BYU Research Development Office Research Networking Conference

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Relational Science

Timothy B. Smith

This research will advance the field of relational science by developing models and tools that enable autonomous agents to understand and navigate complex relational environments. By integrating DNNs with hierarchical Bayesian models, the research will enhance the agents' ability to handle uncertainty and relational data effectively.
Diabetes, Insulin Secretion, and Beta Cell Function

Jeffery Tessem

The intricate processes of nutrient metabolism and their biochemical pathways are fundamental to understanding human physiology and health. This research focuses on exploring the biochemical mechanisms underlying nutrient metabolism and how deviations in these processes can lead to metabolic disorders and associated human diseases.
Cardiovascular Epidemiology

Evan Thacker

Study to improve heart health conditions, focused on cardiovascular epidemiology. This study analyze time trends and geographic patterns in heart disease statistics
Research projects on Sexual Assault

Julie Valentine

This research will provide critical insights into the factors affecting SAK submission rates and the decision-making processes of law enforcement, informing policy and practice changes to enhance the handling of sexual assault cases.
Probabilistic Programming for Perceptually Driven Autonomous Agents

David Wingate

This research will bridge the gap between cognitive science models and machine learning techniques, resulting in autonomous agents that are not only powerful and adaptive but also understandable and safe to deploy.

The development of a dedicated probabilistic programming language will empower researchers and developers to create sophisticated autonomous systems with greater ease and confidence.
Direct Search Algorithms for Nonlinear Optimization

Mark Abramson

Areas of Research • Increase efficiency by reducing the number of Poll points • Decomposition approaches for problems with more than 50 variables • Extending algorithm to problems with random noise • Extending to problems in which some derivative information is available • Extending to multifidelity problems • Applications to engineering problems
Development Broadband Reflective Coatings for ATLAST and Other LUVOIR Space Telescopes

David D. Allred

Development broadband reflective coatings for ATLAST & other LUVOIR space observatories for exoplanet direct imaging missions the search for other Earths, & for hot objects
Acoustics Research Group

Brian Anderson, Scott D. Sommerfeldt, Timothy Leishman, Jonathan Blotter, Kent L. Gee, and Traci Neilsen

Areas of Interest: Noise Control, Sound and Vibration Interaction, Architectural Acoustics, Jet & Rocket Noise, Nondestructive Evaluation
BYU MRI Research Facility

Neal Bangerter, C. Brock Kirwan, Erin Bigler, and Jonathan Wisco

Capabilities and limits of the BYU MRI Research Facility
Cell-free Synthetic Biology

Bradley Charles Bundy

Cell-free Research Projects using direct access and Nascent Polypeptide
Analog/Mixed Signal Integrated Circuits

Shiuh-hua Wood Chiang

Micropower Circuits Laboratory, Advantages of integrated labs, and the use of ultra low-noise ion detectors
Analytical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Angiogenesis, Eukaryotic Parasites

Ken Christensen

Areas of Interest: Identifying peptides and small molecules with antiangiogenic effects targeting anthrax toxin receptors; measuring and monitoring metabolism in eukaryotic parasites
Analytical Chemistry of Solids

Eric H. Christiansen

Demonstrating the use of various imaging technology (X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, laser ablation inductively coupled mass spectrometry, cathodoluminescence imaging) to analyze volcanic solids, areas, and tectonic processes.
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Alonzo Cook

Modification of animal organs and tissues such as heart, kidney, nerve, blood vessel, eye, and pancreas, through processes of decellularization and recellularization to replace malfunctioning human organs and tissues.
Applications of Micro and Nanostructured Materials

Robert Davis

Areas of Interest: Micro and Nanoscale Materials (experimental); Biomolecular electronics ; Nanoscale chemical patterning; Nanotube Micromachines; Vertical Photovoltaics
Interdisciplinary Communication: Precision vs Understanding

Joseph Ekstrom

Areas of Interest: Terminology management, network and systems management, distributed computing, system modeling and architecture, system development, information assurance, penetration testing and IT curriculum and development
Conserved Pathways Involved in Regulating Central Metabolism

Julianne Grose

Areas of Interest: Regulation of metabolism in response to the availability of nutrients and other factors affecting growth, the study of PAS kinase, control of NAD and NADP levels within the cell
Teaching Leadership in Teaching and Mentoring

Denise M. Halverson, Alonzo Cook, and Mike Diede

Leadership topics and the reasons to implement leadership practices in teaching and mentoring.
Gene Regulatory Networks in the Developing Heart

Jonathon T. Hill

Areas of Interest: understanding how genes are regulated during heart formation; bioinformatics and bench biology to study how gene expression is controlled during this process
Influence of Aspect Ratio on Heat and Mass Transfer

Brian D. Iverson

Areas of Interest: Enhanced convective transport; Microfabrication of sensors and actuators; Absorptive surfaces for solar energy collection; Power systems for renewable energy
Education Research in the Life Sciences

Jamie Jensen

Areas of Interest: The development and transferability of scientific reasoning skills; appropriate assessment techniques; effective strategies for constructivist teaching in the STEM classroom; strategies to enhance STEM retention
Nuclear Power, Nuclear Safety, and Nuclear Reactor Design

Matthew Memmott

Areas of Interest: Enhancing the passive safety of both current and advanced nuclear reactor technology while improving the economics, fuel utilization, and grid adaptability of current plants
Speed/Research Networking

Conrad Monson, Kristen Kellems, and JoAnn Ann Petrie

This is the fourth Speed Networking Event. One goal: faculty hear about research across the university. A second goal: foster collaborative/multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research opportunities. A third goal: network.
FLOW Lab: FLight, Optimization, and Wind Lab

Andrew Ning

Areas of Interest: Multidisciplinary Optimization; Wind Energy; Aircraft Design; Aerodynamics; Aeroelasticity; Uncertainty Quantification; Computational Methods
3D Printed Microfluids

Gregory P. Nordin

Areas of Interest: 3D printed microfluidics, biological and chemical sensors, nanophotonics and integrated optics, micro- and nanofabrication, MEMS, and microfluidics