Funded POC Grants

BioStabrix™: Recyclable Biopolymer Construction Materials – Dr. Xijun (Jeff) Shi

Transforms abundant local sand into reusable building components, lowering water use, material waste, and construction costs in remote and resource-limited environments.

Rare-Earth-Free Magnets via Field-Assisted 3D Printing – Dr. Jitendra S. Tate

Addresses supply-chain risk by enabling customizable, high-performance magnets using common materials and standard 3D printers for U.S.-based manufacturing.

Scanning Single-Electron Box Electrometer Microscopy – Dr. Yoichi Miyahara

Provides nanoscale charge mapping to identify hidden defects that limit performance in quantum devices and advanced semiconductors.

A Job-Specific Insole for Construction Roofers – Dr. Krishna Kisi

Improves stability, heat management, and load distribution for roofers, helping reduce injury risk while increasing comfort during long, high-risk workdays.

Fungal Sphaeropsidin A Derivatives for Refractory Cancer – Dr. Alexander Kornienko

Fungal-based molecules that target drug-resistant tumors, forcing cancer cells to physically shrink. This distinct mechanism overcomes treatment failure to provide a path for refractory disease.

Biologically Active Pervious Structures (BAPS) – Dr. Sangchul Hwang

Cleans stormwater as it infiltrates pavement, reducing flooding while removing persistent pollutants to meet rising environmental standards.

AquaSplash: Smart Nanotech Water Purification – Dr. Sujata Mandal

Portable nanotech water purifier delivers rapid, eco-friendly removal of contaminants, ensuring safe drinking water for emergencies, defense, and disaster relief.

Colorimetric Point-of-Care LAMP Device for Colorectal Cancer Detection – Dr. Namwon Kim

Enables rapid, low-cost molecular screening with a simple visual result, expanding access to early cancer detection outside traditional clinics.