Research

Research Areas
  • Visualization and Computer Graphics: Mesh and point cloud modeling and processing, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), game-based learning, and general purpose GPU computing (GPGPU)
  • Modeling and Simulation: Transportation modeling and simulation, medical modeling and simulation, and military modeling and simulation
  • Signal and Image Processing: Adaptive filtering, nonlinear signal processing, and medical imaging
Grants and Contracts
  • PI, “Augmented Reality System for Marine Corps Weapon and Equipment Maintenance and Operation,” Office of Naval Research, 2018 – 2019.
  • PI, “Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality,” National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2017.
  • Co-PI, “A Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Laboratory for Industrial Applications in Shipbuilding and Shipboard Operations,” Department of Defense Research and Engineering, 2017 – 2018.
  • Co-PI, “Sensor and Simulation-based Fall Injury Mitigation for Senior Citizens,” Alzheimer’s Association, 2017 – 2020.
  • Co-PI, “Using a Smartphone App to Improve WIC Redemptions,” Duke-UNC USDA Center for Behavioral Economics and Healthy Food Choice Research, 2017 – 2018.
  • Co-PI, “Smartwatch Application Development,” NATO, 2016.
  • Co-PI, “Just-in-time Incentives (JITI) to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Redemption among WIC,” Duke-UNC USDA Center for Behavioral Economics and Healthy Food Choice Research, 2016 – 2017.
  • Co-PI, “Stern to STEM: A Pilot Program for the Recruitment and Education of Navy Veterans from Navy Technical Ratings to Rapidly Fill Mid-level Navy Engineering Leadership Roles Based on System Level Technical Expertise and Leadership Maturation Developed during Service,” Office of Naval Research, 2015 – 2018.
  • PI, “Augmented Reality Research,” National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2015.
  • PI, “Lava Integration and Visualization,” Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, 2014.
  • PI, “Improving Programming and Financial Literacy Education Using Student-Developed Games,” University of Massachusetts at Lowell, 2014.
  • PI, “Mobile and Web Application Development,” Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc., 2011.
  • Co-PI, “Improving Programming and Financial Literacy Education Using Student-Developed Games,” National Science Foundation, 2011-2014.
  • PI, “Brain Injury Rehabilitation Delivery System via Xbox 360 and Zune,” Department of Defense through MYMIC LLC, 2009.
  • Co-PI, “Phase II Technical Evaluation of Synthetic Texture Generation Algorithms,” Diamond Visionics, 2008-2009.
  • Co-PI, “Analysis of Proposed Changes to the Hampton Roads Transportation System,” Commonwealth of Virginia, 2008.
  • Co-PI, “Image Artifact Correction and Denoising,” Medical Image Engine, LLC., April 2008.
  • PI, “ALHAT Hazard Detection Avoidance Modeling and Simulation Architecture,” Loyola Enterprises, Inc, November 2007.
  • Co-PI, “Commonwealth Transportation Project,” Commonwealth of Virginia, 2006 – 2008.
  • Co-PI, “Modeling and Simulation Solutions for Advanced Surgical Skills, Augmented Patient Technologies, and Labor and Delivery,” East Virginia Medical School, 2006 – 2008.
ODU Internal Funding
  • PI, “Improving Disciplinary Writing in Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering,” Old Dominion University, 2014.
  • PI, “Dean’s Faculty Development Grant,” College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, 2014.
  • PI, “Hands-on Wiring Software for Automation Control,” Office of Research, Old Dominion University, 2013.
  • Co-PI, “Simulation and Education in Evergreen-Agriculture Decision-making for Subsistence Farmers,” Office of Research, Old Dominion University, 2012.
  • PI, “Serious Games for Learning Chemistry,” Office of Research, Summer Research Fellowship Program, Old Dominion University, 2011.
  • PI, “Dean’s Faculty Development Grant,” Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, 2011.
  • Co-PI, “Faculty Innovator Grant,” Center for Learning Technologies, Old Dominion University, 2011.
  • PI, “Faculty Proposal Preparation Program,” Old Dominion University, 2010.
  • PI, “Faculty Development Grant,” Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Old Dominion University, 2010.
  • Co-PI, “Multiplayer Online Games for Information Quality Management,” Office of Research, Old Dominion University, 2010.
  • PI, “Characterization of Insoluble Organic Matter from Carbonaceous Meteorites by Advanced Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Computer Fitting,” Office of Research, Old Dominion University, 2009.
  • Co-PI, “The Chesapeake Interactive Modeling Project,” Office of Research, Old Dominion University, 2005.