Security and Intelligence Research Showcase Booklet by WVU Research

SHOWCASE FOR SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTING INNOVATION BY WVU FACULTY

Thursday, November 8, 2012 Ruby Grand Hall Erickson Alumni Center

Welcome,

The WVU Office of Research and Economic Development, through the support provided by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, has launched an initiative to encourage innovation and commercialization through research. The initiative, titled LIINC (Linking Innovation, Industry and Commercialization), is designed to bring faculty expertise and talent to the attention of our industry partners through networking events. This particular event focuses on security and intelligence research. To our industry partners, we greatly appreciate your attendance at this event and we hope you will take this opportunity to learn about the research taking place at WVU. To facilitate new partnerships and future collaboration, this booklet contains brief abstracts of our facultyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research activities. We strongly encourage you to contact them to learn about and discuss their research in greater detail. On behalf of our faculty, we thank you for your participation and we hope you will see us as trusted partners for continued collaboration.

Dr. Fred King Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development

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ATTENDING INDUSTRIES Aces & Eights Corporation Aces & Eights Corporation is an advanced technology, services and solutions provider for U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Homeland Security and Law Enforcement communities. We focus on providing a wide range of services and solutions to the government in support of national security on advanced technology and current and future operational needs while integrating the most cutting edge technology into our custom hardware and software solutions.

Agile5 Technologies Agile5 Technologies is a small, woman-owned systems architecture and software development firm that specializes in enterprise software systems for government agencies, as well as commercial interests.

Allegheny Science & Technology Allegheny provides Management and Technology solutions for federal, state, and local governments, federal civilian agencies, and commercial clients. We work in areas such as project management, financial analysis, software and systems engineering, as well as training and simulation, and specialized scientific, engineering, and technical support.

Ardara Technologies Ardara Technologies L.P. is a leading designer and supplier of mass spectrometers and components that go into custom mass spectrometer systems. We offer a full line of products and services, including electronics modules such as Optics Power Supplies and RF Power Supplies and Quadrupole Power Supplies, as well as vacuum hardware such as Quadrupoles, Ionizers, Chambers and Flanges. We also design and fabricate integrated systems such as our benchtop quadrupole gas analyzer, and custom ESI-q-TOF systems.

Athena Sciences Corporation Athena Sciences Corporation is a Woman Owned Small Business that provides technical services and solutions to commercial and government clients in the fields of aerospace and information technology. Athena core competencies include software development, spacecraft modeling and simulation, command and control, information technology services, and independent verification and validation (IV&V) of mission critical software.

Aurora Flight Sciences Aurora Flight Sciences is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Aurora is head-

quartered in Manassas, VA and operates production plants in Bridgeport, WV and Columbus, MS; and a Research and Development Center in Cambridge, MA. The mission of Auroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research business sector and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research and Development Center (RDC) is to perform basic and applied research supporting Auroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core business and product development efforts in the areas of unmanned aircraft systems, small space systems, and other flight vehicles.

Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the U.S. government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and to major corporations, institutions, and not-forprofit organizations.

Bunseki Software Authority In support of software litigation, the Bunseki Software Authority tools suite derives objective metrics from case related software, software artifacts, and documents. Our results prioritize relevant information for targeted analysis. Bunseki offers the services of experienced technology professionals to analyse, report, and testify as expert witnesses. Our technologists provide independent analyses focusing on the specific items identified by the objective results. The result provides the client and legal team with timely, relevant, and targeted opinions.

Chemring Ordnance Chemring Ordnance is a center of excellence for the design, development and production of ordnance, pyrotechnic products, and other munition components for military, homeland security, and first responders. We manufacture all types of 40mm low and high velocity ammunition; pyrotechnic marking, signalling, and tactical illumination devices; battlefield effects simulators; hand grenade fuzes and other ammunition components such as large caliber electronic primers. We also provide load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services.

cr3473 h1st0r1c4LLy s1gn1f1c4nt 1d34z. An IP Holding Company. R&D and innovation in software. Current activity/interest in data, mobile, LBS, legal, financial.

createTank createTank is a software company specializing in open source software integration, services oriented architecture (soa), cloud computing, and software development best practices.

CrossResolve CrossResolve applies scientific rigor to the business of creating technical solutions in biometrics, forensics and identity intelligence. As a result, our solutions are measurable, defensible, and valuable. Our expertise and knowledge of fundamental drivers within Government, industry, and aca-

demia, provide an exceptional perspective for providing focused, targeted results while understanding and managing risk.

CSC Our service offerings include cloud computing; business process, software and platform as a service solutions; system design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; cyber security; Web and application hosting; mission support and technical services; and management consulting.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) DTRA is the U.S. Department of Defense’s official Combat Support Agency for countering weapons of mass destruction. Our people are Subject Matter Experts on WMD, and we address the entire spectrum of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosive threats. DTRA’s programs include basic science research and development, operational support to U.S. warfighters on the front line, and an in-house WMD think tank that aims to anticipate and mitigate future threats long before they have a chance to harm the United States and our allies.

EWA Government Systems EWA Government Systems, Inc. (EWA GSI) is known for our EW expertise and engineering prowess in cyber security and cyber defense, radar development, EW software and hardware products, as well as expertise in test & evaluation, miniaturization & microelectronics, EW training and simulation products, and our unique tagging, tracking and locating technology.

FBI Biometric Center of Excellence The BCOE (located in Clarksburg, W. Va.) is the FBI’s program for exploring and advancing the use of new and enhanced biometric technologies and capabilities for integration into operations. The FBI’s Science and Technology Branch created the BCOE in 2007 to support its overall biometrics mission, and the BCOE supports major programs and strategic initiatives that comprise the FBI biometric portfolio of services.

Fenwick Technologies, Inc. Since 1994 Fenwick Technologies has served federal, state and commercial markets by providing large scale application development project and staffing solutions. We provide superior service to our clients and a caring workplace for our employees. Whether your need is to architect an IT project, develop or implement an IT solution, our staff of talented technology professionals are dedicated to completing your mission critical projects and service needs on time and in a quality manner.

Global Science & Technology, Inc. GST provides superior service in the fields of science, engineering, Information Technology (IT), and technical support to worldwide government, industry, and academic clients. GST has built a highly specified workforce that includes experts in these key domains. From projects such as instrument engineering for the Hubble Space Telescope program, to meteorology, software engineering, and satellite communicationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;GST is committed to technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

Green IT Systems Group Green IT Systems Group: located in Herndon VA and with a force of nearly 350 people, Green IT Systems Group specializes in IT Service Management, Systems Management, Infrastructure Management, Application Solutions, Advanced Network and Security Solutions, Virtual Presence Solutions and Service Desk Solutions. Green IT Systems Group has been awarded two Federal Government Contract Vehicles in the field of IT Systems and Services.

High Technology Consortium Foundation The WVHTC Foundation, based in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization functioning as an engine of economic change for growing a statewide, regional and national high-tech business sector. We have established a multi-faceted approach to maximize economic development, commercialization and workforce development. Our departments include Advanced Technologies Group, Mission Systems Group, Technology Transfer and Commercialization Group, INNOVA Commercialization Group, Affiliate Services Group, and I-79 Technology Park Development Group.

I-79 Development Council The goal of the I-79 Development Council is to nurture and retain the traditional business base and to promote economic diversity through the development of dynamic new sectors of high technology, biotechnology, forensic science, biometrics and aerospace manufacturing.

Innovation Management Technology Services (IMTS) Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC (IMTS) is a small disadvantaged business and trusted partner to the federal government and world-class integrators. We maintain an active Top Secret Facility Clearance, and are comprised of seasoned professionals - scientists, technologists, engineers, and business analysts - that leverage extensive industry experiences to deliver enterprise-level support in the areas of Biometric System Support, Program Management Support, Science & Technology Support, and IT Infrastructure Support.

International Biometric Group IBG provides independent biometrics consultation to private sector companies, including several Fortune 500 corporations, as well as to Government institutions. IBG designs, develops, optimizes, and integrates world-class biometric and identity intelligence systems. IBG system engineering capabilities span large -scale biometric identification systems, multimodal systems, emerging modalities. IBG has been funded to study areas such as multimodal fusion, high-resolution fingerprint algorithms, iris recognition performance and interoperability, and other cutting-edge topics.

Jackson Kelly PLLC Offering business and corporate legal services, from offices in West Virginia, Colorado, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia. The Firm has been home to Governors and business leaders, judges and public servants, great lawyers and community leaders. It has helped form and served many of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading businesses and been a driving force in industries as diverse as coal, chemical, biotechnology, media and banking.

KeyLogic KeyLogic is an information technology consultant that offers IT systems consulting, knowledge management consulting, program management, system engineering and development, and intelligence community support.

ManTech ManTech is a leading provider of mission critical, advanced technology solutions and technical services that include, but are not limited to: Systems Engineering & Integration, Technology & Software Development, Enterprise Security Architecture, Intelligence Operations Support, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Computer Forensics. The ManTech Enterprise Integration Center (e IC), a part of ManTech Information Systems and Technology, a subsidiary of ManTech International Corporation, is a preeminent provider of high quality biometrics and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) information technology services.

Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex The Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex (MAAC) markets and promotes the capabilities in aviation and aerospace of the North Central West Virginia Airport and its component members to government, industrial clients and prospects throughout the world.

MITRE Corporation The MITRE Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that manages federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs): one for the Department of Defense (known as the National Security Engineering Center), one for the Federal Aviation Administration (the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development), one for the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the Center for Enterprise Modernization), one for the Department of Homeland Security (the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute), and one for the U.S. Courts (the Judiciary Engineering and Modernization Center).

MorphoTrak MorphoTrak is the world leader in multibiometric technologies for fingerprint, iris and facial recognition, and an acknowledged expert in identification systems. MorphoTrak provides biometric and identity management solutions to the U.S. and Canadian markets. MorphoTrak’s combined U.S. customer base includes over 50% of the law enforcement biometric identification systems at the state and local level.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Mylan is one of the world’s leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, providing products to customers in more than 150 countries and territories. The company maintains one of the industry’s broadest and highest quality product portfolios, which is regularly bolstered by an innovative and robust product pipeline. With a workforce of more than 16,000, Mylan has attained leading positions in key international markets through its wide array of dosage forms and delivery systems, significant manufacturing capacity, global commercial scale and a committed focus on quality and customer service.

NASA IV&V The NASA IV&V Program has embarked on a process to establish an increased value-added/needed presence within the NASA community. The process centers around the NASA IV&V Program's main purpose of offering needed software services, including IV&V of critical software under development, systems engineering support, and software assurance research.

NEW-BOLD Enterprises, Inc. NEW-BOLD Enterprises, Inc. is a small disadvantaged, woman-owned business founded in 1988 by Nancy Newbold. Since the begining, we have offered our clients excellence in performance, responsiveness in customer service, and thoroughness in execution. Our Technical and Administrative support services are focused on information management. We provide support in the following areas: Information Technology; Administrative and Professional Support; Creations; and Ebooks.

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide that are critical to the defense of the nation and its allies. From working with the Navy to developing training systems for new weapons platforms to providing public health informatics support to the CDC to managing IT infrastructure and secure wireless communications networks in states and municipalities nationwide, Northrop Grumman is meeting the needs of programs and enterprises that touch the daily lives of people everywhere. Through the integration of health expertise and information technology, Northrop Grumman Health IT delivers Innovative Health Systems and Advanced Analytics leading to Better Health Outcomes.

NTT DATA NTT DATA is your Innovation Partner anywhere around the world. Headquartered in Tokyo, with business operations in more than 35 countries, we put emphasis on long-term commitment and combine global reach and local intimacy to provide premier professional services from consulting, system development to business IT outsourcing. The NTT DATA Group is developing cutting-edge services that anticipate trends in technology and strengthening system development capabilities to bring innovation to our customers.

Raytheon Missile Systems Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Missile Systems designs, develops, and produces missile systems for U.S. and allied forces, including air-to-air, strike, naval weapon systems, land combat missiles, guided projectiles, exoatmospheric kill vehicles, and directed energy weapons.

Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) RCBI is the only statewide facility that provides manufacturers with regional access to advanced CNC equipment, affordable workforce development and technical training programs to develop new business and jobs in West Virginia. RCBI offers a wide variety of both standarized and custom training courses including the Machinist Technology Program which includes a college degree option. Each of our locations offers the latest equipment for you to train on or lease.

RSI (Reliable Systems Incorporated) Reliable Solutions Incorporated is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business that focuses on providing Systems Development, Software Engineering, and Project Management services to clients in both the Federal and Private sectors. As a newly formed company, we are currently building an infrastructure of professional, highly motivated staff to serve customers in the Federal and Commercial arena.

SAIC SAIC has a strong commitment to supporting programs of national importance – helping to solve or undertake our country’s most significant problems. We offer a broad range of services and products to address our customers' most complex and critical technology-related needs. These services include the following: National Security, Health, Energy & Environment, and Cybersecurity.

SDSE (Smart Data Solutions) SDSE is a professional services firm headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. We provide Management Support, Technical Assistance, and Engineering Services to defense and civilian agencies in the public and private sectors. SDSE is committed to implementing Smart Solutions for our customers by employing repeatable, mature, and methodical processes (CMMI and ISO-based in-house methodologies).

Secure US At Secure US, we have over 18 years of experience and more than 50 local employees who protect what you value most. Ranked in SDM's Top 100 Security Companies, Secure US is no stranger to the security industry. Specializing in both residential and commercial services, Secure US provides security systems, intrusion alarms, fire safety, access control, closed circuit TV (CCTV), cameras and camera systems, presentation audio/video, loss prevention and remote viewing. We are also a Notifier distributor for the state of West Virginia.

SecurLinx SecurLinx offers solutions that store, process and share biometric template information specific to the challenges of law enforcement, gaming and the security industry. SecurLinx’ products have evolved out of our extensive experience in the biometrics field, our relationships with Biometric Service Providers and our work on behalf of the end users in law enforcement, the gaming industry and government security services.

SRA International, Inc. From our headquarters in Fairfax, Va., and from offices and locations around the globe, our more than 6,000 employees support government clients in civilian, defense, health, intelligence, law enforcement and homeland security agencies by delivering IT solutions and professional services in

such areas as information technology lifecycle services; cloud and mobile computing; cyber security; solutions development and integration; and, strategy development and organizational change management. We also provide mission-specific domain expertise in areas such as energy and environmental consulting; intelligence analysis; advanced research; and bioinformatics.

TASC TASC provides enterprise systems engineering, integration and analytical decision-support services to the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and civilian agencies of the federal government. We leverage our subject-matter expertise, process-driven approach and unparalleled technical capabilities to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. These solutions help our customers strengthen security and safety and protect the basic values of our society.

TecSec Inc. TecSec® Incorporated, founded in 1990, is a privately held company located just outside of Washington, DC. TecSec provides software and hardware products based upon the company’s 7th generation, standards-based Constructive Key Management (CKM®) technology leveraging their large library of patents and still growing intellectual property. CKM Enabled® solutions can be employed as software, firmware, hardware, or in a combination, including the TecSec® Eagle Smart Card™.

TMC2 Technologies TMC Technologies is an information technology (IT) services company with significant contract experience at the federal and state government levels and a reputation for outstanding quality and service. First established in 1996 with headquarters in Fairmont, West Virginia, and offices in Asheville, North Carolina, and Boulder, Colorado, TMC Technologies--after a five year hiatus--is back in business with its original management team intact. Our past experience includes providing cost effective solutions to complex problems in the fields of software engineering, data management, project management and biometrics.

Tygart Technology, Inc. Tygart designs and develops commercial software products and provides an array of Information Technology (IT) consulting services for state and federal government clients. Tygart’s consultants provide a full-spectrum of services across all aspects of a program’s life cycle including, enterprise strategic planning, architecture design, software development, and system operation and maintenance.

U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce As part of the United States Department of Commerce, The U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Export Assistance Center of West Virginia, located in Charleston and Wheeling, assists U.S. companies in exporting by: Providing expert counseling, advice, and advocacy; producing research on overseas markets and industries; promoting your product and service in overseas market; and finding international partners (agents, distributors, JV, licensing, etc.).

WV Angel Network The West Virginia Angel Investor Network seeks investment opportunities in two sectors – companies seeking seed capital (companies that do not have sales or may not have a completed or tested product/service) and early stage capital (companies with sales near or above $500k per year).

West Virginia Development Office The West Virginia Development Office’s role is to: support existing businesses in the expansion and retention of their operations; attract new businesses to locate in the state; generate new leads and prospects of potential investors; diversify West Virginia’s economy by marketing to targeted industries; provide comprehensive development assistance; provide research, planning and technical support; work with local governments and economic developers to improve the quality of life in communities; and market West Virginia at primary and secondary target industry trade shows.

West Virginia Army National Guard The WV Army National Guard has 38 units and activities stationed in 22 counties throughout West Virginia and overseas. WV Army National Guard currently has units supporting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo. The WV Army National Guard plays a key role, in the defense of our country and interests around the world. Together with active military forces, the WV Army Guard is supporting activities as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Homeland Security, and supporting peace keeping missions in Kosovo.

WV Small Business Development Center (SBDC) The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) is a division of the West Virginia Development Office and is funded by the State of West Virginia, the United States Small Business Administration, and our Community Colleges and Workforce Investment Board Partners. The WVSBDC promotes economic development through a program of practical, interrelated services, providing assistance to existing small businesses and the emerging entrepreneur. The WVSBDC provides many free services that assist you, the entrepreneur, in your business venture. If you need financial help and/or coaching, then you have come to the right place.

X3DCAE X3DCAE: located in Morgantown WV, X3DCAE is a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Consulting firm and a Business Developer for Biometrics Software and Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Systems (IDS/IDPS), Communication Encryption Systems, GPU Applications, Specialty Technical Software and Efficient Sustainable Energy Systems.

The following companies were invited, but regrettably were unable to attend: Azimuth, Inc.; BIMA; CART, Inc.; DRWV Foundation; Ideal Innovations, Inc.; Integrated Wave Technologies, Inc.; IQT; Lockheed Martin; MATRIC; MBDA, Inc.; Mountain State Information Systems; OnWire Consulting Group; RSK Associates; SAVA Workforce Solutions; Scitor Corporation; ShieldSmith; Zoll Medical Corporation

FACULTY RESEARCH Computational Chemistry for Molecular Design and Characterization We employ molecular science techniques for the analysis of molecular interactions. Our tools include ab initio quantum chemistry for the parameterization of intermolecular interaction energies for novel compounds and molecular dynamics techniques for the characterization of molecular interactions. Particular systems of interest include the interaction of organic or inorganic incipient molecules with biological targets such as neurological proteins. Brian J. Anderson Chemical Engineering 304-293-9334 Brian.anderson@mail.wvu.edu

Night-Time Long-Range Face Recognition In law enforcement and security applications, the acquisition of face images is critical in producing key trace evidence for the successful identification of potential threats. In this work we will illustrate the benefits of using an infrared (IR) sensor designed with the capability to acquire images at long-range stand-off distances at night. We will show the maximum stand-off distance where face recognition techniques can be utilized to efficiently identify individuals at night at ranges from 30 to approximately 300 ft. Thirimachos Bourlai Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 832-713-9773 Thirimachos.bourlai@mail.wvu.edu

Natural Designs for Network Threats The need for enhanced information system security measures is broad, and solutions to current and future threats necessitates unorthodox/clean slate approaches to develop new ideas which revisit implicit assumptions in security. Proper functioning of both cellular and information systems necessitates interaction with external environments, and therefore both risk exposure to potentially toxic threats. Understanding the defense mechanisms of biological systems, specifically exploiting the years of evolution that led to cellular signal transduction networks capable of sensing, amplifying, and responding to threats, could greatly enhance future network systems and software applications by incorporating novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;secure by designâ&#x20AC;? techniques learned from nature. Research in the Boyd laboratory focuses on defining the signal transduction networks responsible for the threat assessment decision process of cells 14

in response to toxic exposures. Identifying key mechanistic features and cellular network strategies (e.g. localization, amplification, signal matching and routing) could be used to design faster, more efficient and effective information system security measures with fewer false alarms and failures. Jonathan Boyd Chemistry 304-293-4741 Jonathan.boyd@mail.wvu.edu

Using Genetic Algorithms for Cooperative Control of Unmanned Assets Our team is designing, developing, and implementing genetic algorithms for the tasking of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to accomplish complex missions. Genetic Algorithms have proven to be adaptable to many mission types using both homogeneous and heterogeneous UAV teams. These algorithms could also be applied to other scenarios that include ground or marine assets. Marjorie Darrah Mathematics 304-276-3506 mdarrah@math.wvu.edu

Enabling Technologies for Rapid DNA Identification Platforms Dr. Dawson's research is focused on hardware and analysis component development for rapid DNA and lab-on-chip systems. He is currently leading a team focused on developing new lab-on chip technologies based on coupled nanophotonic/microfludic systems, The goal of their research is improving the throughput and performance of rapid DNA systems that can be used to identify humans, toxins, and pathogens. Jeremy M. Dawson Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-4028 Jeremy.dawson@mail.wvu.edu

Bio-composite Materials My research in bio-composite materials involves fundamental investigation into how raw material attributes influence physical and mechanical properties of composite materials. My research also looks at non-destructive techniques (i.e., ultrasonic and optical scanning) to evaluate materials and identify defects and predict strength properties. Some of my recent bio-composite work involves using cellulose, lignin, and biochar nano-crystals to modify the prop15

erties of thin films and using textile fabric and fibers to produce composite panels. David DeVallance Foresty & Natural Resources 304-293-0029 David.devallance@mail.wvu.edu

Self-sustainable Coatings for Decontamination The need for reliable, self-sustainable decontamination coatings is increasing. Whether it is for contaminated surfaces in hospital settings or for chemical or biological warfare agents in military scenarios, the development of decontamination systems that are rapid, readily deployable, and user and environmentally benign are of great importance. Most conventional decontamination agents such as glutaraldehyde, alcohols, ammonium compounds or halides (i.e. chlorine or iodine) are required in high concentrations and can be harmful to both the environment and humans. In Dinu's lab, we are developing self -sustainable coatings that are user and environmentally friendly. Our coatings are enzyme-based and thus applicable in a variety of products for food industry as well as for military settings. Cerasela Dinu Chemical Engineering 304-293-9338 Cerasela-zoica.dinu@mail.wvu.edu

Computer Vision, Image and Video Analysis, Intelligent Video, and Biometrics The WVU Vision Laboratory, http://vision.csee.wvu.edu/, is focusing on core aspects of Computer Vision research. Those include: (a) human action recognition; (b) human behavior analysis; (c) human recognition based on whole body appearance; (d) social network analysis from video; (e) target and scene recognition and analysis; (f) multispectral analysis of video. Typical DOD applications of this research include, but are not limited to, Video Analytics for Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance (ISR), as well as Situational Awareness (SA), both in ground-based as well as aerial settings. Gianfranco Doretto Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9133 Gianfranco.doretto@mail.wvu.edu

Data Signatures and Social Networks Digital data (email/chat messages, bulletin board/forum/blog postings, web pages, internet browsing habits, financial transactions, files on seized disks, computer code, cell phone activity, video imagery, etc.) can carry signature patterns. These patterns can be used to categorize data, identify individuals, and discover social networks. We are developing methods for quantifying content, intent, orientation, and emotive shift in data based signature patterns. Our prototype software package is designed to aid investigators in identifying data and interactions between players that are of interest in the intelligence/ security arena. Intelligence is greatly enhanced when multiple modes of data can be analyzed simultaneously. We are developing models and analysis techniques for multimodal data networks. Elaine Eschen and Alan Barnes Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-943-6091 Elaine.eschen@mail.wvu.edu

Robotic Technology for Satellite Servicing Capabilities WVU and the WV Robotic Technology Center (www.wvrtc.com) are performing research and development to enable and test technology to support NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with satellite servicing capabilities. These technologies include autonmous robotic operations, machine vision, tactile sensors, chemical leak sensors, and high-precision imaging systems. The research for each system is unique in its field due to the required capability to function in a harsh space environment and operate on space assets which were never intended to be serviced after launch. Thomas H. Evans Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 304-333-6063 Thomas.evans@mail.wvu.edu

Proactive Electric Grid Resiliency: Modeling, Simulation and Business Case Analysis APERC (Advanced Power & Electricity Research Center) is capitalizing on its current studies, models, tools and industry relationships to pursue with other partners the development of an integrated tool to proactively improve resiliency and security of an electric grid and/or a microgrid. Ali Feliachi Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9690 alfeliachi@mail.wvu.edu

Energy and the Environment Research has focused on energy and related environmental issues with a focus on coal resources. Current work includes shale gas. NRAC takes an interdisciplinary approach to problems combining economic and policy analysis with science and engineering concepts. Much of the work has a spatial context. Current capabilities also include LiDAR and other remote sensing applications. Jerald J. Fletcher Natural Resource Analysis Center & US-China Energy Center 304-293-5499 jfletch@wvu.edu

Secure and Dependable Cyberspace Dr. Goseva-Popstojanovaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research interests related to cybersecurity include continuous monitoring and situation awareness, assessment and prediction of malicious attacker activities, vulnerability analysis, information assurance, and system resilience. Her research in the area of software engineering is focused on characterization of software faults and failures, risk analysis, and prediction of components fault and failure proneness. She also conducts research on modeling, simulation, and empirical evaluation and prediction of software and systems reliability and performance. Dr. Goseva-Popstojanovaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research work has a strong emphasis on empirical studies, including large industrial systems (e.g., NASA missions, European Space Agency, Avaya, and Motorola), open source software systems (e.g., Eclipse, GCC), network traffic and application logs of production servers (e.g., LCSEE, WVU, NASA IV&V), honeypots and sensors that monitor malicious activities, and controlled experiments based on prototypes. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9691 Katerina.Goseva@mail.wvu.edu

Computer Vision and Biometrics (1) Human identification and human description based on computational analysis of face and body images, using different modalities, for security, law enforcement, and surveillance; (2) Human age estimation via face images; (3) Human gender and ethnicity classification in face images; (4) Human facial expression or emotion analysis and recognition; (5) Facial makeup analysis and digital anti-aging; (6) Human action/behavior recognition from videos for 18

intelligent video surveillance; and (7) Social computing and social network analysis using Computer Vision and Machine Learning techniques. Guodong Guo Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9143 Guodong.guo@mail.wvu.edu

Methods for Spatial Monte Carlo Simulations I currently work on the dynamics of VEGF receptors and other proteins bound to the cell membrane. The main tool for modeling is stochastic simulations with various degrees of spatial resolution. We also applied these methods in the design and analysis of swarms of autonomous robotic agents faced with spatially distributed tasks. Adam Halasz Mathematics 304-293-6305 halasz@math.wvu.edu

Biomarker Assays and Screening with Nanogels Thermally responsive nanogels spontaneously switch from nanodisk to nanoribbon structures, which are used to sort nanoliter volumes of biopolymers (proteins, DNA, glycans) within microscale channels. The response time of the thermally triggered material ranges from 2-10 seconds. The sample is separated on the order of minutes and detected using fluorescence at femtomolar concentrations. These assays can be performed either in high throughput using automated instrumentation or as a portable measurement using microfluidics. Lisa Holland Chemistry 304-293-0174 Lisa.holland@mail.wvu.edu

Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Development We develop new and improved capabilities for mass spectrometers. With the appropriate interface, mass spectrometers can be used in a myriad of applications, including chemical warfare detection, biological agent detection and explosives and ignitable liquids. We have several projects underway including 1) the construction of a miniature, portable mass spectrometer (funded through NSF), 2) the development of new fragmentation method for applica19

tions in biomedical research, and 3) the development of forensic-related applications of isotope ratio mass spectrometry. Glen Jackson Forensic & Investigative Sciences 304-293-9236 Glen.jackson@mail.wvu.edu

Electric Distribution System Modeling, Analysis and Control My research emphasis is on modeling distribution feeder with power flow analysis and impacts of renewable sources on the network for various levels of penetration and location along the feeder. Distribution Feeder Optimization ia also a focus of this research for loss minimization, feeder balancing and phase balancing. Frequency stabilization of a large microgrid network under rapid changes of load is currently being pursued using fast-acting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and application of renewable energy sources such as PhotoVoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) accompanied with these ESSs and also Diesel Engine Generator (DEG) in a hybrid system. Sarika Khushalani Solanki Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9142 skhushalanisolanki@mail.wvu.edu

Spray Cooling Heat Transfer Mechanisms This research project is developing a model for the spray cooling process that, first, is based as much as possible upon the fundamental physical mechanisms that occur in the process, but, second, is simplified sufficiently that the model can produce performance predictions in a reasonable length of time. The model will use Monte Carlo simulation methods of the impingement of the huge number of droplets onto a heater surface, and the subsequent detailed fluid motion and heat transfer processes that occur in the liquid film that forms on the heater during spray cooling. Both experiments and CFD simulations are being used to develop correlations for the model. John Kuhlman Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 304-293-3180 John.kuhlman@mail.wvu.edu

Wireless Sensor Actuator Networks The focus of my research is on (1) developing network protocols for tracking and information dissemination in large scale systems such as vehicular net20

works and mobile ad-hoc networks *applications: vehicular safety, tracking vehicle and personnel locations, running large scale network queries+ and (2) developing middleware services and fusion algorithms for human identification, activity recognition and surveillance using camera networks *applications: biometrics, surveillance, security+. Vinod Kulathumani Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9698 Vinod.kulathumani@mail.wvu.edu

Nanomedicine for Infection Prevention and Wound Healing Our research focuses on tuning appropriate host immune responses to fight pathogens and developing advanced nanotechnology vehicles for controlled delivery of multiple drugs. We also develop innovative strategies for preventing or treating chronic and recurrent infections. Bingyun Li Orthopaedics 304-293-1075 bili@hsc.wvu.edu

Environment and Energy Water management for energy production. Lance Lin Civil & Environmental Engineering 304-599-1115 Lianshin.lin@mail.wvu.edu

Assessment of Burkholderia Collagen-like Proteins, Bucl, as Novel Therapeutic Targets and Vaccine Candidates for B. pseudomallei and B. mallei I am actively involved in an NSF-funded research on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bionanotechnology for public security and environmental safety.â&#x20AC;? My project is directed toward development of pathogen detection methods based on sequence polymorphisms in collagen-like genes. In the past, we evaluated sequence polymorphisms of the Bacillus collagen-like genes, bcl A-E, as a basis for B. anthracis detection and fingerprinting (Nonprovisional Patent Application No. 13/295,135). Currently, we investigate acl genes of environmental molds of Aspergillus spp. as biomarkers for environmental exposure and early diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis (Provisional Patent Application No. 61/626,380). Slawek Lukomski Microbiology, Immunology, & Cell Biology 304-293-6405 slukomski@hsc.wvu.edu

Immediate, Moderate Cost, Bioterror Threat Detection System The “Stage Alert” is specifically designed to provide the detection capabilities required for today’s bio-terrorist attack threat. The technology consists of sensors that allow the rapid, automated and simultaneous identification of a biological athreat. The fundamentals of the system have already been tested and work is planned for a fully functional prototype in the coming months. Portions of the system have been incorporated into a project jointly undertaken with Los Alamos National Laboratory and funded by DARPA to provide protection against airborne microorganism attack for frontline troops. This monitoring system breaks the paradigm for threat detection used by many other devices which do not adequately account for the nature of aerosol generation. The cost would be less than $15,000 per unit and the size of the instrument would be less than a desk top computer. Results of testing show a linear response with all threats tested, so far, although some work needs to be done on a larger variety of bacterial species. Michael McCawley Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences 304-293-8042 mamccawley@hsc.wvu.edu

Aviation Safety, Fault Tolerant Flight Control Systems - Machine VisionBased Grabbing of Satellites At Flight Control System Laboratory we focus on a number of topics related to aviation safety. The ultimate goal is to prevent or to mitigate Loss of Control (LOC) conditions for an aircraft. Our main research area is the design of fault tolerant flight control systems, able to cope with failures of sensors and actuators. I am also involved in the WVU Space Robotics project. My role is the deisgn of a Machine Vision-based algorithm for grabbing an orbiting satellite. Marcello Napolitano Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 304-293-3304 Marcello.napolitano@mail.wvu.edu

Xenobiotic Particle Exposure and Microvascular Health Inhalation exposure experiments are performed in my laboratory. The toxicity of engineered nanomaterials and ambient particulate matter in terms of microvascular health are assessed. Because we are also interested in drug delivery platforms, non-pulmonary exposure routes are also assessed. Most re-

cently, we are assessing the impacts of the xenobiotic materials on maternal and fetal outcomes. Tim Nurkiewicz Physiology & Pharmacology 304-293-7328 tnurkiewicz@hsc.wvu.edu

Digital Forensics and Cyber Defense Cyber Tools for Law Enforcement. Live analysis and encryption detection. Data base development for case information for ICAC national units. Roy Nutter Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9131 rnutter@mail.wvu.edu

Insect and Plant Biosecurity using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles My research team has been working on how to detect, mitigate, and control invasive insects and weeds in agriculture and forestry. We have used unmanned aerial vehicles and geospatial technology for detection of invasive species and delivery of natural enemies against the invasive species. Yong-Lak Park Entomology 304-293-2882 yopark@mail.wvu.edu

Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Design and Control of Dynamic Systems and Abnormal Operation Conditions Detection Evaluation and Accommodation Research is focused on the development of artificial intelligence techniques (artificial neural networks, artificial immune system, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic etc.) for detection, identification, evaluation, and accommodation of abnormal conditions affecting dynamic systems such as actuators, sensors, propulsion, structural components, and human operators. Research targets direct application to aerospace systems, human pilots, and intelligent adaptive control of manned and unmanned autonomous aerial vehicles. Mario Perhinschi Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 304-293-3301 Mario.Perhinschi@mail.wvu.edu

Nano-derived Micro-sensors for Chemical and Threat Detection Research focusses on the development of nano-derived micro-sensors to detect potential explosives and other ground threats within an area of interest. Key areas of interest are micro-chemical sensors and micro-magnetometers. The nanomaterials developed for these sensors display unique chemical, electrical, and magnetic properties that can be exploited for enhanced sensor sensitivity. Ed Sabolsky Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 304-293-3272 Ed.sabolsky@mail.wvu.edu

Heterogeneous Face Recognition: Algorithms and Software Development for Automatic Matching A new long range face recognition system operating in heterogeneous sensing environments is being developed. As of today, its recognition component implemented in software has been developed and tested on long range heterogeneous data (Near Infrared, Short Wave Infrared and Long Wave Infrared). This component operates on edge information extracted from face images and evaluates the distribution of edges. In general, this component shows superior performance, but requires robust face detection and co-registration preceding it. Our goal is to advance this work by (1) developing a robust coregistration method; (2) optimizing the designed software to operate in nearreal time and in a networked camera environment; and (3) testing systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance in the environments with partial occlusions and missing information. Natalia Schmid Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9136 Natalia.Schmid@mail.wvu.edu

Applied & Environmental Microbiology Diversity and metabolic activities of environmental microorganisms. Microbial remediation of environmental pollutants. Algal growth for CO2 capture and biofuel production. Alan Sexstone Plant & Soil Sciences 304-293-9240 Alan.sexstone@mail.wvu.edu

WVU Shared Research Facilities WVU Shared Research Facilities (WVU SRF) provide researchers with the opportunity to use cutting-edge materials, computational modeling, high performance computing equipment and science and engineering instrumentation. WVU SRF are open to all, including researchers at government laboratories and industries. Our staff provide training, guidance and assistance in operating the instruments and perform routine maintenance. Among our labs, we have Cleanroom facilities, Electron Microscopy facilities, High Performance Computing facilities, Bio-Nano Research facilities and Materials Fabrication and Characterization facilities. Website: http://sharedresearchfacilities.wvu.edu Lisa Sharpe, Don McLaughlin, Siera Talbott, Marcela Redigolo, Kolin Brown, Weiqiang Ding, and Harley Hart WVU Shared Research Facilities 304-293-6872 lisa.sharpe@mail.wvu.edu

Self-powered Foldable Haptic Sensors My research is focusing on the design, fabrication and characterization of flexible thin film devices that can sense normal and shear forces such as human finger touch and sliding. Such devices can be used in a range of applications including robotics, minimally invasive surgery and pattern recognition. Kostas Sierros Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering 304-293-3420 Kostas.sierros@mail.wvu.edu

Electric Vehicles: Modeling and Optimization With the integration of renewable energy resources the uncertainty of availability of power has increased as these sources are largely intermittent. To accommodate these intermittencies demand response that has complimentary characteristics can be utilized. Electric Vehicles can participate in the demand response programs along with other residential loads giving more demand control parameters to utilities. Renewable energy can also provide power to electric vehicles without having to necessarily ramp generations as off-peak excess energy can be utilized. Model and Optimize the distribution system interfaced to with renewable resources and perform simulation with a multi-agent control strategy. Our research group is equipped with industry leading software such as Hydro Qubec PSCAD/EMTDC, Milsoft WindMil, EPRI

OpenDSS, Siemens PTI PSS/E and other research software such as GRIDLab-D, Virtual Test Bed, MATLAB based Distribution Power Flow and much more. Jignesh Solanki Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-5071 Jignesh.Solanki@mail.wvu.edu

Molecular Recognition Elements for Incorporation into Sensing Devices Molecular Recognition Elements (MREs) are biomolecules which bind tightly and specifically to a target of interest. We focus on single stranded DNA (aptamers) and scFv (antibody fragment) MREs. Targets of interest include food poisioning agents, biowarfare agents, explosives, odorants, and prostate cancer. Fluorescent nanoparticles and nanotubes are being linked to the MREs to create novel optical sensors. We are also collaborating with a number of groups to create novel optical and electrochemical sensors that incorporate MREs. Letha Sooter Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences 304-293-9218 lsooter@hsc.wvu.edu

Inflatable Structures for Hazard Mitigation in Tunnels Tunnels have long been recognized as being vulnerable in the event of an attack, accident, or natural disaster such as hurricanes that may lead to flooding, fire, smoke, deadly gases, or other hazards. An inflatable plug can seal off and protect the rest of the underground system by stopping these hazards. Unlike floodgates, an inflatable plug is fast-deploying, relatively inexpensive, and can be quickly installed in a small space in an existing tunnel or conduit. The concept was demonstrated in August 2008 in the DC Metro System with promising results. Later prototypes have demonstrated the ability of blocking the flow of pressurized liquid and gas through a tunnel. WVU, along with industrial collaborators and transit authorities, is exploring the possibility of broader implementation of large inflatable plugs and looking forward to contribute to the protection of existing or new tunnels, large conduits, mine shafts and similar critical infrastructure. Eduardo M. Sosa Civil & Environmental Engineering 304-293-5742 Eduardo.sosa@mail.wvu.edu

Forensic Pattern Recognition My primary research interest is to develop computational methods in pattern recognition, imaging science, biometrics and chemometrics. I am particularly interested in the application of numerical methods of image segmentation, processing and data extraction to solve problems in the forensic, natural and applied sciences. Jacqueline Speir Forensic & Investigative Sciences 304-293-9233 Jacqueline.speir@mail.wvu.edu

Spatial Decision Support My research focuses on the creation of spatial decision support systems that allow natural resource managers to evaluate alternative future scenarios of regulations, policies and plans. Mike Strager Resource Management 304-293-6463 mstrager@wvu.edu

Graphene Based Nanocomposite Sensors for Chemical and Biological Species The objective of this work is to utilize the unique electrical properties of graphene and the adsorption characteristics of nanoparticles to produce a high sensitivity, rapid response electronic nose / tongue for chemical and biological species. The overall approach uses graphene arrays as the basic sensor platform. Adsorption events mediated by different nanoparticles deposited on independent graphene arrays will yield an electrical signal (pattern) specific to each adspecies. Coating the particles (or graphene itself) with target specific receptors has the potential to add even greater target selectivity. Charter Stinespring and Robin Hissam Chemical Engineering 304-293-9363 Charter.stinespring@mail.wvu.edu

Wireless Network Design and Analysis In collaboration with the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), WVU's Wireless Communications Research Laboratory (WCRL) has developed effective new methodologies and 27

tools for designing and analyzing wireless networks. The analytical framework can accommodate either ad hoc or infrastructure (cellular) networks. The model accounts for fading, shadowing, and the random locations of the mobiles and base stations. It has been used to optimize network parameters such as the hopping rate for frequency-hopping military networks or the transmission rate and transmitted power of cellular and ad hoc networks. The tool is embodied in an open-source software library, which runs either locally on a desktop computer or on a web-accessible 412-core cluster computer maintained by the laboratory. Matthew Valenti Computer Science & Electrical Engineering 304-293-9139 Matthew.Valenti@mail.wvu.edu

Next Generation Threat Detection: Developing a Field Portable OMS Device Our research is centered on developing a 10-cm-long drift tube for overtone mobility spectrometry (OMS) analysis. The device will afford a ten-fold improvement in resolving power compared with commercial ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) drift tubes. This work is intended to lay the groundwork for the development of a commercial, field-portable device for detection of molecules indicating the presence of a threat. Stephen J. Valentine Chemistry 304-293-4937 Stephen.valentine@mail.wvu.edu

Data Mining of Complex System in Graph Theory Model Our group develops graph theory models, algorithms and software for data mining in complex systems: Laplacian centrality, Quasi-clique merging clustering, Centrality guided clustering, Optimal cluster selection, etc. Applying our novel algorithms, we successfully identified group leaders of 911 terrorist attack, Bali bombing (2002), etc. Cun-Quan Zhang Mathematics 304-293-8511 cqzhang@math.wvu.edu

Direct Carbon Fuel Cells Operating on Bio-derived Fuels The Direct Carbon Fuel Cell generates electricity using solid carbon as the fuel 28

with no moving parts. A nearly pure stream of carbon dioxide is produced and is easily captured and sequestered. Research has focused on the development of novel anode configurations, the addition of catalysts and the evaluation of several solid carbon fuels derived from biomass, such as corn stover, hardwood and switchgrass. The highest performance seen to date (140 mw/cm2) was with switchgrass. Work continues on assessing the use of coal as a fuel either alone or mixed with biomass. John Zondlo, Anna McClung and Areej Kuzmar Chemical Engineering 304-293-9366 John.zondlo@mail.wvu.edu

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