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A Pyrrole Modified 3,4-Propylenedioxythiophene (ProDOT) Conjugated Polymer as Hole Transport Materials for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Despite the outstanding electric properties and low cost of Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and its derivatives, their performance as hole transport layer (HTLs) materials in conven…

Aqua-Arsenic Remediation

According to the US Department of Agriculture, drought decreases the crop yield of rice, the most common source of nutrition worldwide, by nearly 18%. Coupled with arsenic contamination in t…

Aqua-Arsenic Remediation: Analysis of the Oryza sativa metagenome and Wet-Lab Approach to increase O. sativa Tolerance to Drought and Arsenic Through Hyper Expression of Aquaporin OsNIP2;1, OsNIP3;2, OsPIP2;2 genes (Year IV)

Plant Sciences Third Award

According to the US Department of Agriculture, drought decreases the crop yield of rice, the most common source of nutrition worldwide, by nearly 18%. Coupled with arsenic contamination in t…

Aquadynamic Coating

Environmental Engineering

The shipping industry is enormous and is responsible for 90% of transport worldwide, however the carbon emissions only equivalate to around 3%. Even so the efficiency of the industry can sti…

AquaGuard: A Device for Real-Time Drowning Detection in Swimming Pools Utilizing Visual-Spatial Perception With Deep Encoder-Decoder Neural Networks

Biomedical Engineering

Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death worldwide. In the United States, drowning remains a significant public health concern, leading to preventable deaths…

Aquatic Biocompound-based Functional Instant Porridge for Ischemic Stroke Survivors

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Stroke is a severe neurological disease that affects many people around the world. Post-stroke dysphagia complications can lead to malnutrition, which further complicates the problem. Addres…

Aquatic Toxicity of Sunscreen Ingredients in Freshwater Ecosystems

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The impact of the main inactive ingredient in sunscreens was tested on freshwater ecosystems using Daphnia magna as a model species. My previous experiments (2023) showed that "reef-friendly…

ArabLexify: Elevating Early Dyslexia Diagnosis in Arabic-Speaking Children Ages 6-12 by Utilizing Accessible Digital Screening Tool

Behavioral and Social Sciences Second Award

Dyslexia, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting up to 20% of the global population, presents unique challenges for Arabic speakers due to the language's distinctive properties. The scarcit…

A Realtime Camera Fusion 3D Model with a Novel Feature -Matching and Star Identification-Based Calibration for Tracking Wildfires

Smoke plumes produced by wildfires pose a major threat to public safety. However, a lack of accurate real- time information on smoke plumes provided by current methods such as satellite imag…

A Recipe for Delicate Size Control of nZIF-8: The Ionic Liquid Microemulsion Method

Materials Science

As the world is accelerating toward an aging society in the 21st century, the demand for advanced medical technologies is rising, notably in the field of pharmaceuticals employing nanomateri…

A Re-Engineering of the PID Controller Using a Novel 10-MF Fuzzy Logic Module for Regulating the Electromagnetic Force in Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Vehicles

Physics and Astronomy

Since 2018, over 3000 trains have derailed in the US, causing nearly $650 million in damages. Maglev vehicles could be the solution, being able to be continuously regulated under a controlle…

Are Tesla Turbines Worth it? A Deep Dive Into Tesla Turbines Viability in the Hydroelectric Industry

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

The purpose is to see if a Tesla Turbine can survive in the modern world as a source of small scale power generation, when compared to modern Pelton turbines. First I made the Tesla Turbine…

A Review of the Use and Promotability of Mental Health Apps by Teenagers

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens and young adults, emphasizing the urgent need for effective adolescent mental health care. Three hundred seventy-four teenagers assessed…

A RFID based Traffic Control System (MPRCS) Suited for Ambulance

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Throughout the past decades, traffic jams during rush hour and other peak times of the day have been a significant issue, causing a considerable amount of financial losses and time costs. Ad…

ARFSNet - Deep Learning for Amblyopia Risk Factor Screening

Biomedical Engineering

Amblyopia, a vision development disorder, causes more vision loss in children than all other reasons combined. Amblyopia can be treated before 10 years of age when visual pathways of the bra…

A Rigid-Elastic Hybrid Finger Exoskeleton Rehabilitation System (FERS) for Stroke Patients With Motor Impairment

Biomedical Engineering Third Award

Rehabilitation needs for stroke patients with motor impairment have garnered great attention worldwide. Addressing the limitations observed in existing hand rehabilitation devices, particula…

A Safer & Greener Prospective Alternative to Chemotherapy: Dittrichia viscosa Silver Nanoparticles' Selective Cytotoxicity Against MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line With Minimal Impact on Healthy Cells

Translational Medical Science

Based on data from the World Health Organization, in 2020, cancer accounted for 10 million deaths worldwide. Recent studies show promise in using specific metal nanoparticles to selectively…

A Sailor's Type of Turbine

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

I have been sailing for the past 2 years. Most sailboats these days run on diesel engines, while the fuel used for them is generally more sustainable than standard diesel, I wanted to find o…

A Self-Adjusting Resonating Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Collector Based on a Cantilever Structure

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

While our modern society has successfully electrified the majority of the globe, there remain areas where geography and terrain significantly hinder the installation of conventional electric…

A Self-Healing Flexible "Jelly-like" Zinc-Ion Battery: Empowering Wearable Devices and Safe Energy Storage

Materials Science

The quest for low-cost, safe, and environmentally friendly rechargeable flexible batteries is crucial in propelling the next wave of energy-storage innovations, particularly for implementati…

A Sensor-Integrated Wearable Device for Support During Autism Spectrum Disorder Meltdowns by Applying the Deep Pressure Stimulation

Behavioral and Social Sciences

The project addresses the challenge of managing meltdowns in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a condition marked by difficulties in communication and social interaction. Globall…

Ashwagandha as Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Zebrafish Models

Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award

This research study was performed to determine whether Ashwagandha can be used as an effective treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Zebrafish embryo models. IBD is a chronic gas…

A Single-Handed Approach to Adhesive Bandage Strip Application for Enhanced Sterility and Convenience

Translational Medical Science

Coping with an abrasion or cut poses the challenge of not just averting bleeding but also managing blood contact while searching for and opening adhesive bandages strips like Band-Aids®. The…

Assessing Environmental Toxicity Across Varied Habitats Through Daphnia magna Analysis

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Environmental toxicity in the soil is a glaring issue due to its detrimental impacts on surrounding ecosystems, human health, and the economy. My investigation studied the toxicity levels of…

Assessing Proxy Gene Expression Following Expression CROP-Sequencing

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Disease pathways are in great need of study. The understanding of disease pathways can result in the development of more individualized methods for diagnosis and treatment of various disease…

Assessing the Bone Health of Sickle Cell Mice: A Histological Study of Cathepsin K Knockout

Biomedical Engineering

This project is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals afflicted with sickle cell disease, a hereditary condition characterized by abnormal red blood cell morphology and…

Assessment of the Effect of Microcystin on Cellular Regeneration of Dugesia dorotocephala

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Water pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Sometimes chemical pollutants force algae to grow unstoppably and produce toxins, such as microcystin. Cert…

Association Between Trigeminal Neuralgia and Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Cross-Sectional Study Using US Data

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an idiopathic pain disorder, classified by paroxysmal pain in the face. The spinal trigeminal tract extends into the spinal cord as far as the fourth cervical ve…

A Study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Observations of Drosophila melanogaster Larval and Adult Motor Function After Cycad Exposure

Animal Sciences

The purpose of this project is to determine if exposure to cycad plant seeds causes neurological symptoms in larval and adult-stage apterous fruit flies. I hypothesized that if I expose frui…

A Study of Diversity and Abundance in Nasal Microbiome Transcriptomic Profiles Among Asthmatic Individuals

Asthma, a predominant chronic condition among children, presents a multifaceted etiology, affecting 300 million individuals globally and imposing an $80 billion economic burden in the US alo…