University of Louisville MicroFab
SPONSORED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The Lutz Microfabrication Cleanroom has been involved in the sponsored research activities listed below. Additionally, the cleanroom has been utilized for various unsponsored research activities and numerous MEng and PhD theses.

External Grant or Contract Proposals funded

• K. M. Walsh (PI), R. S. Keynton, M. Martin, M. Crain, T. Roussel , Development of Microfabricated Chemical Agents and Explosives Preconcentrators for Building Monitoring, NRL, $262,883, 6/1/04 – 03/1/05.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), R. S. Keynton, B. W. Alphenaar, R. P. Baldwin, J. F. Naber, C.S. Jayanthi , S.Y. Wu, G. Sumanasekera, A. Lowen, N. Miller, M. Yu, L. Liu, Z. Chen, and B. Hinds, Integrated Materials Architectures: From Nanoscale Studies to Micro/Nanodevice Development, DOE-EPSCoR, $3.15M. 9/03 – 8/06.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), M. Crain and R. Cohn, Ultra-small Microphone, Southwest Research Institute, add-on, $47,000, 9/03 – 9/04.
• K. Walsh (PI), R. Keynton and M. Crain, The Development of a BioMEMS-Micro/Nanotechnology Cleanroom Core Facility in the State of Kentucky: An Opportunity for Collaborative Research, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), $1.7M, 5/12/03 – 10/1/05
• E. Wang (PI), B. Alphenaar, R. Keynton, K. Walsh, etc. Impact of Host Genotype on Ground-Simulated Space Travel, NASA, $1.35 Million, 3/04-2/05.
• E. Wang (PI), B. Alphenaar, R. Keynton, K. Walsh, etc. Shared Functional Genomics between Space-Flight and Aging, NASA, $1.45 Million, 3/03-2/04.
• Hank Kaplan(PI), John Naber, Rob Keynton, and Kevin Walsh, Development of a Retinal Implant, Subcontract from Massachussetts Eye and Ear Infirmary – Center for Innovative Visual Rehabilitation/Harvard/MIT, Project funded by Veterans Administration, $2.5 M, U of L component = $94,700, 1/02 - 12/04,
• D. Jackson (PI), J. Naber, K. Walsh, R. Keynton, H. Kaplan, Real Time Monitoring System for IOP in Glaucoma, NIH National Eye Institute (NEI), SBIR, $500,000, 4/03 – 3/05.
• J. Naber (PI), K. Walsh, R. Keynton, H. Kaplan, Implantable Glaucoma Sensor, Kentucky Science and Technology Center, $225,000, 4/02 – 3/05.
• R. Keynton (PI), K. Walsh, B. Alphenaar, R. Baldwin, K. Kang, G. Pantalos, and E Wang, Kentucky BioMEMS/NEMS Initiative, NSF, EPSCoR Program, $2.5M, 3/01 – 2/04
• H. Kaplan (PI), K. M. Walsh, R. S. Keynton and J. F. Naber, Fabrication of an Artificial Retinal Implant, Harvard VA Hospital, $67,000, 9/02 – 9/03.
• K. M. Walsh (PI) and M. Crain, MEMS-based Thermal Microphone, Southwest Research Institute, $49,916, July 12, 2002 – August 27, 2003.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), M. Crain and R. Cohn, Ultra-small Microphone, Southwest Research Institute, $94,682, Oct. 1, 2001 – April 1 2003.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), M. Crain and R. Keynton, Design and Fabrication of MEMS-based Chemical Sensing Platforms using Flow-through Micro-hotplate Technology, Navy Research Laboratory, $110,000, Oct. 1, 2001 – April 1, 2003.
• W. P. Hnat (PI), K. M. Walsh, J. F. Naber amd M. J. Voor, A Real Time Monitoring System for Spinal Fusion Surgery, NSF, $348,948, May 1, 2001 – April 31, 2004.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), R. S. Keynton, R. P. Baldwin, J. F. Naber, R. W. Cohn, T. Starr, E. Brehob, H. Cox, and M. Sunkara, Implementation of Deep Reactive Ion Etching Technology for the Advancement of Micro/ Nano-technology Research at the University of Louisville, NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program, $333,000, 9/00 – 8/01.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), R. S. Keynton, R. P. Baldwin, J. F. Naber, C.S. Jayanthi , S. Liu, S.Y. Wu, Craig Grimes, Elizabeth Dickey, Susan Sinnott, and Andrew Mason, Integrated Materials Architectures: From Nanoscale Studies to Microdevice Development, DOE/EPSCoR, $952,452, 9/00 – 8/03. (Dr. Walsh is PI of the UofL MEMS effort, Dr. Jayanthi is PI of the UofL Physics/ Nanoscience effort and Dr. Grimes is PI of the UK MEMS effort. The UofL MEMS effort is one-third of the total budget).
• R. Baldwin (PI), K. Walsh, R. Keynton and J. Naber, An Integrated Monolithic Capillary Electrophoresis System with Electrochemical Detection, NSF XYZ-on-a-chip Program, $520,000, Oct.. 1, 1999 - Sept, 30, 2002.
• R. W. Cohn (PI), K. M. Walsh and M. Sunkara, Large Area Nanolithographic Fabrication of Photonic Components, DoD EPSCoR Program, $101,698, 4/15/00 - 4/14/04.
• K. M. Walsh (PI) and J. F. Naber, Development of MEMS for DOE Applications, KY DOE/EPSCoR, $32,611, Nov. 1, 1999 - Oct. 31, 2000.
• R. W. Cohn (PI), D. L. Chenoweth, K. M. Walsh, “Technology Base in Photonic Components and their Applications”, UKRF NASA EPSCoR, $112,500, 7/1/00 – 6/30/01.
• R. W. Cohn (PI), D. L. Chenoweth, K. M. Walsh, L. G. Hassebrook (U. Kentucky), "Technology Base in Photonic Components and Their Applications," National Aeronautics and Space Administration through Western Kentucky University, $112,500, July 1, 1999 June 31, 2000.
• R. W. Cohn (PI), D. L. Chenoweth, K. M. Walsh, L. G. Hassebrook (U. Kentucky), "Extension of Technology Base in Optical and Opto electronic Correlators," National Aeronautics and Space Administration through Western Kentucky University, NCC5 222, $250,000, July 1 1997 June 30 1999.
• W. K. Pitts (PI) and K. M. Walsh, Development of Gas Microstructure Detectors for Gamma-Ray Telescopes, NASA, $420,000, 1996-1999.
• W. K. Pitts (PI), K. M. Walsh and H. L. Cox, Development of Microfabricated Radiation Sensor Systems, Kentucky DEPSCoR Program, $619,518, 1996-1999.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), Microfabrication Services, Lexmark International Inc., $5,000, 1996-97.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), T. R. Hanley, and W. K. Pitts, An Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory for Microfabrication, NSF, Division of Undergraduate Education, ILI-LLD Program, $217,273, 1995-1998.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), Microfabrication of Vias for Ink Jet Printing, Lexmark International Inc., $36,676, 1995-1996.
• R. W. Cohn (PI) and K. M. Walsh, Laser Beam-Shaping Using Micro-Topographic Relief Patterns in Photoresist, Kentucky Space Grant Consortium, $3,500, June 1 1995 - May 31 1996.
• K. M. Walsh and W. K. Pitts (co-PIs), Microfabrication of Advanced Radiation Detectors, Kentucky NSF/EPSCoR Experimental Systemic Initiatives (ESI) Program, $238,445, 1994-1995.
• R. W. Cohn (PI), D. L. Chenoweth, K. M. Walsh, and L. G. Hassebrook, Technology Base in Optical and Optoelectronic Correlators, NASA EPSCoR Program, $375,000, 1994-1997.
• K. M. Walsh (PI), Fabrication of a Prototype Micromachined Silicon Nozzle Plate for Ink Jet Printing, Lexmark International, $11,625, Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1994.
• R. E. Stewart (PI), J. C. Watters, H. R. Leep, T. R. Hanley, K. M. Walsh, T. M. Murray, M. Fleischman, J. P. Mohsen, R. A. Matthews, Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Center (EADC), University City Science Center, $56,504, Oct. 1993 - Oct. 1994.
• J. R. Franco (PI), H. T. Henderson, J. H. Nevin, F. M. Gerner, K. M. Walsh, "Projectile-Target Impact History Sensor", Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, United States Dept. of Defense, $50,000, 1991.
• H. T. Henderson (PI), J. H. Nevin, W. H. Hsieh, K. M. Walsh, and J. Dury, Research in Silicon Micromachining for Development of Smart Microaccelerometers, Sensotec and the Ohio Edison Program, $150,000, 1989-1991 (during this period, K. Walsh was serving as a graduate research assistant under Dr. H. Thurman Henderson at the Center for Microelectronic Sensors and Microstructures at the University of Cincinnati).

University Grant Proposals funded

• K. M. Walsh, Fabrication of Large Area Silicon Detectors, Graduate Research Grant, University of Louisville, $3524, 1993-1994.
• K. M. Walsh, Implementation of a Mask Aligner for MEMS Research, President's Research Initiative Project Completion Grant, University of Louisville, $3000, July 1993 - June 1994.
• R. W. Cohn, K. M. Walsh, "Properties and Applications of Photorefractive 128 Degree Y-Cut Lithium Niobate", U of L Graduate School Research Grant, $4000, Oct. 1990 - Oct. 1991.

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