Projects funded by TAF

Thomas Begley
University at Albany
MRMod: Software to Measure RNA Modopathies

Kambiz Ghanzinour
SUNY Canton
Digital-PASS to empower K-12 students to mitigate security threats from the Internet
Learn more: Professor’s Work Helps Improve Cyber Awareness Through Gaming

Juntao Luo
Upstate Medical University
An Injectable Nanoformulation of CMT-3 for Sepsis and ARDS Treatment

Bandaru Ramarao
College of Environmental Science and Engineering
Production of Targeted Bioplastic from Agro-Waste for Food Packaging Applications
Learn more:  New Research is Turning Waste Into BioPlastics for Everyday Use

Shenqiang Ren
University at Buffalo
Conductive Copper Ink Materials for Flexible Electronics in High Temperature Applications
Learn more: Powering the Next Generation of Electronics with Clean, Sustainable Energy

Clinton Rubin
Stony Brook University
Low Intensity Vibration to Accelerate T-Cell Proliferation in Autologous Cell Therapy
Learn more: Research is Working to Make Cancer Treatment More Effective and Accessible

Scott Schiffres
Binghamton University
Enhanced Nondestructive Testing in Metal Power-Based Additive Manufacturing (ENDTech)
Learn more: The Future Meets the Past With 21st Century Materials Printing

Woongje Sung
University at Albany
Rugged SiC Power MOSFETs Enabled by Innovative Device Architecture and Novel Processing Technique
Learn more: New Research Is Accelerating the Clean Tech Revolution

Qingzhi Zhu
Stony Brook University
Nitrogen Sensor for Advanced Septic Systems 

Alex Nikulin, Timothy S. de Smet
Binghamton University
System for Locating Orphaned Gas and Oil Wells

Albert Titus
University at Buffalo
Miniaturized pH Sensor for Healthcare and Manufacturing Applications

John Danias
Downstate Health Sciences University
Gene Therapy for Glaucoma

Derek Werthmuller
University at Albany
Community Asset Tracker

Janet Morrow
University at Buffalo
New MRI Contrast Agent

Shenqiang Ren
University at Buffalo
Aerogel Insulation

Chongmin Huan and Christopher Roman
Downstate Health Sciences University
New Lupus Drug

Igor Lednev
University at Albany
Alzheimer’s Diagnostic

Chuan-Jian Zhong
Binghamton University
Emission Control System Catalysts with Low Levels of  Platinum Group Metals and Low Operating Temperatures

Blaine Pfeifer
University at Buffalo
A Consolidated Liposomal Design for Staph Infection Vaccination

Steven Macknik
Downstate Health Sciences University
Ocular Tremor Measurement System Enabling Ultra-Sensitive Eye-Tracking

Anurag Purwar
Stony Brook University
A Design-Driven Educational Robotics Framework

Eric Helms, Jacqueline Bennett
SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Oneonta
Green Chemical Synthesis Process

Daniele Fabris
University at Albany
RNA-based Technologies for the Detection of Pathogens in Dairy Production

Susan Bane
Binghamton University
Fast, Versatile Biomolecule Coupling Technology

Sathy Balu-Lyer
University at Buffalo
Technology to Reverse Unwanted Immunogenicity

Patanjali Parimi
SUNY Oswego
Secure High Data Rate Communications Employing Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) Modulation of EM Waves

Mark Stewart
Downstate Health Sciences University
Next Generation Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator and Cardioversion Device

Qing Lin
University at Buffalo
Chemical Technologies for Translating Peptide Hormones into Therapeutics for Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity

Wayne Jones
Binghamton University
Thin Film Polymer Nanocomposites for Low Cost Passive Solar Applications

Christopher Neville/Brian Rieger
Upstate Medical University
Cognitive Testing Suite for Use in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment

Chris Nomura
College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery of Anticancer Agents

Igor Lednev
University at Albany
Identification of Body Fluids Using Raman Spectroscopy