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Biotechnology:

1. Generation of Genetically-Modified Corn Expressing Insect Chitinase Gene
Agricultural Genetic Engineering Research Institute
Kansas State University

2. Polygene Mapping of Hormones that Control Potato Tuber Sprouting
National Research Center
Cornell University

3. Molecular Characterization of QTLs Affecting Earliness and Fiber Characteristics of Egyptian Cotton
Cairo University
University of Georgia

4. Developing an Innovative Bio-Pesticide Mass Production Technology in Egypt
Cairo University
Rutgers University

5. The Regeneration of the Alveolar Bone and Peridontal Ligaments in Advanced Periodontitis by Tissue Engineering
Alexandria University
University of Southern California, Los Angeles

6. Molecular Genetics of Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Egypt as a Potential Risk Factor
National Cancer Institute, Egypt
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

7. Chemoprevention of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Cairo University
Saint Louis University

8. Anticancer/Antibiotics from Red Sea Blue-Green Algae
Suez Canal University
Oregon State University

9. A Biotechnology Approach to the Development of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Fungi
Suez Canal University
Georgia State University

10. Automated Glycosylation of Cardinolides by Immobilized Extracellular Enzyme

Ain Shams University
University of Georgia

11. Biomphalaria in Egypt: Understanding the Changing Biology of the Snails that Transmit Schistosomiasis
Alexandria University
University of New Mexico

12. Construction of a Genetically Modified Biosensor to Monitor Nitrite Toxicity in Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology Research Institute

University of Tennessee

 

13. Biological Detoxification and Monitoring of Organophosphate Pesticide Contaminated Sources

Alexandria University

University of California, Riverside

 

14. Exploration for and Host Range Delineation of Potential Biological Control Agents for Fountain Grass, an Invasive Weed of Hawaii

Mansoura University

Hawaii Department of Agriculture

 

15. Microbial Production of a Biosurfactant Exhibiting Excellent Emulsification and Surface Active Properties

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology Research Institute

Cornell University

Environmental Technologies:

16. Magnetic Water Treatment for Domestic Industrial and Agricultural Purposes
Cairo University
Kansas State University

17. Preparation of Mixed Oxides by Sol-Gel Technique for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Destruction of Toxic Organic Compounds from Industrial Waste Waters
Central Metallurgical Research & Development Institute
University of Florida

18. Environmental Assessment of Natural Radioactivity and Heavy Metal Pollution in the El-Fayoum Area, Egypt

Ain Shams University
University of Illinois

 

19. Surface Modification for Advancing New Separation Processes and Environmental Protection

Central Metallurgical Research & Development Institute
University of Florida

Standards and Metrology:

20. Creating an Egyptian Certified Reference Materials Program for NIST Traceable Elemental Solutions
Egyptian National Institute of Standards
U.S. National Institute of Standards & Technology

Energy:

21. Experimental and Computational Investigations of Random-Fiber Matrices for Stirling Engine Regenerator

American University in Cairo

Cleveland State University

 

22. Fuel Cells for Transportation Systems

Cairo University

Oakland University

 

Manufacturing Technologies:

23. Solid Free Form Fabrication (SFF) of Self-Bonded Silicon Carbide (SBSiC)

Central Metallurgical Research & Development Institute

Rutgers University

 

24. Clay-Epoxy Noncomposite: Role of Clay Structure

Central Metallurgical Research & Development Institute

University of Florida

 

25. Manufacture of Aluminum or Magnesium Matrix Based Composites under Industrial Conditions

Central Metallurgical Research & Development Institute

University of Wisconsin

 

26. Modeling and Management of Process Induced Shape Distortion in Sheet Forming Processes

American University in Cairo

University of Missouri

 

27. Selection of Lactic Acid Bacteria from the Egyptian Environment with Ability to Survive, Adhere & Inhibit Diarrhea Causing Microorganisms in the Intestinal Tract

Alexandria University
University of Georgia

Information Technology:

28. Real-Time Scheduling of Task Graphs on Grid Computing

Electronics Research Institute, Cairo
University of Connecticut

29. Design and Implementation of RF MEMS Components for Wireless Application

Electronics Research Institute
Ohio State University

30. A Low-Cost Video and Image Compression Framework
Electronics Research Institute
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

31. Integrating Statistical Machine Translation from Arabic to English with Syntactic and Semantic Analysis
American University in Cairo
University of Southern California, Marina del Ray

Other Fields:

32. MSEC Correlation in Cretaceous Rocks from Egypt and the United States
Tanta University
Louisiana State University

33. Application of Remote Sensing/GIS Technique in Sustainable Development, Southern Egypt
National Center for Remote Sensing & Space Sciences
University of Texas