Presentation materials from the 2014 SURF Research Symposium held at Purdue University on August 7, 2014 are located in the links below, organized alphabetically by the title of the presentation and categorized by their session track topic.

For 11 weeks in the summer of 2014, 143 SURF students from 20 institutions participated in an intensive research experience on the Purdue University campus. These students received guidance from over 130 graduate students and post docs, and 105 professors from 24 Schools and Department in 3 Colleges at Purdue University. The schedule can be found in the Symposium Abstract book at the link below. Within the book, the presentations are organized by session, track, and time.

2014 Research Symposium Schedule and Abstracts

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Presentations
2014
Thursday, August 7th
12:00 AM

1D Phonon BTE Solver (Small Scale Heat Transport Simulation)

Joseph A. Sudibyo, Purdue University
Amr Mohammed, Purdue University
Ali Shakouri, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

A User Study on Route Evaluation

Renjun Zheng, Purdue University
Jieqiong Zhao, Purdue University
David Ebert, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

A Wind-Derived Upwelling Index for Lake Michigan

Stephen B. Davis, Purdue University
Rebecca Essig, Purdue University
Cary Troy, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Adoption, Maintenance and Diffusion of Stormwater Best Management Practices: Rain Barrels

Cheyenne R. Hoffa, Purdue University
Linda S. Prokopy Ph. D, Purdue University
Nicholas Babin Ph. D, Purdue University
Allison J. Turner, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Analysis of Mechanics and Dynamics of Biopolymers in Living Cells

Shubham Agrawal, Purdue University
Peter D. Russel, Purdue University
Abdel-Rahman Hassan, Purdue University
Taeyoon Kim, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Bayesian Calibration Tool

Sveinn Palsson, University of Iceland
Martin Hunt, Purdue University
Alejandro Strachan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Bio-inspired Helicoidal Composites: 3D Printing and Experiments

Michael E. Jones, Purdue University
Pablo Zavattieri, Purdue University
Nobphadon Suksangpanya, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Biological Implications of Satellite Cells for Scaffold-based Muscle Regenerative Engineering

Maggie R. Del Ponte, Purdue University
Charter Chain, Purdue University
Meng Deng Dr., Purdue University
Feng Yue Dr., Purdue University
Shihuan Kuang Dr., Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Building Predictive Chemistry Models

Christopher Browne, Purdue University
Nicolas Onofrio, Purdue University
Alejandro Strachan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Catalysis in Petroleum Coking

Robert Khakimov, Purdue University
Anya Heinimann, Purdue University
Enrico Martinez, Purdue University
Hyun-Tae Hwang, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Cellular Uptake of Drug Nanocrystals

Alexandra R. Seybold, Purdue University
Tonglei Li, Purdue University
Yan Chen, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Characterization of Mechanical Properties Displayed in Body Armor Ballistic Fibers

Dawei Li, Purdue University
Matthew Hudspeth, Purdue University
Weinong Wayne Chen, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Characterization of Swelling Ratio and Water Content of Hydrogels for Cartilage Engineering Applications

Emily E. Gill, Purdue University
Renay S.-C. Su, Purdue University
Julie C. Liu, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Characterizing New Calibration Sources in Liquid Xenon Dark Matter Searches

Evan P. Bray, Purdue University
Rafael Lang, Purdue University
Sean MacMullin, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Chronic brain stimulation using Micro-ECoG devices

Hayden C. Carney, Purdue University
Roy Lycke, Purdue University
Kevin J. Otto, Purdue University
Amelia A. Schendel, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Justin Williams, University of Wisconsin - Madison

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Chronological and Pedagogical Analysis of Global Real-time Assessment Tool for Teaching Enhancement (G-RATE)

Syafiah Mahfuzah Johari, Purdue University
Monica Cox, Purdue University
Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Comparison of the Accuracy of Traffic Counting Devices

Rodrigo Netto de Souza, Purdue University
Laura Slusher ,P.E., Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Comparison of Thermal and γ-photon Induced Degradation in Polylactic Acid for Potential as a Solid-State Radiation Detector

Nathan M. Boyle, Purdue University
Alex Bakken, Purdue University
Rusi P. Taleyarkhan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Constructing Representative Social Networks for Disease Simulation

Tao Yang, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mario Ventresca, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Continuous Analysis of Many Internet Connected Cameras

Seth Bontrager, Purdue University
Ahmed Kaseb, Purdue University
Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Cosmogenic Radionuclides In Ice Cores From West Antarctica

Zhijie Chen, Purdue University
Thomas Edward Woodruff, Purdue University
Marc W. Caffee, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Crack Propagation Simulation Tool

Nilofer Rajpurkar, Purdue University
Hojin Kim, Purdue University, Birck Nanotechnology Center
Alejandro Strachan, Purdue University, Birck Nanotechnology Center

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Design and Fabrication of a Novel Electrospinning System for Musculoskeletal Tissue Regeneration

Carter L. Chain, Purdue University
Maggie R. Del Ponte, Purdue University
Meng Deng, Purdue University
Feng Yue, Purdue University
Shihuan Kuang, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Design of a Small Scale Roll to Roll Device

Amon A. Pereira, Purdue University
Edward White, Purdue University
Rebecca Krone Kramer, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Designing Constructed Wetlands for Water Purification in Tanzania

Danielle McNeely, Purdue University
Michael Sheehan, Purdue University
John Lumkes, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Determining the Binding Between SAGA Subunits and Spliceosomal Components

Peyton J. Spreacker, Purdue University
Rachel L. Stegeman, Purdue University
Vikki M. Weake, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Developing Compact Models for Passive Devices on IBM 45nm CMOS SOI Technology

Yufei Feng, Purdue University
Yanfei Shen, Purdue University
Saeed Mohammadi, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Development of a Nanomanufacturing Process to Produce Atomically Thin Black Phosphorus

Andrew Stephens, Bradley University
Zhe Luo, Purdue University
Xianfan Xu, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Development of Combined Dual-Pump Vibrational and Pure-Rotational Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (DPVCARS and PRCARS) System

Shenli Yuan, Purdue University
Aman Satija, Purdue University
Robert Lucht, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Development of Electron Microscopy Analysis and Simulation tools for nanoHUB

Mingxuan Lu, Purdue University
Chang Wan Han, Purdue University
Benjamin P. Haley, Purdue University
Volkan Ortalan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Development of Integration Software for Multiple Inkjet Functionalization Systems

Jieyu Lu, Purdue University
J. William Boley, Purdue University
George T.-C. Chiu, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Development of Transgenic North American White Ash (Fraxinus americana) Expressing a Bacillus thuringiensis Protein for Management of the Emerald Ash Borer

Eric A. Dean, Purdue University
Paula M. Pijut PhD., Purdue University
Micah E. Stevens, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Doube-pulse Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of Multi-element Sample Containing Low- And High-Z Analytes

Patrick J. Skrodzki, Purdue University
Jason R. Becker, Purdue University
Prasoon K. Diwakar Ph. D., Purdue University
Sivanandan S. Harilal Ph. D., Purdue University
Ahmed Hassanein Ph. D., Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Double-pulse Nd:YAG-CO2 LIBS Excitation for Bulk and Trace Analytes

Jason R. Becker, Purdue University
Patrick Skrodzki, Purdue University
Prasoon Diwakar, Purdue University
Sivanandan Harilal, Purdue University
Ahmed Hassanein, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Dynamic Analysis of Granular Battery Assembly

Rohan Dudaney, Purdue University
Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University
Weinong Chen, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Dynamic Response of Textile Material under Transverse Impact

Yuchen Zheng, Purdue University
Matthew C. Hudspeth, Purdue University
Weinong W. Chen, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Dynamic Surgical Tool Tracking and Delivery System using Baxter Robot

Sthitapragyan Parida, Purdue University
Juan Pablo Wachs, Purdue University
Maria Eugenia Cabrera, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Earth History Visualization System

Xinjie Lei, Purdue University
James G. Ogg, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and Sodium Chloride on the Stability of Aqueous Dispersions of TiO2 Particles Against Aggregation and Sedimentation

Xilan Zhu, Purdue University
Guanrong Bai, Purdue University
Elias I. Franses, Purdue University
David S. Corti, Purdue University
Yung-Jih Yang, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Effect of Twin Screw Granulator Process Parameters on Granule Attributes

Haosheng Xu, Purdue University
Ridade Sayin, Purdue University
James Litster, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Electrophoresis Staining: a New Method of Whole Mount Staining

Mitchell G. Ayers, Purdue University
Sarah Calve, Purdue University
Zhiyu Li, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Energy Deposition in a Graphene Field Effect Transistor Based Radiation Detector

Nickolas Upole, Purdue University
Robert Bean, Purdue University
Allen Garner, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Energy Measurement of SPDY Protocol on Mobile Platform

Zisheng Liao, Purdue University
Ashiwan Sivakumar, Purdue University
Sanjay Rao, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Engineering Leadership Assessment Tool Profile

Karan Sharma, Purdue University
Monique Ross, Purdue University
Monica F. Cox, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Estimating Fluid Local Velocity within a Novel 3D Collagen Matrix Perfusion System

Ana M. Villanueva, University of Kansas
Sherry L. Voytik, Purdue University
Kevin P. Buno, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Evaluating Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Commercial Biosolid-based Fertilizers

John Hemmerling, Purdue University
Michael L. Mashtare, Purdue University
Linda S. Lee, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Exploring the Effect of Solution Speciation on Crystallization Outcome

David M. Harvey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Arjun Kalra, Purdue University
Tonglei Li, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Fiber Length and Orientation in Long Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic Composites

Imad Hanhan, University of Central Florida
Connor Sullivan, Purdue University
Bhisham Sharma, Purdue University
Michael Sangid, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Finite Element Analysis of Bolted Connections under Fire

Ke Liu, Purdue University
Qiaqia Zhu, Purdue University
Amit H. Varma, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Flow Regime Transition in Trickle Bed Reactors

Eric P. Lehmann, Purdue University
Gregory Honda, Purdue University
Arvind Varma, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Formation of Lactalbumin Nanoparticles by Desolvation Method

Menglu Gao, Purdue University
Jozef Kokini, Purdue University
Luis Fernando Maldonado-Mejia, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Formulation and Solution of Contingency Constrained ACOPF Problem with Pyomo

Stefanus D. Winarto, Purdue University
Jianfeng Liu, Purdue University
Carl D. Laird, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Functionalization and Length Fractionation of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Nina A. Bragg, Purdue University
Jing Pan, Purdue University
Jong Hyun Choi, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Granular Matter: Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Response

Aashish Ghimire, Coppin State University
Ishan Srivastava, Purdue University
Timothy S. Fisher, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Graphical User Interface on Analysis of Mechanics and Dynamics of Biopolymers in Living Cells

Peter D. Russel, Purdue University
Shubham Agrawal, Purdue University
Taeyoon Kim, Purdue University
Abdel-Rahman Hassan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Great Lakes Basin Water Quality Analysis Using L-THIA Model in Desktop GIS

Ibrahim D. Hinds, Jackson State University
Larry Theller, Purdue University, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

He+ ion Irradiation on Tungsten Surface in Extreme Conditions

George I. Joseph, Purdue University
Jitendra Tripathi, Purdue University
Sivanandan S. Harilal, Purdue University
Ahmed Hassanein, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Identifying Candidate Genes that Affect Epidermal Development

Christina J. Smith, Purdue University
Longfei Wang, Purdue University
Michael V. Mickelbart, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Implementing the ‘Frozen Potential’ Approach on ADEPT to Analyze Thin Film Solar Cells

Abhirit Kanti, Purdue University
Raghu Vamsi Krishna Chavali, Purdue University
Mark S. Lundstrom PhD, Purdue University
Muhammad A. Alam PhD, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Improved Microrobotic Control through Image Processing and Automated Hardware Interfacing

Archit R. Aggarwal, Purdue University
Wuming Jing, Purdue University
David J. Cappelleri, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Interaction between Insecticide Exposure and Trematode Infection across Four Wood Frog Populations

Michael J. Hiatt, Purdue University
Jessica Hua Dr., Purdue University
Vanessa Wuerthner, Purdue University
Jason Hoverman Dr., Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Investigating Attitudes toward Diversity among Engineering and Management Students

Xiuli Wang, Department of Statistic, Purdue University
Brent K. Jesiek, School of Engineering Education, Purdue University
Qin Zhu, School of Engineering Education, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Investigation of Fracture and Healing Behavior of Thermoreversible Gels via Oscillation Rheology

Krithika Subramaniam, Purdue University
Travis Thornell, Purdue University
Kendra Erk, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Investigation of the Performance of Different Types of Zirconium Microstructures under Extreme Irradiation Conditions

Eric M. Acosta, Purdue University
Osman J. El-Atwani, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Measurement of Zeta Potential of Polysaccharides and Fabricating Polysaccharide-polysaccharide Nanotubes

Sandra Chough, Purdue University
Jozef L. Kokini, Purdue University
Luis Maldonado, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Medical Applications of MRC

Kyle Thackston, Purdue University
Henry Mei, Purdue University
Pedro Irazoqui, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Micro-Mechanics Simulation Tool Optimization

Ruixuan Ren, Purdue University
Marisol Koslowski, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Microstructure Development of Granular System during Compaction

Chen Shang, Purdue University
Marcial Gonzalez, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Microthruster Fabrication and Characterization: In Search of the Optimal Nozzle Geometry for Microscale Rocket Engines

Katherine L. Fowee, Purdue University
Alina Alexeenko, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Model-free Method of Reinforcement Learning for Visual Tasks

Jeff S. Soldate, Purdue University
Jonghoon JIn, Purdue University
Eugenio Culurciello, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Modeling of Mixed Friction Interactions Occurring in Axial Piston Pumps

Andrew C. Adelsperger, Purdue University
Lizhi Shang, Purdue University
Dan Mizell, Purdue University
Monika Ivantysynova, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Modeling Thermophotovoltaic Rare Earth Based Selective Emitters

Anubha Mathur, Purdue University
Enas Said Sakr, Purdue University
Peter Bermel, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Molecular Exploration Tool

Weiyi Cao, Purdue University
Nicolas Onofrio, Purdue University
Alejandro Strachan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Monitoring Hydroxyurea Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anemia

Adhit Ramamurthi, Purdue University
Jayachandran Devaraj, Purdue University
Doraiswami Ramkrishna, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Motion Control of Robotic Arm with Command Shaping Method

Yumeng Wu, Purdue University
Peter H. Meckl, Purdue University
Alok Agrawal, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Multi-channel Analysis for Gradient Artifact Removal from Concurrent EEG-fMRI Studies

Miguel R. Castellanos, Purdue University
Zhongming Liu, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

New Insight into the Effects of Small Heat Shock Proteins on Callipyge Lamb Meat Tenderness

Traci Cramer, Purdue University
Yuan H Brad Kim, Purdue University
Danyi Ma, Purdue University
Jolena N. Waddell, Purdue University
Moriah Penick, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Noise Source Analysis for Simulated Turbulent Jets

Robert W. Skidmore, Purdue University
Nitin S Dhamankar, Purdue University
Kurt M. Aikens, Purdue University
Gregory Blaisdell, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Nonlinear Optical Microscopy of Murine Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Katherine E. Wilson, University of Arkansas
Alexa A. Yrineo, Purdue University
Amelia J. Adelsperger, Purdue University
Hilary D. Schroeder, Purdue University
Delong Zhang, Purdue University
Jesse Zhang, Purdue University
Chien-Sheng Liao, Purdue University
Frederick W. Damen, Purdue University
Ji-Xin Cheng, Purdue University
Evan H. Phillips, Purdue University
Craig J. Goergen, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Optimization of Acid Production in Food Waste via Anaerobic Respiration

Charles Daniels, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Raymond Red Corn, Purdue University
Abigail S. Engelberth PhD., Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Optimization of Imaging Parameters to Determine Flow Velocity Using Nanoparticles

Sabrina M. Scalf, Purdue University
Haisheng Yang, Purdue University
Russell P. Main, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Optimizing Neutron Yield for Active Interrogation

Amanda M. Loveless, Purdue University
Allen L. Garner, Purdue University
Robert D. Bean, Purdue University
Nader Satvat, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Polymer-based Thermoelectric Devices

Stuart W. Hilsmier, Purdue University
Edward P. Tomlinson, Purdue University
Bryan Boudouris, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Population Balance Modeling of Conjugation in Enterococcus faecalis

Jeremy Binagia, University of Texas at Austin
Vu Tran, Purdue University
Che-Chi Shu, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Doraiswami Ramkrishna, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Porphyrin Interaction with DNA-Based Carbon Nanotubes and Regeneration for Light Harvesting

Sawyer E. Morgan, Purdue University
Hanyu Zhang, Purdue University
Jong Hyun Choi, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Portable Pneumatic Demonstrator for STEM Education

Joe Chege, Morgan State University
Tyler Helmus, Purdue University
John Lumkes, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Precipitation Variability and Nitrogen Deposition Alter Root Distribution in a Tallgrass Prairie

Emmalyn P. Terracciano, Purdue University
Michael Schuster, Purdue University
Jeffrey Dukes, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Preliminary Testing of Plasma-Induced Combustion

Ahmed Thalib Razi, Purdue University
Carson Slabaugh, Purdue University
Robert Lucht, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Quantification of LPS Eluate from Coated Microelectrode Devices

Jahrane A. Dale, Columbia University
Janak Gaire, Purdue University
Kevin J. Otto, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Radiation Measurements and Data Analysis of Turbulent Premixed Lean Flame

Yunzhe Yang, Purdue University
Dong Han, Purdue University
Jay P. Gore, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Radical Polymers as Anodic Charge Extraction Layers in Small Molecule Organic Photovoltaic Devices

Krystopher S. Jochem, Purdue University
Aditya G. Baradwaj, Purdue University
Bryan W. Boudouris, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Real-Time Analysis of Nanostructure Formation on Gallium Antimonide

Grant M. Hosinski, Purdue University
Theodore J. Novakowski, Purdue University
Sivanadan Harilal, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Reconstructing a Large-Scale Attribute-Based Social Network

Weijia Luo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mario Ventresca, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Regulation of MOR by Different Abiotic Stresses in Arabidopsis thaliana

Luke Stepan, Purdue University
Rucha Karve, Purdue University
Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Rheo-PIV Investigation of Fracture and Self-Healing in a Triblock Copolymer Gel

Benjamin A. Helfrecht, Purdue University
Travis L. Thornell, Purdue University
Kendra A. Erk, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Roundabout Maintenance Manual

Emily A. Bonini, Purdue University
Pat Conner P.E., Purdue University
John Haddock PhD, P.E., Purdue University
Yu Tian, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Seedling Uptake and Fate of Soil-applied Capsaicin, a Potential Browse Deterrent

Carmen K. Dobbs, Purdue University
Joshua L Sloan, Purdue University
Douglass F. Jacobs, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Simulating Nanoscale Optics in Photovoltaics with the S-Matrix Method

Dalton Chaffee, Purdue University
Xufeng Wang, Purdue University
Peter Bermel, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Simulation of Bio-Inspired Porous Battery Electrodes

Raju Gupta, Tuskegee University
R. Edwin Garcia, Purdue University
Rui Tu, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Simulation of Bio-Inspired Porous Battery Separators

Yumeng Xie, Purdue University
Edwin Garcia, Purdue University
Aniruddha Jana, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Simulation of Plasmonic Waveguides Based on Long-Range Surface Plasmon Polaritons

Yugang Jing, Purdue University
Alexandra Boltasseva, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University
Nathaniel Kinsey, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Size Effect in Non-equilibrium Molecular Dynamics

Chongjie Gu, Purdue University
Yan Wang, Purdue University
Xiulin Ruan, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Social Media Analytics Reporting Toolkit

Yuchen Cui, Purdue University
Junghoon Chae, Purdue University
David Ebert, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Solar Panel Simulation with Xyce

Birkir Snaer Sigfusson, University of Iceland
Xufeng Wang, Purdue University
Xingshu Sun, Purdue University
Muhammad A. Alam, Purdue University
Mark S. Lundstrom, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Solar-Combined Thermoelectric Power Generation Simulator

Hemanth Mullangi Chenchu, Purdue University
Kazuaki Yazawa, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University
Je-Hyeong Bahk, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Spatiotemporal Changes in Nuclear Strain Measured by Traction Force Microscopy

Ryan D. Watts, Purdue University
Corey Neu, Purdue University
Jonathan Henderson, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Spatiotemporal Crime Analysis

James Q. Tay, Purdue University
Abish Malik, Purdue University
Sherry Towers, Arizona State University
David Ebert, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Stability of Aqueous Dispersions of Titanium Dioxide Against Sedimentation and Aggregation

Guanrong Bai, Purdue University
Xilan Zhu, Purdue University
Elias I. Franses, Purdue University
David S. Corti, Purdue University
Yung-Jih Yang, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Studies on Model Water-in-Oil (w/o) Emulsions: Phase Behavior, Emulsion Stability, and Hydrate Formation

Qiufei Hu, Purdue University
Aniruddha V. Kelkar, Purdue University
David S. Corti, Purdue University
Elias I. Franses, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Surgical Adhesive from Mussel Mimetic Polymer

Jenna DeSousa, Purdue University
Cori Jenkins, Purdue University
Jonathan Wilker, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Surveys of Southern Flying Squirrel Activity Following Timber Harvest in Southern Indiana

Joseph W. Eisinger, Purdue University
Elizabeth A. Flaherty, Purdue University
Stephanie E. Trapp, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Synthesis and Biological Study of Adenylyl Cyclase Inhibitors

Siyuan Sun, Purdue University
Zhishi Ye, Purdue University
Mingji Dai, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Synthesis and characterization of microporous and mesoporous catalysts for shale gas upgrading

Danesh Contractor, Purdue University
Ravi Joshi, Purdue University
Rajamani Gounder, Purdue University

12:00 AM

12:00 AM

Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of CuSbS2

Tianyue Gao, Purdue University
Haiyu Fang, Purdue University
Yue Wu, Purdue University

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Testing the Viability of Coiled Coils as Biomaterials for Future Use in Regenerative Medicine Applications

Stephen Godfrey, Purdue University
Manish Nepal, Purdue University
Jean Chmielewski, Purdue University

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The Catalysis of Delayed Petroleum Coking

Anya M. Heinimann, Purdue University
Robert Khakimov, Purdue University
Hyun-Tae Hwang, Purdue University
Enrico N. Martinez, Purdue University

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The Effect of Transient HMG-CoA Reductase and 1-Deoxy-D-Xylulose-5-Phosphate Synthase Overexpression on Terpene Production in Transgenic Tomato Fruits

Scott A. Gentry, Purdue University
Michael Gutensohn, Purdue University
Laura Henry, Purdue University
Natalia Dudareva, Purdue University

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The expression and function of AtLigB homologs from Beta vulgaris, Portulaca grandiflora and Mirabilis jalapa

Yi Wen, Purdue University
Kalyani Josyula, Purdue University
Clint Chapple, Purdue University

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The Influence of Lightweight Aggregate on Internal Curing and Its Impact on Autogenous Shrinkage of High-Performance Concrete

Neil J. Hartman, Washington State University
Timothy J. Barrett, Purdue University
Jason Weiss, Purdue University

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The Kinetics of a Palladium Precursor – Tobacco Mosaic Virus Reaction

Adi Banerjee, Purdue University
Mayo Adigun, Purdue University
Michael T. Harris, Purdue University

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The Role of Metal Oxide Layers in the Sensitivity of Lactate Biosensors Subjected to Oxygen-Limited Conditions

Elizabeth Andreasen, Purdue University
Lia Stanciu, Purdue University
Aytekin Uzunoglu, Purdue University

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The Role of Surface Area in Catalytic Gasification of Biomass

Elizabeth A. Wachs, Purdue University
Nitish Kumar, Purdue University
Indraneel Sircar, Purdue University
Prithviraja Basak, Purdue University
Jay P. Gore PhD, Purdue University

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The Simulation of Resonant Tunneling Diodes

Woodrow A. Gilbertson, Purdue University
Pengyu Long, Purdue University
Jim Fonseca, Purdue University
Gerhard Klimeck, Purdue University

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Thermal Properties of Soft Nanomaterials: Thermal Measurement Design

Yu Han, Purdue University
Meng Pan, Purdue University
Amy Marconnet, Purdue University
Collier Miers, Purdue University

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Thermal Properties of Soft Nanomaterials: Materials Synthesis and Fabrication

Meng Pan, Purdue University
Collier Miers, Purdue University
Amy Marconnet, Purdue University
Yu Han, Purdue University

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Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Carbon Nanotube Thermal Interfaces

Yide Wang, Purdue University
Sridhar Sadasivam, Purdue University
Timothy S. Fisher, Purdue University

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Thermoelectric (TE) Device made using PbTe Nanocrystal Coated Glass Fibers

Xiaoqin Zhu, Purdue University
Scott W. Finefrock, Purdue University
Yue Wu, Iowa State University

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Thin-Film Sol-Gel as Controlled Delivery Platform for Neural Microelectrodes

Margaret A. Harden, Robert Morris University
Matthew D. McDermott, Purdue University
Kevin J. Otto, Purdue University

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Three Dimensional Quantification of Angiotensin II-Induced Murine Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using High Frequency Ultrasound

Amelia R. Adelsperger, Purdue University
Alexa A. Yrineo, Purdue University
Hilary D. Schroeder, Purdue University
Ashley Nicole Blaize, Purdue University
Katherine E. Wilson, University of Arkansas - Main Campus
Evan H. Phillips, Purdue University
Frederick W. Damen, Purdue University
Craig J. Goergen, Purdue University

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Three-dimensional Deformable Pore Networks

Jack W. Conrad, Purdue Univeristy
Laura J Pyrak-Nolte, Purdue University

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Tissue Engineering: Applications in Developmental Toxicology

Stephanie N. Thiede, Purdue University
Nimisha Bajaj, Purdue University
Kevin Buno, Purdue University
Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University

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Tumor-microenvironment-on-chip to Mimic Tumor Heterogeneity

Victoria Noe-Kim, Purdue University
Altug Ozcelikkale, Purdue University
Bumsoo Han, Purdue University

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Understanding and Assessing Engineering Practices in Indian Context

Rudie Desravines, Luther College
Brent Jesiek, Purdue University
Kavitha Ramane, Purdue University
Qin Zhu, Purdue University

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Using Collagen Binding Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide) Nanoparticles to Prevent Intravascular Platelet Adhesion and Activation

Anna E. Searle, Purdue University
Alyssa Panitch, Purdue University
James McMasters, Purdue University

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Using Stable Isotopes to Quantify Nitrogen Fates in Container Plants

Sam Raimann, Purdue University
Greg Michalski, Purdue University
Michael V. Mickelbart, Purdue University

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Validating Hemoglobin Saturation and Dissolved Oxygen in Tumors using the OxyLab Probe and Photoacoustic Imaging

Jenna Burnett, Purdue University
Justin Sick, MS, Purdue University
Marc Mendonca, Indiana University - Bloomington
Keith Stantz, PhD, Purdue University

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VAST 2014, Challenge One: Event Analysis Within Big Data

Isaac C. Sheeley, Purdue University
Jieqiong Zhao, Purdue University
Jing Xia, Zhejiang University
Shehzad Afzal, Purdue University
Joseph Christopher, Purdue University
David Ebert Dr., Purdue University

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Visual Feedback on the Effects of Temperature, Moisture, Relative Humidity, Solar Radiation, Wind and Precipitation on Growth and Production of Grapes.

Justus Karenzi, California Baptist University
Calvin Yau, Purdue University
Sunghan Ko, Purdue University
David Ebert, Purdue University

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Visualizing Mechanics: Educational Videos Demonstrating Core Mechanics Concepts

Camilo Schrader, Purdue University
Jeffrey Rhoads, Purdue University
Charles M. Krousgrill, Purdue University
Stephen Alex Stamm, Purdue University
Elizabeth Bushman, Purdue University

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Wind Sensor

Jiaoyang Li, Purdue University
Jiqin Ni, Purdue University

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Wirelessly Powered and Transmitting Current Sensing Device

Christopher Quinkert
Steven Lee, Purdue University
Pedro Irazoqui, Purdue University

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