Funding

NSF-TNSCORE: Acquisition of FTIR, $50,000, 2015, PI
NSF-CBET: MRI: Acquisition of field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) for teaching and research, Co-PI, $693,617.00, 2013-2014

FIT: Dual Action Coating for Implants, Co-PI: $95,182. 2013-2015
FIT: Capture and Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells in Whole Blood Using Hybrid Nanoparticles and Microfluidic Devices, Co-PI: $122,91, 2014-2015
FedEx Institute of Technology: "Smart" stimuli responsive Biomaterials, Co-PI, $525K, 2013-2015
FedEx Institute of Technology: Funds to purchase high Frequency Dielectric Analyzer for developing novel Ferrites, $28K, 2013
NSF-TN-SCORE: Materials for Solar Energy, Co-PI, $1.25M, 2010-2015
NSF-CMMI: Grain Refined Nanocomposites: A Study on the Effect of Additives on Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Permanent Magnets, PI, $300,00, 2010-2013
NSF-EAGER: Novel Nitride based exchange-spring permanent magnets. PI, $160,000, 2010-2012
SERRI: Southeast Regional Research Initiative: Nano Coated Smart Sensors for Explosive Diagnostics and Monitoring, Co-PI, $104,000, 2009-2011
NSF-REU:Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials/Biomaterials in Mid-South", $281,113, 2008-2011
ACS Petroleum Research Supplemental Fund, $8000, Summer 2006
NSF-MRI: "Acquisition of Multi-Purpose X-ray Diffraction System for Research and Associated Educational Programs", PI, $274,000, 2005-2006
ACS-Petroleum Research Funds: "Ferro-Antiferromagnetic Exchange Coupled Nanocomposites", PI, $50,000, 2005-2009
Research Corporation: "On the Magnetic Properties of Rare-Earth Oxide Coated Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles", PI, $45,000, 2005-2008
NSF-MRI: Acquisition of Atomic Force Microscope and Transmission Electron Sample Preparation Equipment to Enhance Materials Science Research Activity", PI, $157,756, 2000.
Cargill Inc.: Donation towards purchasing AFM, $50,000.
Faculty Research Grant, UoM: "Preparation of Novel Magnetoresistive Nanomaterial via Ball Milling", $6,500, 2003
Faculty Research Grant, UoM: "Synthesis of Self-organized nanoparticles in an Amorphous Matrix via ion-implantation", $6,000, 2004
NSF- Traval Grant: $600
UoM Travel Grant: $600
Experimental Time at NHFML (2003, 2004, 2006) and SSRL(2003)