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AESF Foundation Research Grant

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AESF Foundation Research Grant

Funder: NASF Foundation / AESF Foundation (501(c)(3))

Geographic Scope: United States (university-based)

Focus Areas:

  • Surface finishing industry research

  • Electroplating and metal finishing

  • PFAS treatment and destruction

  • Manufacturing sustainability

  • Environmental remediation

  • Energy systems (fuel cells, electrolyzers)

  • Digital manufacturing technologies

    • Program Overview:
    The NASF Foundation funds university professors to hire students to conduct research on projects directly related to the surface finishing industry. Current university partners include:

  • Wayne State University

  • University of Georgia

  • University of Illinois-Chicago

  • University of Texas at Dallas

    • Current Research Projects:

  • AESFF Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing (Wayne State University - Dr. Yinlun Huang)

  • AESFF Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater (University of Georgia - Dr. Qingguo Huang)

  • AESFF Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Waters (University of Illinois-Chicago - Dr. Brian P. Chaplin)

  • AESFF Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications (University of Texas at Dallas - Dr. Majid Minary)

    • Contact:
    National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Suite 1280, Washington, DC 20045
    +1 (202) 591-2454

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Primary Mission:
    Get student involvement and introduce them to the surface finishing community

    Suggested Submission Process:
    1. Contact NASF Foundation directly for grant solicitation details
    2. Develop research proposal related to surface finishing industry
    3. Include student involvement and training component
    4. Submit proposal through NASF Foundation

    Recommended Activities:

  • Present research findings at SUR/FIN conference

  • Have students present work at conferences

  • Participate in student award programs

  • Engage in networking with surface finishing professionals

    • Contact for Information:
    National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Suite 1280, Washington, DC 20045
    +1 (202) 591-2454

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