AJAS projects, 2017–2026

Neem Leaf Bioactives: Novel Breakthrough in Sustainable Anti-Inflammatory Treatment

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Chronic inflammation is a leading cause of morbidity worldwide, complicating conditions such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and autoimmune disorders. Current anti-inflammatory tre…

Neuropathological Mechanisms of Alzheimer's Disease: Complications and Treatments

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that targets the brain and disrupts vital processes of neural networks causing the decline of cognitive function. The main pathologic…

Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring for T2D via Correlated Electrolyte Concentrations

Biomedical Engineering (inferred)

Type II Diabetes has become increasingly prevalent, with over 462 million individuals suffering from the disease worldwide. However, current glucose monitoring methods necessary for maintain…

Non-Levitative Electromagnet Robot Propulsion Method for 2-D Material Handling

Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) fleets are widely used in areas such as various large-volume material handling operations like sortation and 'lot size one' manufacturing due to their flexibili…

Novel 3D-Printed Nerve Implant for Neuroglial Regeneration

Biomedical Engineering (inferred)

Neurological disorders, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs), and neurodegenerative disorders (NDs), affect 1 in 6 individ…

Novel Switched Reluctance Motor Design That Reduces Torque Ripple

Engineering (inferred)

Electric motors used in industrial applications use rare earth magnets derived from rare earth metals. Rare earth metals are nonrenewable and acidify the surrounding soil and water when mine…

Novel VAE Pipeline for Tau Inhibitor Screening in Drosophila Alzheimer's Models

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (inferred)

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting over 50 million globally, has seen limited success with FDA-approved treatments targeting amyloid beta (Aβ) aggre…

Nutrient Uptake Ability of Zooxanthellae After Temperature Acclimation

Zooxanthellae, genus Symbiodinium, is the symbiotic microalgae that occupies coral tissue. Coral bleaching is the process in which the zooxanthellae is expelled from the host because of risi…

OdorIQ: Smell Identification Using AI and Machine Learning

We can use electronics to see, hear, and communicate, but we still need a way to use electronics to smell things and send smells over distances. By creating a way to do this, we can identify…

Omega-3 Effects on Locomotion in Systemic Sclerosis Model VC1927 Caenorhabditis Elegans

The purpose of this research was to compare the results of different omega-3 fatty acids in trying to improve impaired locomotion of strain VC1927 Caenorhabditis elegans as a model for syste…

Optimizing Urban Air Quality: Integrating Data for Effective Countermeasure Evaluation

Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)

Urban air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), poses a significant public health risk globally. Current methods of assessing air quality lack comprehensive integration of…

Orthotic Hand Brace to Improve Range of Motion in Patients with Cerebral Palsy

Biomedical Engineering (inferred)

People with spastic cerebral palsy sometimes develop contractures in the hands, reducing their range of motion (ROM). This is especially problematic for children who need their hands to lear…

Peak Performance

Chemistry (inferred)

In this project I tested to see if changing the pH of proteins could affect their ability and efficiency in the foaming process and making of meringues. I whipped egg whites and aquafaba wit…

Personalized Onco-Vaccines with Neo: Novel Epitope Optimization via a Hybrid Ml Model

As cancer cases continue to rise, with a 2023 study from Zhejiang and Harvard predicting a 31% increase in cases and a 21% increase in deaths by 2030, the need to find more effective treatme…

Physical Effects of Colloidal Silver on the Plant Omicum Basilicum

Colloidal silver, small silver nanoparticles known for their antibacterial properties, is explored for its potential as a plant growth stimulant, on Omicum basilicum, aiming to investigate t…

Portable Device for Monitoring Neurological Disorders Using Multimodal Technologies

Biomedical Engineering (inferred)

This project designs a fieldable device for monitoring psychological health in army, navy, air force soldiers, and civilians affordably in remote locations in an easy, affordable way. With n…

Predicting Microplastics Exposure via Neural Network Gene Expression Integration

Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)

This study investigated the predictability of microplastic exposure in Daphnia magna through a machine learning-based approach based on gene expression levels. The research's methodology inv…

Predicting Shark Habitats Based on Environmental Conditions Using Machine Learning

Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)

Increasing carbon emissions is resulting in global warming, melting of polar ice, and slowing of ocean currents, putting sharks at risk. Sharks are a keystone species that serve as an indica…

Predictive Modeling of Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behavioural and Social Sciences (inferred)

Early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders is critical as delayed detection negatively impacts prognosis and long-term outcomes for afflicted individuals. Traditional diagnostic methods…

Presence of Ferulicacid in S. Alterniflora and Biogeochemical Influences on Salt Marshes

Patches of fragmented wetlands within the Barnegat Bay, called “pocket marshes,†are isolated and surrounded by urban development, making them increasingly subject to polluted runoff due…

Privacy-Preserving Fundus Disease Diagnosis Using Federated Learning

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

In recent years, advances in the diagnosis and prediction of diseases using machine learning (ML) has been growing exponentially. However, due to the many privacy regulations regarding perso…

Promoting Equity: Assessing Fairness in Approaches for Predicting Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents a significant challenge for older adults in marginalized communities. The application of machine learning (ML) techniques through predictive models holds pr…

Psysensor: Integrating Biopsychosocial Profiles for Treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Behavioural and Social Sciences (inferred)

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has long been the cornerstone of psychiatric diagnosis, yet its relevance in the modern era of 2024 is increasingly questioned…

Quantitative Analysis of Geochemistry and Flow Dynamics in Great Onyx Groundwater Basin

Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)

Due to their unpredictable nature and large area that they cover, much energy has been put into developing the knowledge of karst landscapes and the vulnerable aquifer systems they contain.…

Quantum Chemistry to Simulate Drug Trials for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. It is caused by a mutation in a cell's messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) that misfolds the cystic…

Ratio of T-Cell Subsets Predicts Prognosis in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by the absence of estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors and poses a clinical challenge due to lack of actionable targets, aggressiv…

Redesigning a CNC Router for Small-Scale Manufacturing

Robotics and Intelligent Machines (inferred)

A CNC Router is a manufacturing machine that is computer controlled and used in both industrial and certain small-scale use cases. My project aims to design and build a precise and affordabl…

Reducing Diabetic Retinopathy Detection Misdiagnosis Using Deep Ensemble Learning

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a primary cause of vision loss worldwide, is projected to affect 130 million individuals by 2030. Difficulties related to diagnosis have led to an estimated underd…

Reflections of Hydropollution on Moina Brachiata

Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)

Rationale: Environmental pollution from industrial emissions can have a large effect on precipitation quality. In exploring this further, I wanted to answer the question about whether precip…

Regulation of Cell Cycle and Shape by Polarity Proteins and Mitotic Exit Network in Yeast

Cellular and Molecular Biology (inferred)

Cell cycle regulation is essential for both cell health and cancer prevention. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or budding yeast, is a great model organism for studying the cell cycle because of it…