OK NSF EPSCoR Announces Research Opportunity Award Plus (ROA+) Recipients

Five faculty members have been named 2017 Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR Research Opportunity Award Plus (ROA+) recipients.The researchers, representing University of Central Oklahoma, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Rogers State University will perform research in labs at Oklahoma State University and The University of Tulsa this summer through the program.

Research Opportunity Award Plus (ROA+) funding provides regional university faculty members from primarily undergraduate institutions in Oklahoma with the opportunity to engage in research at one of Oklahoma’s comprehensive research institutions during the summer months. The program is designed to enhance personal research experiences, while also supporting the development of ongoing collaborations with faculty at the comprehensive research institutions. These collaborations expand and enhance research efforts across the state. ROA+ funding also requires visiting researchers to incorporate their research experience into their classroom curriculum.

Summer 2017 ROA Recipients:

  • Research Title
    Effect of Laser Texturing and Plasma Nitriding on Titanium
    Regional Faculty Member
    Alaeddin Abuabed, University of Central Oklahoma
    Lab Sponsor
    Robert Taylor, Oklahoma State University
    Award Amount
    $12,500
  • Research Title
    Liposomal Delivery and Magnetic Retrieval of Advanced Oxidation Catalysts for Oil Spill Remediation 
    Regional Faculty Member
    Tim Hubin, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
    Lab Sponsor
    Ashish Ranjan, Oklahoma State University
    Award Amount
    $12,500
  • Research Title
    Immobilization and Characterization of Metal Oxides in Electrospun Nanofiber for Detection of Gases 
    Regional Faculty Member
    Morshed Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma
    Lab Sponsor
    Nirmal Govindaraju, Oklahoma State University
    Award Amount
    $12,500
  • Research Title
    Genome Sequencing of Microbes Isolated from Oklahoma Soils
    Regional Faculty Member
    Nancy L. Paiva, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
    Lab Sponsor
    Peter Hoyt, Oklahoma State University
    Award Amount
    $12,499.52

  • Research Title
    Solar Energy Conversion Using Plant Thylakoid Membranes
    Regional Faculty Member
    Jin Seo, Rogers State University
    Lab Sponsor
    Gabriel LeBlanc, The University of Tulsa
    Award Amount
    $12,500

For more information about the program, contact Gina Miller, outreach coordinator, at gmiller@okepscor.org.