2022 Annual Research Frontier Symposium
Abstracts Accepted
(59 Abstracts, 3/4/2022)
I. Plenary Talk
PT01
Abstract-2022-059
Structure of Photosystem and the Mechanism of Photosynthetic Water Oxidation
Jian-Ren Shen* (Okayama University, Japan and Institute of Botany, CAS, China)
Received 26 February 2022, accepted 26 February 2022
II. Featured Talk
FT01
Abstract-2022-036
Exploiting Nanotechnology in Pursuit of a Chlamydia Mucosal Subunit Vaccine
Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 1 February 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
III. Oral Presentations
1. High School Oral Presentations
HOP01
Abstract-2022-047
Antimicrobial properties of Garcinol loaded with distearoylphosphatidylcholine (DSPC) and cholesterol liposomes.
Atindrah Harishankar, Sameer Joshi, Shree Singh and Sapna Jain* (LAMP High School and Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
2. Undergraduate Oral Presentations
UOP01
Abstract-2022-017
Nanostructured Biomaterials: Bone Tissue Repair and Regeneration
Timia Frierson, Elijah Nyairo, and Derrick Dean*
Received 30 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UOP02
Abstract-2022-021
An Improved Data Analysis Model for Time Series Intrusion Detection and Cyber Attack Protection
Nina Johnson, Uma Kannan, and Rajendran Swamidurai* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPO03
Abstract-2022-020
Differential Expression of Cartilage Tissue Markers in PCL/ALG/BG Scaffolds
Kelci Lawrence, Joseph Ayariga and Derrick Dean* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPO04
Abstract-2022-053
Future Leading Edge, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain as a Tool for Government Solutions Related to Information Technology
Obaloluwa Olaniran, Robert Mukuchura, Rajendran Swamidurai, and Uma Kannan* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPO05
Abstract-2022-049
Odour of Corpses Measures PMI (Withdraw)
Kaunda Wooten Jr. and Sapna Jain* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPO06
Abstract-2022-023
Role of Chlamydia in regulating IFN- Signaling in Mouse J774 macrophages (Withdraw)
Vanella Tadjuidje, Rajnish Sahu, Shree R. Singh, Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
3. M.S. Oral Presentations
MOP01
Abstract-2022-030
A proof for the Archimedes series
Orjul Pogue and Chunhua Feng* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
MOP02
Abstract-2022-044
Isolation and Characterization of Phosphorus-Hyperaccumulating Microalgae from Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB) Wastewater Treatment Systems
Eric Schaedig, Michael Cantrell, Chris Urban, and Jianping Yu* (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
MOP03
Abstract-2022-052
Enhanced device performance in bacteriorhodopsin-based solar cells using PEDOT functionalized with carbon nanotubes and a gel-based hydroquinone/benzoquinone electrolyte system
Stephanie Monge, Alexandra H. Teodor, Enrique Quiroga-Gonzalez, Dariana Aguilar, Alexandra Tames, Juan J. Montero Rodríguez, Ricardo Starbird, Renugopalakrishnan Venkatesan, Barry D. Bruce* , Claudia C. Villarreal* (Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica and University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
4. Ph.D. Oral Presentations
PHOP01
Abstract-2022-006
P22 Phage Shows Promising Antibacterial Activity Under Pathophysiological Conditions
Logan Gildea, Joseph A. Ayariga, BK Robertson, and Robert Villafane* (Alabama State University)
Received 7 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP02
Abstract-2022-008
Cannabis sativa CBD Extract Shows Promising Antibacterial Activity
Logan Gildea, Joseph A. Ayariga, Olufemi Ajayi, Junhaun Xu, Robert Villafane, and Michelle Samuel-Foo* (Alabama State Universitiy)
Received 19 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP03
Abstract-2022-012W (Withdraw)
Nano-conjugated Cell-penetrating Peptides Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Homa Nath Sharma, Rajnish Sahu, Sameer Joshi, Shree R. Singh, and Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 26 January 2022, withdraw 27 January 2022
PHOP03
Abstract-2022-013
Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and Water Splitting Reactions at NanoCOT Electrodes for Clean Energy Conversion and Storage
Md Ashaduzzaman and Shanlin Pan* (University of Alabama)
Received 26 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP04
Abstract-2022-014
Evaluation of the Effects of Antimicrobial Peptides and Broth Medium Combinations on the Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain PA14
Amber Grace, Rajnish Sahu, Cleon Barnett, Donald R. Owen, Shree R. Singh, and Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 27 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP05
Abstract-2022-025
The Impact of Sorbent Amendments on Microbial viability and Mercury Remediation
Jeffrey Ogbudu, Timothy E. Egbo, Alexander Johs, Yazeed Abdelmageed, and Boakai K. Robertson* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP06
Abstract-2022-041
Human Adenovirus Serotype 3 Infection Alters the Biogenesis and Trafficking of Lung Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
Ayodeji O. Ipinmoroti, Brennetta J. Crenshaw, Rachana Pandit, Sanjay Kumar, Brian Sims, and Qiana L. Matthews* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP07
Abstract-2022-043
How cyanobacteria uniquely absorb low energy light for photosynthesis during far-red light photoacclimation.
David A. Flesher, Christopher J. Gisriel, Gaozhong Shen, Jimin Wang, Ming-Yang Ho, Vasily Kurashov, William H. Armstrong, John H. Goldbeck, Marilyn R. Gunner, David J. Vinyard, Richard J. Debus, Donald A. Bryant, and Gary W. Brudvig* (Yale University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP08
Abstract-2022-055
Modulation of Human Adenovirus Serotype 5 on the Composition of A549-derived EVs
Brennetta J. Crenshaw, Ayodeji Ipinmoroti, Sanjay Kumar, Brian Sims, and Qiana L. Matthews* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHOP9
Abstract-2022-056
Effect of Coronavirus Infection on Biogenesis and Trafficking of the Cell Derived-Extracellular Vesicles
Rachana Pandit, Ayodeji Ipinmoroti, Brennetta J. Crenshaw, and Qiana L. Matthews* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
5. Postdoc Oral Presentations
PDOP01
Abstract-2022-003
Molecular Structure of the Water-Splitting Enzyme from an Easily Altered Cyanobacterium
Christopher J. Gisriel, Jimin Wang, Jinchan Liu, David A. Flesher, Krystle M. Reiss, Hao-Li Huang, Ke R. Yang, William H. Armstrong, M. R. Gunner, Victor S. Batista, Richard J. Debus, and Gary W. Brudvig* (Yale University)
Received 9 December 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PDOP02
Abstract-2022-012
Differential stiffness of Electrospun PLA scaffolds Modulate Chondrocyte Behavior in vitro.
Joseph Ayariga and Derrick Dean* (Alabama State University)
Received 27 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
6. Faculty/Scientist Oral Presentations
FOP01
Abstract-2022-001
The Interplay of Surface Electrostatics and Cellular Environment in the Evolution of
Thermal Stability of Phosphoglycerate Kinases
Martin Gruebele and Caitlin Davis* (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Yale University)
Received 1 December 2021, accepted 19 February 2022
FOP02
Abstract-2022-037R1
On Segment Sequences and the mean eccentricity of trees.
Fadekemi J. Osaye* (Alabama State University)
Receivied 1 February 2022, revised 2 February 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
FOP03
Abstract-2022-057
Effect of Oxygen Insertion on the Ring Strain and Isomer Stability of N12 Cages
Douglas L. Strout* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
IV. Three-Min Talk Competition
1. High School
H3T01
Abstract-2022-047
Antimicrobial properties of Garcinol loaded with distearoylphosphatidylcholine (DSPC) and cholesterol liposomes.
Atindrah Harishankar, Sameer Joshi, Shree Singh and Sapna Jain* (LAMP High School and Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
2. Undergraduates
U3T01
Abstract-2022-009
Exploring Breast Cancer Epidemiology using Geographic Information Systems in Alabama
Corrigan Murry, Asia Turner, Ram Alagan*, and Manoj Mishra* (Alabama State University)
Received 24 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T02
Abstract-2022-010
Integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into Covid-19 and Cancer Epidemiologic Research in Alabama
Kayla Edward, Hanan Musa, Ram Alagan*, and Manoj Mishra* (Alabama State University)
Received 24 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T03
Abstract-2022-017
Nanostructured Biomaterials: Bone Tissue Repair and Regeneration
Timia Frierson, Elijah Nyairo, and Derrick Dean*
Received 30 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T04
Abstract-2022-019
Security in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks
Samuel Hailemicahel, Uma Kannan, Ariana Tyler, Adam Avra, Jalen Thompson, and Rajendran Swamidurai* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T05
Abstract-2022-020
Differential Expression of Cartilage Tissue Markers in PCL/ALG/BG Scaffolds
Kelci Lawrence, Joseph Ayariga and Derrick Dean* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T06
Abstract-2022-028
A Blockchain Based Identity System
David Oyekeye, Rajendran Swamidurai*, and Uma Kannan* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T07
Abstract-2022-029
Future Leading Edge, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain as a Tool for Government Solutions Related to Information Technology
Obaloluwa Olaniran, Robert Mukuchura, Rajendran Swamidurai*, and Uma Kannan (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T08
Abstract-2022-039
Evaluation of Nanoparticle-enhanced LIBS for the Detection of Lead in Water
Kiersten McCalpine, Cheydall Grubbs, and Cleon Barnett* (Alabama State University)
Received 1 February 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
U3T09
Abstract-2022-053 (Duplicate abstract-2022-029)
Future Leading Edge, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain as a Tool for Government Solutions Related to Information Technology
Obaloluwa Olaniran, Robert Mukuchura, Rajendran Swamidurai, and Uma Kannan* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
3. M.S. Oral Presentations
M3T01
Abstract-2022-052
Enhanced device performance in bacteriorhodopsin-based solar cells using PEDOT functionalized with carbon nanotubes and a gel-based hydroquinone/benzoquinone electrolyte system
Stephanie Monge, Alexandra H. Teodor, Enrique Quiroga-Gonzalez, Dariana Aguilar, Alexandra Tames, Juan J. Montero Rodríguez, Ricardo Starbird, Renugopalakrishnan Venkatesan, Barry D. Bruce* , Claudia C. Villarreal* (Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica and University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
3. Ph.D. Oral Presentations
PH3T01
Abstract-2022-012W (Withdrawn)
Nano-conjugated Cell-penetrating Peptides Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Homa Nath Sharma, Rajnish Sahu, Sameer Joshi, Shree R. Singh, and Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 26 January 2022
PH3T01
Abstract-2022-013
Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and Water Splitting Reactions at NanoCOT Electrodes for Clean Energy Conversion and Storage
Md Ashaduzzaman and Shanlin Pan* (University of Alabama)
Received 26 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PH3T02
Abstract-2022-041
Human Adenovirus Serotype 3 Infection Alters the Biogenesis and Trafficking of Lung Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
Ayodeji O. Ipinmoroti, Brennetta J. Crenshaw, Rachana Pandit, Sanjay Kumar, Brian Sims, and Qiana L. Matthews* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PH3T03
Abstract-2022-042
Effect of PSI oligomeric state on in-vitro interaction with electron transport proteins
Sree Kavya Penneru and Barry D. Bruce* (The University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PH3T04
Abstract-2022-043
How cyanobacteria uniquely absorb low energy light for photosynthesis during far-red light photoacclimation.
David A. Flesher, Christopher J. Gisriel, Gaozhong Shen, Jimin Wang, Ming-Yang Ho, Vasily Kurashov, William H. Armstrong, John H. Goldbeck, Marilyn R. Gunner, David J. Vinyard, Richard J. Debus, Donald A. Bryant, and Gary W. Brudvig* (Yale University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
V. Poster Presentations
1. High School Student Poster Presentations
HPP01
Abstract-2022-002
Salinity and the Growth of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a Foodborne Bacterial Pathogen
Pushpa Subedi, Irene Park, and Joong-Wook Park* (LAMP High School and Troy University)
Received 7 December 2021, accepted 19 February 2022
2. Undergraduate Poster Presentations
UPP01
Abstract-2022-007
Detection of avian influenza virus from bird fecal samples
Jayvionne Beaver, Ting Li, Boakai K Robertson, and Hongzhuan Wu* (Alabama State University)
Received 17 January 2021, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP02
Abstract-2022-009
Exploring Breast Cancer Epidemiology using Geographic Information Systems in Alabama
Corrigan Murry, Asia Turner, Ram Alagan*, and Manoj Mishra* (Alabama State University)
Received 24 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP03
Abstract-2022-010
Integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into Covid-19 and Cancer Epidemiologic Research in Alabama
Kayla Edward, Hanan Musa, Ram Alagan*, and Manoj Mishra* (Alabama State University)
Received 24 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP04
Abstract-2022-011
The PCL/Alginate/Bioglass Composite Scaffold Promotes Calcium and GAGs Synthesis and Deposition
Kevin Smith, Joseph Ayariga, and Derrick Dean* (Alabama State University)
Received 25 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP05
Abstract-2022-015
Doxorubicin-induced prostate cancer cell death through mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis.
Hanan Musa and Manoj K Mishra* (Alabama State University)
Received 27 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP06
Abstract-2022-019
Security in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks
Samuel Hailemicahel, Uma Kannan, Ariana Tyler, Adam Avra, Jalen Thompson, and Rajendran Swamidurai* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP07
Abstract-2022-022
Effects of single walled carbon nanotubes on developing Xenopus embryos
Hagir Abdelmagid and Emmanuel Tadjuidje* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP08
Abstract-2022-024
A Hybrid Machine Learning Predictive Model for Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks
Talib Muhammad, Uma Kannan, and Rajendran Swamidurai* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP09
Abstract-2022-027
Combined Facial and Voice Authentication for User Authentication in Web Applications
Best Olunusi, Uma Kannan, and Rajendran Swamidurai* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP10
Abstract-2022-028
A Blockchain Based Identity System
David Oyekeye, Rajendran Swamidurai, and Uma Kannan* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP11
Abstract-2022-029
Future Leading Edge, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain as a Tool for Government Solutions Related to Information Technology
Obaloluwa Olaniran, Robert Mukuchura, Rajendran Swamidurai*, and Uma Kannan (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP12
Abstract-2022-034
Impact of Cover Crop Monocultures and Mixtures on Organic Carbon Contents of Soil Aggregates
Daphne Topps,Md Imam ul Khabir, Hagir Abdelmagid, Todd Jackson, Javed Iqbal, Boakai K. Robertson, Zahida Hassan Pervaiz and Muhammad Saleem* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP13
Abstract-2022-038
Effects of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes on Developing Xenopus Embryos.
Makalia Robinson and Emmanuel Tadjuidje* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP14
Abstract-2022-039
Evaluation of Nanoparticle-enhanced LIBS for the Detection of Lead in Water
Kiersten McCalpine, Cheydall Grubbs, and Cleon Barnett* (Alabama State University)
Received 1 February 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP15
Abstract-2022-046
Role of Chlamydia in regulating IFN- Signaling in Mouse J774 macrophages
Vanella Tadjuidje, Rajnish Sahu, Shree R. Singh, and Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP16
Abstract-2022-048
Antimicrobial activity of human cathelicidins antimicrobial peptide short fragments.
Brianna Richburg, Shreekumar Pillai, and Sapna Jain* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP17
Abstract-2022-050
Proteomics and Genomics studies to discover biomarkers for postmortem interval estimation.
Kiara Harris, Raven Williams and Sapna Jain* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP18
Abstract-2022-051
Maintaining Reliability and Security in Operating Systems in a Networked Environment
Asad Ejaz, Uma Kannan, and Rajendran Swamidurai* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP19
Abstract-2022-054
Effect of Myosin Light Chain Kinase Inhibition on Myogenesis in Xenopus laevis
Jordan-Haley McWilliams, and Lula Smith* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP20
Abstract-2022-049
Odour of Corpses Measures PMI
Kaunda Wooten Jr. and Sapna Jain* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
UPP21
Abstract-2022-023
Role of Chlamydia in regulating IFN- Signaling in Mouse J774 macrophages
Vanella Tadjuidje, Rajnish Sahu, Shree R. Singh, Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
3. M.S. Poster Presentations
MPP01
Abstract-2022-040
Impact of Microfluidics Based Production of PLA-PEG-Encapsulated MOMP Nanoparticles on Innate Immune Responses
Miya Moon, Sameer Joshi, Rajnish Sahu, Shree R. Singh, and Vida A. Dennis* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
MPP02
Abstract-2022-045
Embryotoxicity of prescribed drugs that inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis: statins and psychotropic drugs
Taryn Hartley and Emmanuel Tadjuidje* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
4. Ph.D. Poster Presentations
PHP01
Abstract-2022-016
MCCE Calculations of the Redox Potentials of Three Iron-sulfur Clusters in Photosystem I
Fedaa Ali and Muhamed Amin* (University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee, and University of Groningen, Netherlands)
Received 30 January 2021, accepted 19 February 2022
PHP02
Abstract-2022-035
Effect of two common water quality products phoslock and copper sulfate on aquatic microbiome and metabolome
Md Imam ul Khabir and Muhammad Saleem* (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHP03
Abstract-2022-042
Effect of PSI oligomeric state on in-vitro interaction with electron transport proteins
Sree Kavya Penneru and Barry D. Bruce* (The University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
PHP04
Abstract-2022-058
A1 Binding Site of PSI Studied Using Time-Resolved Infrared Difference Spectroscopy with Di-Substituted Quinones Incorporated
Neva Agarwala, Art van der Est and Gary Hastings (Georgia State University and Brock University, Canada)
Received 13 February 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
5. Postdoc Poster Presentations
PDP01
Abstract-2022-0xx
Received 1 December 2020, accepted 19 February 2022
6. Faculty/Scientist Poster Presentations
FPP01
Abstract-2022-004
The “Tuskegee Syphilis Study” (TSS) Revisited: A Longitudinal Case Study to Determine the
Awareness and Knowledge of HBCU Students of the TSS and the Implications for Healthcare
T. Garrett, D. Jordan, L. James, S. M. Jordan and D. Stovall (Alabama State University)
Received 15 December 2021, accepted 19 February 2022
FPP02
Abstract-2022-005
Unidirectional photo degradation of bacteriopheophytin in photosynthesis
Harvey J.M. Hou* (Alabama State University)
Received 27 December 2021, accepted 19 February 2022
FPP03
Abstract-2022-018
Vibrational Properties of Semi-Phylloquinone in the QA Binding Site of Purple Photosynthetic Bacteria
Leyla Rohani and Gary Hastings* (Georgia State University)
Received 30 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
FPP04
Abstract-2022-026
Benefits of Service Learning, Theme-Based, and Virtual Pedagogies Before and During a Pandemic
Kartz Bibb*, Diann Jordan, and Timetria Bonds (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
FPP05
Abstract-2022-031
Multiple soil-plant properties link cover crop diversity with belowground microbiome networks
Muhammad Saleem*, Daphne Topps, Md Imam ul Khabir, Jasmine Brown, Antoine Newman and Zahida Hassan Pervaiz (Alabama State University)
Received 31 January 2022, accepted 19 February 2022
FPP06
Abstract-2022-032
Testing the role of soil aggregation in the resilience of soil organic carbon to experimental warming
Muhammad Saleem*, Daphne Topps, Md Imam ul Khabir, Jasmine Brown, Antoine Newman and Zahida Hassan Pervaiz (Alabama State University), accepted 19 February 2022
FPP07
Abstract-2022-033
Linking soil aggregates with multiple aboveground and belowground plant traits
Muhammad Saleem*, Daphne Topps, Md Imam ul Khabir, Jasmine Brown, Antoine Newman and Zahida Hassan Pervaiz (Alabama State University), accepted 19 February 2022
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