LTU Research Day 2021--Virtual

The Annual Research Day and Presidential Colloquium promote the scholarly engagement of faculty and students in order to support the highest quality educational experience for Lawrence Tech students. The events bring together faculty and students to celebrate and promote a culture of research at Lawrence Tech.

Welcome to LTU’s Research Day 2021--Virtual

11:00AM Presidential Colloquium Keynote Address by George Moschelli, PhD, from the College of Arts and Science
Introductions by President Moudgil and Provost Sobh.
Zoom Link: https://ltu.zoom.us/j/93298211703

Poster Judges Please Register Here (only LTU faculty are eligible): Undergraduate Poster Judge Registration Form
$250 first place, $150 second place, and $100 third place the following categories: Best Overall Poster, Best CRE Poster, Best Research.

Entrepreneurial Judges Will Receive a Link Directly from Mark Brucki, LTU Executive Director of Industry Research & Business Outreach
$500 first place, $400 second place, and $300 third place.

Winners will be announced on this page Monday 4/19.


Undergraduate Papers
An Experiment Into the Viability of PBP2a Antibody Immobilization for Rapid Detection of Staphylococcus Aureus by Thomas Sutter, BS Chemistry Candidate, CAS; Yawen Li, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
https://youtu.be/MXjqY1rWl5M

A Study to Characterize Individual Photovoltaic Silicon Cell Performances and Their Use in A Lab-Constructed, Multi-Cell Photovoltaic Module by Rebecca Almandoz, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Robert W. Fletcher, PhD, Professor, COE.
https://youtu.be/sHVs1T0vIQ8

Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) with High Resolution Melt Curve Analysis (CRE Project) by Morgan Minjares, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Julie Zwiesler-Vollick, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.  Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/P4xUrmrmQdU

Efficacy of the HALO Germicidal UV-C Light (CRE Project) by Jeffrey Busick, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Margarita Hernandez, Archimedes Innovation, PBC; Janet Price, Archimedes Innovation, PBC; Julie Zwiesler-Vollick, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/FdVH_hLVC38

Laboratory Investigation on the Reduction of pH Levels from Roadway Underdrain Outlets by Megan M. Roden, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Alexis J. Willing, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Nishtantha Bandara, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Elin Jensen, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Nicole Villeneuve, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/gOCbsg4PlUU

Video Game for the Blind by Patrick R. Cour, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Ryan M. Woods, BS Computer Engineering Candidate, COE; Ryan J. Kaddis, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Abdulrahman S. Albaze, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/bi_0UX5TfhY


Graduate Papers
A Sustainable Model for Architecture and Retailing Environments Based on the Circular Economy Concept by Ayat Sleiman, Master of Architecture, CAD.
https://youtu.be/o-W358SZYoQ

An Investigation of Leader Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Employee Engagement and Retention by Raed Shenaq, DBA, CBIT.
https://youtu.be/dTSCf53A2qo

IoT Smart Mirror by Michael Dupuie II, MS Electrical Engineering, COE. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/eZ8kuxn1IlY

Malicious Detector: Deep Neural Network Framework for Detecting Cyberattacks by Peter Raad, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Tao Liu, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/BoE2XmqBPl8

Reducing Occupant Energy Consumption in Hotel Buildings by Hevar Palani, MS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Aslihan Karatas, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/jwrukHpzmIM

Social Media Based Consumer Sentiment Index Alternative to MCSI by Uzma Anam Riaz, M S Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mazin Al Hamando, PhD, Senior Lecturer, CAS.
https://youtu.be/PIe5f_tXlOw


Faculty Papers
Aerosol Sensor in Electronic Cigarettes for Monitoring Health Risks by Hao Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE.
https://youtu.be/9dwZ6L8KR-0

Increasing Retention in the Hospitality Industry by Matthew Cole, PhD, Associate Professor, CBIT; Patricia Castelli, PhD, Professor, CBIT; Yong Li, DBA, CBIT.
https://youtu.be/If6oaAUWxKI

Poetry as Social Practice: The Case of C. D. Wright by Paul Jaussen, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/NjkK0HKSPaM

Synthesis and Medicinal Activity of Aspirin Analogs: A Course-based Research Experience for the Organic Chemistry Laboratory by Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/NrAbIRAtk-A

Web Model Dot Space - LiDAR Scanning, Digital Heritage Preservation, and Embodying the Archive by Aaron Jones, RA, Assistant Professor, CoAD.
https://youtu.be/vqm-2p7OI78


Undergraduate Posters
A Mathematical Model of COVID-19 Spread with Face Masks of Varying Efficiencies (CRE Award) by Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; Bruce Pell, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS; Matthew Johnston, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/jOR7ehMxVYY
https://bit.ly/3to6j2W

Adapter Design for Electronic Cigarettes with Controllable Dilution of Aerosols for Dynamic Light Scattering Measurement by Brittany M. Wieland, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Hao Jiang, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/bfG6n-3dgmg
https://bit.ly/3gfnBeI

Aerosol Body Spray as a Potential Endocrine Disruptor (CRE Project) by Bella VanBuren, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/-OltLQ1oP0M
https://bit.ly/3aepBjU

Air Fresheners as Potential Endocrine Disruptors (CRE Project) by Edward Dopkowski, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/9MFPuyMEfZg
https://bit.ly/3ahKYAO

Along the Black River, Croswell Michigan by Nicholas Peruski, MArch Candidate, CAD; Anirban Adhya, PhD, Associate Professor, CAD.
https://youtu.be/rqutFPCy7UE
https://bit.ly/2RFbXzN

Artificial Sweeteners, Are They Secretly Harming You? (CRE Project) by Logan H. Moy, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/NBioKjrxXQY
https://bit.ly/3x0WU3C

Beyond Bazalgette: Public Health and Urban Infrastructure, London 1840-1890 by Luke Blair, MArch Candidate, CAD; Anirban Adhya, PhD, Associate Professor, CAD.
https://youtu.be/VN7xeni62aE
https://bit.ly/3druQ1H

Cumulative COVID-19 Cases In Michigan by Varun Agrawal, Dual Enrollment Student; Nathan Greenwood, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
https://youtu.be/hSSQnpMgDBA
https://bit.ly/3x1wbnm

Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Classroom Heat Exchanger Demonstration Kit by Matthew Quigley, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Jason Klebba, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Liping Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
https://youtu.be/PGlBcKtzKBo  
https://bit.ly/3dlPi3O

Developing A Mathematical Model To Predict Corrosion Rate (CRE Project) by Samantha Nseir, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
https://youtu.be/mLPAFZ3GyUs 
https://bit.ly/2PwRc8R

Developing Leader Follower Autonomy for Self-driving Vehicles Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning by Joseph Schulte, BS in Computer Science & BS in Mathematics Candidate, CAS; Justin Dombecki, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mitchell Pleune, BS Computer Science, CAS; Giuseppe DeRose, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, COE; Nicholas Paul, MSCS, Adjunct Faculty, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/_SzSCcQs3yc
https://bit.ly/3ack5yc

Investigation of Population Growth (CRE Project) by DeMarcus Bush, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE; Terrell Cunningham, BS Civil Engineering Candidate, COE.
https://youtu.be/UYYFaehRM14
https://bit.ly/3ad4HS0

Oscillation In Video Games Using Modulus Operations by Chris A. Kumor, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.         
https://youtu.be/-1fKFC1QsDg
https://bit.ly/3gfR20b

Possible Effects of Hand Sanitizer on the Endocrine System (CRE Project) by Maxwell Wenaas, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/xveoNarAesQ
https://bit.ly/3sleBqX

Potential Endocrine Disruptors in Mac & Cheese? (CRE Project) by Luke Morrissette, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/XAMg2Oqw4Dc
https://bit.ly/3doH1wa

Rates of Infection Over Time: Spread of COVID-19 Across America by Adam Knapp, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Travis Narducci, BS Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Andrew Ulaszek, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
https://youtu.be/ujIpzHKsYCU
https://bit.ly/3tAp7fD

Schlieren Optics (CRE Award) by Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; George Moschelli, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/eWjBkydW9C4
https://bit.ly/3mQzMQw

Simple Harmonic Motion in Action: Designing an Electromagnetic Damper (CRE Project) by Kevin J. Stinnette, BS Electrical Engineering Candidate, COE; Bhujyo Bhattacharya, PhD, Assistant Professor, Natural Science, CAS.
https://youtu.be/dAZ0Ipz0yJI
https://bit.ly/3uRkjT6

Speech to Text Note-Taking Application by Austin J. Ramsey, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Oriehi Anyaiwe, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/CQMDUnZQ4tQ
https://bit.ly/3x2veLQ

Synthesis and Reproductive Toxicity of Bisphenol Analogs (CRE Project) by Maxwell H. Wenaas, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Timothy A. Blake, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; John E. Bowen, BS Molecular and Cell Biology, CAS; Andrew H. Roberts, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/eHYsXGcz3sM
https://bit.ly/3sno3KD

Synthesis of a Cationic Contrast Agent to Study Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis by Luke J. Morrissette, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Lindsey Lammlin, BS Biochemistry and Earth and Environmental Science, University of Michigan; Stephen Redding, BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan; Michael D. Newton, MS Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Beaumont Health; Tristan Maerz, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan; Shannon C. Timmons, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/k4M9DKS_mf0
https://bit.ly/2QtljxQ

Testing St. John's Wort for Endocrine Disrupting Properties (CRE Project) by Hailey Catania, BS Chemical Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/IwxAjT8S704
https://bit.ly/3skBfjm

The Design and Development of a Dungeons and Dragons Game Library and an Example Client Interface by Calvin Withun, BS Math and Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/fWYXNlZpVIU
https://bit.ly/2QqSlP9

The Development of a Stable Four Way Stop Coordination Algorithm for Self-Driving Vehicles by Thomas Brefeld, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; James Golding, MS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Mitchell Pleune, BS Computer Science, Giuseppe DeRose, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, COE; Nicholas Paul, MSCS, Adjunct Faculty, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/tZ37nGXFs78
https://bit.ly/3wZoQVC

The Development of Scratch Programming Extensions for Machine Learning by Mark Kocherovsky, BS in Computer Science Candidate, CAS; CJ Chung, PhD, Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/8XrpUHWUY0s
https://bit.ly/2QraUTl

The Math of Autism by Aya Mchgharani, BS Biomedical Engineering Candidate, COE; Asal Beshoory, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
https://youtu.be/bOn0Hy7cBCo
https://bit.ly/3ecIkNY

The Role of Tea Tree Oil in Endocrine Disruption (CRE Project) by Timothy A. Blake, BS Molecular and Cell Biology Candidate, CAS; Aleksandra Kuzmanov, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/dzGYY7axBbk
https://bit.ly/3e6HuC7

Understanding Introductory Physics Concepts Using Computational Essays (CRE Award) by Andrea Houck, BS Physics and Mathematical Sciences Candidate, CAS; Bhujyo Bhattacharya, PhD, Assistant Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/sOWtcdwsKcE
https://bit.ly/3tokmpe

Using Open Data and Cloud Technology to facilitate Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience (CRE Project) by Chantol Aspinall, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS; Rachel Devine, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Abygal Barnewold, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Camara Davidson II, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Alexandra Bucciero, BA Graphic Design Candidate, COAD; Isaiah Cumberland, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Jessica Lodge, BS Psychology Candidate, CAS; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/LJAUZSbfwe0
https://bit.ly/3aa2sir

VR Hands-On Learning (CRE Project) by Mitchell Brennan, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS; Wisam Bukaita, PhD, Adjunct Faculty, CAS.
https://youtu.be/CvG08mfl3Eo
https://bit.ly/3tnDFiz


Undergraduate Pathways Posters
Pathways Experience--Health Care: The Fine Line between Equality and Discrimination by Jacqueline Albo, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
https://youtu.be/nL73HH-YN3I
https://bit.ly/2Rz12Y9

Pathways Experience--Investigation of Racism within Video Games by Andrew Zelenak, BS Game Software Development, CAS.
https://youtu.be/uZn6IU_AGLk
https://bit.ly/3afdD9k

Pathways Experience--Personalized Learning and Career Readiness by Justin D. Light, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
https://youtu.be/GQksCTfQXG8
https://bit.ly/3ahHNcl

Pathways Experience--Preferences for Template and Custom Designed Websites by Xavier Espinoza, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.
https://youtu.be/2EPDvigEoWY
https://bit.ly/32gfoyZ

Pathways Experience--Starvation in Rural Areas: What Can be Done? by Ashley Bogin, BS Nursing Candidate, CAS.          
https://youtu.be/u5K3j5qXJD8
https://bit.ly/3afr2ym

Pathways Experience--Unpacking Media Stereotypes by Sophie Van Antwerp, BS Media Communications Candidate, CAS.
https://youtu.be/moRQJQ9jytk
https://bit.ly/3elYK6L

Pathways Experience--Video Games in the World of Therapy by Nathan Ford, BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.         
https://youtu.be/bMrZlUzvEaA  

Pathways Experience--VR Controls Outside of Gaming by Chris A. Kumor BS Computer Science Candidate, CAS.         
https://youtu.be/wQcOY0MAi5c
https://bit.ly/32jDs3W


Graduate Posters
Availability of Solar Energy for Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power Plants in Saudi Arabia by Abdurahman Albaradi, DEME Candidate, COE; James Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/JDsCEg1_XS8
https://bit.ly/32gQD5J

Class Setting Preferences During the Covid-19 Health Crisis by Kenneth Forrest, Graduate PreMed Student, CAS; Franco Delogu, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/A290SN_L1pI
https://bit.ly/3e9VeMm

Development of a Baja SAE Telemetry System by Nicholas Hubbard, MS Mechatronic Systems Engineering Candidate, COE; James Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
https://youtu.be/SFNvS5y_xrY
https://bit.ly/3mVnMNF

Effects of Bearing Design Parameters on the Frequency Response Method for Setting Bearing Preload During Assembly: Analytical Development by David Gruzwalski, PhD Mechanical Engineering candidate, COE; James A. Mynderse, PhD, Associate Professor, COE.
https://youtu.be/shmjF9Hp97E
https://bit.ly/2QtSpNY

Evaluation of Innovative Decked Bulb-T beam Bridge System Prestressed with 0.7 inch Diameter CFCC Strands by Mohamed E. Mohamed, PhD Civil Engineering candidate, COE; Nabil F. Grace, PhD, PE, Distinguished Professor, COE; Mena Bebawy, PhD, PE, Associate Professor, COE; Marc Kasabasic, Project Engineer, CIMR, COE. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/c-wKQqhVWl4
https://bit.ly/2QxobJZ

Lessons from Local Governments' Use of Tactical Urbanism During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Tyler Kazimierczuk, MArch Candidate, CAD; Joongsub Kim, PhD, RA, AIA, AICP, Professor, CAD.
https://youtu.be/U63mpOeWVws
https://bit.ly/3g9cjZE

Research and Documentation Study of The Founders Residence of Lawrence Technological University as a Demonstration Project for Sustainability based Education by Nikola Gjurchinoski, MArch, CoAD; Daniel Faoro, Professor, CoAD.
https://youtu.be/k4ZEp_-7O38
https://bit.ly/3spmU57

The Importance of Posterior Muscle Strength and Facet Contact in Reducing Disc Herniation Risk by Stephanie Rossman, PhD Mechanical Engineering Candidate, COE; Eric Meyer, PhD, Associate Professor, COE; Steven Rundell, PhD, Explico Engineering. Entrepreneurial Potential
https://youtu.be/Xn69vnp6YbE
https://bit.ly/3e8mJWQ


Faculty Posters
Development and Implementation of a Level 4 Head Trauma (L4HT) Pathway by Brian Kaminski, MS Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CAS.
https://youtu.be/7oV2VQIhDyM
https://bit.ly/3tnhMzV

Integrating Emotion into a Reinforcement Learning Theory of Moral Judgment by Daniel Shargel, PhD, Associate Professor, CAS.
https://youtu.be/tUKCk9qD2M8
https://bit.ly/3wX7Lvp

Non-Invasive Tracking of Micro-Scale Magnetic Microrobot Using Photoacoustic Imaging by Wuming Jing, PhD, Assistant Professor, COE; Mohammad Mehrmohammadi, PhD, Associate Professor, BME, WSU.
https://youtu.be/d46iCrRzzb4
https://bit.ly/3uOTtLe