Funded Research Awards 2022-2023
College of Arts & Sciences
Foster McNeece
Award: $1,750 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The Modern "Barren Corridor": Institutional Corridors in William Faulkner's Works
Garrett Johnson
Award: $1,270 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: For the Good of the Empire: Empire's Influence on Technology in A Memory Called Empire
Stephanie Wright
Award: $256 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: A Daring Breed: The First Pursuit Group and the Beginning of American Combat Aviation
Stephanie Wright
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: “The Soundtrack of Our Lives:” John Williams and The Revitalization of Classical Orchestration in Film Scores
Irene Hoisington
Award: $394 for Student Research Project & $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The African Methodist Episcopal Church in Antebellum Virginia: Impacts from Urban and Rural Perspectives
Elisabeth Phillips
Award: $1,574 for Student Research Project
Project: MA History Thesis, "From Mascot to Marine: The Birth of the American Military Dog Program in World War II"
Grace Martin
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: A Legacy in Question: Patrick Henry's Views on Slavery
Kaitlyn Misirian
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Martha’s Vineyard: The Island with Flying Hands
Kyle Sajoyan
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Genocidal Counterinsurgency: The German Anti-Partisan War in Belarus
Evelyn Loftin
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: No One Will Talk: The Horrors of Sexual Trauma in the Holocaust
Adaline Nolley
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Women of War: The Role of Female Spies in World War II's French Resistance
Aleah Schrock
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: A Question of Defenselessness: The Diverging Evolution of German and American Mennonite Communities, 1853-1945
Abigail Coker
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Voices of Courage: A Comparison of the Treatment of Evangelicals and Dissidents Under Khrushchev
Christian Mumpower
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Winning the West : Samuel Colt and the Great Equalizer
Fiona Rainwater
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The Beep Heard Around the World: The Cultural and Economic Impact of Sputnik I in the United States
Abigail Leisure
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The Palmer Memorial Institute: From a Groundbreaking Center for African American Education to an Obsolete Endangered Ruin
Domenica Jones
Award: $1,353 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Ella Elvira Hobart Gipson: The First Female Chaplain of the Civil War
Sarah Tate
Award: $1,352 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: An Echo's Reach
Katherine Bechter
Award: $1,352 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Rose-Colored Lenses
Theresa Fail
Award: $1,070 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The Historical Construction of Mourning Wear and Methods Used
Sophia Jantomaso
Award: $1,450 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: "Language as Illumination"
LUCOM
Connor Schroeder
Award: $1,500 for for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Acute Mechanisms of Sterile Tissue Injury Induced Vascular Leak, Ileus and Death
Christina Bagnati
Award: $1,500 for for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Acute Endothelial Cell Dysfunction Caused By A Protein Extract From
Tatiana Midkiff
Award: $1,700 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Elucidation Of A Novel Mechanism Of Perioperative And Postoperative Ileus: Microvascular Leak Of Serum Immunoglobulins Directly Activate Inhibitory Nitrergic Neuromuscular Transmission Causing Ileus
Michael Price
Award: $13, 900 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Genomics and Gene Regulation of Cryptococcus Neoformans Pathogenicity
Joseph Gigliotti
Award: $15,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Mechanisms of Diet-Induced Alterations in Kidney and Liver Health in Mouse Models of Human Disease
Joseph Gigliotti
Award: $80,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: LUCOM Summer Research Elective
Joseph Gigliotti
Award: $6,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Subscription to Biorender Software Package for LUCOM Research Faculty
Joseph Gigliotti
Award: $72,500 for Faculty Research Project
Project: LUCOM Center for Research Equipment Replacement and Purchase
Yingguang Liu
Award: $7,498 for Faculty Research Project
Project: The Role of the Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus in the Development of Murine Cancers and in the Pharmacodynamics of Decitabine
Robert Swanson
Award: $10,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: In Vitro and In Vivo Mouse Embryo Growth and Sperm Function Post-exposure to E-Cig Vapor
John Martin
Award: $10,075 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Effects of “Traumacidin” on the Cardiovascular System of the Anesthetized Rat
Shekher Mohan
Award: $9,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Pilot Study: Effect of violet light on Opioid Withdrawal in Rodents
Casey Carr
Award: $2,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: COVID-19 Impact on Breastfeeding in Lynchburg, VA: A Retrospective Analysis
Glynn Reno
Award: $1,551 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Efficacy of a Virtual, State-Wide, Dermatology Advocacy Day in Promoting Advocacy Efforts Amongst Medical Trainees
Elizabeth Dyer
Award: $2,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Moderated Poster Session: Sexual Function/Dysfunction: Medical, Hormonal & Non-surgical therapy II
Reni Jatin Gandhi
Award: $223 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: What Effects your Superpower? Kryptonite or Kratom
Thuy-Linh Nguyen
Award: $800 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Characterizing the Effects of Diet and Exercise on Collagen Deposition and ER Stress in Mouse Skeletal Muscle
Jubin Kang
Award: $5,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Delay in Clearance of Labeled Protons in Patients with Acute Head Trauma Utilizing MRI 3D TGSE PASLMRI (Arterial Spin Labeling)
Jieyu Zhang
Award: $3,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Inhibition of Murine Tumor Growth by Decitabine Is Correlated with Enhanced Expression of the Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus
Connor Ellis
Award: $3,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Prevalence and Characteristics of the Persistent Median Artery in an Adult Population: A Cadaveric Study
Swarnima Das
Award: $3,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: A Pilot to Intervention to Enhance Cultural Sensitivity in A Skills-Based Approach of Delivering Bad News
Tanner Jennings
Award: $1,795 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Taking Hip Pain out of the Weight Room
Dillon Reno
Award: $1,974 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Special Disease For Special Teams
Kayleen Melvin
Award: $3,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Lynchburg HeadStart Vision Screening Initiative
Harold Shin
Award: $2,000 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Text-mined Data Improves Machine Learning Predictions for Detecting Inborn Errors of Immunity
Michael Price
Award: $7,845 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Genetic Regulation of pH Adaptation in the Human Pathogenic Yeast Cryptococcus Neoformans
Christopher Kepley
Award: $7,500 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Evaluating Autologous Human Mast Cells as a New Cancer Immunotherapy
Nicholas Rider
Award: $7,450 for Faculty Research Project
Project: The Effect of Intermittent Sprint Training on Running Economy and Leg Stiffness in Highly Trained Runners
Charles Joseph
Award: $7,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Pilot Study Differentiating Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Neurodegenerative Disease from Small Vessel Ischemic Disease Using 3D Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) MRI
Scott Severance
Award: $15,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Venture2Lead with HEART (Holistic Equine Assisted Resilience Training)
Venkat Suru
Award: $1,600 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Functional Impairments are Common in Adults with Epilepsy and Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures
Jason Chung
Award: $2,000 for Student Research Project
Project: Disease Induced Intestinal Vascular Leak Of Serum IGG Inhibits Colonic Motility Via Triggered Neuronal Nitrergic Innervation and a Non-Neurogenic Prostanoid Mechanism
Anna King
Award: $4,330 for Student Research Project
Project: Effect of Tetracycline Derivatives on Mammary Cancer Metastasis
School of Behavioral Sciences
Bettina Poe
Award: $2,000 for Student Research Project
Project: Determining the Effectiveness of Bioregulation Therapy/Pulsed Magnetic Frequency on the Reduction of Anxiety Symptoms
Charity Frazier
Award: $4,611 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Development of Multicultural Competencies through Study Abroad and Service Learning Projects
Brian Kelley
Award: $18,827 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Addressing Biopsychosocial Measures of Loneliness Across the Lifespan: Being the Hands and Feet of Christ in a Lonely World
School of Business
Scott Ehrhorn
Award: $100,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Determining the Most Suitable Benchmark(s) for the Liberty University Student Asset Management Fund
School of Communication & the Arts
Alexandra Bones
Award: $1,954 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Religious Attributions in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Role of Faith-Based Organizations
Allison Clark
Award: $1,954 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Null
Grace Mallory
Award: $1,954 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Narrative Criticism of the 2004 DNC Keynote Address
Sawyer VeStrand
Award: $1,954 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Well-Wishes from Whitefield & Unbroken Souls Made Stronger
John Rost
Award: $30,000 for Faculty Research Projec
Project: Digital Media and Journalism | XR Studio: Virtual Video Production Research
Linda Cooper
Award: $18,500 for Faculty Research Projec
Project: SETC Fringe Festival, Presentation of ONE WEST MAIN, Student Researched Original Play
Andrew Geffken
Award: $7,000 for Faculty Research Projec
Project: "THE LAST ADAM" Musical Theatre Workshop
Stephan Schultze
Award: $50,000 for Faculty Research Projec
Project: Cinema TV Pilot
School of Divinity
Luke Walsh
Award: $2,407 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The ABC of Christian Missionary Work: Three Christian Missionary Principles that Christian Schools and Seminaries Must Teach
Paul Jang
Award: $1,203 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: The ABC of Christian Missionary Work: Three Christian Missionary Principles that Christian Schools and Seminaries Must Teach
School of Engineering
Daniel Wilson
Award: $380 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Banana Puree Wave Cycle in Twin-Fluid Atomizer
Robert Kacinski
Award: $1,240 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Establishing a Baseline CFD Model for Examining Benefits of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy
Reid Prichard
Award: $480 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: A Novel Graphical Technique for Optimal High-Performance Computing Hardware Selection
Manuel Figueroa Gomez
Award: $1,060 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Cyclic Behavior of AZ31 Rolled Magnesium under Nonzero Mean Stresses
Daniel Kenney
Award: $2,407 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Effect of Temperature and Orientation on Slip and Twinning in a Rolled Magnesium Alloy
Carson Farmer
Award: $7,758 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: I3-LiB: An Online Interactive Tool for Systems Dynamics and Mechatronics Education
Hyunjoong Kim
Award: $21,552 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Machine-Learning-Based Stochastic Structural Damage Identification
Songsu Son
Award: $25,857 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Recycling Plastic Wastes in Asphalt Pavements as Reinforcing Fibers
Hector Medina
Award: $27,310 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Bio-Inspired In-Air Ultrasound-Based Sensor for Fast Speed and Agile Response in Cluttered Environments
Ephraim Zegeye
Award: $26,880 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Additive Manufacturing of High Performance Syntactic Foams
Hongbing Fang
Award: $26,727 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Machine Learning (ML) based Material Design for Impact Resistant Systems
Kalehiwot Manahiloh
Award: $20,552 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Does Biochar Improve Poor Soil?
Sarah Hodges
Award: $1,049 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Image Processing and Machine Learning for Tumor Tissue Detection Using MRI Images in Bacteria Based Cancer Therapy
Aleck Tilbrook
Award: $907 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Development of a Sensor Embedded Pacifier for Quantifying Infant Bite Force
Binghui Wang
Award: $1,065 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: American Society for Engineering Education Student Poster Competition
Katherine Craig
Award: $505 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: Model-Based Systems Engineering Analysis of Radio Frequency and Optical Communications for Deep Space Communication
School of Government
Kahlib Fischer
Award: $16,610 for Faculty Research Event
Project: Genocide Conference at Ariel University
Kahlib Fischer
Award: $19,900 for Faculty Research Event
Project: Academic Conference
School of Health Sciences
Kenneth Christopher
Award: $3,500 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Prevalence, Awareness, and Control Rates of Cardiovascular Disease Risks in Curacao Using Point-of-Care Testing Technologies
Catharine Kebles
Award: $2,500 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Green Space and Mental Health
Oswald Attin
Award: $6,500 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Assessing Health Risks in Rural Communities Surrounding Zacapa, Guatemala
Gloria Ogunlade
Award: $3,500 for Student Research Presentation/Conference
Project: 2022 Global Missions Health Conference
Gregory Raner
Award: $90,200 for Faculty Research Project
Project: ASSURE Summer Research Program Renewal
Alan Fulp
Award: $76,912 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Flash Chromatography System
Stephen Hobson
Award: $39,445 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Organic Synthesis by Microwave Irradiation
William Moore
Award: $7,450 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Characterization of the Molecular Mechanisms Facilitating Small Molecule-Induced Glucose Disposal in Human Adipocytes for the Treatment and Prevention of Type-2 Diabetes
William Moore
Award: $7,498 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Identification of Small Bioactive Molecules for the Treatment and Prevention of Type-2 Diabetes
Jeong-Ho Kim
Award: $7,500 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Structural and Functional Analysis of the Yeast Glucose-Sensing Ceceptors Rgt2 and Snf3
Cory Goff
Award: $7,400 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Conservation Physiology of the Peaks of Otter Salamander
Kyle Harris
Award: $12,179 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Project Part II: Description of New Snake Species Endemic to Columbia
Kyle Harris
Award: $7,499 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Investigating Antimicrobial Chemicals Released from Amphibian Eggs
Kyle Harris
Award: $7,661 for Faculty Research Project
Project: Description of an Endangered New Snake Species Endemic to Panama
Kyle Harris
Award: $6,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: The Discovery of Five New Species of Palm-Pitvipers in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama
Alan Fulp
Award: $7,000 for Faculty Research Project
Project: ABHD2 as a Target for Treating Hepatitis B
Julia Inglis
Award: $3,400 for Faculty Research Project
Project: The Impact of The Thai Diet on Sleep Quality and Mental Health in Women
