DEPSCoR Awards FY 2006 – Oklahoma Recipients
Principal Investigator: |
Dr. Kenneth Roberts, The University of Tulsa |
| Awarding Office: | Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) |
| Project: | "Quantum Dot Nanocrystals Coupled to DNA Aptamers" |
| Project Description: | This study will use nanotechnology to develop novel biosensors for the detection of potential bacterial biowarfare agents that cause anthrax, plague and tularemia. |
Principal Investigator: |
Dr. Deborah Watson, University of Oklahoma |
| Awarding Office: | Army Research Office (ARO) |
| Project: | "Manybody Applications to Quantum Confined Systems” |
| Project Description: | This study employs quantum physics to study the behavior of atomic particles. The results may provide unique opportunities to develop ultra-sensitive detectors, remote sensors, secure communication systems, and navigational guidance systems. |
Principal Investigator: |
Tian-You Yu, University of Oklahoma |
| Awarding Office: | Office of Naval Research (ONR) |
| Project: | "Meteorological Studies with the Phased Array Weather Radar” |
| Project Description: | Phased array radar is one of the candidates to replace current weather forecasting radar systems (NEXRAD). This study will use phased array radar to provide on-scene tactical scale weather forecasts that are needed to optimize military operations. This will directly benefit the Navy's need for on-scene, tactical-scale weather analysis and forecasting. |
The official DEPSCoR press release available online at:
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2006/nr20060328-12713.html
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Mar2006/d20060328DEPSCoR.pdf
OSRHE press release – April 19, 2006 is available online at:
http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/index-apr2006.shtml