Honda Initiation Grant 2003 Winners
| Research Proposal |
Investigator |
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An Innovative Sheet Folding Technology for Weight and Vibration Reduction of Vehicles |
E. A. Elsayed and B. B. Basily,
Rutgers University |
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Probabilistic Framework for Acoustic-Phonetic Knowledge Based Continuous Speech Recognition |
Carol Espy-Wilson,
University of Maryland at
College Park |
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Automotive Air Conditioner Powered by Engine Exhaust Heat |
Michael A. Lambert,
San Diego State University |
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Surface Functionalized Alloy and Core-shell Nanoparticles as H2 Storage Materials |
Jonathan Veinot,
University of Alberta, Canada |
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Novel Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells |
Chao-Yang Wang,
The Pennsylvania State University |
Honda Initiation Grant 2002 Winners
| Research Proposal |
Investigator |
| • |
Effect of carbon fibers and nano-particles on fiber reinforced composite materials |
Jose M. Castro and L. James Lee
The Ohio State University |
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Optimization of bulk metallic glass composites for structural applications |
Katharine Flores
The Ohio State University |
| • |
Improving personal mobility via peer-to-peer communication |
Y. Charlie Hu
Purdue University |
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Chemical storage of H2 within crystalline metal-organic solids |
Leonard R. MacGillivray
University of Iowa |
| • |
Autonomous directional vehicle control and human-machine interface design (leading to disabled operator assistance) |
John R. Wagner and Darren M. Dawson
Clemson University |
Honda Initiation Grant 2000 Winners
| Research Proposal |
Investigator |
| • |
Haptic interfaces for navigation guidance and situation awareness |
Hong Z. Tan
Purdue University |
| • |
Physics-based tech and system for the next generation, integrated CAE/CAD/CIM |
Hong Qin
SUNY at Stony Brook |
| • |
Robust detection of phonological features from continuous speech |
Partha Niyogi
University of Chicago |
| • |
Laser induced surface modification of aluminum for weight reduction and improved performance in automotive engine applications |
Narendra Dahotre
University of
Tennessee Space Institute |
| • |
Ultra lightweight steel foam: synthesis and properties |
Steven Nutt
University of Southern California |
| • |
Biocomposites from engineered natural fibers for automotive applications |
Lawrence T. Drzal
Michigan State |
| • |
Novel water gas shift catalysts |
Levi Thompson
University of Michigan |
| • |
Optical sensors for real-time monitoring of carbon monoxide |
Mark Arnold, Thomas Boggess
University of Iowa |
| • |
Interconnect material for fuel-cell powered vehicles: innovative fabrication of conductive coatings |
Jiahong Zhu
Tennessee Tech |
| • |
Automotive independently controlled magnetic valve |
Tetsuya Iwasaki, Paul Allaire
University of Virginia |
| • |
An investigation into the impact of driver motion on the vehicle dynamics of all terrain vehicles |
Ric Mousseau
University of Toledo |
Honda Initiation Grant 1999 Winners
| Research Proposal |
Investigator |
| • |
Helping humanoids by solving tasks that combine complex motor skills with geometric reasoning |
Steven M. Lavalle
Iowa State University |
| • |
Understanding driver behavior |
Zoran Duric
George Mason University |
| • |
Catalytic membrane production of hyrdorgen from liquid phase storage agent for on-board vehicle power plants |
Henry C. Foley
University of Delaware |
| • |
Storage and release of hydrogen for nanophase diamonds |
Mark A. Prelas & Tushar K. Ghosh
University of Missouri-Columbia |
| • |
A novel electrical double layer capacitor energy technology for non-polluting electric vehicles |
Banqiu Wu,
Ramana G. Reddy,
Robin D. Rogers
University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa |
| • |
Lightweight nanocomposites for automotive applications: development of a versatile fabrication technique |
Richard M. Laine, Sai Kumar
University of Michigan |
| • |
Primary aluminum production using high-temperature solar process heat: investigation of aspects of two dissociation-quench reactions |
Jean Murray
Colorado School of Mines |
| • |
Functionally graded permanent magnets by powder processing and pulsed laser deposition |
Pal A. Molian & Alan M. Russell
Iowa State University |
| • |
Blueprint a bike: a Web-based quantitative modeling system |
Michael G. Hilgers
University of Missouri Rolla |
| • |
Wirless support services for Honda cars |
Daniela Rus, George Cybenko, Robert Gray & David Kotz
Dartmouth College |
Honda Initiation Grant 1998 Winners
| Research Proposal |
Investigator |
| • |
A Multi-Sensory Vision System for Monitoring Driver's Vigilance |
Qiang Ji & George Bebis
University of Nevada |
| • |
Object Recognition and Tracking for AUgmented Reality and Immerse Design |
Christopher Jaynes
University of Kentucky |
| • |
Hydrogen Storage for Fuel Cell Vehicles: Design of Novel Adsorbents |
J. Karl Johnson
University of Pittsburgh |
| • |
Nitride Semi-Conducting Materials for Hydrogen Production from Water and Sunlight via Photo-Electrolysis |
Reuben T. Collins
Colorado School of Mines |
| • |
Control of Mixing and Application to Internal Combustion Engines |
Igor Mezic
University of California Santa Barbara |
| • |
Design of Hardware/Algorithms for Enhancement of Vehicle Performance in Inclement Conditions Using Virtual Environment |
Tarunraj Singh T. Kesavdas & Roger W. Mayne
State University of New York, Buffalo |
| • |
Metal Foams for Crashworthiness and Stiffness Applications |
Ian W. Hall
University of Delaware |
| • |
Laser-Induced Reaction Joining of Ceramic to Ceramic or Metal |
Narendra B. Dahotre
The University of
Tennessee Space Institute |
| • |
Nanocomposites: Novel High-Strength Plastics for Vehicle Applications |
Michael Soloman
University of Michigan |
| • |
Fundamental Characterization of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Polymers for Automotive Applications |
Andre Lee
Michigan State University |
Honda Initiation Grant 1997 Winners
| Research Proposal |
Investigator |
| • |
Automatic Surface Reconstruction |
Kenji Shimada
CMU |
| • |
New Rapid Prototyping Technology for Design and Advertising |
Charalas Doumanidis
Tufts University |
| • |
Realistic Computer Graphics Design and Advertising |
Peter Shirley
University of Utah |
| • |
Interactive Geometric Algorithms for Virtual Prototyping |
Ming Lin/ DInesh Manocha
UNC/Chapel Hill |
| • |
Interactive Visualization of Largest-Scale Mechanical CAD Datasets in VE |
Amitabh Varshney
SUNY/Stony Brook |
| • |
Contrained Shape Modification |
Fuhua Cheng
University of Kentucky |
| • |
Visual and Voice Drive Computer Dialogue for Navigation and Safety |
Valery Venda
Calif. School of
Professional Psy. |
| • |
Development of Inorganic superacidic proton exchange membranes for high temperature operation of fuel cell |
Ravindra Datta
University of Iowa |
| • |
Novel reformation concept |
L.D. Chen
University of Iowa |
| • |
Optimization performance and emission of DISI engines using multi-dimensional modeling |
Dennis Assanis
University of Michigan |
| • |
Entrainment characteristics of injectors for EISI diesel engines application |
John Abraham
Purdue |
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