# Collaborative Research: From Waves to Motion - Harnessing Focused Ultrasound for Adaptive Dynamics in Liquid Crystal Elastomers

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Southern California |
| Location | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| Project | Collaborative Research: From Waves to Motion - Harnessing Focused Ultrasound for Adaptive Dynamics in Liquid Crystal Elastomers |
| Award amount | $394,901 |
| Obligated so far | $394,901 |
| Awarded | 2026-07-29 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2029-08-31 |
| Program | Dynamics, Control and System D |
| Directorate / division | ENG / CMMI |
| Award ID | 2549979 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2549979). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:13:44.963Z.
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