Funded Proposals

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Electroencephalography Enabled Headband for Unobtrusive Microarousal Detection and Sleep Quality Estimation

Phase I SBIR project developing an innovative headband that combines near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG) for unobtrusive detection of microarousals and estimation of sleep quality. This technology aims to provide advanced sleep monitoring capabilities for defense and clinical applications, enabling better assessment of sleep health and performance impacts.

Data Science Academy Seed Grant

Seed grant supporting innovative data science research and interdisciplinary collaboration. This funding enabled exploratory research at the intersection of data analytics, machine learning, and domain-specific applications, fostering new methodologies and proof-of-concept developments.

Enhanced detection of impending problem behaviors in people with intellectual and developmental disability through multimodal sensing and machine learning

This NSF SCH (Smart and Connected Health) project focuses on developing multimodal sensing and machine learning approaches to detect precursors to problem behaviors in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The research aims to provide early intervention opportunities through advanced sensing technologies and predictive analytics.

Primary Place of Performance: Vanderbilt University

Wearable Connectors with Compatible Interconnects

Research and development project focused on creating robust wearable connectors and compatible interconnect systems for integration into textile-based electronic systems. This work addresses critical challenges in maintaining reliable electrical connections in flexible, wearable platforms.

Making of and Prototype Development for the ASSIST HET Testbed

Development project supporting the NSF Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST). This project focused on creating and prototyping the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET) testbed platform for continuous multimodal sensing applications.

Primary Place of Performance: Raleigh, NC

VitalFlo: Portable Spirometry System Development

Small Business Innovation Research project focused on developing and validating a portable, app-based spirometry system for respiratory health monitoring. This work led to clinical validation studies demonstrating the system's accuracy in adolescents with asthma, enabling convenient at-home lung function monitoring.