Grants

1. Cooperative Science Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies, September 1, 2016-August 31, 2021.PI ($15,500,000)

2. “GEOPATHS”, Under a grant from NSF, September 1, 2015, August 30, 2020 (Co-PI) ($475,000).

3. “NOAA-Cooperative Remote Sensing Science and Technology”, Under a contract from NOAA. September 1, 2011-September 1, 2016. (PI),($15,000,000).

4. “Earth Science and Environmental sustainability”. Under a contract from U.S. Department of Education. 10/1/10-9/30/15. (Co-PI),($2,300,000)

5. “Estimation of Snow Grain size and Characteristics “ Under a contract from NOAA, July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 (Co-PI), ($75,000).

6. “Satellite Remote Sensing for Snow Water Equivalency “ Under a contract from NOAA, September 21, 2008-September 20, 2009 (PI), ($50,000)

7. “Improved Soil Moisture Retrieval and Assimilation Using NASA-GISS Emissivity Product with Combined Observations from AMSR-E and MODIS“, Under a contract from NOAA, September 1, 2008-August 30, 2009 (PI), ($72,000)

8. “CREST Algorithm Developments for GOES-R Ice Mapping“, Under a contract from NOAA, September 1, 2008-August 30, 2009 (Co-PI), ($125,000)

9. “Satellite Earth Science Sensor “Under a contract from NOAA, September 21, 2007-Feb 20, 2009, (PI), ($497,000)

10. “Development of an advanced Technique for Lake Ice Mapping”. “Under a contract from NOAA, 9/13/2006-9/12/2007,(Co-PI), ($50,000).

11. “Development of Mesoscale Sounding””, Under a contract from NOAA October 1, 2006-September 30, 2007 (Co-PI),($155,000).

12. “GOES Satellite Receiving Station for Snow Mapping”, under a contract with NOAA 9/30/2006-8/30/2007 (PI), ($185,000).

13. “Cooperative Center for Remote Sensing in Science and Technology”, Under a contract from NOAA, October 1, 2006-September 30, 2011 (PI),($12,500,000).

14. “Science Cooperative Center in Environmental Technology” Under a contract NOAA, October 1, 2006-September 30, 2011 (Co-PI), ($2,800,000.).

15. “CUNY Direct Broadcast Satellite” Under a contract from NOAA, 11/1/05-9/30/06, (PI), ($95,000).

16. “NOAA-Cooperative Center for Remote Sensing in Science and Technology”, Under a contract from NOAA, October 1, 2004-September 30, 2006 (PI),($5,000,000).

17. “Education and Science Forum”, under a contract with NOAA-EPP with MSI, July 2004-August, 2005, (PI), ($101.500).

18. “Development of Real-Time Satellite Precipitation Estimation Algorithm for Mountainous Regions of the Western U.S.”, Under a contract from National Weather Service, NOAA, October 1, 2003-September 30, 2004, (PI), ($20,000).

19. “NASA-University Research Center for Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI)”, Under a contract from NASA, February 2003- January 2008. (Co-PI) ($6,000,000).

20. “Hydrodynamic Interaction of the near-Bottom Wave Current and Submerged Pipeline”, under a contract from Civilan Research Defense Fund (CRDF), September 1, 2002- March 1, 2004. (Co-PI) ($60,000).

21. “Cooperative Center for Remote Sensing in Science and Technology”, under a contract from NOAA, October 1, 2001-September 30, 2004 (PI),($7,500,000).

22. Privatization Strategies for Environmental and Economic Development in Macedonia: Modular Wastewater Treatment ”, under a contract from USAID, September 1, 2000- April 1, 2002. (PI), ($487,791.00).

23. “SPACE-Student Polarimeyter and Aerosol Cloud Experiment-A UNESS mission”, Under a Contract from NASA, Phase I: May 1, 2000-Feb. 1, 2001. (Co-PI), (for Phase I $150,000.00 out of $13,400,000.00).

24. “An Integrated Atmospheric, water, and Land-cover/Land-use Research and Training Program Combining On-Site Measurements from Multiple Ground Based Instruments with Satellite Data”, Under a contract from NASA, Sept. 1, 1999-Aug. 31, 2001, (Co-PI),($200,000.00).

25. “Settling properties of Giardia and Cryptosporidium under Different Environmental Conditions, Under a contract by New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection, May1, 1999-June 30, 2000. (Principal Investigator),($25,000.00).

26. “Development of Novel Optical Techniques for Field Water Quality Monitoring”, Under a contract from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, January 1, 1999-January 1, 2001. (Principal Investigator), ($250,000).

27. “Integration of Research and Education in Remote Sensing and Environmental Climate”, under a contract from NASA, July 1, 1998-June 30, 2003. (Principal Investigator), ($2,500,000).

28. “Preservation of the Environment thru Education and Research on Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere and Land-use/Land-cover Changes”, under a contract from NASA, June 1997-June 1999, (Principal Investigator), ($400,000).

29. “Transport of Sediments, Radionuclides, and Agrochemicals in Abandoned Agricultural Watershed”. National Science Foundation, Feb 15, 1997-Jan.15 1999, (Principal Investigator),($119,400).

30. “Privatized Production of Water Modular System for Ukraine”, under a grant from United State Agency for International Development, July 1996-May 1998, (Principal Investigator), ($550,000.00).

31. "Erosion-Controlled Transport of Radioactive and Agrochemical Pollutants within Agricultural Watersheds." National Science Foundation, July 1995 -Dec. 1996. (Principal Investigator),($77,000).

32. “Modeling Soil Losses Around Bridge Piers” Under a Contract by Professional Staff Congress-CUNY, June 99-June 2000, (Principal Investigator),($3,291.00)

33. "Energy Conservation Thru Watershed Management for New York City Water Supply”, Under a grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Feb., 1996-Jan. 1998 (Principal Investigator), ($250,000.00).

34. "Ukraine River Survey." Under a Contract from EARTHWATCH, June 1995 - June 1996 (Principal Investigator), ($29,000.00)

35. “Experimental and Theoretical Study relating Pore Structures in Soils” Under a contract by Professional Staff Congress-CUNY, June 96-July 98, (Principal Investigator), ($8,300.00).

36. "Modular System for Water Supply in Ukraine." Under a Contract from the U.S. Agency for International Development, Sept. 1994 - Dec. 1995 (Principal Investigator), ($350,000.00).

37. "Wave Tank for Studying the Sludge Ash Application and Sedimentation in Shoreline Areas." A Grant from the New York State Higher Education and Applied Technology Program, June 1993 - May 1996. (Principal Investigator), ($400,000.00)

38. "Surface and Subsurface Contaminant Transport Analysis in Laboratory Setup." A Grant from the New York State Higher Education and Applied Technology Program, June 1993 - May 1996. (Co-PI), ($269,000.00)

39. “Utilization and Stabilization of Incinerator Residues”, Under a contract from Professional Staff Congress-CUNY, June 95-July 96, (Principal Investigator),($2,900.00)

40. "Ash Application for Shoreline Protection." Under a Contract from New York State Energy and Research Development Authority, January 1, 1993 - August 30, 1998. (Principal Investigator), ($320,000.00)

41. "Effect of Slopes on the Hydraulics Conductivity of Landfill Cover." Under a Contract from Professional Staff Congress - CUNY, July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994 (Principal Investigator), ($2,000.00)

42. "Utilization of Incinerator Ash from Wastewater Treatment Plant." Under a Contract from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and Suffolk County Department of Public Works, July 15, 1990 - Feb. 15, 1993. (Principal Investigator), ($260,000.00)

43. "Analysis and Interpretation of Ash Data for Sampling Protocol." Under a Contract From New York State Solid Waste Combustion Institute, June 1, 1990 - May 31, 1992. (Principal Investigator), ($100,400.00)

44. "An Expert System for Hazardous Waste Management." Under a Contract from Professional Staff Congress - CUNY, July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992. (Principal Investigator), ($1,940.00)

45. "Groundwater Contamination by Hydrocarbons." Under a Contract from Professional Staff Congress CUNY, July 1,1989 June 30, 1990. (Principal Investigator),($3,400.00)

46. "Chemical Characterization and Biodegradation Assessment of the Organics in the Fresh Kills Leachate." Under a Contract from New York City Department of Sanitation. Sept. 1, 1989 - August 30, 1990. (Associate Investigator), ($176,263.00)

47. "Predicting Runoff and Erosion Using Remote Sensing." Under a Contract from Professional Staff Congress - The City University of New York, July 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989. (Principal Investigator), ($4,800.00)

48. "Fresh Kill Landfill Leachability Study." Under a Contract from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and New York City Department of Sanitation. March 1, 1988 - September 1, 1989. (Co Principal Investigator), ($350,000.00)

49. "Evaluating the Use of Marine Dredged Material for Landfill Cover." Under a Contract from New York City Department of Sanitation. February 1, 1987 - September 1, 1987. (Co- Investigator), ($9,950.00)

50. "Hydrological Investigation for Prospect Park Zoo." Under a Contract from New York City Department of Parks. July 1, 1986 - February 30, 1987. (Principal Investigator), ($9,600.00)

51. "A Model for Planning Erosion Control on Surface Mined Watersheds." Under a Contract from Professional Staff Congress The City University of New York, July 1, 1986 - June 30, 1988. (Principal Investigator), ($10,600.00)

52. "Modeling Optimum Pier Scouring in River Bends." Under a Contract from Professional Staff Congress The City University of New York, July 1, 1985 June 30, 1986. (Principal Investigator), ($2,300.00)

53. "Evaluation of the Effect of Tall Vegetation on Erosion and Sedimentation." Under a Contract from The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, October 1, 1984 - December 1, 1985. (Principal Investigator), ($25,000.00)