1. Co-PI for award “Post-harvest produce sanitation using novel energy-efficient low-temperature plasma device with scalability” PI: Y. Xiao, Co-PIs: D. Adhikari. USDA Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Program, Phase 1. July 2024
2. Co-PI for award “Microaerophilic Workstation for Interdisciplinary Research on Microaerophilic/Anaerobic Microorganisms” by Laboratory Research Equipment Program, NCSU. PI: Walker, L Co-PI: Kiess, A; Salvi, D.; Kulkarni, R. November 2022
3. Co PI for award “Harnessing (bio-)electrochemical technologies as sustainable sources for on demand precision agriculture” by Game‐Changing Research Incentive Program for Plant Sciences Initiative. PI: K. Stapelmann et al. February 2020.
4. Co-PI for the award “Evaluating Egg Quality Due to the Shift from Caged to Cage-free Egg Production” by the American Egg Board (Prime: US Dept. of Agriculture) PI: Kiess AS, Co-PIs: Anderson KE, Toomer O, Walker LL, Salvi DA, Santos F. October 2022
5. Co-PI for the award “Evaluating Egg Functionality Due to the Shift from Caged to Cage-Free Egg Production” by the American Egg Board (Prime: US Dept. of Agriculture) PI: Kiess AS, Co-PIs: Zheng H, Salvi DA, Campbell Y, Simunovic J. October 2022
6. PI for award “Plasma-activated water (PAW) as a cleaning-in-place (CIP) solution in a model continuous pipe system” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies – CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. Co- PI: H. Zheng. May 2022
7. Co-PI for award “Conversion of food wastes into energy storage devices” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies – CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. PI: Kola P. Co-PIs: Shah S. May 2022
8. PI for award “Redesign Moodle space for clear instructions and easy accessibility", by Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), August 2021 NCSU
9. PI for award “Plasma-activated water as a cleaning in place solution for fouling removal and microbial inactivation” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies – CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. Co- PI: H. Zheng. May 2021
10. PI for Instructional Design Assistance Program at FBNS to develop ‘Non-thermal Processing’ course by Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), June 2020 NCSU
11. PI for award “Plasma-activated water (PAW) for inactivation of mixed-species biofilms” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies –CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. May 2020
12. PI for award “Natural Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Enhancing Microbial Safety and Prolonging Shelf-Life of Raw Poultry Meat” by N.C. Agricultural Foundation, Inc. Co- PI: N. Lavoine. Fall 2020
13. Co PI for award “Biodegradable and recyclable paper-based alternative to single use beverage plastic products” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies –CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. PI: N. Lavoine. October 2019
14. PI for award “Plasma treatment for inactivation of bacteria and bacterial biofilm on conveyor belt surfaces” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies –CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. Co-PIs: N. Lavoine and K. Stapelmann. May 2019
15. PI for award “Evaluating Microbial Inactivation Efficacy of Plasma-Activated Water, a Novel Surface Disinfectant for Food” by Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies –CAPPS, a NSF IUCRC Founded Center. Co-PIs: S. Kathariou, and K. Stapelmann. October 2018
16. PI (May-June 2018), co-PI (June 2018 onwards) for award “An Integrated Approach for Improving Growth and Quality of Sweet Basil Using Cold Plasma Activated Water and Mist” Current PI: M. V. Karwe, Co-PIs: D. W. Schaffner, J. E. Simon, Q. Wu, S. Guran, D. Specca, A. Fridman, G. Fridman, V. Miller, A. Rabinovich. USDA NIFA AFRI 2017