Active Grants
2014 – 2019
Quek, F. (P.I.), Burlbaw, L., Chu, S., Larke, P., and Schlegel, R. (Co-PIs) “Strategies: Making the
Maker: A Pathway to STEM for Elementary School Students,” National Science Foundation
September 1, 2014 and ends August 31, 2017. DRL-1433770, $1,083,211.
2016 – 2019
Quek, F. (PI), Cabrera, J., Seo, H., and Yamauchi, T. (Co-PIs), “CHS: Small: Connecting Across
Distances: Emotional Support for At-Risk Individuals through Remote Touch,” National Science
Foundation, Cyber-Human Systems (CHS). IIS-1619378, $499,992.
2016 – 2019
Quek, F. (PI), Chu, S., Natarajarathinam, M., and Kuttolamadom, M., (Co-PIs), “EAGER: Making in
The Colonias: Motivating STEM Participation through a Making as Micro-Manufacturing Model,”
National Science Foundation, in response to Dear Colleague Letter on Making in Education (DCL-
Making). DRL- 1623543, $285,000.
2017 – 2019
Quek, F. (P.I.), “Making to Micro-Manufacture: Re-imagining Work Beyond Mass Production,”
National Science Foundation, September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2019, DUE-1744423, $100,000.
2017 – 2020
Chu, S. (P.I.), Quek, F., Irby B. (Co-PIs), “EXP: To Enact, To Tell, To Write: A Bridge to Expressive
Writing Through Digital Enactment,” National Science Foundation, Cyberlearning-1736225,
August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2020, $549,820 (Personal Share: $210,000).
2019 – 2020
Quek, F. (PI), “REU Supplement for Strategies: Making the Maker: A Pathway to STEM for
Elementary School Students,” National Science Foundation, ITEST-REU $16,000.
2019 – 2022
Quek, F. (P.I.), Romack, J. (Co-PI), “CHS: Small: Reading, Doing, and Sharing Mathematical
Expressions for the Blind: A Multimodal Approach,” National Science Foundation, CHS Program
IIS-1910622, August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2022, $500,000.
2019 – 2022
Quek, F. (P.I.), Chu, S., Irby B., and Natarajarathinam, M. (Co-PIs), “Broadening Participation for
Remote Communities: Situated Distance Telepresence Mentoring through Embodied
Communications,” National Science Foundation, Cyberlearning-1917950, August 1, 2019 – July
31, 2022, $750,000.
2020 – 2024
Quek, F. (PI), Olson J., Schlegel, R. (Co-PIs) “Science Modeling through Physical Computing:
Contextualized Computational and Scientific Learning in the Grade 5-6 Classroom,” National
Science Foundation, STEM+C Program, DRL-1934173, Grant total: $2,300,000. $1,799,813
(TAMU), $500,187 (U. Florida).
2020 – 2024
Quek, F. (PI), Boehm, R., Kuttolamadom, M., Natarajarathinam, M., Schlegel, R. (Co-PIs)
“Collaborative Research: DTI: Preparing Students for the New Manufacturing Economy: An
Integrative Learning Approach,” National Science Foundation, ITEST Program, DRL-1949439,
Grant total: $1,500,000. $1,190,040 (TAMU), $309,960 (U. Florida).
2020 – 2024
Krishnamurthy , V.(PI), Quek, F., Sueda, S. (Co-PIs) “CHS: Small: The Clock-Maker’s Work-Space:
Where the Action Really Is,” National Science Foundation, CHS Program, IIS-2008800, August 1,
2020 – July 31, 2023, $500,000.
2020 – 2024
Quek, F., (Co-PI) “REU Supplement for Science Modeling through Physical Computing:
Contextualized Computational and Scientific Learning in the Grade 5-6 Classroom,” National
Science Foundation, STEM+C Program, DRL-1934173, 2020, $24,000.
2020 – 2024
Quek, F., (Co-PI) “REU Supplement for Broadening Participation for Remote Communities:
Situated Distance Telepresence Mentoring through Embodied Communications,” National
Science Foundation, Cyberlearning-1917950, 2020, $16,000.
2021 – 2024
Yan, Wei, (PI), Burte, H., Quek, F., Song, D, Yasskin, P. (Co-PIs) “Using Augmented Reality and
Artificial Intelligence to Improve Teaching and Learning Spatial Transformations in STEM
Disciplines,” National Science Foundation, Cyberlearning, 2119549, October 1, 2021 – October
31, 2024, $849,971.
Grants Completed
1989 – 1990
Quek, F. (P.I.), “Tele-Perception,” Center for Automation and Man-Controlled Robotic and Sensing Systems (CAMRSS) NASA CCDS, Subgrant No. ERIM-SC-205400-8, August 1, 1988 – September 30, 1990, $97,264.
1991 – 1993
Quek, F. (P.I.), “Human-Machine Perceptual Cooperation in Map Conversion,” Space Automation and Robotics Center (SpARC) NASA CCDS, Subgrant No. 33747SC, November 1, 1991 – May 31, 1993, $300,000.
1992 – 1995
Quek F. (P.I.) Jain, R. (Co-PI) “A gesture interpretation and voice recognition multi-modal human machine interface,” National Science Foundation, IRI-9396329, July 1, 1992 –July 30, 1995, $454,604.
1996
Quek, F. (P.I.) “Realtime Computation for Visual Gesture Interpretation,” Equipment Augmentation to Grant IRI-9396429, P.I. Quek, F., National Science Foundation, $32,000.
1995 – 1996
Poulikakos, D. (Mechanical Engineering – PI), Quek F. (Co-PI), “Holographic Techniques for Measurement and Visualization in Liquid Propellant Atomization,” June 1, 1995 – June 30, 1996AFOSR, $249,269.
1996 – 1998
Carl Chang (PI), Quek (Co-PI), “Visualization for Software Engineering and Video-on-Demand,” Fujitsu Network Corp. (USA), August 15, 1996 — August 14, 1998, $483,000.
1997 – 2000
Quek, F. (P.I.), Ansari, R. and McNeill (Co-PI), “Gesture, Speech and Gaze in Discourse Management,” National Science Foundation, NSF-IRI-9618887, March 1, 1997 – February 28, 2000, $748,377.
1997 – 2000
Quek, F. (P.I.), Charbel, F. (Co. I.), “Extraction and Registration of the Neurovascular Scaffold in Multimodal Images,” Whitaker Foundation, Whitaker-96-0458, September 1, 1997- January 1, 2001, $200,074.
1998 – 2003
DeFanti T. (P.I.), Quek, F., Brown, M., Banerjee, P., Buy, U., Drayton, R., Grossman, G., Johnson, A., Kenyon, R., Ye, N., and Moher, T. (Co-PIs) “CAVERN – The CAVE Research,” National Science Foundation, NSF-EIA-9802090, September 1, 1998 – August 31, 2003, $2,000,000.
1999 – 2002
Quek, F., “Infrastructure for Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal and Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Computational Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research,” September 1, 1999 – August 31, 2002. Ohio Board of Regents Action Fund, $300,000.
1999 – 2002
Quek, F., “SGI Equipment Grant to Support for Cross-Disciplinary Research in Conversational Interaction,” Silicon Graphics Incorporated. September 1, 1999 – August 31, 2000. $255,000.
1999 – 2002
Quek, F., “Information Technology Support for Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal and Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Computational Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research,” Ohio Information Technology Research Institute. September 1, 1999 – August 31, 2002. $108,000.
2000 – 2001
Quek, F., “A Passenger Orientation Sensing SysteM (POSSM),” Sub-Contract with MTL Systems Inc. on an SBIR from Department of Transportation, Topic 00-NH2: Dynamic Occupant Position Sensing System, September 1, 2000 – March 31, 2001. $30,000.
2000 – 2001
Quek, F., “Information Technology Support for A Passenger Orientation Sensing SysteM (POSSM),” Ohio Information Technology Research Institute. September 1, 2000 – March 31, 2001. $5,000
2000 – 2002
Quek, F. (P.I.), McNeill, D., (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago), Harper, M., (ECE, Purdue U.), and Haviland, J., (Linguistics, Reed College), “REU Supplement: Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal and Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Computational Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research,” National Science Foundation, NSF-BCS-9980054-amd-001. June 1, 2000 – August 31, 2002. $40,000.
2000 – 2001
Quek, F., “Minimally Driven Avatars for Bunshin Interaction,” ATR, Japan, March 2000 – February, 2001. $20,000.
2001 – 2002
Quek, F. (P.I.), McNeill, D., (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago), Harper, M., (ECE, Purdue U.), and Haviland, J., (Linguistics, Reed College), “REU Supplement: Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal and Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Computational Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research,” June 1, 2001 – August 31, 2002. $40,000 (NSF). National Science Foundation, NSF-BCS-9980054-amd-002.
2003 – 2005
Quek, F. (P.I.), “Detecting and Extracting Image Similarities, Differences, and Target Patterns,” STTR via MTL Systems, Inc., $35,000.
1999 – 2003
Quek, F. (P.I.), Ansari, R., (EECS, UIC), McNeill, D., (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago), Duncan, S., (Psychology, U. Chicago), Brandabur, M., (Neurology, UIC), Harper, M., (ECE, Purdue U.), Haviland J., (Linguistics, Reed College), Jamieson, L., (ECE, Purdue U.), McRoy, S., (U. Wisconsin, Milwaukee), and Tzeng, O., (Laboratory for Cognitive Neuro-Psychology, National Yang-Ming U., Taiwan), “Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal and Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Computational Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research,” National Science Foundation, Knowledge and Distributed Intelligence NSF-KDI-9980054. September 1, 1999 – August 31, 2003. $2,536,054 (NSF), $600,000 (Ohio Board of Regents Action Fund).
2002
Quek, F. (P.I.), McNeill, D., (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago), Harper, M., (ECE, Purdue U.), Haviland, J., (Linguistics, Reed College), and McRoy, S., (U Wisconsin, Milwaukee), “REU Supplement: Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal and Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Computational Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research,” National Science Foundation, NSF-KDI-9980054-amd-003. June1, 2002 – August 31, 2002. $50,000 (NSF).
2003 – 2004
Quek, F., “Infrastructure for From Video to Information: Cross-Modal Analysis of Planning Meetings,” Ohio Board of Regents Action Fund. September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004. $81,834
2003 – 2007
Quek, F. (P.I.), McNeill, D. (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago), Bertenthal, B. (Psych, U. Chicago), Tuttle, R. (AFIT), Harper, M. (ECE, Purdue U.), and Huang, T. (ECE, UIUC) “From Video to Information: Cross-Modal Analysis of Planning Meetings,” Maryland Procurement Office – Video Analysis and Content Extraction (VACE) R&D Program, $1,600,000.
2004 – 2007
Quek, F. (P.I.), Tatar, D., Winchester III, W.W. (Co-PIs), “Embodied Communication: Vivid Interaction with History and Literature,” National Science Foundation, SGER program IIS-0624701. October 1, 2006 – September 29, 2008. $103,000.
2002 – 2009
Quek, F. (P.I.), David McNeill (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago – Co-PI) “Beyond the Talking Head and Animated Icon: Behaviorally Situated Avatars for Tutoring,” National Science Foundation, NSF-IIS-0219875, Information Technology Research NSF-ITR Program, $450,025.
2007 – 2009
Quek, F. (P.I.), Kavanaugh, A. (Co-PI), “Capturing Ephemeral Communication Data from the Virginia Tech Tragedy: Toward Managing Emergency Response by Citizens,” NSF, July 15, 2007 – August 31, 2009, $126,873.
2008 – 2009
Smith-Jackson, T. (P.I.), Quek, F. (Co-PI), “Embodied Interaction Paradigm for Users with Severe Visual Impairments,” National Science Foundation, NSF IIS-0844232, September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009, $96,393 (VT portion).
2004 – 2010
Quek, F. (P.I.), McNeill, D. (Psych/Linguistics, U. Chicago), Bertenthal, B. (Psych, U. Chicago), Bargerhuff, M.E. (Education, Wright State University), Vernooy, J., (Office of Disability Services, Wright State University) (Co-PIs), “Embodiment Awareness, Mathematics Discourse and the Blind,” National Science Foundation, NSF-IIS- 0451843, October 1, 2004 – September 29, 2010. $749839.
2006 – 2010
Quek, F. (P.I.), Members of CHCI as Co-PIs & Senior Personnel, “Interacting with the Embodied Mind,” October 1, 2006 – September 29, 2010. National Science Foundation, CRI Program. CRI-0551610. $400,000.
2009 – 2010
Kavanaugh, A (P.I.), and Quek, F. (Co-PI) “REU Supplement: Capturing Ephemeral Data from the VT Tragedy of 4/16”, National Science Foundation, June 17, 2009, $16,000.
2009 – 2010
Quek, F. (P.I.), Cao, Y. (Co-PI), “CRI-REU: Interfaces for the Embodied Mind,” National Science Foundation, September 2009, $16,000.
2009 – 2011
Ramakrishnan, N. (P.I.), North, C. and Quek, F. (Co-PIs), “Formal Models, Algorithms, and Visualizations,” National Science Foundation, IIS-0937133, 15 Sep 2009 – 14 Sep 2012, $494,838.
2008 -2011
Evans, M. (P.I.) Quek, F., Wilkins, J., Ehrich, R., (Co-PIs), “Social Organization, Learning Technologies & discourse: System Features For Facilitating Mathematical Reasoning in Pre K-3 Students,” National Science Foundation, NSF (ALT) IIS-0736151, collaborative grant with D. McNeill, U. of Chicago, March 15, 2008 – February 28, 2011, $305,985 (VT portion).
2009 – 2011
Cao, Y. (P.I), Bukvic, I., Quek, F., Webster, D. (Co-PIs), “Drummer Game: A Massive-Interactive Socially-Enabled Strategy Game,” National Science Foundation, NSF IIS-0940723, July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2011, $149,648.
2009 -2011
Cao, Y. (P.I), Quek, F., (Co-PIs) “EAGER: Creative IT: Hyper Drama Storytelling: Engaging and Nurturing Creativity in K-12 Students,” National Science Foundation, NSF IIS-0954048, September 16, 2009 – September 15, 2011, $494,838.
2008 – 2012
Bohner, S. (P.I.), Quek, F., Feng, W., Athanas P. (Co-PIs), “I/UCRC Proposal For University Site At Virginia Tech: Center For High-Performance Reconfigurable Computing (CHREC),” National Science Foundation, January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2012, $250,000.
2008 – 2013
Wong, L., (P.I.), Quek, F., Gracanin, D. & Others (Co-PIs), “Live Spaces,” Singapore National Research Foundation (A collaboration with the National University of Singapore), February 1, 2008 – January 31, 2013, S$5,000,000.
2010 – 2014
Quek, F. (P.I.), “EAGER: Multimodal Corpus for Vision-Based Meeting Analysis,” National Science Foundation, 1 August 2010 – July 21, 2013, IIS- 1053039/IIS-1439613, $122,088.
2010 – 2017
Quek, F. (P.I.), Evans, M., Martin, T., North, C., and Smith-Jackson, T. (Co-PIs) “II-EN: Device and Display Ecologies,” National Science Foundation, August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2017, CNS-1059398/ CNS-1439614, $600,000.
2015 – 2016
Quek, F. (PI), “REU Supplement for II-EN: Device and Display Ecologies,” National Science Foundation, Computing Research Infrastructure (CRI-REU). $11,500
2015 -2016
Quek, F. (PI), “REU Supplement for HCC: Small: STAAR: Spatial Touch Audio Annotator and Reader for Individuals with Blindness or Severe Visual Impairment,” National Science Foundation, Human-Centered Computing (HCC-REU). $5,775.
2011 – 2018
Quek, F. (P.I.), Smith-Jackson T., “STAAR: Spatial Touch Audio Annotator and Reader for Individuals with Blindness or Severe Visual Impairment,” National Science Foundation, August 1, 2011 – July 21, 2018, IIS-1117854/IIS-1439616, $498,781.