Awards & Grants

Federal Awards

Transforming Compliance Training for Drone Operators through an Extended Reality and Generative AI-Driven System

PI: Sakib, M. N.
Co-PIs: Yin, Z., Park, S., Rahman, M. M.
Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF); Award Number: 2519021
Amount: $399,871.35
Dates: October 15, 2025 – September 30, 2028

State Awards

Develop an Intelligent Digital Assistant for Project Planning

PI: Shahandashti, S. M.
Co-PIs: Mattingly, S. P., Sakib, M. N., Ryu, K. R.
Agency: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Amount: $226,172.00
Dates: September 2024 – August 2026

University Awards

Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs) Program

PI: Sakib, M. N.
Agency: University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Arlington
Amount: $100,000.00
Dates: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2026

Develop Automated and Dynamic Pavement Condition Index (PCI) System

PI: Sakib, M. N.
Co-PIs: Loganathan, K., Hladik, G.
Agency: Parking and Transportation Services (PATS), The University of Texas at Arlington
Amount: $10,000.00
Dates: May 2024 - Present