Advanced ceramics and nanocomposite material manufacturing (micro-machining and process control), sensing techniques and sensor networks, intelligent systems and control, CNC manufacturing system dynamics analysis and multivariable optimization, precision machining, mechatronics, automation and robotics.

• DURIP, “Dispersion and alignment system for carbon nanotubes for polymer-derived ceramic composite”, PI.
• Office of Naval Research, “Multifunctional ceramic nanocomposites reinforced with a high volume fraction of well-dispersed and well-aligned carbon nanotubes”, PI.
• DOE, “Online, in-Situ monitoring combustion turbines using wireless passive ceramic sensors”, Co-PI, (PI: Dr. X.Gong, Co-PI: Dr. L.An).
• NSF-CMMI Sensor Innovation and Systems division, “Micromachinable polymer-derived ceramic ultrahigh-temperature sensors”, PI, (Co-PI: Dr. L.An).
• Florida High Tech Corridor Industry Matching Research Program, “Multivariate factor analysis for CNC turning operations”, PI.
• General Dynamics, “Multivariate factor analysis for CNC turning operations”, PI.
• Idaho National Laboratory, “Phase-field modeling and experimentation of thermotransport in U-alloys for transmutation in fast reactors”, Co-PI, (PI: Dr. Y. Sohn; Co-PI: Dr. J. Kapat).
• Florida State Funds, Florida center for advanced aero-propulsion technologies (FCAAP), “Detailed Study of Flow interaction and its impact on aerodynamic performance and heat transfer in turbomachinery passages”, Co-PI, (PI: Drs. J. Kapat, S.Basu, R.Chen).
• Florida State Funds, Florida center for advanced aero-propulsion technologies (FCAAP), “Intelligent controlled high temperature shape memory alloy actuators”, Co-PI, (PI: Dr. R.Vaidyanathan).
• GT Analysis, “Integrated advanced gas turbine monitoring”, Co-PI, (PI: Dr. S.Basu).
• UCF Presidential Major Equipment Award, “Dynamics analysis and control system for interdisciplinary nano-research”, PI.