stayed bridges. Developed methods to estimate dynamic characteristics of the bridge by only monitoring cable forces in the bridge. Real-time monitoring to assess the long term bridge performance by observing changes in sensor response.
Fiber Optic Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) sensor for Bridges

Luisa Degiovanni and Farhad Ansari, Civil and Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
The measure of static axle load of heavy vehicles as they drive
at highway speed is an effective tool for condition assessment of in-service structures.
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Results can be used for improvement of pavement managing systems, road transport analysis, detection of overloaded vehicles, enforcement of weight limits.
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WIM systems may provide reliable information about the actual dynamic load and calculate the fatigue cycles experienced by the structures.
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Technical Approach
INVERSE PROBLEM: use the response of a highway bridge to
weigh trucks. Application of fiber optic sensor technology (accuracy, low cost, light weight, Immune to interference, non-intrusive). Placement of sensors under the bridge deck (no need for new construction or weigh station). Use of influence lines as a tool for the detection of the truck weight through MODEL 1 deck responses to loading. the bridge
LANE 1 LANE 2

development of sensors
and data processing system for the detection of speed and static axle loads of heavy vehicles. evaluations of errors due to the dynamics of the problem, due to vehicles speed, change in tires pressure, spring types, pavement roughness. study of WIM systems (sensors number and placement to improve the accuracy).
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Nucleation and Precipitation Processes in the Vadose Zone During Contaminant Transport
Investigators: Burcu Uyusur, UIC Civil and Materials Engineering Department; Christophe Darnault, UIC Civil and Materials Engineering Department; Kathryn L. Nagy, UIC Earth and Environmental Science Department Neil C. Sturchio, UIC Earth and Environmental Science Department; Soufiane Mekki, UIC Earth and Environmental Science Department Primary Grant Support: U.S. Department of Energy

Leakage has been determined in the vadose zone sediments of Hanford Site, U.S. Department of Energy Complex in Washington since 1950s, including radioactive elements such as uranium. Preferential flow, a common phenomena in unsaturated soil, is the movement of water and solutes faster than the average pore water velocity due to fingering.
Visualization and mapping of simulated Hanford leakage water

Contaminant mobility is affected by sorption, colloid formation, nucleation and precipitation of secondary solids.
SEM and EDS of metaschoepite(UO3n(H2O)(n<2) (Buck et al., 2004) Technical Approach

Three dimensional unsaturated column experiments Two dimensional light transmission visualization experiments Autoradiography Technique Surface Analysis techniques (BET Gas Adsorption; AFMAtomic Force Microscopy; XRD-X Ray Diffraction) Insight Analysis Techniques (TRLFS-Time Resolved Laser Fluorescence Spectroscopy; EXAFS- Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure) Incorporation of the data to a reactive transport code
Characterize and quantify the formation of secondary

precipitates in the presence of uranium with quartz and feldspar minerals.
Investigation of possible colloid formation Achievements and Future Goals

Understanding the fate and transport of uranium in simulated Hanford vadose zone Refining the conditions needed for incorporation of radionuclides into secondary solids. Predicting the effect of precipitates on vadose zone flow. Modeling with colloids, nucleation, precipitation, sorption incorporated Extracting general governing ideas applicable to other radioactive contaminated sites
Fate and Transport of Fullerenes and Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes (SWNT) Singlein Unsaturated and Saturated Porous Media
Investigators: Itzel G Godinez, UIC, Department of Civil and Mat erials Engineering; Christophe Darnault, UIC, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Engineering Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Generation of scientific data to explain the fate and transport of nanomaterials in subsurface environment Development of non-intrusive, high-spatial and temporal techniques to describe transport and measure concentrations of fullerenes and SWNTs in porous media Assessment of the extend in which fullerenes and SWNTs are transported in the vadose zone through preferential flow Establishment of the impact of wetting and drying cycles on the transport of nanomaterials by characterizing the role of gas-liquid interface regions and reconstructing the soil columns threedimensional structure Development of a pore-scale visualization method by adapting existing models and techniques to investigate the mechanisms controlling nanomaterials retention and immobilization in unsaturated porous media (e.g. air-water and air-water-soil interfaces)
Technical Approach
Implementation of segmented soil columns to assess the transport of fullerenes and SWNTs in unsaturated conditions Concentration of nanomaterials in columns effluent will be analyzed by UV-vis spectrophotometer Three-dimensional reconstruction of the columns will be accomplished through the Advanced Photon Source Hard-Ray Microbe from Argonne National Laboratory Pore-scale visualization technique will consist of an infiltration chamber, mounting assembly, light source, electronic equipment (e.g. camera, lens and computer system), and imaging software
Expected Key Achievements and Goals

Development of techniques to visualize and describe the fate and transport of fullerenes and SWNTs in the vadose zone by preferential flow according to the following characteristics: Non-intrusive, high-spatial and temporal methods Use of preferential flow (e.g. fingering and gravitational flow) Reconstruction of 3-D columns Development of a real-time pore-scale visualization method Acquiring data (e.g. nanomaterial concentration, soil moisture, velocity, distribution of nanoparticles, etc.) to explain the behavior of nanomaterials in porous media under different conditions
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Transferability of Household Travel Survey Data for Small Areas

aDepartment
Jie (Jane) Lina,b, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Liang Long (PhD candidate)a, of Civil and Materials Engineering & bInstitute of Environmental Science and Policy Funded by the Federal Highway Administration Problem Statement and Motivation
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) with population of over 50,000 are required to have their models calibrated on a continuing basis using new data Surveys are expensive instruments and the data required to support the planning process can become outdated Improving simple conventional approach of testing feasibility of transferability Investigating new methods of updating/synthesis trip information
Technical Approach
Defining neighborhood type using US Census Transportation Planning
Package (CTPP). Each neighborhood type is distinctively defined and reasonably homogenous in terms of socio-economic and travel characteristics. Two-level random coefficient models are applied to test transferability of travel attributes across geographic areas, like number of trips, Mode Choice and Vehicle Miles Traveled(VMT) by using National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) for each neighborhood type. Small area estimation methods, i.e. Generalized regression estimator, synthetic estimator and empirical linear unbiased predictor, are investigated to simulate travel survey information for local areas by using NHTS and CTPP.

Studies have shown the importance of residential location,
neighborhood type and household lifestyle to household travel behavior. We have shown that transferability can be formulated into a twolevel random coefficient structure and thus transferability can be statistically tested. In general number of journey to work vehicle trips is the most transferable across geographic areas compared to mode choice. While the mode choice is transferable across CMSAs with similar census tracts information. Small area estimation provides good methods to simulate local travel information by using National survey dataset, like NHTS and CTPP.
Modeling Land Use, Bus Ridership and Air Quality: A Case Study of Chicago Bus Service
aDepartment
Jie (Jane) Lina,b, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Minyan Ruana (PhD student) of Civil and Materials Engineering & bInstitute for Environmental Science and Policy Study Area and Problem Statement
Fifty-five CTA bus routes covering 9 neighborhood type with distinct characteristics are studied between 2001 and 2003. An effective public transit system will reduce traffic pollution by attracting more passengers from auto drive. Public transit accessibility and ridership are affected by land use in the neighboring areas along the transit lines. Investigating the relations between land use features and bus ridership will help find way to improve the air quality.
Model Structure
A mixed regression model with heterogeneity among routes, via random effects, and autocorrelation over time, via autoregressive error terms was built. The first-order autoregressive error structure AR(1) and Toeplitz TOEP(h) error structure are tested. The unit ridership daily bus emission (defined as daily bus emission per ridership by route) was estimated using the Chicago-specific summer and winter input parameters for both PM10 and NOX. The set of possible covariates include features in Transit service, sociodemographics and land use by neighborhood type, and 11 month dummy variables refer to January .
Key Findings and Future Work

The unit ridership daily bus emission will decrease if stops are added in the route. Total population in the urban non-Hispanic Black neighborhoods is positively correlated with unit ridership daily bus emission due to low employment rates, poor connectivity to transit, and therefore low transit users in general . High road length in the urban elite neighborhoods decrease the unit ridership daily bus emissions . Future goal includes modeling the emission at stop level, in order to provide direct explanation between the type of surrounding neighborhood and ridership at each bus stop.
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Trip Table Realization: Underlying Stochasticity and Its Effects on Assigned Link Flows
aDepartment
Wenjing Pu (PhD student)a, David Boyce, PhDc, Jie (Jane) Lina,b, PhD of Civil and Materials Engineering & bInstitute of Environmental Science and Policy cDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University Problem Statement and Motivation
A static trip table can only represent the travel demand distribution during a specific time period (e.g. peak hours) of a day Random day-to-day variations in travel demand, however, inherently exist This research aims to explore the impacts of trip table random day-to-day variation on assigned link flows and costs
Technical Approach
The original static trip table is assumed to be the mean trip table for the modeling period (e.g. peak hours) over a number of days Each O-D demand (cell value) is independent and has a Poisson distribution about the original value Inverse transformation was used to generate random number of trips for each OD pair Total 30 realized trip tables were simulated for Chicago and Barcelona network, respectively All original and realized trip tables were assigned to relevant networks using command code TAPAS

Although large discrepancy exists for the cell-level OD trips, the overall variability of the assigned link flows and costs is fairly small Justified the common practice of only using only one original trip table to do trip assignment when the objective is to obtain overall network performance measurements, such as VMT, VHT However, it should be cautioned in drawing conclusions on a sub-network level analysis (individual link level) and scenario analysis where large link flow variations may be found Future research could relax the Poisson assumption
BUS ROUTE SCHEDULE ADHERENCE ASSESSMENT USING AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION (AVL) DATA
Masters thesis: Peng Wanga, Advisors: Jie (Jane) Lina,b, Darold Barnumc of Civil and Materials Engineering & bInstitute for Environmental Science and Policy, cDepartment of Management, Funded Chicago Transit Authority (through Urban Transportation Center)
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Transit service reliability has been the top 1 factor that influences customers satisfaction with transit service. Reliability performance measures (e.g. running time adherence, headway regularity, etc.) often show contradicting results separately.
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Illustration of Relationship between Performance Scores and Metric Values
Technical Approach
Development of elementary reliability performance measures using archived panel AVL data obtained from CTA Using a linear program model based on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to combine the above four individual measures into a single composite index Using panel data analysis technique to estimate the confidence intervals of the obtained performance scores Conducting DEA-based sensitivity analysis to investigate the influence of input variations on the generated performance scores

The research demonstrates that a linear program method is able to generate one single composite measure that accounts for all input measures properly. The method is testd on 48 CTA bus route-directions over 6 months in 2006, using the archived continuous Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data collected by onboard devices on CTA buses. Future direction: to expand the study to including more performance measures and the entire CTA bus system.
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Electrostatic Atomizers for Mineral & Biological Oil Combustion

Investigators: Farzad Mashayek, MIE/UIC; John Shrimpton, Imperial College London Prime Grant Support: NSF Problem Statement and Motivation
Bio-fuel combustion in direct injection engines and stationary gas turbines is now widely considered as a potential solution to future energy crisis. Burning bio-fuels reduces CO2 production by naturally recycling this gas. It is also strategically favored because of reducing our dependency to foreign mineral oil. The main impediment to existing technology for combustion of bio-fuels, however, is the difficulty of atomization due to higher viscosity of these oils.
The nozzle
Spray without (left) and with Combustion of Diesel (right) charge injection oil in open air
Technical Approach
We use an electrostatic process which has proven extremely efficient in improving atomization, dispersion, evaporation rate, and hence combustion mixture preparation. The novelty of this work lies in the implementation of this process for electrically insulating liquids such as bio-fuels. This is accomplished by injecting charge into the liquid prior to its flow through the orifice. The charging process is more efficient for more viscous fluids and requires a negligible (~ mW) electric power with a small (~ 3-4 bar) pressure. This makes these nozzles ideal for injection of highly viscous liquid fuels without any need for preheating.
Electrostatic spraying has already been successfully

implemented for a range of mineral oils. A workable theory exists for predicting the size of the drops by assuming a negligible role of hydrodynamics. The main goal of this project is to extend this process to bio-fuels which are viscous than common diesel oil. The role of hydrodynamic and the physics behind the charge injection process will be investigated theoretically to improve the design of the atomizer.
Travel Data Simulation and Transferability of Household Travel Survey Data

Formatted PUMS
Kouros Mohammadian, PhD and Yongping Zhang (PhD Candidate), CME, UIC Prime Grant Support: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Problem Statement and Motivation
Population Synthesizer Synthetic Households with 33 Variables NHTS 2001 ANN Module Synthetic HHs with Cluster Membership Transferability Model
Add-on Data in NHTS2001
Household travel data is critical to transportation planning and modeling Surveys are expensive tools Emerging modeling techniques (e.g., microsimulation) need much richer datasets that do not exist in most metropolitan areas Transferring or simulating data seems to be an attractive solution
Validation Data with Cluster Membership
Look-up Tables Transferred Travel Attributes Bayesian Updating Updated Transferred Travel Attributes
Monte Carlo Simulation
Validation with Simulation
Simulated Travel Attributes
Technical Approach
Considered a large set of socio-demographic, built environment, and transportation system variables to identify clusters of households with homogeneous travel behavior Transferred cluster membership rules and cluster-based travel attributes to local areas Calibrated/Validated travel data transferability model Synthesized population for 5 counties of New York City with all their attributes Updated parameters of the transferability model using a small local sample and Bayesian updating Simulated travel attributes for the synthetic population Validated the simulated data against actual observed data

A new travel forecasting modeling approach is designed and validated The new approach significantly improves the process of travel demand forecasting Using synthetically derived data found to be appealing The appeal of the approach lies in its low-cost, relative ease of use, and freely available sources of required data Improved Bayesian updating and small area estimation techniques for non-normal data Improved travel data simulation techniques Used synthesized and transferred data for model calibration and validation.
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Post Seismic Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges

Investigators: A. Bassam, A. Iranmanesh and F. Ansari, Civil and Materials Engineering Primary Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Bridges are the major lifelines of the infrastructure system
In the event of earthquakes it is important to quickly estimate the severity of damage
Technical Approach
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Development of novel fiber optic seismic sensors Real-time monitoring of progressive damage Robust Damage Detection Methodologies
Network of serially multiplexed fiber optic sensors Real-time Damage detection

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Freight Mode Choice Modeling: Applications to Freight Transportation and Logistics

Investigators: Kouros Mohammadian and Amir Samimi, CME Primary Grant Support: Illinois Department of Transportation Problem Statement and Motivation
An efficient freight transportation system could have considerable positive impacts on the economy. Freight models and related public policy tools are far behind the logistics and technological advances. Freight transport modeling frameworks should be revised in a way that captures the basis of decision making process across the supply chain.
Technical Approach
Simulate the commodity flow between each pair of firms using the Freight Analysis Framework and County Business Patterns 2005 data from census. Do a survey to model the logistic cost of the shipment. The survey should have data on individual shipments; freight terminals, consolidation and distribution centers, ports and airports; and also transport and logistics costs. Determine the shipment size for each firm pair by minimizing the total logistic costs for each commodity group. Assign the commodity flow to the whole network.

Developing a behavior-based model is in the design process to improve freight movement analysis. The framework relies mostly on the available datasets, however because of the deficiency of the authentic public data, a well-developed survey could boost the model accuracy significantly. Firms, as the real decision making units, are making the decisions in the model. Data simulation techniques should be improved. Model results should be validated with the real observations.
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PIPING POTENTIAL IN EARTH DAMS

Investigators: Krishna Reddy & Kevin Richards, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Piping causes approximately 46% of all dam failures, with the backwards erosion mode of piping in perhaps 31% of all these piping cases Current methods for evaluation of backwards erosion piping have not been successful in preventing or assessing piping in unfiltered dams, which results in billions of dollars in unnecessary damages and repairs each year. A laboratory investigation of the constitutive behavior of pipe initiation is necessary to define key parameters that influence piping potential and to allow formulation of predictive tools and develop remediation strategies.
Technical Approach
Previous investigations into piping have focused on pipe progression. Our focus is on pipe initiation, which should yield a more sensitive tool for the prediction of the critical hydraulic conditions necessary to initiate piping. Previous investigators have found a correlation between confining stress conditions and critical piping parameters. Our work is addressing this phenomenon in more detail. Research includes conducting bench-scale experiments to (1) determine the critical hydraulic gradient and the critical discharge coefficient of different granular soils subjected to variable confining stresses in a true-triaxial load cell, and (2) assessing the influence seepage direction and the rate of change in hydraulic loading conditions has on the critical hydraulic gradient and critical discharge coefficient.

Different soil types have been characterized and are being used in the experiments Preliminary results have found a relationship between the confining stresses and critical piping parameters when soils are in a non-buoyant condition The geometry of the exit also plays a large role in pipe initiation due to the convergence of flow lines at the exit point and increased gradients due to confinement. This explains the high incidence of piping failures where convergence effects are produced around buried structures. The influence of seepage direction and rate of change of hydraulic loading are currently being investigated.
REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SUBSURFACE USING NANOSCALE IRON PARTICLES

Investigators: Krishna Reddy & Amid Khodadoust, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering Prime Grant Support: National Science Foundation Problem Statement and Motivation
Nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI) particles have the potential to be superior to iron filings, both in terms of initial rates of reduction and total moles of contaminants reduced per mole of iron. Instead of waiting for the contaminants to pass through the permeable reactive barriers, the nZVI particles can be injected into the contaminated source zones for rapid and effective detoxification of the contaminants. The delivery of nZVI particles into the contaminated zones uniformly and in required amounts in a controlled manner is essential for effective remediation.
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Our hypotheses are that: (1) as a result of aggregation, nZVI particles can be transported only to limited distances in subsurface; and (2) enhancement strategies such as use of dispersants and pressurized system have potential to enhance transport of nZVI particles in subsurface. Research scope includes conducting (1) bench-scale column experiments to determine transport of nZVI particles in different gradation soils without and with enhancement strategies, and (2) bench-scale tank experiments to determine transport of nZVI particles in homogeneous and heterogeneous soils under the optimal conditions determined from the column experiments. Preliminary mathematical modeling will be performed to predict the transport of nZVI particles in porous media under laboratory and simulated field conditions.

Different soil types and commercial nZVI particles are being characterized and used for the experiments . Enhanced treatments are being achieved through the use of novel dispersants, pressurized system, and the simultaneous use of dispersant-pressurized systems. The commercial nZVI particles possess magnetic properties; therefore, a real-time transport of the nZVI particles in porous media is being monitored using an electromagnetic susceptibility sensor system. Experiments are being conducted to evaluate the effects of soil heterogeneities on the transport of nZVI particles. The reactivity of nZVI particles is being quantified before and after transport in contaminated soils.
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Rapid and Extensive Debromination of Brominated Flame Retardants in Thermophilic Municipal Wastewater Digesters
Ke Yin, Jayashree Jayaraj , Kelly Granberg and Karl Rockne*
Department of Civil and Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

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HYPOTHESIS: Reductive dehalogenation of Deca and other PBDEs in sewage sludge will be extensive
Key Achievements & Future Goals

PBDEs are much higher in domestic wastewater! Deca BDE-209 is rapidly debrominated Kinetic rate of 0.34 day-1 at WGV Highest rate ever reported (100x higher!) Extensive removal in only 10 d The first report of lower brominated PBDEs being debrominated in the WWTPs Banning Octa and Penta technical product will not eliminate their presence in the environment Continued use of Deca may still release bioavailable and toxic lower brominated BDEs into the environment
842 West Taylor St., M/C 246; 3077 Engineering Research Facility; krockne@uic.edu
Technical Approach
Anaerobic digester sludge sampled from two WWTPs: Calumet (CWRP) Heavy industrial + domestic waste Woodridge Green Valley (WGV) Domestic waste only Analyzed 49 PBDEs by mass spectrometry-NCI Debromination rate in continuously mixed flow reactor:
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Colloidal Quantum Dots and Photosystem-I Composite

Investigators: Mitra Dutta (ECE)and Michael Stroscio, ECE &BioE Primary Grant Support: ARO, AFOSR
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Organic-inorganic hybrid structures enable integration of useful organic and inorganic characteristics for novel applications such as solar cell, chemical sensors, and fluorescent biotags. Energy transfer in the composite of inorganic quantum dots (QDs) and photosystem I (PS-I) is not understood although it is very important and well studied for photosynthesis.
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Synthesis of the composite of inorganic CdSe QDs and organic PS-I Experimental measurement of the energy transfer between QDs and PS-I Investigation of structural, optical and transport properties by means of photoluminescence, timeresolved photoluminescence, absorption, capacitance-voltage and current-voltage measurements

Observed energy transfer from CdSe QDs to PS-I by optical and electrical measurements. Photoluminescence data and absorption data show that the energy of excited carriers of CdSe QDs to PS-I by means of radiative emission, FRET, and electron/hole transfer between the inorganicorganic system. I-V measurement data are sensitive to incident light in the composite CdSe QDs/PS-I material. Further studies continue to identify each energy transfer method.
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Electrical Properties for Metallic Nanowires

Investigator: Carmen M. Lilley, Mechanical Engineering Problem Statement and Motivation
Successful integration of nanosystems into microelectronics depends on stable material properties that are reliable for at least a 10 year lifecycle with over a trillion cycles of operation. Fundamental understanding of the physics of deformation and failure in nanometer scale capped or layered structures, where surfaces play a dominant role, does not exist. Prior work has mostly focused on monolithic nanometer scale materials.
FIG. 1: (a) Micrograph of a Ag nanowire under 4probe I-V measurement, (b) STM scan of the crosssection from left-to-right, (c) line scan profile of cross-section from left-to-right (solid curve) and right-to-left (dashed curve).
FIG. 2: Electromigration of a Cu nanowire with the current stress of 4.2 mA (length = 2.04 m, width = 90 nm, and thickness = 50nm): (a) 0 min, (b) 40 min, (c) 80 min, (d) 120 min, and (e) 137.5 min.
Technical Approach
Identify surface contaminants present in as-synthesized nanowires according to metallic, organic, and mixedmaterials classifications. Measure the electrical properties of as-synthesized nanowires and identify contamination effects on electrical properties with an accuracy of 5%. Measure the stability of electrical properties of nanowire under accelerated electrical testing and classified according to structure.

Preliminary results on measuring the presence of surface contaminants and their influence on electrical properties completed.1 In depth study on size and surface effects on electromigration for Cu and Au nanowires have been performed.2-4 Additionally, this work has been extended to studying electron surface scattering for single crystalline Ag nanowires.
[1] C. M. Lilley, Q. J. Huang, Applied Physics Letters 2006, 89, 203114. [2] Q. J. Huang, C. M. Lilley, M. Bode, R. Divan, Journal of Applied Physics 2008, 104, 23709. [3] Q. Huang, C. M. Lilley, R. Divan, Nanotechnology 2009, 20, 075706. [4] Q. Huang, C. M. Lilley, R. S. Divan, M. Bode, IEEE Transactions in Nanotechnology 2008, 7, 688.]
Air Cleaning Technology Laboratory (ACT Lab)

Investigators: David Chojnowski, Energy Resources Center Primary Grant Support: U.S. Department of Energy and National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies Problem Statement and Motivation
Filtration industry lacks independent laboratory that correctly performs filtration research and testing Numerous gas-removal technologies on the market making unrealistic claims ACT Lab provides unbiased research services for manufacturers and other universities Provides educational service to students and industry
Technical Approach
Fully compliant ASHRAE 52.2 filter test rig Capable of particulate and gas-phase removal efficiency testing of filtration devices Up to 2500 CFM air flow Full temperature and humidity control Adaptable system capable of 100% outside air intake and exhaust, as well as room air intake and exhaust .3-10 KCl particle generation and optical particle counter used to determine efficiency Challenge gas generation and detection capabilities

Completed study quantifying effects of filter bypass on overall filtration efficiency Performed study of ozone removal efficiency of different devices Clients include filter, equipment, and media manufacturers, as well as universities Future plans include expanding client base, as well as capabilities to include volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
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Clean Energy Conversion Technologies

Investigators: John Cuttica, Steffen Mueller, Cliff Haefke (Energy Resources Center) Primary Grant Support: U.S. Department of Energy, Blue Moon Fund, Midwest SEOs Problem Statement and Motivation
Clean Energy Conversion Technologies are defined as Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Waste Heat Recovery, District Energy, and other clean energy systems as solutions to the nations current energy issues. Clean Energy Conversion Technologies can provide energy savings, reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), reliable power quality, and electric grid congestion relief. The U.S. DOE established a national Challenge to double the installed capacity of CHP in the U.S. from 46 GW in 1998 to 92 GW by the year 2010.
Source: Combined Heat and Power Effective Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future, ORNL
Technical Approach
The Midwest CHP Application Center (MAC) was established at the Energy Resources Center (ERC) as the first-of-its-kind U.S DOE regional application center to promote the implementation of CHP technologies in the twelve state Midwest Region The ERC fosters Clean Energy Conversion Technology project identification and implementation through targeted education, unbiased information, and technical assistance. Technology research areas include reciprocating engines, combustion turbines, steam turbines, fuel cells, heat recovery, absorption chillers, desiccant dehumidification, communication controls, grid interconnect, and anaerobic digesters.

As of the fall of 2008, the Midwest Region is on track regarding to its contribution to the National CHP Challenge The MAC was recognized in 2005 with the MEEA Energy Efficiency Achievement Award and the MAC Director received the CHP Champion award in 2005 from the U.S. Clean Heat and Power Association (USCHPA) in recognition of the MAC accomplishments Completed >50 CHP feasibility assessments and >50 CHP case studies Co-sponsored and/or co-organized >20 targeted market sector workshops reaching more than 1,700 interested attendees
Energy Commodity Procurement Program

Investigators: John Cuttica, Monica Tith, Energy Resources Center Prime Grant Support: Illinois Department of Central Management Services Problem Statement and Motivation
Natural gas and electricity markets in Illinois are deregulated Management of commodity delivery, pricing, and risk management are now the responsibility of the end user The State realized that direct management of procurement, billing, and risk management were essential to protecting the States interests and operating budgets The ERC was selected to manage deregulated commodity procurement for all state facilities
Technical Approach
Data analysis and management is key to supporting daily purchasing decisions as well as long term strategy development. The ERC developed a series of billing, modeling, and analytic tools to support data and decision management activities The ERC now trades utility account data with utilities and suppliers on a daily basis to track and verify consumption and costs

Expanded program to include electricity procurement in addition to natural gas procurement Developed prototype data base system for state agencies to track utility cost/consumption Utilized hedging to avoid energy price fluctuations resulting in net savings for State Agencies (ie: several million dollars fy08/09) Expanding program to include over 15 non-state agency participation
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Anaerobic Digester Alternative Energy Technologies

Investigators: John Cuttica, Steffen Mueller, Cliff Haefke (Energy Resources Center) Primary Grant Support: U.S. Department of Energy, Blue Moon Fund, Illinois DCEO Problem Statement and Motivation
Anaerobic digesters provide the necessary conditions to foster the natural occurring decomposition of organic matter by bacteria in the absence of oxygen. Anaerobic digestion provides an effective method for treating the waste products from livestock farming, food processing, and waste water treatment industries into:
Biogas that can be used to provide heat and/or electricity, injected into the natural gas pipeline, or converted to a compressed or liquid transportation fuel Solids (fiber) that can be used as compost, animal bedding, granule fertilizer, and/or medium density fiberboard Source: US EPA AgStar Liquid (filtrate) for liquid fertilizer land application
Technical Approach
The ERC fosters anaerobic digester alternative energy project identification and implementation in the 12 state Midwest region through targeted education, unbiased information, and technical assistance. The ERC, working closely with each of the State Energy Offices and State Agriculture Departments, has formed partnerships with the anaerobic digester stakeholders in the Midwest. The ERC has implemented a full gamut of outreach services, including web site, targeted market workshops, project profiles, site technical and financial analyses, and specialty reports.

Since 2004, the ERC has co-organized and/or cosponsored 10 waste-to-energy workshops on anaerobic digester technologies and their market applications in the agriculture, food processing, and wastewater treatment industries reaching over 1,200 interested attendees: IA (2), IL (2), IN (3), OH (2), and MI (1). The ERC has completed 10 technical feasibility assessments and 12 project profiles on anaerobic digester alternative energy projects. The Midwest has experienced an increase in anaerobic digester/biogas fueled CHP systems over 40 installations totaling more than 37 MW of clean power
The Global Warming and Land Use Impact of Corn Ethanol Production
Investigators: Steffen Mueller, Ken Copenhaver; Energy Resources Center Primary Grant Support: Illinois Corn Marketing Board
Global Warming Impact of IRE Produced Corn Ethanol
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The Global Warming Impact of Corn Ethanol Produced at the 100 Million Gallon Per Year Illinois River Energy Center is 40% Lower Than Gasoline.

Biofuels production has frequently been recognized as a means to reduce the United States dependence on foreign transportation fuels. However, several studies assert that in certain instances corn ethanol production can increase greenhouse gas emissions compared to gasoline. Therefore, emerging policy frameworks (Californias Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Federal Renewable Fuel Standard) require an assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from different fuels on a life cycle basis (including all emissions incurred along the production pathways).
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Life cycle analyses are performed utilizing Argonne National Laboratorys GREET model and the BEACCON model, which was jointly developed by Steffen Mueller from UIC and Richard Plevin from UC Berkeley. Data collection includes: Detailed agricultural surveys with corn growers, detailed energy balances of corn ethanol processes, and geospatial analyses of land use change around ethanol plants.

Project results were published in the following magazines and peer reviewed journals:
Plevin, Richard and Steffen Mueller. The Effect of CO2 Regulations on the Cost of Corn Ethanol Production; Environmental Research Letters 3 (2008) 024003, with Richard Plevin, University of California, Berkeley. Mueller, S. (2008) and Richard Plevin (2008). Global Warming Intensity of Ethanol - Determining Climate Benefits; BioCycle Magazine, January 2008. Mueller S. and Richard Plevin (2007). Producing Ethanol for Low-Carbon Fuel Markets; Ethanol Producer Magazine, May 2007. Additional publications are in review
We are currently in the process of expanding this research into the assessment of cellulose biofuels production.
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Protection of the Value of Transgenic Crops to the United States Food and Fuel Supplies Through Insect Pest Resistance Monitoring using Geospatial Technologies
Investigators: Steffen Mueller, Ken Copenhaver; Energy Resources Center Primary Grant Support: NASA, USEPA Problem Statement and Motivation
Corn ethanol has increased value and demand for US corn Yield increases have driven use of GMO corn with insecticidal toxins from 40% of total in 2006 to 57% in 2008 Potential for insects to develop resistance to toxins increases with increasing acreage USEPA must monitor for this resistance development Algorithm identified insect infestations in GMO corn (red) Remote sensing (teaming with NASA) best way to monitor the 34+mil hectare in corn
Hyperspectral Data Cube Illinois Corn Field, August 14, 2008
Technical Approach
Imagery collected at various spatial and temporal resolutions (airborne and satellite) Combined with other geo-spatial layers (weather, soils) Decision support system being designed to predict potential for insect resistance to develop Hyperspectral imagery used to identify potential resistance with infestation as a proxy Field scouts verify findings from imagery USEPAs Office of Pesticide Programs plans to use project results to monitor entire corn landscape in real time

Project successfully identified infestations in research plots
(2004 and 2005) Project successfully identified infestations in production fields (2006, 2007 and 2008) Fields identified in 2007 and 2008 were GMO fields with insecticidal toxin present indicating potential to identify resistance Operational decision support system up and running by end of 2010 USEPA OPP has identified project as worthy of continued development Plans to expand to more locations in the US
Training Student Engineers Through Industrial Energy Conservation: The UIC Industrial Assessment Center
Investigators: Henry Kurth, Matthew Johnson, William M. Worek, Energy Resources Center Prime Grant Support: U.S. Department of Energy Problem Statement and Motivation
The UIC-IAC promotes the training of young engineers in the understanding of the role of energy efficiency, demand and supply side energy management, and renewable energy practices in basic manufacturing systems and operations. The goals of the program are to provide engineering students with practical experience and training in energy engineering and assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in identifying opportunities to reduce their energy usage with investment costs that reside inside their capital investment guidelines.
IAC Student Conducting a Flue-Gas Test on a Plant Boiler
Technical Approach
A team of faculty, academic professionals and engineering students visits an industrial plant to conduct a one-day assessment. Opportunities are identified, quantified, analyzed, written-up and then presented to the client in a comprehensive report. Each recommendation is completely explained, with supporting information provided that is justified by calculations, measurements, industry information and vendor cost quotes. Six to nine months after the assessment, followup contact is made to determine which recommendations have been implemented, providing a measure of program effectiveness and feedback to the students on how they are impacting industry in a meaningful manner.

Since September 2000, completed over 155 assessments Over 1,300 recommendations identified and quantified Over $5.6 million in implemented savings realized by clients UIC-IAC students have been awarded a number of university and engineering fellowships, scholarships and honors. Students in the UIC-IAC program have a 100% graduation and placement rate, with the vast majority of students accepting positions with employers well before graduation
Return 15% of the Energy Budget with Investment Costs
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RESEARCH GRANTS
This chapter reports on a sample of active external research grants during the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. BIOENGINEERING
Michael Cho Biopolymers for Tissue Electroporation: The Mechanism of Membrane Sealing, NIH, April 2008 March 2012. Role of Surface Roughness in Regulating Tumor Cell Behavior, NIH, September 2008 August 2013. Elucidation of Biophysical and Molecular Mechanisms of Nociceptive Signaling in Response to Active Denial Type 94-GHz Irradiation, Office of Naval Research, October 2008 September 2011. Yang Dai NIH-Supported Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities, NIH, June 2010 May 2015. A Systems Biology Understanding of Estrogen Receptor Action, Chicago Biomedical Consortium, January 2010 December 2011. The Effect of a Lycopene-Rich Tomato Extract on Gene Expression in Benign Prostate, American Institute for Cancer Research, January 2010 December 2011. David Eddington (DBI 0852416) IDBR: Controlling Oxygen in Standard Multiwell Plates with a Microfabricated Add-on, NSF, May 2009 April 2012. (DUE 0814375) Collaborative Research: Microfluidics for Multiple Engineering Disciplines, NSF, December 2008 November 2011. Microscale Spatiotemporal Control over the Neurochemical Tone in the Brain Slice, NIH, May 2009 May 2011. (DUE 0931472) Biomimetic Multifunctional Device for Quantification and Analysis of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC), NSF, August 2009 September 2012. Microfluidic Microbial Sieve, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, June 2007 April 2010. Indoor Air Workshop, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, September 2009 September 2010. Controlling Cellular Fate with Micropatterning, Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation, September 2009 September 2010. John Hetling NIH 1R21EY018200-01A2 Multi-Electrode Electroretinography: Toward Single-Flash Mapping of Retinal Function, NIH, September 2008 August 2010. C6693R Transcorneal Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Retinal Disease, VA, July 2009 June 2012. Jie Liang Discovery of GABAergic General Anesthetics with Focused Promiscuity, NIH, September 2009 August 2011. Elucidating of Biophysical and Molecular Mechanisms of Nocicetive Signaling in Response, ONR, October 2008 September 2011. Chicago Tri-Institutional Center for Chemical Methods and Library Development, Cheminformatics Core, NIH, September 2008 September 2013. Collaborative Research: Monte Carlo Study of Pseudoknotted RNA Molecules: Motifs, Structure and Folding, NSF, June 2008 May 2012.
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High-accuracy Models of Proteins from Remote Homology, NIH, September 2007 August 2010. Computational Assembly of Beta-barrel Membrane Proteins, NIH, March 2007 February 2012. Tools and Databases for Enzyme Function Prediction and Active Site Identification: Evolutionary Matching Protein Surfaces, NSF, August 2007 July 2009. Chicago Tri-Institutional Center for Chemical Methods and Library Developmen Center, CBC, September 2008 September 2013. Andreas Linninger Animal Validation of a New Volume Sensor for Feedback Treatment of Hydrocephalus, NIH NINDS R-21, 2010 2012. Interstitial Dynamics of the Poroelastic Brain and Cerebral Vasculature in Humans, NSF CBET, 2008 2011. Collaborative Research: Mathematical Optimization for Targeted Macro-molecules Delivery to the Brain, NSF CBET, 2007 2010. Modeling, Monitoring and Control of Hydrocephalus, NIH-R21, 2007 2009. New Design Methods and Algorithms for Highly Energy-efficient and Low-cost Multi-Component Distillation Processes, DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 2006 2011. Novel Processes and Materials in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, NSF-REU, 2008 2011. Integrated Design and Control under Uncertainty, NSF CBET, 2006 2009. Chicago Science Teacher Research (CSTR) Program, PI and Director, NSF-RET, 2007 2010. Organization of FOCAPD Conference, NSF CBET, 2007 2009. Chicago Science Teacher Research (CSTR) Program, NSF-RET, 2005 2009. Hui Lu Novel Therapeutic Drug Design for SARS, NIH, May 2005 April 2010. James Patton Midwest Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System: Innovative Approaches to Improve Cognition, Function and Community Living, Ed-NIDRR, October 2008 September 2012. Machines Assisting Recovery from Stroke: Development of a Robotic System with an Augmented Reality Interface for Rehabilitation of Brain Injured Individuals, Ed-NIDRR, October 2007 September 2012. Engineering for Neurologic Rehabilitation, NIH NICHD (NCMRR), October 2005 September 2010. Error-enhanced Learning and Recovery in 2 and 3 Dimensions, NIH NINDS, November 2007 October 2011. Patrick Rousche NanoNeuronics, NSF, August 2009 July 2010. Thomas Royston The Audible Human Project, NIH, September 2007 August 2010. MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer System, NSF, September 2008 August 2009. Nanopositioning Instrumentation Development for the APS I, DOE ANL, February 2009 January 2011. MR Technologies for Monitoring Engineered Tissues, NIH, May 2009 February 2013. Nanopositioning Instrumentation Development for the APS II, DOE ANL, September 2009 August 2010. Acquisition of a High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging System for Bioimaging Technology Development, NSF, September 2009 September 2012.
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Michael Stroscio Devices with Optimum Performance, AFOSR, May 2008 May 2011. Integrated Nanoscale-Semiconductor-Biological Structures, ARO W911NF-08-1-0114, June 2008 May 2012. CB Detection using Nanostructures, Phase II SBIR Award, EPIR/Army CREL, October 2007 September 2009. Colliodal Quantum Dots for Detectors, DoE Nevada, Fall 2008 present. Christos Takoudis MRI-R2: Acquisition of an Aberration-Corrected STEM for Multidisciplinary Research and Education at UIC, NSF, January 2010 December 2011. MRI: Acquisition of a Brucker BioSpec 9.4/20USR MRI, NSF, August 2009 August 2011. REU Supplement for NIRT Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, March 2010 March 2011. NIRT: Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, June 2006 June 2010. REU Site in Novel Advanced Materials and Processing with Applications in Biomedical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering, NSF, April 2008 March 2011. Equipment Supplement for NIRT Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, September 2007 August 2010.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Ying Liu Preclinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Studies of Chemopreventive Agents Improvement of Bioavailability of Several Anticancer Chemoprevention, NIH, June 2010 February 2011. Randall Meyer REU: Development of Novel Heterogeneous Catalysts for NOx Storage Reduction (NSR), NSF/CBET, May 2010 August 2010. Collaborative Research: Development of Novel Heterogeneous Catalysts for NOx Storage Reduction (NSR), NSF/CBET, September 2007 August 2010. IREE: Development of Novel Heterogeneous Catalysts for NOx Storage Reduction (NSR), NSF/CBET, April 2009 September 2009. GRS: Fundamental Studies of the Roles and Interactions of Disparate Metals in p-d Alloy Catalysts, NSF, September 2009 August 2010. REU: Fundamental Studies of the Roles and Interactions of Disparate Metals in p-d Alloy Catalysts, NSF, May 2010 August 2010. CAREER: Fundamental Studies of the Roles and Interactions of Disparate Metals in p-d Alloy Catalysts, NSF, September 2008 August 2013. MRI- R2: Acquisition of an Aberration-Corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope for Multidisciplinary Research and Education at UIC, NSF, February 2010 January 2012. Sohail Murad GILEE: Establishing a Graduate Interdisciplinary Liberal Engineering Ethics Curriculum, NSF, August 2008 August 2011. Observation and Simulations of Transport of Molecules and Ions across Model Membranes, DOE, September 2008 August 2011. Molecular Modeling of Ion Transport and Separation in Nanochannels, NSF, September 2007 August 2011. GOALI: Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Membrane Assisted Phase Equilibria, NSF, May 2003 April 2011.
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Solubility of Gases, UOP LLC, August 2008 August 2010. Geothermal System for Kirie Reclamation Plant, MWDGC, June 2010 June 2011. Ludwig Nitsche Thermochemical Cycles, Argonne National Laboratory, June 2010 July 2010. John Regalbuto Non-Platinum Bimetallic Cathode Electrocatalysts, DOE, subcontracted from Argonne, February 2007 January 2011. Non-Platinum Bimetallic Cathode Electrocatalysts, OVCR match to DOE grant, February 2007 January 2011. IPA-Regalbuto to NSF, NSF, September 2009 September 2010. The Development of Bimetallic Catalysts, Chevron-Phillips, June 2010 December 2010. Development of Catalysts for Propane Oxidation, UOP, April 2010 October 2010. Christos Takoudis MRI-R2: Acquisition of an Aberration-Corrected STEM for Multidisciplinary Research and Education at UIC, NSF, January 2010 December 2011. MRI: Acquisition of a Brucker BioSpec 9.4/20USR MRI, NSF, August 2009 August 2011. REU Supplement for NIRT Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, March 2010 March 2011. NIRT: Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, June 2006 June 2010. REU Site in Novel Advanced Materials and Processing with Applications in Biomedical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering, NSF, April 2008 March 2011. Equipment Supplement for NIRT Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, September 2007 August 2010. Lewis Wedgewood GILEE: Establishing a Graduate Interdisciplinary Liberal Engineering Ethics Curriculum, NSF, August 2008 August 2011. Experimental and Modeling Activities for Several Promising Alternate Thermochemical Cycles CuCl, Argonne National Laboratories, May 2010 July 2010.
CIVIL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Farhad Ansari Fiber Sensing System for Civil Infrastructure Health Monitoring, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), February 2009 January 2012. PIRE: US-Asia Network of Centers for Intelligent Structural Health Management of Safety-Critical Structures, National Science Foundation (NSF), September 2007 September 2012. MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer System, NSF, August 2008 July 2010. Implementation of Cost Effective Scour Sensor Phase 2, Illinois Department of Transportation, February 2009 June 2010. Christophe Darnault Surfactant-Facilitated Transport of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Soil, USDA-CSREES-NRI, July 2008 July 2011.
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Craig Foster U.S.-India Planning Visit: Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Compressed Earth Block Structures, NSF, October 2009 October 2010. J. Ernesto Indacochea Thermocompression Bonding for Photodetector Sealing, DOE/ANL, May 2010 May 2011. Eduard Karpov Concurrent Multiphysics Modeling of Bio-Inspired Functional Materials, NSF, May 2009 April 2012. Amid Khodadoust Biodegradation of PCBs in Contaminated Sediments using Iron, U.S. EPA, October 2008 September 2009. Remediation of Contaminated Subsurface using Nanoscale Iron Particles, NSF, August 2007 August 2010. Jie Lin The IntelliDrive Database Management System, NSF, January 2010 December 2010. Strategic Highway Research Program 2 C10: Partnership to Develop an Integrated, Advanced Travel Demand Model and Fine-Grained, Time-Sensitive Network, TRB (subcontract from Cambridge Systematics), September 2009 March 2012. Environmental and Energy Benefits of Freight Delivery Consolidation in Urban Areas, National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) USDOT UTC, federal flow-thru money, January December 2010. Mississippi Valley Commodity Flow Project, Mississippi Valley Freight Coalition (MVFC), August 2009 February 2011. Abolfazl Mohammadian Transferability of Travel Survey Data and Household Travel Data Simulation Tool, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), September 2007 August 2009. IGERT Graduate Program in Computational Transportation Science, NSF, June 2006 May 2011. Phase II- Population Synthesis in Support of Regional Travel Demand Modeling, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), July 2008 August 2009. Trip Chaining Behavior of Senior Travelers: Applications to Public Transportation Planning, IDOT- Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT), July 2008 December 2010. Partnership under National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE), University of Wisconsin Madison, August 2007 April 2012. Development of Freight Planning Support System for Northeastern Illinois, IDOT, August 2007 August 2010. Goods Movement Study in Illinois: Applications to Freight Transportation and Logistics, IDOT- Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT), January 2010 August 2011. Didem Ozevin Self Powered Wireless Sensor Network for Structural Health Prognosis, Mistras Group, May 2010 January 2011. Krishna Reddy IGERT: Ecology, Management and Restoration of Integrated Human/Natural Landscapes, National Science Foundation, June 2006 June 2011. Remediation of Contaminated Subsurface using Nanoscale Iron Particles, National Science Foundation, August 2007 July 2010.
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Geoenvironmental Characterization of Contaminated Soils, Hi-Tech Environmental Inc., Chicago, January 2010 January 2013. Karl Rockne Collaborative Research: Debromination of PBDEs in Aquatic Sediments, National Science Foundation (NSF), April 2008 March 2011. CAREER: Active Capping for Contaminated Sediment Remediation, NSF, February 2004 January 2010. Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT): Ecology, Management and Restoration of Integrated Human/Natural Landscapes, NSF, July 2006 June 2011. MRI: Acquisition of a High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging System for Science and Engineering Research, NSF, September 2009 August 2012. Sediment Ebullition and Flux Studies at Bubbly Creek, Chicago, United States Army Corps of Engineers, August 2009 June 2010. Source Apportionment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Illinois River Sediments, IL Sustainable Technology Center, March 2010 July 2010.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Tanya Berger-Wolf CAREER: Computational Tools for Population Biology, NSF, May 2008 April 2013. III-CXT: Collaborative Research: Computational Methods for Understanding Social Interactions in Animal Populations, NSF, August 2007 July 2010. III-CXT: Collaborative Research: Computational Methods for Understanding Social Interactions in Animal Populations, REU Supplement, NSF, June 2009 June 2011. Collaborative Research: SEI: Computational Methods for Kinship Reconstruction, NSF, July 2006 June 2010. Ugo Buy Planning Grant: I/UCRC for Security and Software Engineering, NSF, March 2010 February 2011. Isabel Cruz Collaborative Research: Information Integration for Locating and Querying Geospatial Data, NSF, July 2005 June 2011. III-COR-Small: Efficient Matching for Large Real-World Schemas and Ontologies, NSF, August 2008 August 2011. III-COR-Small: Efficient Matching for Large Real-World Schemas and Ontologies (REU Supplement), NSF, June 2009 August 2011. Collaborative Research: Workshop on Confidential Data Collection for Innovation Analysis in Organizations, NSF, September 2009 September 2010. IGERT Graduate Program in Computational Transportation Science, NSF, 2006 2011. Bhaskar DasGupta CAREER: Efficient Algorithms for Computational Problems in Bioinformatics via Combinatorial and Geometric Techniques, NSF, April 2004 September 2010. Bioinformatics Tools Enabling Large - Scale DNA Barcoding, NSF, July June 2010. Collaborative Research: SEI: Computational Methods for Kinship Reconstruction, NSF, July 2006 June 2010.
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Barbara Di Eugenio Extending and Validating a Computational Model of Effective Tutoring, ONR, March 2007 July 2009. Collaborative Research: KSC-PaL, a Collaborative Dialogue Agent to Model Peer-peer Learning, NSF, October 2005 August 2009. HCC: Medium: Collaborative Research: Effective Communication with Robotic Assistants for the Elderly: Integrating Speech, Vision and Haptics, NSF, July 2009 June 2012. Intelligent Aggregation for Mobile Search, Motorola Inc., September 2007 May 2011. Jakob Eriksson Evaluation of Traffic Flow Monitoring Technologies: Cicero-Midway Smart Corridor Case Study, IDOT, January 2010 December 2010. Piotr Gmytrasiewicz Interactive Decision Making, NSF, August 2008 August 2010. Decision-Theoretic Planning for Autonomous Interactive Systems, ONR, March 2009 March 2011. Andrew Johnson MRI: Development of Instrumentation for Lambda Vision, NSF, September 2004 August 2009. NCLT: A Center to Develop Nanoscale Science and Engineering Educators with Leadership Capabilities, NSF, October 2004 August 2009. Toward Likelike Computer Interfaces that Learn, NSF, January 2007 January 2011. Future Earth Initiative, NSF, March 2008 December 2011. Environmentally Non-disturbing Under-ice Robotic Antarctic Explorer (ENDURANCE), NASA, May 2007 June 2011. MRI: Development of OmegaTable and OmegaDesk - Instruments for Interactive Visual Data Exploration and Collaboration, NSF, September 2008 August 2011. STCI: OptiPlanet Cyber-Mashup: Persistent Visualization and Collaboration Services for Global Cyberinfrastructure, NSF, August 2009 August 2012. Center for End-of-Life Transition Research (CEoLTR) Supplement, National Institute for Nursing Research, September 2009 September 2011. MRI-R2: Development of the Next-Generation CAVE Virtual Environment (NG-CAVE), NSF, May 2010 April 2013. Disaster Preparedness Training - An Online Gaming Demonstration for Scenario-based Training of Middle School Aged Children, State of Illinois, May 2009 May 2010. Robert Kenyon Rehabilitation Robotics and Telemanipulation Systems: Machines Aiding Recovery in Stroke, NIDRR, November 2007 October 2012. Error-enhanced Learning and Recovery in 2 and 3 Dimensions, NIH, July 2006 June 2010. Ajay Kshemkalyani NeTS: Large: Collaborative Research: Context-Driven Management of Heterogeneous Sensor Networks, NSF, September 2009 August 2014. Jason Leigh Disaster Preparedness Training An Online Demonstration for Scenario- based Training of Middle School Aged Children (UIUC subaward), State of Illinois, May 2009 May 2010.
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MRI: Development of OmegaTable and OmegaDesk - Instruments for Interactive Visual Data Exploration and Collaboration, NSF, September 2008 August 2011. Future Earth Initiative, NSF Subcontract, March 2008 February 2010. CoreWall Supplement, NSF, September 2008 August 2010. Laser Emitting Diode for Stabilization of Cutaneous Battlefield Wounds for Air Evacuation and Transport, Air Force CADRE Award Prime, September 2009 September 2011. Research, Analysis and Databasing of Emerging High Power Directed Energy Technologies Marketed to the Clinical and Research Communities, Air Force CADRE Award Prime, September 2009 September 2014. Collaborative Research: Towards Lifelike Computer Interfaces that Learn, NSF, January 2007 December 2009. SAGE Visualization Research, KAUST Subcontract, December 2008 November 2011. Bing Liu Twitter Sentiment Analysis on Google, Bing, Yahoo, Microsoft, December 2009 December 2010. Analyzing and Detecting Fake Reviews, Google, May 2010 May 2011. Leilah Lyons Collaborative Research: BPC-A: Improving Metropolitan Participation to Accelerate Computing Throughput and Success, NSF, December 2008 May 2010. Thomas Moher Supporting Whole-class Science Investigations with Spatial Simulations, NSF, January 2008 December 2010. Nanoscience Center for Learning and Teaching, Northwestern University (NSF Pass-thru), October 2008 September 2009. ICLS 2010 Doctoral Consortium and Early Career Workshop, NSF, January 2010 December 2010. Peter Nelson UIC CS Scholars, NSF, March 2009 May 2013. IGERT: Graduate Program in Computational Transportation Science, NSF, June 2006 August 2011. ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award: Women in Science and Engineering System Transformation (WISEST), NSF, August 2006 July 2011. Dale Reed Improving Metropolitan Participation to Accelerate Collaborative Computing Throughput and Success (IMPACTS), NSF, December 2008 May 2010. UIC CS Scholars, NSF, March 2009 May 2013. Sol Shatz Model-Based Techniques and Tools to Support Analysis and Simulation of UML Diagrams, ARO, January 2006 December 2009. Collaborative Research: CT-ISG: Agent-Based Trust Management for Trust Re-Evaluation in Online Auctions, NSF, August 2007 July 2011. Robert Sloan Privacy with Respect to Private Corporation in the 21st Century: Legal and Computer Security Issues, NSF, July 2009 August 2011. Theoretical Foundations of Evolving Knowledge Bases, NSF, September 2009 August 2012. S-STEM: UIC CS Scholars, NSF, April 2009 May 2014.
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Collaborative Research: Broadening Participation in Computing Alliance Planning Grant, NSF, January 2009 June 2010. IGERT: Graduate Program in Computational Transportation Science, NSF, June 2006 August 2011. Jon Solworth Homeland Security-STEM Fellowship, DHS, September 2009 August 2010. CRI: The SecLab at UIC, NSF, April 2006 April 2010. TC: Medium: The Impact of Operating Systems on Application Robustness, NSF, March 2010 March 2013. Research Experiences for Undergraduates, NSF, May 2010 May 2011. V. N. Venkatakrishnan TC: Small: Keeping Jack in the Box: Confining the Role of Untrusted Inputs in Web Scenarios, NSF, September 2009 August 2012. CAREER: A Framework for Preventing Web based Attacks, NSF, September 2009 August 2014. A U.S. France Symposium on Young Engineering Scientists, NSF, September 2009 August 2010. HS-STEM Fellowships, Dept. of Homeland Security, July 2009 June 2010. A IUCRC on Security & Software Engineering, NSF, January 2010 December 2010. Ouri Wolfson IGERT: Graduate Program in Computational Transportation Science, NSF, June 2006 May 2011. SGER: Feasibility of Decentralized Search in Mobile P2P Databases, NSF, September 2008 February 2010. The IntelliDrive Database Management System, NSF, September 2009 August 2010. ITR Collaborative Research: Context-Aware Computing with Applications to Public Health Management, NSF, September 2003 August 2009. Clement Yu Handling of Negation and Temporal Operators, NSF, September 2008 August 2010.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Loay Abusalah IPD, Dell, August 2010 August 2011. ITCI, CISCO/ Apple, January 2010 August 2010. Rashid Ansari ARRA Supplement for NIH Center for End-of-Life Transition Research (CEoLTR), NIH, September 2009 August 2011. NeTS Large: Context-Driven Management of Heterogeneous Sensor Networks, NSF, August 2009 August 2014. Jezekiel Ben-Arie HCC: Medium: Collaborative Research: Effective Communication with Robotic Assistants for the Elderly: Integrating Speech, Vision and Haptics, NSF, 2009 2012. IGERT: Graduate Program in Computerized Transportation, NSF, 2006 2011.
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Shantanu Dutt Algorithms for Simultaneous Exploration of Multi-Domain Transforms for Design Closure in Emerging Technologies, NSF, August 2008 July 2011. Mitra Dutta Devices with Optimum Performance, AFOSR, May 2008 May 2011. Integrated Nanoscale-Semiconductor-Biological Structures, ARO W911NF-08-1-0114, June 2008 May 2012. Rapid Nanosensors for Biological Warfare Agents in Buildings and HVAC Systems Detection using Nanostructures, Phase II SBIR Award, EPIR/Army CREL, October 2007 September 2009. ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award: Women in Science and Engineering System Transformation (WISEST), NSF, August 2006 July 2011. CADRE: Aspect 7: Remote Chemical Detection, AFOSG, October 2009 September 2011. Eloret: Energy Harvesting using ZnO nanowires, Phase I SBIR Award, DARPA, February 2010 August 2010. PbSe Nanocrystals for Short Wave Infra Red Detector (SWIR) applications, Northrop Grumman Corporation, January 2009 December 2009. Danilo Erricolo MURI: Adaptive Waveform Design for Full Spectral Dominance, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, July 2005 December 2010. Alan Feinerman Active Tricorder, AF/SG, October 2009 December 2011. Continued Development of the AF/SGR "Tricorder" and LEP (Nonlinear Optics) Programs for Homeland Security, Military Public Health, and Medical Operations, AF/SG, October 2007 September 2011. Ethics in the Details, NSF, September 2006 August 2009. SBIR Consulting for Thermal Conservation Technologies, IL DCEO, 5/13/10 6/9/10. Equipment Access, Advanced Diamond Technology, July 2009 June 2010. Siddhartha Ghosh NIRT NSF- Active Multiferroic Nanostructures, NSF, July 2006 June 2011. Multiferroic Microwave Devices, ONR, November 2008 October 2011. Ashfaq Khokhar International Supplement- MotionSearch: Motion Trajectory-Based Object Activity Retrieval and Recognition from Video and Sensor Databases, NSF, 2007 2010. SGER: Reliable Information Dissemination and Resource Discovery in Mobile Environments, NSF, 2007 2009. MotionSearch: Motion Trajectory-Based Object Activity Retrieval and Recognition from Video and Sensor Databases, NSF, 2006 2010. REU Supplement - Motion Trajectory-Based Object Activity Retrieval and Recognition from Video and Sensor Databases, NSF, 2008 2010. NeTS Large: Context Driven Management of Evolving Data in Mobility Oriented Sensornet Applications (in collaboration with P. Scheurman from Northwestern Univ.), NSF, 2009-2014. Sharad Laxpati Assuring STEM Credential Expansion through Nurturing Diversity (ASCEND), NSF, January 2006 December 2010.
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Technical Assistance on Coherent Oscillator Project, Northrop Grumman (thru Tech Center), May 2008 September 2009. Sudip Mazumder Universal, Programmable and Affordable Power Technologies for Underwater Vehicles Phase II, NR via Intelligent Automation Inc., 2010 2010. Universal, Programmable and Affordable Power Technologies for Underwater Vehicles Phase I, ONR via Intelligent Automation Inc., 2010 2010. Optically-Controlled Wide-Bandgap Power Electronics, ONR, 2008 2010. Photonically-Triggered Sic-Gan and Superjunction Based High-Gain and High-Voltage Bipolar Power Transistor, NSF, 2008 2011. Hybrid-Modulation Based High Power High Frequency and Scalable Sic Polyphase Fuel Cell Inverter for Power Quality and Distributed Generation, NSF, 2007 2010. Vitali Metlushko The Challenge of Integrating Magnetic Nanostructures into Functional 3-D Devices, Grant # ECCS-0823813, NSF, August 2008 July 2011. Role of Surface Roughness in Regulating Tumor Cell Behavior 1R01CA113975-01A2, NIH, September 2008 September 2013. Roland Priemer Development of an Objective Measure of Infant Crying, Natl Inst Child Health and Human Development, 4/1/07-3/31/09, extended through 3/31/10. Michael Stroscio Devices with Optimum Performance, AFOSR, May 2008 May 2011. Integrated Nanoscale-Semiconductor-Biological Structures, ARO W911NF-08-1-0114, June 2008 May 2012. CB Detection using Nanostructures, Phase II SBIR Award, EPIR/Army CREL, October 2007 September 2009. Colliodal Quantum Dots for Detectors, DoE Nevada , Fall 2008 present. Daniela Tuninetti Etiquette for Collaborative Communications and Networking, NSF, January 2007 December 2011. P. L. E. Uslenghi Electromagnetic Signature of Edge-structures for Unexploded Ordnance Detection, NATO, March 2007 July 2009. Kaijie Wu Cyber System: Research: Security Aware Design for Test Methods, NSF-ECCS, September 2006 August 2010. CT-ISG: Collaborative Research: Fault Tolerance in Crypto Hardware via Dynamic Assertion Checking, NSFCNS, September 2008 August 2011. Yingwei Yao Center for End-of-Life Transition Research (CEoLTR), NIH, September 2009 August 2011. Milos efran Haptic Playback: A New Approach to Teaching of Sensorimotor Skills, NSF, August 2006 August 2010. Effective Communication with Robotic Assistants for the Elderly: Integrating Speech, Vision and Haptics, NSF, July 2009 July 2012.
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NeTS: Large:Collaborative Research: Context-Driven Management of Heterogeneous Sensor Networks, NSF, August 2009 August 2013. Zhichun Zhu Collaborative Research: Memory Access Throttling for Highly Multi-Threaded Processors, NSF, May 2006 April 2010. Collaborative Research: CSR PSCE, SM: Memory Thermal Management for Multi-Core Systems, NSF, September 2008 August 2011. REU Supplemental Support for Collaborative Research: CSR PSCE, SM: Memory Thermal Management for Multi-Core Systems, NSF, September 2009 August 2011. CAREER: Scalable and Universal Architecture for Next-Generation Memory Systems, NSF, June 2010 May 2015.
MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Suresh Aggarwal Quantifying the Effects of Fluid Flow Characteristics Near the Nozzle Tip on Diesel Engine Particulate Emissions, DOE/ANL, November 2005 December 2010. Collaborative Research on Diesel Engine Combustion and Fuel Chemistry, ANL, July 2008 December 2009. Modeling the Effects of using Low Cetane Fuel in a Diesel Engine, DOE/ANL, June 2009 May 2012. Farid Amirouche Micropump, Baxter, July 2009 May 2010. Prashant Banerjee Spinal Surgical Simulation Translational Research Using Collocated Virtual Reality and Haptics, NIH, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) grant 1R21EB007650-01A1, 2008 2010. SENSIMMER Virtual Phaco Trainer for Cataract Surgery, NIH, National Eye Institute (NEI) STTR Phase 1 grant 1R41EY018965-01 to ImmersiveTouch, Inc., 2008 2011. Practice Makes Perfect: Does Practice on a Virtual Reality/haptics Simulator Improve Residents' Ability to Perform a Ventriculostomy?, AHRQ grant 1R03HS017361-01, 2008 2010. Virtual and Haptic Prototyping at Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational Technologies and Exercise Physiology Benefiting Persons with Disabilities, DED H133E070029, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), 2007 2012. Kenneth Brezinsky Fundamental Understanding of Propellant/Nozzle Interaction to Mitigate Erosion for Very High Pressure Missile Propellant Applications, MURI , Office of Naval Research (ONR), July 2004 May 2010. Biologically Derived Diesel Fuels and NO, NSF, April 2006 August 2010. NSF IREE: Collaborative Single Pulse Shock Tube and Jet Stirred Reactor Studies on NO Formation from Biologically Derived Diesel Fuels, NSF Supplement, October 2006 August 2010. Aromatic Radicals-Acetylene Particulate Matter Chemistry, DOE-SERDP, July 2007 June 2011. Generation of Comprehensive Surrogate Kinetic Models and Validation Databases for Simulating Large Molecular Weight Hydrocarbon Fuels, MURI, Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), July 2007 June 2012. Novel Materials and Processing in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Research Experience for Undergraduates, NSF, April 2005 April 2011.
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Elisa Budyn Concurrent Multi-physics Modelling of Bio-Inspired Functional Materials, NSF, May 2009 April 2012. Modeling of Crack Detection in HUMS System, Air Force, January 2010 May 2010. Houshang Darabi Diagnosis and Maintenance of Relay Ladder Logic Programs and PLC Ladder Logic Diagrams using Artificial Neural Networks, NSF, September 2005 September 2010. David He CBMT TAJI - Bearing Damage Quantification and Remaining Useful Life Modeling, Center for Rotorcraft Innovation (CRI)/NRTC/US Army, March 2009 March 2011. Bearing Damage Condition Indicator Correlation and Life Analysis, Center for Rotorcraft Innovation (CRI)/NRTC/US Army, January 2008 July 2009. Quantification of Acoustic Emission Signals for Gear Fault Diagnostics of Split-Torque Gear Transmission Systems, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems, September 2009 December 2010. Gear Fault Diagnostics for the Split Torque Transmission System Using Acoustic Emission and Vibration Signals, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems, June 2009 September 2009. Data Mining for Condition-based Maintenance, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems, June 2008 July 2009. Farzad Mashayek Plasma Deposition of Thin Films on Nanowires and Nanoparticles, NSF, May 2007 April 2011. Flame Anchoring in Dump Combustors with Counter-current Shear Flow, NASA, July 2006 July 2010. Experimental and Computational Studies to Advance Operability and Performance of Combustion Systems Adopting Fluidic Control, ONR, February 2008 January 2013. MRI-R2: Acquisition of an Aberration-Corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope for Multidisciplinary Research and Education at UIC, NSF, March 2010 February 2011. Performance Testing of Electrostatic Atomizers, Enabling Energy Systems, August 2008 August 2010. Design, Testing, and Characterization of Spraying Systems, Spraying Systems Co., December 2009 December 2010. Constantine Megaridis NIRT: Nanotube-Based Nanofluidic Devices and Fundamental Fluid Studies at the Nanoscale, NSF (via Drexel Univ.), September 2006 August 2010. MRI-R2: Acquisition of an Aberration-Corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope for Multidisciplinary Research and Education at UIC, NSF, March 2010 March 2012. Filled Carbon Nanotubes: Superior Latent Heat Storage Enhancers, Department of Energy (via Argonne National Laboratory), February 2010 June 2011. Low-cost, Large-area, Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposite Films with Tunable Adhesion Phase I, Philips, September 2008 May 2010. A Rheological Study of Wallboard Slurry Directed toward Reliable Flow Prediction and Reduction of Slurry Water Content, USG, October 2009 December 2010. W. J. Minkowycz Gifts from Various Donors, Elsevier, July 2009 June 2010.
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Thomas Royston The Audible Human Project, NIH, September 2007 August 2010. MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer System, NSF, September 2008 August 2009. Nanopositioning Instrumentation Development for the APS I, DOE ANL, February 2009 January 2011. MR Technologies for Monitoring Engineered Tissues, NIH, May 2009 February 2013. Nanopositioning Instrumentation Development for the APS II, DOE ANL, September 2009 August 2010. Acquisition of a High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging System for Bioimaging Technology Development, NSF, September 2009 September 2012. Laxman Saggere CAREER: A Biomimetic Microsystems Technology towards a Novel Retinal Prosthesis, NSF, March 2005 February 2011. MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer System, NSF, September 2008 August 2009. CAREER: GRS Supplement, NSF, August 2009 February 2011. Chipscale Multifinger Coordinated Manipulation Methodology for Nanomanufacturing, NSF, May 2008 April 2011. EFRI-BSBA: Nanoactuation and Sensing of Neural Function for Engineering Future Biomimetic Retinal Implants and Therapies, NSF, August 2009 July 2013. Michael Scott Interactive Decision Making, US Dept. of Ed./OSERS/NIDRR, October 2007 September 2012. IGERT: Graduate Program in Computational Transportation Science, NSF, June 2006 August 2011. Interactive Decision Making, Cobra Electronics, August 2008 August 2009. Collabarative Research: CSR-EHS: Property Based Development of Reactive and Embedded Systems, Motorola, Inc., August 2008 August 2009. Dell Electronics: Interdisciplinary Product Development Course, Dell Electronics, August 2009 August 2010. Ahmed Shabana Integration of Large Deformation Finite Element Formulations in Flexible Multibody System Algorithms, ARO, July 2006 July 2009, no-cost extension through July, 2010. Enhancement and Development of Railroad Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Capabilities, FRA, April 2006 April 2011. Integrating Computer Aided Design and Flexible Multi-body Codes, NSF, August 2008 July 2011. MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer System, NSF, September 2008 August 2009. Enhancements and Developments of Train Longitudinal Dynamics Model, FRA, August 2009 December 2012. Gift (Dynamic, Vibration and Stress Analysis of Transfer Feeders of Large Size Press Machines), Komatsu, Ltd., August 2009 March 2011. William M. Worek Industrial Assessment Center, DOE, October 2009 September 2010. Congressional Earmark Industrial Technologies Program, DOE, received October 1, 2009 for 2009-2010.
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Alexander Yarin Nanotube-Based Nanofluidic Devices and Fundamental Fluid Studies at the Nanoscale, National Science Foundation through grant NSF-NIRT CTS 0609062, 2006 2010. Filled Carbon Nanotubes: Superior Latent Heat Storage Enhancers, DOE, 2009 2010. Electrically-driven Dielectric Fluid Flows with Phase Change in Micro- and Nano-scales, NSF, 2010 2013. Rheology of Slurries, United States Gypsum, 2009 2010. Structure-Property Process Relationships for Meltblowing, NCRC, 2009 2012.
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This chapter reports on a sample of books (authored or edited) and book chapters, journal articles, and conference publications that appeared or were in press during the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
BOOK AND CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS

BIOENGINEERING
Jie Liang J. Liang, S. Kachalo, X. Li, Z. Ouyang, Y.-Y. Tseng and J. Zhang, Geometric Structures of Proteins for Understanding Folding, Discriminating Natives and Predicting Biochemical Functions, in The Word is a Jigsaw, R. V. D. Weygaert, Editor, Springer, 2009. James Lin J. C. Lin, ed., Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Springer, New York, Vol. 5, 2009. P. Vecchia, R. Matthes, G. Ziegelberger, J. Lin, R. Saunders and A. Swerdlow, Exposure to High Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, Biological Effects and Health Consequences (100 kHz-300 GHz), International Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection, ICNIRP-16, Munich, Germany, 2009. J. C. Lin, Carcinogenic Effect of Wireless Communication Radiation in Rodents, in Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Springer, New York, Vol. 5, pp. 35-82, 2009. P. Bernardi, M. Cavagnaro, S. Pisa , E. Piuzzi and J. C. Lin, Dosimetry and Temperature Aspects of Mobile Phone Exposures, in Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Springer, New York, Vol. 5, pp. 221-276, 2009. Andreas Linninger A. Linninger and M. El-Halwagi, Design for Energy and the Environment, in Selected papers from the 7th International Conference on the Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design, Special Issue of Computers and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 34, Issue 9, Elsevier, In press. G. Ali Mansoori G. A. Mansoori, Phase Behavior in Petroleum Fluids, Petroleum Engineering Downstream section of 33 pages, in Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, UNESCO, UN, Paris, France 2009. Michael Stroscio M. A. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Integration of Manmade Nanostructures with Biological Systems: Diagnosis of Cancer Using Semiconductor-Quantum-DotBiomolecule Complexes, in Nanomedicine Design of Particles, Sensors, Motors, Implants, Robots, and Devices, M . J. Schulz, V. N. Shanov and Y. Yun, Editors, Artec House Publisher, ISBN-13: 978-1-59693-279-1, Chapter 17, pp. 441-454, 2009.
Andreas Linninger A. Linninger and M. El-Halwagi, Design for Energy and the Environment, in Selected papers from the 7th International Conference on the Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design, Special Issue of Computers and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 34, Issue 9, Elsevier, In press. G. Ali Mansoori G. A. Mansoori, Phase Behavior in Petroleum Fluids, Petroleum Engineering Downstream section of 33 pages, in Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, UNESCO, UN, Paris, France 2009.
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Randall Meyer R. Meyer, Y. Lei, S. Lee and S. Vajda, Catalysis by Supported Size Selected Clusters, in Model Systems in Catalysis: From Single Crystals and Size-Selected Clusters to Supported Enzyme Mimics, Rob Rioux, Editor, Springer, pp. 345-365, 2009. Sohail Murad S. Murad, Multiscale Methodology to Approach Nanoscale Thermal Transport, in Trends in Computational Nanomechanics: Transcending Time and Space, T. Dumitrica, Editor, Springer, Heidelberg, Chapter 5, pp. 135150, 2010. John Regalbuto J. R. Regalbuto, The Preparation of Silica Supported Metal Catalysts, in Silica and Silicates in Modern Catalysis, I. Halazs, Editor, Research Signpost, 2010.

Farhad Ansari V. M. Karbhari and F. Ansari, eds., Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure Systems, CRC Press and Woodhead Publishing, Ltd., 552 pp., 2009. F. Ansari, Fiber Optic Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure Systems, in Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure Systems, V. M. Karbhari and F. Ansari, Editors, CRC Press and Woodhead Publishing, pp. 260-282, 2009. Mohsen Issa N. J. Everard and M. A. Issa, Chapter 3 166, 2009. Edward Karpov E. G. Karpov, Periodic Lattice Structures: Discrete Functional Solutions and Probabilistic Methods of Statics, Lambert Academic Publishing, 2009. W. K. Liu, E. G. Karpov and Y. Liu, Computational Nanomechanics, in Handbook of Nanophysics, Klaus D. Sattler, Editor, Taylor & Francis, 2010. Krishna Reddy K. R. Reddy and C. Cameselle, Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey (ISBN: 978-0-470-38343-8), 760pp., 2009. K. R. Reddy and C. Cameselle, Overview of Electrochemical Remediation Technologies, Chapter 1 in Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (ISBN: 0-470-38343-7), 2009. A. Oonnittan, M. Sillanpaa, C. Cameselle and K. R. Reddy, Field Applications of Electrokinetic Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals, Chapter 29 in Electrochemical Remediation Technologies for Polluted Soils, Sediments and Groundwater, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (ISBN: 0-470-38343-7), 2009. Short Column Design, in ACI SP-17, M. Saatcioglu, Editor, pp. 59-
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Tanya Berger-Wolf C. Tantipathananandh, T. Y. Berger-Wolf and D. Kempe, Community Identification in Dynamic Social Networks, in Link Mining: Models, Algorithms and Applications, Springer, 2010.
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Isabel Cruz I. F. Cruz and H. Xiao, Ontology Driven Data Integration in Heterogeneous Networks, in Complex Systems in Knowledge-Based Environments, A. Tolk and L. Jain, Editors, pp. 75-97, Springer, 2009. Bhaskar DasGupta B. DasGupta and J. Liang, eds., Models and Algorithms for Biomolecules and Molecular Networks, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., In press, 2010. B. DasGupta, M.-Y. Kao and I. Mandoiu, Algorithmic Issues in DNA Barcoding Problems, in Algorithms in Computational Molecular Biology: Techniques, Approaches and Applications, M. Elloumi and A. Zomaya, Editors, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., In press for 2011. B. DasGupta, P. Vera-Licona and E. Sontag, Reverse Engineering of Molecular Networks from a Common Combinatorial Approach, in Algorithms in Computational Molecular Biology: Techniques, Approaches and Applications, M. Elloumi and A. Zomaya, Editors, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., In press for 2011. R. Albert, B. DasGupta and E. Sontag, Inference of Signal Transduction Networks from Double Causal Evidence, in Methods in Molecular Biology: Topics in Computational Biology, D. Fenyo, Editor, Humana Press, In Press, 2010. B. DasGupta and D. Liu, Approximate Learning of Dynamic Models/Systems, in Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, N. M. Seel (Editor-in-Chief), Springer Verlag, In Press, 2012. M. Ashley, T. Y. Berger-Wolf, I. Caballero, W. Chaovalitwongse, B. DasGupta and S. Sheikh, Full Sibling Reconstructions in Wild Populations from Microsatellite Genetic Markers, in Computational Biology: New Research, A. S. Russe, Editor, Nova Science Publishers, pp. 231-258, 2009. Barbara Di Eugenio B. Di Eugenio and N. Green, Emerging Applications of Natural Language Generation in Information Visualization, Education, and Health-Care, in The Handbook of Natural Language Processing (2nd ed.). N. Indurkhya and F. Damerau, Editors, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. pp. 557-575, 2010. Bing Liu B. D. Davison, T. Suel, N. Craswell and B. Liu, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Web Search and Web Data Mining, WSDM 2010, New York, NY, USA, 2010 ACM 2010. B. Liu, Sentiment Analysis and Subjectivity, in Handbook of Natural Language Processing, Chapman & Hall/CRC, pp. 627-666, 2010. X. Li, B. Liu and P. S. Yu, Time Sensitive Ranking with Application to Publication Search in Link Mining: Models, Algorithms and Applications, Springer, 2010. V. N. Venkatakrishnan F. Murgadella and V. N. Venkatakrishnan, eds., Proceedings of the 3rd U.S.-France Young Engineering Scientists Symposium (YESS), July 2009. Ouri Wolfson G. Trajcevski, O. Wolfson and P. Scheuermann, Compression of Mobile Location Data, in Encyclopedia of Database Systems, Springer, pp. 421-429, 2009. Y. Luo and O. Wolfson, MANET Databases, in Encyclopedia of Database Systems, Springer, pp. 1685-1691, 2009. O. Wolfson, Mobile Database, in Encyclopedia of Database Systems, Springer, p. 1751, 2009. O. Wolfson, Foreword to the book Mobile Peer-to-Peer Computing for Next Generation Distributed Environments: Advancing Conceptual and Algorithmic Applications, B-.C. Seet Editor, IGI Global Publishing, 2009.
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Y. Luo, O. Wolfson and B. Xu, The MOBI-DIK Approach to Searching in Mobile Ad Hoc Network Databases, in Handbook of Peer-to-Peer Networking, X. Shen, H. Yu, J. Buford and M. Akon, Editors, Springer, 2009. O. Wolfson and B. Xu, Spatio-temporal Databases in Urban Transportation, Bulletin of the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Data Engineering, Vol. 33, No. 2, Issue on New Frontiers in Spatial and Spatiotemporal Database Systems, 2010. L. Melendez, O. Wolfson, M. Adjouadi and N. Rishe, Qualitative Analysis of Commercial Social Network Profiles, Handbook of Social Networks, Technologies and Applications, B. Furht, Editor, Springer, 2010. Clement Yu W. Wu, A. Doan, C. Yu and W. Meng, Modeling and Extracting Deep-Web Query Interfaces, in Advances in Information and Intelligent Systems, Z. W. Ras and W. Ribarsky, Editors, Springer, pp.65-90, October 2009. W. Meng and C. Yu, Web Search Technologies for Text Documents, in The Handbook of Technology Management, Wiley, Hossein Bidgoli, Editor, Wiley Publisher, 2010. Philip Yu B. Long, Z. Zhang and P. S. Yu, eds., Relational Data Clustering: Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Series, 2010. B. C. M. Fung, K. Wang, A. W.-C. Fu, and P. S. Yu, eds., Introduction to Privacy-Preserving Data Publishing: Concepts and Techniques, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Series, 376 pages, Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2010. L. Cao, A. E. Gorodetsky, J. Liu and G. Weiss and P. S. Yu, eds., Agents and Data Mining Interaction, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, vol. 5680, 200 pages, Springer, 2009. P. S. Yu, J. Han and C. Faloutsos, eds., Link Mining: Models, Algorithms and Applications, 430 pages, Springer, 2010.

Rashid Ansari R. Ansari and A. E. Cetin, Two-dimensional FIR Filters, Chapter 22 in Circuits and Filters Handbook, W.-K. Chen, Editor, Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, revised for Third Edition, 2009. Natasha Devroye E. Hossain, L. Le, N. Devroye and M. Vu, Cognitive Radio: From Theory to Practical Network Engineering, in Advances in Wireless Communications, V. Tarokh, I. F. Blake and A. Gulliver, Editors, Springer, 2009. N. Devroye, Information Theoretical Limits on Cognitive Radio Networks, in Cognitive Radio Communications and Networks; Principles and Practice, A. M. Wyglinski, M. Nekovee and Y.T. Hou, Editors, Elsevier, 2010. Mitra Dutta M. A. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Integration of Manmade Nanostructures with Biological Systems: Diagnosis of Cancer Using Semiconductor-Quantum-DotBiomolecule Complexes, in Nanomedicine Design of Particles, Sensors, Motors, Implants, Robots, and Devices, M . J. Schulz, V. N. Shanov and Y. Yun, Editors, Artec House Publisher, ISBN-13: 978-1-59693-279-1, Chapter 17, pp. 441-454, 2009. Ashfaq Khokhar S. Ma, D. Schonfeld and A. Khokhar, Motion Trajectory-Based Video Retrieval, Classification, and Summarization, in Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 287, 53-82, 2010. James Lin J. C. Lin, Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Springer, New York, Vol. 5, 2009.
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P. Vecchia, R. Matthes, G. Ziegelberger, J. Lin, R. Saunders and A. Swerdlow, Exposure to High Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, Biological Effects and Health Consequences (100 kHz-300 GHz), International Commission on Nonionizing Radiation Protection, ICNIRP-16, Munich, Germany, 2009. J. C. Lin, Carcinogenic Effect of Wireless Communication Radiation in Rodents, in Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Springer, New York, Vol. 5, pp. 35-82, 2009. P. Bernardi, M. Cavagnaro, S. Pisa , E. Piuzzi and J. C. Lin, Dosimetry and Temperature Aspects of Mobile Phone Exposures, in Advances in Electromagnetic Fields in Living Systems, Springer, New York, Vol. 5, pp. 221-276, 2009. Derong Liu H. Zhang, D. Liu and Z. Wang, Controlling Chaos: Suppression, Synchronization and Chaotification, London, UK, Springer, 2009. Sudip Mazumder S. K. Mazumder, ed., Wireless Network-Based Control, Springer, In Press, 2010. M. Tahir and S. K. Mazumder, Distributed Optimal Delay Robustness and Network Throughput Tradeoff in Control-Communication Networks, in Wireless Network-Based Control, S. K. Mazumder, Editor, In Press, 2010. Dan Schonfeld S. Ma, D. Schonfeld and A. Khokhar, Motion Trajectory-Based Video Retrieval, Classification, and Summarization, in Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 287, 53-82, 2010. Michael Stroscio M. A. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Integration of Manmade Nanostructures with Biological Systems: Diagnosis of Cancer Using Semiconductor-Quantum-DotBiomolecule Complexes, in Nanomedicine Design of Particles, Sensors, Motors, Implants, Robots, and Devices, M . J. Schulz, V. N. Shanov and Y. Yun, Editors, Artec House Publisher, ISBN-13: 978-1-59693-279-1, Chapter 17, pp. 441-454, 2009. Philip Yu B. Long, Z. Zhang and P. S. Yu, eds., Relational Data Clustering: Models, Algorithms, and Applications, Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Series, 2010. B. C. M. Fung, K. Wang, A. W.-C. Fu, and P. S. Yu, eds., Introduction to Privacy-Preserving Data Publishing: Concepts and Techniques, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Series, 376 pages, Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2010. L. Cao, A. E. Gorodetsky, J. Liu and G. Weiss and P. S. Yu, eds., Agents and Data Mining Interaction, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, vol. 5680, 200 pages, Springer, 2009. P. S. Yu, J. Han and C. Faloutsos, eds., Link Mining: Models, Algorithms and Applications, 430 pages, Springer, 2010. Milos efran S. Bengea, K. Uthaichana, R. DeCarlo and M. efran, Optimal Control of Switching Systems via Embedding into Continuous Optimal Control Problem, in The Control Handbook, CRC Press, In press.

Suresh Aggarwal S. K. Aggarwal and A. Briones, Hydrogen Combustion and Emissions in a Sustainable Energy Future, in Handbook of Combustion, Vol. 3, M. Lackner, F. Winter and A. K. Agarwal, Editors, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, ISBN 978-3-527-32449-1, 2010.
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S. K. Aggarwal, Hydrogen-Assisted Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Fossil Fuels, in Handbook of Combustion, Vol. 3, M. Lackner, F. Winter and A. K. Agarwal, Editors, Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, ISBN 978-3527-32449-1, 2010. Prashant Banerjee P. P. Banerjee, Virtual Reality and Automation, in Handbook of Automation, S. Nof, Editor, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, pp. 269-278, 2009. P. P. Banerjee and C. J. Luciano, Virtual Exercise Environment for Participation and Adherence of People with Disabilities, in Virtual and Collaborative Engineering, J. Cecil, Editor, Momentum Press, In press. David He D. He, E. Bechhoefer, M. Al-Kateb, P. Joshi and M. Imadabathuni, A Novel Conguration-driven Data Mining Framework for Health and Usage Monitoring Systems, in Data Mining, A. Lazinica, Editor, In-Tech, Vienna, Austria, 2010. D. He, S. Wu and E. Bechhoefer, A Regime Recognition Algorithm for Helicopter Usage Monitoring, in Aerospace Technologies Advancements, T. T. Arif, Editor, In-Tech, Vienna, Austria, 2009. W. J. Minkowycz J. P. Abraham, E. M. Sparrow, W. J. Minkowycz, J. C. K. Tong and R. Ramazani-Rend, Modeling Internal Flows by an Extended Menter Transition Model, in Turbulence Modeling, Springer Verlag, 2010. Ahmed Shabana A. A. Shabana, Computational Dynamics, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
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J. Zhang, J. Dundas, M. Lin, R. Chen, W. Wang and J. Liang, Prediction of Geometrically Feasible Three Dimensional Structures of Pseudoknotted RNA through Free Energy Estimation, RNA 2009, 15: 2248-2263, doi: 10.1261/rna.1723609, 2009. H.-M. Lu and J. Liang, Perturbation-based Markovian Transmission Model for Probing Allosteric Dynamics of Large Macromolecular Assembling: A study of GroEL-GroES, PLoS Computational Biol, 5(10): e1000526. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000526, 2009. Y. Cao and J. Liang, Nonlinear Langevin Model with Product Stochasticity for Biological Networks: The Case of the Schnakenberg Model, Journal of Systems Science and Complexity. 2010. James Lin J. C. Lin, P. Bernardi and J. B. Andersen, The Formation and Early Years of URSI Commission K on Electromagnetics in Biology and Medicine, Radio Science Bulletin, No. 330, pp. 51-59, 2009. P. Vecchia, R. Matthes, M. Feychting, A. Green, K. Jokela, J. Lin, A. Peralta, R. Saunders, K. Schulmeister, P. Sderberg, B. Stuck, A. Swerdlow, B. Veyret, M. Repacholi and G. Ziegelberger, ICNIRP statement on the Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-varying Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (up to 300 GHz), Health Phys. 97(3), pp. 257-258, 2009. P. Vecchia, R. Matthes, M. Feychting, A. Green, K. Jokela, J. Lin, A. Peralta, R. Saunders, K. Schulmeister, P. Sderberg, B. Stuck, A. Swerdlow, B. Veyret, M. Repacholi and G. Ziegelberger, Amendment to the ICNIRP Statement on Medical Magnetic Resonance (MR) Procedures: Protection of Patients, Health Phys. 97(3), pp. 259-261, 2009. J. C. Lin and Z. W. Wang, Acoustic Pressure Waves Induced in Human Heads by RF Pulses from High-Field MRI Scanners, Health Phys. 98(4), pp. 603-613, 2010. J. C. Lin, Health Aspects and Exposure Standards for the Physical Layer of Mobile Communication, ICaST Magazine, In press. E. Piuzzi, P. Bernardi, M. Cavagnaro, S. Pisa and J. C. Lin, Analysis of Adult and Child Exposure to Fixed Stations of Mobile Communication Systems (900 MHz 3 GHz), IEEE Trans. Electromagnetics Compatibility, In press. Andreas Linninger S. Basati, T. Harris and A. Linninger, Dynamic Brain Phantom for Continuous Intracranial Volume Measurements, IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering, In press. N. Sindhwani, O. Ivanchenko, E. Lueshen, K. Prem and A. Linninger, Methods for Determining Agent Concentration Profiles in Agarose Gel during Convection-Enhanced Drug Delivery, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, In press. O. Ivanchenko, N. Sindhwani and A. Linninger, Experimental Techniques for Studying Poroelasticity in Brain Phantom Gels under High Flow Micro-infusion, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, In press. A. Linninger, Industry-wide Energy Saving by Complex Separation Networks, Comp. Chem. Eng., 33, pp. 2018-2027, 2009. A. Linninger, M. Xenos, B. Sweetman, S. Ponkshe, X. Guo and R. Penn, A Mathematical Model of Blood, Cerebrospinal Fluid and Brain Dynamics, Journal of Mathematical Biology 59(6): pp. 729-759, 2009. A. Linninger, B. Sweetman and R. Penn, Normal and Hydrocephalic Brain Dynamics: Reduced Cerebrospinal Fluid Reabsorption and Ventricular Enlargement, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 37, (7), pp. 1434-1447, 2009. R. Penn and A. Linninger, The Physics of Hydrocephalus, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 45, pp. 161-174, 2009. A. Linninger, S. Basati and R. Penn, An Impedance Sensor to Monitor and Control Cerebral Ventricular Volume, Medical Engineering and Physics, 31, pp. 838-845, 2009. J. Moon and A. Linninger, A Hybrid Sequential Niche Genetic Algorithm for Optimal Engineering Design with Solution Multiplicity, Comp. Chem. Eng., 33 (7), pp. 1261-1271, 2009.
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Michael Stroscio K. Sun, M. Vasudev, H.-S. Jung, J. Yang, A. Kar, Y. Li, K. Reinhardt, P. Snee, M. A. Stroscio, and M. Dutta, Applications of Colloidal Quantum Dots, Microelectronics Journal, 40, pp. 644-649, 2009. K. Sun, M. A. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Graphite C-axis Thermal Conductivity, Superlattices and Microstructures, 45(2), pp. 60-64, 2009. K. Sun, M. A. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotubes, Journal of Applied Physics, 105, 074316-1-5; also in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, 2009. A. Kar, J. Yang, M. Dutta, M. A. Stroscio, J. Kumari and M. Meyappan, Rapid Thermal Annealing Effects on Tin Oxide Nanowires Prepared by Vapor-liquid-solid Technique, Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology, 20, 065704, 2009. M. Vasudev, J. Yang, H. Jung and M. A. Stroscio, Integrated Nanostructure-semiconductor Molecular Complexes as Tools for THz Spectral Studies of DNA, IEEE Sensors Journal, 10, pp. 524-530, 2010. J. Qian, S. Liao, S. Xu, M. A. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Direct Measurement of Electical Transport through Single Molecules, Journal of Applied Physics, 106, 033702-1-8, also published in Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research, 8(4), 2009. J. Qian, M. J. Allen, Y. Yang, M. Dutta and M. A. Stroscio, Quantized Long-wavelength Optical Phonon Modes in Graphene Nanoribbon in the Elastic Continuum Model, Superlattices and Microstructures, 46, pp. 881-888 (December 2009); doi:10.1016/j.spmi.2009.09.001, 2009. S. Biswas and M. A. Stroscio, Negative Differerential Resistance in Conductive Polymer and Semiconducting Quantum Dot Nanocomposite Systems, Applied Physics Letter, 95, 182102; doi:10.1063/1.3258350 (3 pages), 2009. S. Liao, K. Sun, M. Stroscio and M. Dutta, Photodetector Based on GaN Double-Barrier Resonant Tunneling Diode Coupled with Colloidal Quantum Dots, Solid State Electronics, In press. Christos Takoudis L. Jiang, J. Zhang, D. Gamota and C. G. Takoudis, Enhancement of the Field-effect Mobility of Solution Processed Organic Thin Film Transistors by Surface Modification of the Dielectric, Organic Electronics 11, pp. 344-350, 2010. L. Jiang, J. Zhang, D. Gamota and C. G. Takoudis, Organic Thin Film Transistors with Novel Thermally Crosslinked Dielectric and Printed Electrodes on Flexible Substrates, Organic Electronics 11, pp. 959-963, 2010. Q. Tao, G. Jursich and C. G. Takoudis, Selective Atomic Layer Deposition of HfO2 on Copper Patterned Silicon Substrates, Applied Physics Letters 96, 192105/1-192105/3, 2010. M. K. Singh, Y. Yang and C. G. Takoudis, Synthesis of Multifunctional Multiferroic Materials from Metalorganics, Coordination Chemistry Reviews 253, pp. 2920-2934, 2009. P.-S. Seo, J.-J. Jeong, L. Zeng, C. G. Takoudis, B. J. Quinn, A. A. Khan, T. Hanada and A. H. Chishti, Alternatively Spliced Exon 5 of the FERM domain of Protein 4.1R Encodes a Novel Ninding Site for Erythrocyte p55 and is Critical for Membrane Targeting in Epithelial Cells, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Molecular Cell Research 1793, pp. 281-289, 2009. W. W. Chian, C. G. Takoudis, S. H. Lee, A. Weis-McNulty, R. Glick and N. Alperin, Relationship between Ventricular Morphology and Aqueductal Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in Healthy and Communicating Hydrocephalus, Investigative Radiology 44, pp. 192-199, 2009. P.-S. Seo, B. J. Quinn, A. A. Khan, L. Zeng, C. G. Takoudis, T. Hanada, A. Bolis, A. Bolino and A. H. Chishti, Identification of Erythrocyte p55/MPP1 as a Binding Partner of NF2 Tumor Suppressor Protein/Merlin, Experimental Biology and Medicine 234, pp. 255-262, 2009. M. Singh, Y. Yang, C. G. Takoudis, A. Tatarenko, G. Srinivasan, P. Kharel and G. Lawes, Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposited BiFeO Films For Tunable High-frequency Devices, Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters 12, H161 H164, 2009.
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D. He, P. Menon, R. Li, S. Seckiner and E. Bechhoefer, Gear Fault Location Detection for Split Torque Gearbox using AE Sensors, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, Portland, OR, In press. E. Bechhoefer, S. Clark and D. He, A State Space Model for Vibration Based Prognostics, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, Portland, OR, In press. Farzad Mashayek H. Kanchi, K. Sengupta, G. B. Jacobs and F. Mashayek, Large-eddy Simulation of Compressible Flow over Backward-facing Step Using Chebyshev Multidomain Method, AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 2010. H. Kanchi, K. Russell and F. Mashayek, M. J. Anderson, S. P. Beard and P. J. Strykowski, Experimental and Computational Studies to Advance Operability and Performance of Combustion Systems Adopting Fluidic Control, Proceedings of the 22nd ONR Propulsion Meeting, Crystal City, VA, June 22-24, 2010. K. Russell, H. Kanchi and F. Mashayek, Performance of Subsonic Microjets in Planar Dump Combustors for Efficient Flame Holding, AIAA International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, In press. W. J. Minkowycz R. D. Lovik, J. P. Abraham, W. J. Minkowycz and E. M. Sparrow, Laminarization and Turbulentization in a Pulsatile Pipe Flow, Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A, 56, pp. 861-879, 2009. A. Haji-Sheikh, W. J. Minkowycz and S. Manafzadeh, Heat Transfer with Upstream Thermal Penetration in Flow Through Porous Plate Passages, Applied Thermal Engineering, 30, pp. 639-648, 2010. K. K. Q. Zhang, B. Shotorban, W. J. Minkowycz and F. Mashayek, A Comprehensive Approach for Simulation of Capillary Jet Breakup, Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, 53, pp. 3057-3066, 2010. J. P. Abraham, E. M. Sparrow and W. J. Minkowycz, Internal-Flow Nusselt Numbers for the Low-Reynolds Number End of the Laminar-to-Turbulent Transition Regime, Int. J. Heat and Mass Transfer, In press. A. Haji-Sheikh, W. J. Minkowycz and S. Manafzadeh, Axial Conduction Effect in Flow Through Circular Porous PassagesWith Prescribed Wall Heat Flux, Heat and Mass Transfer, In press. Laxman Saggere S. Krishnan, C. Pelzmann and L. Saggere, Design and Development of a Chipscale Multifingered Micromanipulator System for Coordinated Microassembly, Proc. of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, , San Diego, CA, USA, 11 pages, August 30-September 2, 2009. Michael Scott S. Ghotbi, M. J. Scott and J. A. Donndelinger, Assessing Fusibility in Enrichment Methods for Disparate Customer Data Sets, Proceedings of IDETC/CIE, ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2009. Ahmed Shabana D. Weed, L. G. Maqueda, M. A. Brown, B. A. Hussein and A. A. Shabana, Ligament, Muscle, and Soft Tissue Modeling Based on the Integration of Large Deformation Finite Element and Multibody System Algorithms: Application to Knee Joints, Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, Warsaw, Poland , June 29 July 2, 2009. B. Marquis, K. E. Zaazaa, T. Z. Sinokrot and A. A. Shabana, Accurate Geometric Description of Spirals in Railroad Vehicle Dynamic Simulations, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, August 30 - September 2, 2009. L. G. Maqueda, A. A. Mohamed and A. A. Shabana, Use of General Nonlinear Material Models in Beam Problems: Application to Belt and Rubber Chain, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, August 30 September 2, 2009.
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A. Afshari and A. A. Shabana, On the Choice of the Contact Frame in Railroad Vehicle Dynamics, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, August 30 - September 2, 2009. A. A. Nada, B. A. Hussein, S. M. Megahed and A. A. Shabana, Floating Frame of Reference and Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulations in the Large Deformation Analysis of Robotic Manipulators: A Comparative Experimental and Numerical Study, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, August 30 - September 2, 2009. P. Lan and A. A. Shabana, Integration of Computer Aided Design and Analysis Using the Rational Finite Element Method, Presented at the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, August 30 - September 2, 2009. C. Rathod and A. Shabana, Modeling Structural Flexibility in Railroad Vehicle Systems, Proceedings of the Joint Rail Conference, paper # JRC2010-36188, Urbana, Illinois, pp. 27-29, 2010.
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PhD GRADUATES
This chapter reports on PhD students graduated during Summer 2009, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010. Graduates are listed with their starting or current employment, if known.
BIOENGINEERING
Ryan John Roth, The P14 Residue of Antithrombin Mediates the Heparin-Activated Conformational Switch Placement: Northwestern University Medical School Advisor: S. Olson Vivek Shekhawat, Influence of Kinematics on Mechano-Biological Response of Articular Cartilage - An In Vitro Investigation Placement: InSciTech, San Francisco, CA Advisor: M. Wimmer Matthew Benjamin Spraker, Role of the Basal Ganglia in Force Control in Health and Early Stage Parkinsons Disease Placement: UIC Medical School Advisor: D. Vaillancourt Rodolfo Gatto, Estimation of Instantaneous Heart Rate Using Video Infrared Thermography and ARMA Models Placement: Research Scientist, West Institute for Science and Education Advisor: S. Porges Lissette Marie Ruberte Thiele, Effect of Lumbar Disc Degeneration of Spine Biomechanics and Trunk Muscle Recruitment Patterns Placement: Exponent Advisor: R. Natarajan Adeola Fadekemi Adewola, Optimizing Human Islet Assessment and Culture Before Transplantation Placement: Unknown Advisor: J. Oberholzer Lacey Erin Bresnahan, Effects of Surgery on Lumbar Spine Biomechanics Placement: Unknown Advisor: R. Natarajan John Michael Collins, Stem Cells are Affected by Physical and Chemical Components of the Microenvironmental Niche Placement: Applications Scientist, NanoInk, Inc. Advisor: B. Russell Arpita Kadakia, Hybrid Superporous Scaffolds: An Application for Corneal Tissue Engineering Placement: Unknown Advisor: M. Cho Joseph Kuechle, Targeted Modulation of Adult Human Proliferation: Towards Ex Vivo Expansion for Diabetes Treatment Placement: Unknown Advisor: J. Oberholzer Milana-Coorg Vasudev, Biomedical Applications of Manmade Nanostructures Integrated With Biomolecules Placement: Unknown Advisor: M. Stroscio
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PhD Graduates
Jelena Jelic, Density Functional Theory Studies of NOx Storage Reduction Catalysts Placement: Fritz Haber Institute - Berlin Advisor: R. Meyer Manish Kumar Singh, Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Films Using a New Precursor Combination Placement: Nalco - India Advisor: C. Takoudis Huajin Yuan, MD Simulations of Membrane Related Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Process: Gas Permeation and Solubility Placement: UIC-Chemical Engineering Department (Postdoctoral Student) Advisor: S. Murad Lin Jiang, Enhancement of Field-Effect Mobility of Organic Thin Film Transistors Placement: Nalco - China Advisor: C. Takoudis Yu Lei, Experimental Studies of Model Catalysts: Linking Structure and Reactivity Placement: Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, IL Advisor: R. Meyer

Xiuhong Zhao, Methyl Mercury in Dental Wastewater Placement: Post doc, Rutgers University Advisor: K. Rockne Alberto Polar, Electromagnetic Detection and Monitoring of Creep Induced Damage in High Temperature Resistant Steels Placement: North American Stainless Steel, Kentucky Advisor: Indacochea Marcin Tlustochowicz, Tribology of Carbide Derived Carbon Films Synthesized on Tungsten Carbide Placement: CTL Consulting, Skokie, IL Advisor: M. McNallan Jayashree Jayaraj, Fate Analysis of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Anaerobic Digester Sludge Placement: Scientist, US Environmental Protection Agency Advisor: K. Rockne Ke Yin, Modeling Active Capping Potential of Contaminated Sediments Placement: Post Doc, Hong Kong Technical University Advisor: K. Rockne Michael Arthur O'Leary, The Equation of Dynamic Crack Growth Placement: Unknown Advisor: A. Chudnovsky Amir Samimi, A Behavioral Mode Choice Microsimulation Model for Freight Transportation in the U.S. Placement: Assistant Professor at Tehran Polytechnic University, Iran Advisor: K. Mohammadian
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Davide Fossati, Automatic Modeling of Procedural Knowledge and Feedback Generation in a Computer Science Tutoring System Placement: Post-doc, Georgia Tech University Advisor: B. Di Eugenio Yong Mao, FastPara and PeerRing: Two Systems in Support of Data Parallel Computing Placement: The Find Inc. Advisor: B. Liu Venkatram Vishwanath, LambdaRAM: A High-Performance, Multi-Dimensional, Distributed Cache Over UltraHigh Speed Networks" Placement: Argonne Nation Labs Advisor: J. Leigh Cynthia Kersey, Knowledge Co-Construction and Initiative in Peer Learning Interactions Placement: Assistant Professor, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL Advisor: B. Di Eugenio Saad Inaam Sheikh, Combinatorial Methods in Kinship Analysis Placement: Postdoc, LIX, cole Polytechnique, France Advisor: T. Berger-Wolf Marina Langlois, Knowledge Representation and Related Problems Placement: Unknown Advisor: R. Sloan Shun Liang, Design and Validation of a High Performance Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis Simulator Placement: Epic Systems, Madison, WI Advisor: P. Banerjee Chad Austin Williams, A Data Mining Approach to Rapidly Learning Traveler Activity Patterns for Mobile Applications Placement: Assistant Professor, MCS Dept., Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN) Advisor: P. Nelson

Lorenzo Lo Monte, Radio Frequency Tomography for Underground Void Detection Placement: General Dynamics Advisor: D. Erricolo Xiang Ma, Motion Trajectory-Based Video Retrieval and Recognition: Tensor Analysis and Multi-Dimensional HMM Placement: IntuVision, Inc. Advisor: D. Schonfeld and A. Khokhar Pan Pan, Video Tracking Based on Particle Filters: Particle Allocation, Graphical Models and Performance Evaluation Placement: Fujitsu Research & Development Center Co., Ltd., China Advisor: D. Schonfeld
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PhD Graduates
Isa Yildirim, Estimation of Retinal Vascular Oxygen Tension Using Phosphorescence Lifetime Imaging Placement: Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, Assistant Professor Advisor: R. Ansari Rongjun Huang, Soft Switched DC/dc Converter for High Power High-Frequency-Link Power System Placement: International Rectifier Advisor: S. Mazumder Hongzhong Zheng, Memory Power and Performance Optimizations for Contemporary Computer System Design Placement: Rambus Inc. Advisor: Z. Zhu Chong Chen, Multi-Camera Vision Systems: Pose Estimation and Plenoptic Imaging Placement: Samsung Information Systems America Advisor: D. Schonfeld Xu Chen, Robust View-Invariant Representation for Classification and Retrieval in Image and Video Data Placement: University of Michigan of Ann Arbor, Post-Doc, Dept of EECS Advisor: D. Schonfeld Jennene C. Fields, A New Approach to Drug Delivery Systems Based on Magnetic Nanoparticles Placement: Unknown Advisor: V. Metlushko Maxim Kolesnikov, Improving the Realism of Haptic Interaction for Teaching of Sensorimotor Skills Placement: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Advisor: M. Zefran Junlan Yang, Virtual Video Enhancement for Handheld Mobile Cameras: Stabilization, Auto-Focus and SuperResolution Placement: iKoa Corp. Advisor: D. Schonfeld Yanyan Zhang, The Design and Analysis of Planar Electrically Small Antennas Placement: Ophir RF Advisor: H.Y. Yang

Lusine Baghdasaryan, Information Updates and Inventory Decisions for Supply Chain Management Placement: Laureate Higher Education Group, Baltimore, MD.-Senior Operation Research Analyst Advisor: H. Darabi Zhanjun Feng, 3-D Velocimetry System and Entire Flow Mapping Around Large-Scale Parachutes Placement: Chinese National Petroleum Corp., Project Engineer Advisor: S.S. Cha Sandeep Krishnan, Development of Strategies and Advanced Tools for Complex Micromanipulation Placement: Veeco Inc., Research Scientist Advisor: L. Saggere Kaustav Sengupta, Direct and Large-Eddy Simulation of Compressible Flows With Spectral/hp Element Methods Placement: Boeing Advisor: F. Mashayek
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Manish Kumar Tiwari, Functional Nanocomposites and Dispersions: Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Evaluation Placement: Post Doc ETH, Zurich Switzerland Advisor: C. Megaridis Keqin Zhang, Parallel Simulation of Incompressible Free-Surface Flows Placement: MS student in Physics Department, UIC Advisor: F. Mashayek Brad Culbertson, Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Reaction Rates for the Reactions of Carbon With Carbon Dioxide and Water Placement: Honeywell Aerospace, Tuczon, AZ , Senior Engineer Advisor: K. Brezinksy Srivani Sirisha Motamarri, Adaptive Exercise Machine Control for Persons With Disabilities Placement: Servo Tech, Senior Engineer Advisor: S. Cetinkunt Tariq Z. Sinokrot, A New Method for Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Wheel/Rail Multiple Contacts Placement: LMS, Iowa City Advisor: A. Shabana Sibendu Som, Development and Validation of Spray Models for Investigating Diesel Engine Combustion and Emissions Placement: Argonne National Lab, Post Doc Fellow Advisor: S. Aggarwal Khalid S. Mekki, Reliability Function Deployment in Conceptual Product Development Phases Placement: Baxter International Inc., Manager I, Business Excellence Advisor: D. He Ahmed Adel Elezaby, Virtual Autonomous Operator Model for Construction Equipment Applications Placement: Unknown Advisor: S. Cetinkunt Mihajli Golubovic, Nanofluids and Critical Heat Flux, an Experimental and Analytical Study Placement: Unknown Advisor: W. Worek Hettiarachchige Don Madhawa Hettiarachchi, A Numerical Study of Flow and Heat Transfer in Microchannels Placement: Post doctoral Research Associate, Department of Bioengineering, UIC Advisor: W. Worek Bassam Abd Ellatif Hussein, Numerical Integration of Stiff Differential/Algebraic Equations of Flexible Multibody Systems Placement: Assistant Professor, Cairo University Advisor: A. Shabana Ghazi Malkawi, Point-to-Plane and Plane-to-Plane Electrostatic Charge Injection Atomization for Insulating Liquids Placement: Unknown Advisor: F. Mashayek
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PhD Graduates
Faik C. Meral, Advancing MR-Based Elastography Through Improved Instrumentation, Resolution, and Materials Modeling Placement: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Focused Ultrasound Laboratory, Brigham & Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School Advisor: T. Royston Srikar Raman, Mechanics of Mass, Energy and Momentum Transfer in Complex Textured Materials at Micro/Nanoscales Placement: General Electric, India Advisor: A. Yarin Nahid Sedighi, Investigation of Spreading Characteristics of Nano-Droplet on Solid Substrate Using MD Simulations Placement: Unknown Advisor: S. Aggarwal
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FACULTY AWARDS AND HONORS

This chapter reports on a sample of significant faculty awards and honors received in research and professional service during the period of July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
BIOENGINEERING
Christos Takoudis Invited Speaker, International Conference from Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials to Nanodevices and Nanosystems, Rhodes, Greece, June 28 July 3, 2009. International Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Biomedical Research and Technology, Greece, 20082011.
John Regalbuto NSF Directors Commendation for Vision and Promotion of Hydrocarbon Biofuels, August 2009. Christos Takoudis Invited Speaker, International Conference from Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials to Nanodevices and Nanosystems, Rhodes, Greece, June 28 July 3, 2009. International Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Biomedical Research and Technology, Greece, 2009.

Eduard Karpov Nonequilibrium Chemovoltaic Fuel Cell International, Pub. No.: WO/2010/014869, April 2, 2010. Jie Lin Best Paper Award, D. Ayala, J. Lin and O. Wolfson, Communication Reduction for Floating Car Data based Traffic Information Systems, The Second International Conference on Advanced Geographic Information Systems, Applications, and Services, GEOProcessing, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, February 10-16, 2010. Krishna Reddy Keynote Presenter, American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)-Illinois/Indiana Section, Spring Meeting, Lisle, Illinois, April 22, 2010. Keynote Presenter, International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, October 25, 2009. Keynote Presenter, International Conference on Developments on Expansive Soils (INDEX-09), Hosur, India, August 28, 2009. Karl Rockne (Invited Researcher) Chercheur invit, Lcole Nationale Des Ponts et Chausses, Centre dEnseignement et de Recherche sur lEau, la Ville, et lEnvironnement, 2009.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Jakob Eriksson Best Paper Award, SenSys 2009.
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Ajay Kshemkalyani ACM Distinguished Scientist, 2009. V. N. Venkatakrishnan Best Paper Award, for P. Bisht, A. P. Sistla and V. N. Venkatakrishnan, Automatically Preparing Safe SQL Queries, Proceedings of Financial Cryptography and Data Security, Tenerife, Spain, January 2010. NSF CAREER Award: A Framework for Preventing Web-based Attacks, five years beginning 09/01/2009. Ouri Wolfson Best Paper Award, Uncertain Range Queries for Necklaces, 11th International Conference on Mobile Data Management, MDM, 2010. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2009. Keynote Speaker, Mobilware, The Third International ICST Conference on MOBILe Wireless MiddleWARE, Operating Systems, and Applications, Chicago, IL, July 2010. Philip Yu Model-based Self-Optimizing Distributed Information Management, with X. Gu and S. Chang, US Patent 7,720,841, May 18, 2010. Methods and Apparatus for Generating Decision Trees with Discriminants and Employing Same in Data Classification, with C. Aggarwal, US Patent 7,716,154, May 11, 2010. System and Method for Ranked Keyword Search on Graphs, with H. He and H. Wang, US Patent 7,702,620, April 20, 2010. System and Method for Historical Diagnosis of Sensor Networks, with C. Aggarwal, US Patent 7,676,458, March 9, 2010. Method and Apparatus for Hierarchical Selective Personalization, with D. M. Dias, P. M. Dantzig and A. K. Iyengar, US Patent 7,631,081, December 8, 2009. System and Method for Learning Models from Scarce and Skewed Training Data, with H. Wang and J. Yin, US Patent 7,630,950, December 8, 2009. Method and Apparatus for Adaptive Load Shedding, with B. Gedik and K. L. Wu, US Patent 7,610,397, October 27, 2009. System and Method for Mining Time-Changing Data Streams, with W. Fan and H. Wang, US Patent 7,565,369, July 21, 2009. System and Method for Sequence-based Subspace Pattern Clustering, with W. Fan and H. Wang, US Patent 7,565,346, July 21, 2009. Systems and Methods for Optimal Component Composition in a Stream Processing System, with X. Gu, US Patent 7,562,355, July 14, 2009. ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Danilo Erricolo U.S. Air Force Summer Faculty Fellow, 2009.
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Alan Feinerman Advising UIC MBA entrepreneurial team that is commercializing pending UIC patent. The team won $75k in-kind services and $15k in cash in numerous national and international business plan competitions, and they were a semifinalist at the Moot Corp Competitions, the Super bowl of business plan competitions, May, 2010. Sudip Mazumder S. K. Mazumder and R. Huang, Multiphase Converter Apparatus and Method, USPTO Patent Application US2009/0196082 A1, Filed by University of Illinois at Chicago, 2010. Philip Yu Model-based Self-Optimizing Distributed Information Management, with X. Gu and S. Chang, US Patent 7,720,841, May 18, 2010. Methods and Apparatus for Generating Decision Trees with Discriminants and Employing Same in Data Classification, with C. Aggarwal, US Patent 7,716,154, May 11, 2010. System and Method for Ranked Keyword Search on Graphs, with H. He and H. Wang, US Patent 7,702,620, April 20, 2010. System and Method for Historical Diagnosis of Sensor Networks, with C. Aggarwal, US Patent 7,676,458, March 9, 2010. Method and Apparatus for Hierarchical Selective Personalization, with D. M. Dias, P. M. Dantzig and A. K. Iyengar, US Patent 7,631,081, December 8, 2009. System and Method for Learning Models from Scarce and Skewed Training Data, with H. Wang and J. Yin, US Patent 7,630,950, December 8, 2009. Method and Apparatus for Adaptive Load Shedding, with B. Gedik and K. L. Wu, US Patent 7,610,397, October 27, 2009. System and Method for Mining Time-Changing Data Streams, with W. Fan and H. Wang, US Patent 7,565,369, July 21, 2009. System and Method for Sequence-based Subspace Pattern Clustering, with W. Fan and H. Wang, US Patent 7,565,346, July 21, 2009. Systems and Methods for Optimal Component Composition in a Stream Processing System, with X. Gu, US Patent 7,562,355, July 14, 2009. Zhichun Zhu NSF CAREER Award: Scalable and Universal Architecture for Next-Generation Memory, five years beginning June 1, 2010.

Suresh Aggarwal Editorial Board, International Journal of Green Energy, 2010. Elisa Budyn Best Paper Award for M. Curtis, E. Budyn, T. Desai, T. Hoc and B. Russell, Microstructures in 3D Affect Cardiac Myocyte Hypertrophy and Shortening, Bioengineering, Oxford, England, September 2425, 2009. Houshang Darabi Best Paper Award Nomination, IEEE Conference on Service Operations, Logistics and Informatics, 2009.
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Laxman Saggere Best Paper Award at the 3rd International ASME Conference on Micro and Nanosystems, 2009.
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Research Centers and Laboratories

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Center for Integrated Networks of Nanoscale Sensors for Biomedical Applications

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Center for Medical Simulation

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Mobile Information Systems Center (MOBIS)

Center for Smart Infrastructure

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH THRUST AREAS

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Book and Chapter Publications

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Prime Grand Support: NSF, Susman and Asher Foundation

Vascular System (I)

TECHNICAL APPROACH: MOVING GRID CODE

Future Goals Optimal Drug Delivery to the Human Brain.

Velocity magnitude (m/sec)

Feedback control systems to better treat Hydrocephalus.

Problem Statement and Motivation

Key Achievements and Goals

Computational Fluid Dynamics of Ferrofluids

Brownian Dynamics Simulation of a Ferrofluid in Shear

Key Achievements and Future Goals

UIC College of Engineering Research Report 20092010

Integrating Nanostructures with Biological Structures

Key Achievements and Future Goals

First Responder Pathogen Detection System (FiRPaDS)

Key Achievements and Future Goals

Virtual Reality and Robots in Stroke Recovery

Robotic systems: PHANToM, Haptic Master, WAM:

Multimode Sonic & Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging

Key Achievements and Future Goals

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Biomimetic MEMS Technology for a Novel Retinal Prosthesis

Array of light-powered microactutor prototypes

Key Achievements and Future Goals

MIE Biotechnology and Micro/Nano Emphasis Areas

Neurotronic Communication: Electronic Prostheses To Treat Degenerative Eye Disease

Key Achievements and Future Goals

Microscopic Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Key Achievements and Future Goals

Biological Signal Detection for Protein Function Prediction

MASVQLY ... HKEPGV

Machine Learner specific subcellular and subnuclear localization

Key Achievements and Future Goals

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Computational Protein Topographics for Health Improvement

Key Achievements and Future Goals

Structural Bioinformatics Study of Protein Interaction Network

Problem Statement and Motivation

Key Achievements and Future Goals

Uncovering the mechanism of reversible membrane binding