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# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
<< STAR GRANTS AND STAR CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
1 R840456
Grant



Protein Binding Affinity as the Driver for Studying PFAS Mixture Toxicity Sepulveda, Maria
Gantz, JD
Hoskins, Tyler
Hoverman, Jason
Kar, Supratik
Lee, Linda S.
Leszczynski, Jerry  
Purdue University, Hendrix College, Jackson State University, Kean University $725,481   September 01, 2022 -
August 31, 2025
(Extended to August 31, 2026)  
September 01, 2022   August 31, 2025  
August 31, 2026  
IN  
2 R840027
Grant



Integrated blood brain barrier computational model development to predict doses of concern for compound linked neurotoxicity Knipp, Gregory
Sluka, James
Stratford, Robert  
Purdue University, Indiana University $790,441   August 01, 2020 -
May 08, 2025  
August 01, 2020   May 08, 2025     IN  
3 R839640
Grant



Decreasing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in municipal wastewater effluent and minimizing release from land-applied biosolids Lee, Linda S.
Chaplin, Brian
Judy, Jonathan  
Purdue University, University of Florida, University of Illinois at Chicago $899,960   August 01, 2019 -
July 31, 2022
(Extended to July 31, 2023)  
August 01, 2019   July 31, 2022  
July 31, 2023  
IN  
4 R834868
Grant



Development of Mobile Self-Powered Sensors for Potable Water Distribution Banks, M. Katherine
Pekarek, Steve
Brovont, Aaron D
Jefferson, Travis
Porterfield, Marshall
Salim, Amani
Wu, Ruoxi  
Purdue University $599,997   January 01, 2011 -
December 31, 2013
(Extended to December 31, 2014)  
January 01, 2011   December 31, 2013  
December 31, 2014  
IN  
5 R834858
Grant



Photochemical and Fungal Transformations of Carbon Nanotubes in the Environment Jafvert, Chad T.
Fairbrother, D. Howard
Filley, Timothy  
Purdue University, The Johns Hopkins University $600,000   August 15, 2010 -
August 14, 2013  
August 15, 2010   August 14, 2013      
6 R833750
Grant



Production of Secondary Organic Aerosol from Multiphase Terpene Photooxidation Shepson, Paul   Purdue University $333,397   November 01, 2007 -
October 31, 2010
(Extended to October 31, 2011)  
November 01, 2007   October 31, 2010  
October 31, 2011  
IN  
7 R833340
Grant



Photochemical Fate of Manufactured Carbon Nanomaterials in the Aquatic Environment Jafvert, Chad T.
Hua, Inez  
Purdue University $199,900   May 10, 2007 -
April 30, 2009  
May 10, 2007   April 30, 2009     IN  
8 R833417
Grant



Fate of Hormones in Tile-Drained Fields and Impact to Aquatic Organisms Under Different Animal Waste Land-Application Practices Lee, Linda S.
Jafvert, Chad T.
Sepulveda, Marisol S.
Turco, Ronald F.  
Purdue University $700,000   April 16, 2007 -
April 15, 2011  
April 16, 2007   April 15, 2011     IN  
9 R833134
Grant



Improved Animal Model for Assessment of Allergenic Potential of Foods Through Selective Deletion of T Cells and Global Gene Expression Analysis HogenEsch, Harm
Muir, William  
Purdue University $398,497   November 01, 2006 -
October 31, 2009
(Extended to November 30, 2010)  
November 01, 2006   October 31, 2009  
November 30, 2010  
IN  
10 R831720
Grant



Repercussion of Carbon Based Manufactured Nanoparticles on Microbial Processes in Environmental Systems Turco, Ronald F.
Applegate, Bruce M.
Filley, Timothy  
Purdue University $335,000   July 01, 2004 -
June 30, 2007  
July 01, 2004   June 30, 2007     IN  
11 R831578
Grant



Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center Training and Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities (MHSRC-TTAB) Program Banks, M. Katherine
Grisby, Beth
Leven, Blase
Reddi, Lakshmi N.  
Kansas State University, Purdue University $337,500   May 01, 2004 -
April 30, 2007  
May 01, 2004   April 30, 2007     KS  
12 R830251
Grant



Anaerobic Microbial Reductive Debromination of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Nies, Loring
Ahn, Mi Youn
Filley, Timothy
Tokarz, John A.  
Purdue University $230,795   August 12, 2002 -
August 13, 2004
(Extended to September 01, 2006)  
August 12, 2002   August 13, 2004  
September 01, 2006  
IN  
13 R829587
Grant



Flow Control and Design of Environmentally Benign Spray Systems Plesniak, Michael W.
Frankel, Steven H.
Shu, Fangjun
Sojka, Paul E.  
Purdue University $350,000   January 01, 2002 -
December 31, 2004  
January 01, 2002   December 31, 2004     IN  
14 R830398
Grant



Environmental Photochemistry of Polybrominated Diphenylethers Jafvert, Chad T.
Bezares-Cruz, Juan
Filley, Timothy
Hua, Inez
Xiao, Changhe  
Purdue University $234,586   January 01, 2002 -
December 31, 2003  
January 01, 2002   December 31, 2003     IN  
15 R829609
Grant



An Experimental Study of Transactions Costs, Liability Rules and Point-Nonpoint Source Trading in Environmental Markets Cason, Timothy N.   Purdue University $144,136   January 01, 2002 -
December 31, 2003  
January 01, 2002   December 31, 2003     IN  
16 R828770C009
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Duke University Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (R828770)
Microbial Indicators of Bioremediation Potential and Success Banks, M. Katherine
Alleman, Jim

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Purdue University Refer to main center abstract (R828770) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2002  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2002     IN  
17 R828770C007
Centers




- This is a subproject of the EAGLES - Atlantic Coast Environmental Indicators Consortium (R828770)
Dewatering, Remediation, and Evaluation of Dredged Sediments Schwab, Arthur Paul
Banks, M. Katherine
Nedunari, Krishnakumar
Newman, Lee

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Purdue University, Central State University, University of South Carolina at Columbia Refer to main center abstract (R828770) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2004  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2004     IN  
18 R828770C001
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Duke University Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (R828770)
Technical Outreach Services for Communities Banks, M. Katherine
Reddi, Lakshmi N.
Voice, Thomas C.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Kansas State University, Purdue University, Michigan State University Refer to main center abstract (R828770) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2006  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2006     IN  
19 R829481
Centers




- Main center abstract - Duke University Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology
Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center Banks, M. Katherine

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Purdue University $501,000   September 26, 2001 -
September 25, 2003
(Extended to April 30, 2008)  
September 26, 2001   September 25, 2003  
April 30, 2008  
IN  
20 R826158
Grant



Hydrodynamic Mixing Effects on Macro- and Micro-Emulsification of Nonaqueous Phase Liquids into Water Jafvert, Chad T.
Hondzo, Midhat
Lyn, Dennis A.  
Purdue University, Purdue Research Foundation $206,335   January 16, 1998 -
January 15, 2000  
January 16, 1998   January 15, 2000     IN  
21 R826118
Grant



Development of Biotechnology to Sustain the Production of Environmentally Friendly Transportation Fuel Ethanol from Cellulosic Biomass Ho, Nancy W. Y.   Purdue University $359,877   November 01, 1997 -
October 31, 2000  
November 01, 1997   October 31, 2000     IN  
22 R826191
Grant



Pulmonary Metabolism of Benzene Carlson, Gary P.   Purdue University $389,120   October 20, 1997 -
October 19, 2000  
October 20, 1997   October 19, 2000     IN  
23 R825871
Grant



Development and Evaluation of Ecosystem Indicators for Urbanizing Midwestern Watersheds Spacie, Anne
Engel, Bernard A.
Harbor, Jonathan M.
Hondzo, Midhat  
Purdue University $672,323   October 01, 1997 -
September 30, 2000  
October 01, 1997   September 30, 2000     IN  
24 R825256
Grant



Development, Evaluation, and Application of a Fast Time Response Mass Spectrometric Method for Quantitative Monitoring of Oxidant Precursors Shepson, Paul   Purdue University $440,262   October 01, 1996 -
September 30, 1999
(Extended to October 30, 2000)  
October 01, 1996   September 30, 1999  
October 30, 2000  
IN  
<< NON-STAR GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
25 SU840569
Grant



Implementation of Cost-Effective Techniques for the Monitoring & Reduction of Indoor Air Pollutant Exposures in Classroom Environments through a Service-Learning Framework Boor, Brandon Emil
Jung, Nusrat  
Purdue University $24,131   August 01, 2023 -
April 23, 2025  
August 01, 2023   April 23, 2025     IN  
26 SU839287
Grant



Development of An Economic Grain Storage System for Rain Season Harvest in Rural Africa Wu, Wenzhuo
Cheoh, Jia Lin
Duhan, Shivam
Koh, Jonathan
Laster, Jacob Matthew
Wang, Ruoxing
Wang, Shutao
Zhong, Wentao  
Purdue University $15,000   February 01, 2018 -
January 31, 2019  
February 01, 2018   January 31, 2019     IN  
27 R836890
Grant



Right Sizing Tomorrow's Water Systems for Efficiency, Sustainability,and Public Health Whelton, Andrew J
Beecher, Janice
Lee, Juneseok
Mitchell, Jade
Nejadhashemi, Amirpouyan
Rose, Joan B.  
Purdue University, Manhattan College, Michigan State University, San Jose State University, Tulane University $1,989,000   October 01, 2016 -
September 30, 2019
(Extended to March 29, 2022)  
October 01, 2016   September 30, 2019  
March 29, 2022  
IN  
28 SU836785
Grant



Recovering Rare Earth Permanent Magnets for Reuse Zhao, Fu
Cong, Liang
Feng, Yuan
Guza, Mark
Helmrich, Alysha M
Nguyen, Thanh
Pattison, Benjamin
Powers, Susan E.
Simon, Timothy
Stahl, James
Suo, Sinuo
Zhu, Yongxian  
Purdue University $14,992   October 01, 2016 -
September 30, 2017
(Extended to September 30, 2018)  
October 01, 2016   September 30, 2017  
September 30, 2018  
IN  
29 SU836131
Grant



Development of Distributed Off-grid Wind Energy System for Rural African Communities Chen, Jun
Adams, Zachary
Alahmadi, Hamzah
Amer, Suhaib
Feng, Menghong
Guerrero, Mateo
Li, Sixuan
Lokkesome, Tommy
Sun, Jinglong
Tabouguia, Yvan
Tan, Hao  
Purdue University $15,000   September 01, 2015 -
August 31, 2016
(Extended to February 28, 2018)  
September 01, 2015   August 31, 2016  
February 28, 2018  
IN  
30 SU835730
Grant



Biowall’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality and Energy Hutzel, William J
Babb, Terrance
Boiquaye, Edith
Caron, Mikaela
Cord, Caleb
Dana, Michael N
Fister, Alex
Leuner, Hannes
Maupin, Chelsea
Mietusch, Reinhardt
Newcomer, Heather
Pennock, Callum
Qu, Ming
Rajkhowa, Bhargav  
Purdue University $90,000   August 15, 2014 -
August 14, 2016  
August 15, 2014   August 14, 2016     IN  
31 SU835505
Grant



Biowall’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality and Energy Hutzel, William J
Bouley, Michelle
Dana, Michael N
Drummond, Adam
Huang, Linhan
Martin, Andrew
Newkirk, Daniel
Nola, Olivia
Qu, Ming
Xue, Yu
Yearwood, Moriah  
Purdue University $15,000   August 15, 2013 -
August 14, 2014  
August 15, 2013   August 14, 2014     IN  
32 SU835345
Grant



Community-Scale Water Treatment System for Application in Developing Countries Blatchley III, Ernest R
Applegate, Bruce M.
Barrett, Emily
Berry, Stuart
Camp, Kevin
Caporaso, Philip
Dyer, Kelly
Foster, Kenneth A
Fouty, Madison
Kanach, Andrew
LeRose, Danielle
Leonard, Kyle
McDonald, Tia
Meredith, Shelby
Mieher, Joshua
Ortiz, Angela
Richards, Libby A
Ryan, Aislyn
Simpson, Vicki L
Sununtnasuk, Celeste
Vasquez, Clara
Venort, Taisha  
Purdue University $15,000   August 15, 2012 -
August 14, 2013  
August 15, 2012   August 14, 2013     IN  
33 SU835327
Grant



Recycling of Liquid Crystal Displays for Maximum Resource Recovery Zhao, Fu
Handwerker, Carol
Lagro, Adam R
Liu, Jili
Martin, Alyssa M
Mendis, Gamini
Zelinka, David L  
Purdue University $14,938   August 15, 2012 -
August 14, 2013  
August 15, 2012   August 14, 2013     IN  
34 SU835067
Grant



Development of Community Power from Sustainable Small Hydro Power Systems – A Capacity Building Project in Bangang, Cameroon Ileleji, Klein
Chen, Jun
Duket, Timothy
Fuentes-Ruano, Nayara
Gritza, Nadia
Guibert-Ramiro, Nicolas
Katz, Joe
Lai, Jeffrey
Liu, Jili
Lumkes, John
Ma, Sung-Jun
Miller, Keith
Niranjan, Akshat
Njuki, Victoria
Padgett, John
Pawletko, Patrick  
Purdue University $75,000   August 15, 2011 -
August 14, 2013  
August 15, 2011   August 14, 2013     IN  
35 SU835077
Grant



Design of a Low Cost, Self Operating Hydraulic Ram Pump for Water Retention and Lifting in Developing Countries: Bringing Clean Water to Haiti Engel, Bernard A.
Ahiablame, Laurent
DeNardo, Nick
Deak, Brian
Garner, Leah
Kujur, Birendra
Poppe, Brooke  
Purdue University $15,000   August 15, 2011 -
August 14, 2012  
August 15, 2011   August 14, 2012     IN  
36 SU834769
Grant



Promoting and Adopting Low Impact Development in Local Communities Engel, Bernard A.
Birt, Lindsey
Chen, Yan
Gall, Heather
Galloza, Magda
Murphy, Christina  
Purdue University $9,989   August 15, 2010 -
August 14, 2011  
August 15, 2010   August 14, 2011     IN  
37 SU834723
Grant



Development of Community Power from Sustainable Small Hydro Power Systems – A Capacity Building Project in Bangang, Cameroon Ileleji, Klein
Ahiablame, Laurent
Busemeyer, Corrine
Hahn, Jessica
Kincaid, Caitlin
Lara, Alejandro
Liston, Julia
Lumkes, John
Miller, Keith
Njuki, Victoria
Pennathur, Samhita
Ransdell, Patrick
White, Austin  
Purdue University $10,000   August 15, 2010 -
August 14, 2011  
August 15, 2010   August 14, 2011     IN  
38 SU834326
Grant



Reduction of Water Consumption and Pollution in the Corn Masa Production Process Okos, Martin R.
Birt, Lindsey
Najm, Majdi Abou
Piepenburg, Jayne
Probst, Kyle
Zawadsky-Weist, Maya  
Purdue University $9,112   August 15, 2009 -
August 14, 2010  
August 15, 2009   August 14, 2010     IN  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
39 FP917802
Fellow



Recovery of Valuable Biochemical Feedstocks from Wastewater Sludge RedCorn, Raymond Michael   Purdue University $132,000   September 01, 2015 -
August 31, 2018  
September 01, 2015   August 31, 2018     IN  
40 FP917291
Fellow



Evaluating Sources of Chemical Pathways of Aerosol Production on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Navajo Nation Using Isotopic and Geochemical Analysis King, Michael Zane   Purdue University $84,000   August 01, 2011 -
July 31, 2013  
August 01, 2011   July 31, 2013     IN  
41 FP917326
Fellow



Expanded Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels: Mass Flows and Greenhouse Gas Emissions During Bioethanol Production From Switchgrass and Sweet Sorghum Emery, Isaac R   Purdue University $126,000   August 01, 2011 -
July 31, 2014  
August 01, 2011   July 31, 2014     IN  
42 FP917239
Fellow



Beyond Noise Mitigation: Soundscape Conservation Implementation by U.S. Federal Land Management Agencies Dumyahn, Sarah L   Purdue University $111,000   September 01, 2010 -
August 31, 2013  
September 01, 2010   August 31, 2013     IN  
43 FP917146
Fellow



Advancing Techniques to Link Microbial Community Structure with Function to Assess the Impact of Emerging Contaminants using f-CNTs as Model Compounds Nyberg, Leila Margaret   Purdue University $111,000   August 16, 2010 -
August 15, 2013  
August 16, 2010   August 15, 2013     IN  
44 F6C20803
Fellow



Assessing the Historical Impacts of Landscape Transformation on Water Fluxes for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Goss, Alison Meredith   Purdue University $74,172   September 01, 2006 -
September 01, 2008  
September 01, 2006   September 01, 2008     IN  
45 FP916355
Fellow



Cloud Processing of Atmospheric Nitrogen Hill, Kimberly A.   Purdue University $111,344   January 01, 2004 -
December 31, 2004  
January 01, 2004   December 31, 2004     IN  
46 U916017
Fellow



Global Studies of Ephemerellidae (insecta: Ephemeroptera) Jacobus, Luke M.   Purdue University $83,775   January 01, 2001 -
January 01, 2003  
January 01, 2001   January 01, 2003     IN  
47 U915194
Fellow



Reductive Dehalogenation of Chlorinated Organics in Anaerobic Sediments Ridgway, Robin M.   Purdue University $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2001  
January 01, 1997   January 01, 2001     IN  
48 U915201
Fellow



Environmental Democracy: An Analysis of Brownfields Policymaking Zeitler, Amy A.   Purdue University $102,000   January 01, 1997 -
January 01, 2000  
January 01, 1997       IN  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
49 R840082
Grant



Evaluating PFAS Occurrence and Fate in Rural Water Supplies and Agricultural Operations to Inform Management Strategies Lee, Linda S.
Pennell, Kurt
Preisendanz, Heather  
Purdue University $1,609,344   September 01, 2020 -
August 31, 2023
(Extended to August 31, 2025)  
September 01, 2020   August 31, 2023  
August 31, 2025  
IN  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
50 R829479C026
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Duke University Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (R829479)
Development of Herbicide-Tolerant Hardwoods Meilan, Richard

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Purdue University Refer to main center abstract (R829479) for funding details.   October 01, 2004 -
September 30, 2007
(Extended to December 31, 2007)  
October 01, 2004   September 30, 2007  
December 31, 2007  
IN  
51 R829479C001
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Duke University Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (R829479)
Plant Genes and Agrobacterium T-DNA Integration Gelvin, Stanton B.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Purdue University Refer to main center abstract (R829479) for funding details.   July 01, 2002 -
June 30, 2004  
July 01, 2002   June 30, 2004     IN  


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