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Until now,much of theresearch usingfunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has focused on tailoringasystem to detect onlyafew cognitivestatesand theapplication of theseapproaches outsidethe laboratory is not well tested. This solution provides severely limited coverage of thespacethat this technology could beapplied to,and is notarealistic path for developing neuroimagingasan operational ass ...

Epigenetic changes in DNA methylation pattern can result due to aging, diseases, or environmental changes and have been identified as biomarkers for several neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As a result, DNA methylation signatures are being explored to assist with disease diagnosis, monitoring disease p ...

In this SBIR project, a mathematical and numerical framework with efficient conforming methods for the design, analysis, and optimization of the performance of mobility system components will be developed. Phase I effort will focus on the development of automated isogeometric mesh generation to enable the dynamic simulations of surface deformation or relative motion encountered in applications suc ...

Global Technology Connection, Inc. (GTC) in collaboration with their academic (Rutgers University) and industrial partners proposes to develop and show methodology for a “Novel High-Volume Fraction and Aligned Short Fiber Composite Fabrication Process”. During Phase I, we will: 1) use a unique process developed by Rutgers to circumvent the challenges of uniformly dispersing and aligning Carbon ...

We propose to develop a prototype of a novel spintronic spectrum analyzer using arrays of nano-scale magnetic spin-torque detectors. The operation of the proposed spectrum analyzers is based on the recently discovered effects of spin-transfer torque and spin-diode effects in nano-scale magnetic multilayered elements, the fabrication of which became possible due to the recent advances in nano-fa ...

Surgical simulations aiming to support surgeon practices and medical education have attracted enormous research effort over the last two decades. However, the physical reality, especially on simulating aggregated tissue interaction, is still unsatisfactory. In this proposed work, an open source surgery simulation framework, SoFMIS, will be utilized and enhanced with tissue interaction models to a ...

The modern warfighter faces the constant threat of endemic infections, multi-drug resistant bacteria and Biological Warfare Agents. In order to provide accurate front-line treatment that will curtail the overuse of antibiotics, a rapid and robust molecula

DetectIR Technologies, along with Michigan State University, proposes to develop a 3D IR imaging system by integrating carbon nanotube (CNT) based IR detector technology with a compressive sensing method. This proposed effort will produce a portable, non-cryogenic-cooled 3D IR camera that will provide quality 3D images at video frame rates. The proposed camera design will solve several issues ...

A human produces more than 100 Watts of waste heat during normal activity. If a fraction of this heat energy can be harvested it can replace the stored chemical energy in one or more of the batteries typically carried by soldiers in the field. The current generation batteries, such as the BB2590 are bulky and rigid. The PowerFelt material developed by Wake Forest University is ideally suited for h ...