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 [email protected].