1. $117,746 National Science Foundation RUI Award for "Synthesis and optical spectroscopy of thulium sensitized potassium lead chloride laser materials," (2003-2007).
2. $9074 Research Experience for Teachers (RET) as a supplement to the NSF grant: “RUI: Growth and Spectroscopy of Low-Phonon Energy Materials,” (2001).
3. $116,074 National Science Foundation RUI Award for "Synthesis and optical spectroscopy of low-phonon energy materials," (1999-2003).
4. $25,000, Petroleum Research Fund award for "Growth and Spectroscopy of Mid-infrared Luminescent Materials," (1997-1999).
5. $38,000, Cottrell College Science Award from Research Corporation for "Mid-infrared spectroscopy of low-phonon energy materials," (1995-1997).
