Faculty Research

Partial List of Funded Research Projects

Design and Development of a femtosecond apertureless near-field microscope (NSF, Smith, Whites).
Development of Super-resolution Optical Microscopy Techniques (DOE, Smith).
Nanoscale Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Nano- and Energy- Materials (State of South Dakota, Smith).
Modeling and Experimental Studies of Spin Transport for Semiconductor Devices (DOD, Petukhov).
Combinatorial Research for Glass Coatings (Gaurdian Glass Corp., Ahrenkiel).
Advanced Materials and Processes for Future Combat Systems (DOD / ARL, Kellar).
Lightweight and Novel Structures for Space (DOD / AFRL, Kellar).
Processing and Behavior of Nanoenergetic Materials - Kinetic Studies (ARO/DURINT, Puszynski).
Combustion Synthesis of Nanocomposites( NSF, Puszynski).
Thermal, Impact, and Electrostatic Sensitivities of Energetic Nanocomposites (DEPSCoR, Puszynski).
Extended Wavelength Pulsed Laser System (NSF/MRI, Puszynski).
Formation and Processing of Nanopowders for Energetic and Structural Applications (ARDEC, Puszynski).
Center for Bioprocessing Research and Development (State of South Dakota, Puszynski).
Design and Synthesis of New High-Performance Polycarbonates for Transparent Armor (ARO, Boyles).
NanoBio-Plastics and Composites from Linseed Oil and Saccharidic Source Materials (USDA, Boyles).
Synthesis, Modeling, and Testing of Novel Polymer Nanocomposites for Impact Protection (ARO, Boyles).
A Second-Generation Family of High Performance Resins for Aerospace Applications (AFRL, Boyles).