Research Grants
The following is a list of research grants received by faculty and graduate students. For more information on an individual grant, visit the University of Kentucky grants database.
Updated May 2022
| Name | IsPI | Title | Sponsor Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adedeji, Akinbode | Y | Enhancing Learning Outcomes in Food Engineering and Processing Courses for Non-Engineers Using Student-Centered Approaches | University of Maine |
| Adedeji, Akinbode | Y | Machine Learning and Sensor Data Fusion Approach for Nondestructive Multivariate Classification of Codling Moth Infested Apples | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Agouridis, Carmen | N | NRT: IN FElloWS & an Academy of Innovators at the Nexus of Food, Energy & Water Systems | National Science Foundation |
| Agouridis, Carmen | Y | FY2020 UK - Demonstration and Development of Education Materials Related to Non-Chemical Weed Management Techniques | Lexington Fayette Urban County Government |
| Crofcheck, Czarena | N | NSF EPSCoR: RII Track-1: Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Enhanced Robotics and Structures | National Science Foundation |
| Dvorak, Joseph | N | Improving the Accuracy of Chemical Applications with Direct Injection | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Dvorak, Joseph | Y | Hybrid LP/Electric Module Phase 2 | Propane Education and Research Council |
| Dvorak, Joseph | Y | Fluid Power Lab Improvements for Electrical Control | National Fluid Power Association |
| Dvorak, Joseph | Y | Computational Skills Development for Next Generation AgriScience Professionals for Sustaining Data Driven Agriculture | Purdue University |
| Dvorak, Tanya | N | Computational Skills Development for Next Generation AgriScience Professionals for Sustaining Data Driven Agriculture | Purdue University |
| Ford, William | Y | RII Track-4: Elucidating Controls of Sediment Phosphorus Delivery to Tile-Drains | National Science Foundation |
| Ford, William | N | GP-GO: The Appalachian SUCCESS Program: Strengthening Students Classified as Underrepresented in STEM by Improving Their Confidence, Curriculum and Enriching Sensing Skillsets | National Science Foundation |
| Ford, William | N | 104B Water Resources Research Institute Annual Base Program 2021-2026 | US Geological Survey |
| Hayes, Morgan | Y | Predoctoral Fellowship for McGill: Improving Indoor Arenas for the Equine Industry | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Hayes, Morgan | Y | Modern Pigs Urgently Need Facilities with Modern Ventilation: Updating Swine Ventilation Standards/Guidelines | Iowa State University |
| Hayes, Morgan | N | Integrated CAIP for Beef Cattle Production | KY Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy |
| Jackson, Joshua | N | Integrated CAIP for Beef Cattle Production | KY Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy |
| Mazur, Joan | N | Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center | National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health |
| McNeill, S | Y | Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects | Rural Development |
| Messer, Tiffany | Y | Evaluation of Nanopesticide Fate and Transport and Biogeochemical Implications in Agroecosystems | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Messer, Tiffany | Y | Influence of Agrochemical Mixtures on Treatment Wetland Ecosystems Services | University of Nebraska |
| Messer, Tiffany | Y | Photodegradation of Neonicotinoids in Rivers Adjacent to Agricultural Intensive Regions: A Novel Water Quality Monitoring Approach | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Messer, Tiffany | Y | CAREER: Impact of Pesticide and Antibiotic Cocktails on Nitrogen Removal Processes in Treatment Wetland | National Science Foundation |
| Messer, Tiffany | N | 104B Water Resources Research Institute Annual Base Program 2021-2026 | US Geological Survey |
| Montross, Michael | N | Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center | National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health |
| Montross, Michael | N | Technical Assistance for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects | Rural Development |
| Sama, Michael | Y | Next-generation Spray Drift Mitigation via Field-Deployable, Real-Time Weather Monitoring and Novel Spray Nozzle Control Technologies | University of Nebraska |
| Sama, Michael | N | CPS: Medium: Data-Driven Adaptive Real-Time (DART) Flow-Field Estimation Using Deployable UAVs | National Science Foundation |
| Sama, Michael | N | Interdisciplinary and Process-Based Approach to Identify Nitrogen Limitations and Increase Soybean Yield and Meal Protein | United Soybean Board |
| Shi, Jian | Y | Lignin-Silicon Electrode Material from High-Lignin Content Endocarp Biomass | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Shi, Jian | Y | RII Track-4: Elucidating Enzyme-Ionic Liquid Interactions to Enable Effective Lignin Valorization | National Science Foundation |
| Shi, Jian | Y | Sulfur Profiling in Pine Residues and Its Impact on Thermochemical Conversion | Department of Energy |
| Shi, Jian | Y | I-Corps: Lignin-Derived Antimicrobials to Control Bacterial Contamination in Fuel Ethanol Fermentation | National Science Foundation |
| Shi, Jian | N | Development and Characterization of Densified Biomass-plastic Blend for Entrained Flow Gasification | Department of Energy |
| Shi, Jian | N | Third Party Cost Share: Development and Characterization of Densified Biomass-plastic Blend for Entrained Flow Gasification | Wabash Valley Resources LLC |
| Stombaugh, Timothy | Y | Improving the Accuracy of Chemical Applications with Direct Injection | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Stombaugh, Timothy | N | Hybrid LP/Electric Module Phase 2 | Propane Education and Research Council |
| Stombaugh, Timothy | N | Evaluation of UAV-Applied Fungicides for Control of Wheat Diseases | Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association |
