Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering

Privacy-Preserving Diffusion Against Identity Inference Attack via Semantic Destruction Recovery and Segmentation

Facial image generation or generative editing using diffusion models presents risks of identity leakage, potentially enabling unauthorized re-identification in forensic and content moderation applications. Diffusion editing is vulnerable to privacy-preserving facial identity obfu...

Intensifying compound drought–heatwave events weaken ecosystem water-use efficiency in the Nile River Basin

Climate warming has intensified compound drought–heatwave (CDHW) events worldwide, posing growing threats to ecosystem carbon–water dynamics. However, the impacts of CDHWs on ecosystem water-use efficiency (WUE), particularly event sequencing, drought memory, and climatic heterog...

Near-wall turbulence modulation using textured surfaces for drag control

To evaluate finite-width textured regions as a passive drag control strategy, numerical simulations are performed to understand the modulation of turbulent boundary layer (TBL) by cubical surface texture elements placed in a staggered configuration over a zero-pressure-gradient s...

Development of a New Fatigue Failure Criterion using Optical Flow-Based Multi–Gauge Length Approach

Fatigue failure in asphalt concrete (AC) pavements is typically assessed using global degradation metrics such as stiffness reduction or stress-cycle (S × N) relationships. However, these conventional approaches overlook the localized and heterogeneous nature of damage evolution...

Kinetic Control of Rare Earth Element Separation via Interfacial Solvent Extraction and Low-Gradient Magnetic Fields

Abstract The production of energy-efficient technologies and advanced electronics requires high-purity critical minerals, such as individually separated rare earth elements (REEs). Chemical REE separation processes rely on small differences in physicochemical properties (i.e., io...

‘Staircase Framework’—To Enhance Creative, Critical Thinking, and Intellect in Higher-Degree Research Programs

Background: Thesis writing is a complex academic and emotional process that requires learners to develop research, writing, and communication skills while navigating through uncertainty, evolving research challenges, and gaining greater levels of scholar independence. Although sc...

Longitudinal factorial stability and growth of foundational reading skills in at-risk and non–at-risk kindergarteners

Abstract This study examined the longitudinal factorial invariance and growth trajectories of a Spanish curriculum-based measurement (CBM) of foundational reading skills in kindergarten within a Response to Intervention (RtI) framework. A total of 196 Spanish-speaking kindergarte...

Electrical Stimulation of Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Schwann Cells for Regulating Extracellular Vesicle Biogenesis and Inflammation

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a debilitating condition characterized by chronic pain, numbness, and motor dysfunction, with limited treatment options. Ischemic stroke can cause central neuropathy, which may also induce PN. Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) have shown promise i...

A Composite Index Framework for Quantifying External Influences on Built Environment Planning and Decision Making

Abstract Infrastructure systems are influenced by a wide range of external factors, including demographic changes, economic cycles, environmental stressors, and technological transitions. These factors affect infrastructure demand, operating conditions, and deterioration processe...

Effect of sizing materials on corrosion resistance of basalt fibers in various exposure environments

This study investigated the influence of sizing materials on the corrosion resistance of basalt fibers exposed to 16 controlled environments combining pH 4–13 and salinity from 0 to 20,000 ppm as chloride. Fibers were exposed to 60°C for 600 days in an environmental chamber, and...

Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Human Spinal Cord Organoid‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Tissue Patterning in Viscoelastic Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels

ABSTRACT Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) can differentiate into various types of central nervous system organoids which are valuable for applications in tissue engineering and injury repair. The secreted extracellular vesicles (EVs) of organoids, in particular the s...