Office of Research Newsletter

July 2023

Dr. Aimin Zhou, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and a member of the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD), has been awarded a three-year, $445,500 grant by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant was awarded under the NIH's Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) R15 award program, which supports meritorious research that engages student researchers. Read More »

Meet Mustafa Usta: Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Mustafa Usta is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Prior to joining CSU, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Usta's research focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of fluid dynamics problems by integrating cutting-edge computational techniques, scientific machine learning/transfer learning, graph theory, and experimental investigations. Read More »

TeCK Fund Phase 3 Award

The TeCK Fund held its Selection Committee Meeting on July 12, 2023 at the Kent State College of Podiatry and selected CSU’s proposal for funding. The CSU submission was provided by Dr. Michael Gallagher, an assistant professor of practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and titled Next Generation Passive Exoskeleton to assist Gait Function. This project will help validate an innovative and reliable medical device to assist individuals suffering from gait or mobility issues by providing up 50% more torque to the affected leg.

One key focus of the passive exoskeleton will be on individuals suffering from gait issues as a result of multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy or stroke. These individuals may incur problems walking and the passive exoskeleton will provide the necessary strength to correct the shortfall.

CSU Research Corporation Annual Meeting

The CSU Research Corporation (CSURC) Board of Directors held their Annual Meeting on June 14, 2023. New Board Directors Randi Thomas, JD and Jerzy Sawicki, Ph.D were introduced. The Board was updated by Meredith Bond, President and CEO, Jack Kraszewski, COO and Executive Director and Ben Ward, Director, Research Development & Ethics. Several faculty research efforts and funding accomplishments were highlighted. All industry sponsored research collaborations administered by CSURC were also highlights.

Dr. Prabaha Sikder, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, presented the progress of his TeCK Fund awarded proprietary dental implant technology. Contact Jack Kraszewski for information regarding the benefits of CSURC and technology transfer.