· Z. Qu, ``Distributed Control, Optimization and Energy Management for SEGIS," DOE Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) Phase-III and Petra Solar, $240,000, 2011-2013.

· Z. Qu, ``Distributed Control, Optimization and Energy Management for Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems," FHTC, $80,000, 2011-2012.

· Z. Qu, ``Modeling and Control of Unmanned Air Vehicles," L-3 Communications and FHTC I-4 Program, $\$53,332$, 2011-2012.

· Z. Qu and T. Wilson, "Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in National Air Space: A Feasibility Study at Daytona Beach International Airport," FHTCC, $25,000, 2011-2012.

· Z. Qu and C. Hughes, Medical Tele-surgical Robotic System: Tele-operation and visualization, $\$162,500$, Florida Biomedical Engineering Partnership, State of Florida, 2011-2012.

· Z. Qu, "UCF and Harris Corp joint wave energy project," Florida Energy Systems Consortium Technology Commercialization Phase II matching funds, $5,000, 2010-2011.

· Z. Qu, K.Lin and M.Illie, "Wave-action, Motion driven, Self-powered Buoy and Sensors for Oil Well Monitoring," Harris Corporation, $10,000, 2010-2011.

· Z.Qu, ``RoboLeader: Dynamic Re-tasking for Persistence Surveillance in an Urban Environment Using Robot-to-Robot Control," RDECOM & Army's FY10 Director's Research Initiative (DRI), $45,600, 2010-2011.

· Z.Qu, ``Grid Stability with Distributed Generations and Varying Topologies," 2009 FHTC Program, $80,000, 2009-2010.

· Z.Qu and J.Shen, ``Development of Economically Viable, Highly Integrated, Highly Modular SEGIS Architecture," DOE Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) Phase-I and Petra Solar, $50,000, 2009.

· Z.Qu, ``Grid Stability with Distributed Generations and Varying Topologies," DOE Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) Phase-II and Petra Solar, $190,000, 2009-2010.

· Z.Qu and M.A.Simaan, "EAGER: Game and Teaming Strategies for Networked Systems," National Science Foundation, $199,949, 2009-2012.

· Y.Xu and Z.Qu, "Vision Based State and Parameter Estimation and Trajectory Prediction of Space Debris in Close Proximity," Florida Space Grant Consortium, $25,000, 2009-2010.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Air Systems," L-3 Communications Link Simulation & Training, $90,000, 2009-2010.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Air Systems," 2009 FHTC Program, $30,000, 2009-2010.

· Z.Qu, ``RoboLeader: A Surrogate for Enhancing the Human Control of a Team of Robots," RDECOM & Army's FY09 Director's Research Initiative (DRI), $40,000, 2009-2010.

· I.Batarseh, L.Chow, W.Mikhael, Z.Qu, X.Wu, and Z.Shen, Center of Excellence: Florida Energy Systems Consortium, August 2008 to July 2011. Year 2008-2009 funding, $483,000.00.

· Z.Qu, Collaborative Research: Control of Atomic-Scale Friction by Normal Surface Oscillation, National Science Foundation, $52,644, September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2012.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Air Systems," L-3 Communications Link Simulation & Training, $66,667, 2008-2009.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Air Systems," FHTC Program, $33,000, 2008-2009.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous Operation of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in a Dynamically Changing Environment," 2007 Lockheed Martin Corporate Program and FHTC Program, $105,000, 2007-2009.

· Z.Qu, ``Development of New Real-Time Sensing and Control Architecture for Next Generation Low-Cost High-Accuracy Interceptors," 2007 FHTC Program and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), $75,000, 2007-2008.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous and Cooperative Control of Unmanned Air Systems," 2007 FHTC Program and L-3 Communications Link Simulation & Training, $90,000, 2007-2008.

· Z.Qu, ``Autonomous Operation of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in a Dynamically Changing Environment," 2007 FHTC Program, $35,000, 2007-2008.

· Z.Qu, ``Development of New Real-Time Sensing and Control Concepts for Next Generation Low-Cost High-Accuracy Interceptors," Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), $47,000, 2006-2007.

· Z.Qu, ``A Distributed System of Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)," L-3 Communications Link Simulation & Training, and 2006 FHTC Program, $100,000, 2006-2007.

· Z.Qu, ``Performance Analysis and Cooperative Control Design for Human-Agent Systems," US Army and SUS Program on Team Performance and Optimization in Agent and Human-Agent Teams, $100,000, 2006-2008.

· Z.Qu, ``Intelligent and Autonomous Operation of Unmanned Vehicle System: Real Time Path Planning for Unmanned Ground Vehicle," Lockheed Martin Corporate Grant Program, $50,000, 2006-2007.

· Z.Qu, ``Intelligent and Autonomous Operation of Unmanned Vehicle System: Cooperative and Swarming Behaviors, Robust Near-Optimal Control, and Real-Time Optimal Path Planning in a Dynamic Environment, Subject to Constraints and Nonlinear Dynamics, and with Intermittent and Delayed Communication," Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Funds Phase XI, $46,000, 2006-2007.

· Z.Qu, ``Analysis and Synthesis of Cooperative and Behavior-Based Controls for Autonomous Vehicles," Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Funds Phase X, $33,333, 2005-2006.

· Z.Qu, ``Analysis and Synthesis of Cooperative and Behavior-Based Controls for Autonomous Vehicles," Lockheed Martin Corporate Grant Program, $50,000, 2005-2006.

· Y.Guo and Z.Qu, "Single Molecule Detection and Friction Control in Artificially Structured Nanoshell Materials," Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2×$31,818, 2004-2006; and University of Central Florida's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Research Initiative, 2×$31, 818, 2004-2006.

· Z.Qu, Automatic Reconfiguration and Control of Formation for Mobile Robots Operating in an Uncertain Environment, $25, 000, A Lockheed Martin Corporation Grant Award to UCF Research Foundation, July 8, 2004.

· Z.Qu, "Development of A Robotic Platform for Manufacturing and Automation," P&E Inc., 2004-2005, $36,000.

· Z.Qu, "REU in Intelligent and Autonomous Robotic Systems," Department of Defense (ASSURE Program), a National Science Foundation REU Site, 2004-2007, $270,000 (plus $135, 619 match).

· Z.Qu, Norman Fitz-Coy, Yi Guo, Kurt Lin, and Gloria Wiens, "Space Mission Enhancements via Autonomous Robotic Systems," UCF/UF Space Research Initiative Program, 2004, $155, 000.

· Z.Qu, Automatic Reconfiguration and Control of Formation for Mobile Robots Operating in an Uncertain Environment: Phase 2, Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Funds, $40, 000, 2004-2005.

· Z.Qu, Automatic Reconfiguration and Control of Formation for Mobile Robots Operating in an Uncertain Environment: Phase 2, $60, 000, Lockheed Martin Corp., 2004-2005.

· Z.Qu, Automatic Recon guration and Control of Formation for Mobile Robots Operating in an Uncertain Environment, $31, 000, Lockheed Martin Corp., 2003-2004.

· Z.Qu and M.Haralambous, Wireless Monitoring and Automatic Diagnostic Systems for Biomedical Applications, Alicia Diagnostics, Inc., $20, 000, 2003.

· Z.Qu and M.Haralambous, Wireless Monitoring and Automatic Diagnostic Systems for Biomedical Applications, Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Funds, $16, 000, 2003.

· Z.Qu, Automatic Recon guration and Control of Formation for Mobile Robots Operating in an Uncertain Environment, Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Funds, $31, 000, 2003-2004.

· L.Wei, M.A.Bassiouni, E.Gelenbe, M.Georgiopoulos, T.Kasparis, Z.Qu, and P.Wahid, Acquisition of Wireless Communication Emulator for Wireless Communication Laboratory, National Science Foundation, MRI program, $100,475 (plus $23, 200 from UCF), 2002.

· R.Johnson, Z.Qu, L.Chew, J.Zalewski, and C.Ham, "Autonomous health monitoring, data validation, and control system," Florida Space Grant Consortium, $30, 000, May 2002 to April 2003.

· Z.Qu, "An Autonomous and Intelligent System for Wafer Inspection and Handling - Phase 2.2," Microtronic, Inc., $100, 000, July 2002 to January 2004 (extended to January 2007)

· Z.Qu, Fundamental research toward an autonomous robotic system, Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Funds: Phase VI, $100, 000, July 2002 to June 2003.

· Z.Qu, "An Autonomous and Intelligent System for Wafer Inspection and Handling - Phase 2.1," Microtronic, Inc., $50, 000, January 2002 to December 2003.

· Z.Qu and M.Haralambous, "A Wireless Monitoring and Automatic Diagnostic System for Biomedical Applications, " Alicia Diagnostics, Inc., $50, 000, January to December 2002.

· Z.Qu and M.Haralambous, "A Wireless Monitoring and Automatic Diagnostic System for Biomedical Applications, " I-4 Phase-V Matching Funds, $50, 000 (with $50, 000 match from Alicia Diagnostics, Inc.), January to December 2002.

· Roger Johnson, Zhihua Qu, and Chan Ham, "Development of Advanced Life Support Automated Remote Manipulator - Phase VI," NASA Kennedy Space Center, $28; 028, March to November 2001. (Cumulative: $52, 524)

· Z.Qu, "An autonomous wafer verification robotic system - Phase 1.3," Microtronic, Inc., $50,000, April 2001 to May 2002.

· Z.Qu, Fundamental research toward an intelligent wafer reading and handling system, I-4 Phase-4 Matching Funds, $45, 000 (with $50; 000 match from Microtronic, Inc.), 2001-2002.

· Z.Qu, "An autonomous wafer verification robotic system - Phase 1.2," Microtronic, Inc., $28, 907, October 2000 to April 2001.

· Z.Qu, "Development of Automatic X-Ray Angle Measurement and Frequency Measurement Systems," $5, 000, Piezo Technology, Inc., May 1 to December 31, 2000.

· Z.Qu, "Autonomous, intelligent and fault-tolerant oxygen production control system for a manned Mars mission, " 2000-2001, $10, 000 (with $10,000 match from DYNACS, Inc.) Florida Space Research Program, Florida Space Grant Consortium, June 1, 2000 to May 30, 2001.

· Z.Qu, "An autonomous wafer verification robotic system | Phase 1," Microtronic, Inc., $15, 000, April to December 2000.

· R.Johnson, C.Ham, and Z.Qu, "Development of Advanced Life Support Automated Remote Manipulator End Effector - Phase II," NASA Kennedy Space Center, $24, 496, 2000-2001.

· P.Yuan, R.DeMara, Z.Qu, and T.Wu, "Interdisciplinary Research in Computer Architecture, ASIC Design, and Microelectronics Testing and Characterization," Theseus Logic, $30, 000, 2000.

· P.Yuan, Z.Qu, R.DeMara, "Interdisciplinary Research in Computer Architecture, ASIC Design, and Microelectronics Testing and Charaterization," Presidential Initiative to Fund Major Research Equipment, $60, 000, 2000.

· Z.Qu, "Autonomous in-cassette reader for semiconductor manufacturing," Cirent Technology, $75, 000, January 2000 to October 2001.

· Z.Qu, Research in Power Systems Control, MJ Associates, $5, 250, 1999-2003.

· Z.Qu, "Autonomous systems for semiconductor manufacturing," Lucent Technology's Tax Incentive Program, $14, 000, 1999-2000.

· Z.Qu and A.Weeks, "Autonomous optical character recognition system for semiconductor manufacturing - Continuation," Cirent Technology, $5, 666, 1999.

· Z.Qu, K.Lin, S.Seal, and D.Zhou, "Tests on PST Manually Guided Vehicle," A joint project with BCC Cleanroom facility, PST & U.S. Display Consortium, $49, 980, 1999-2000.

· Z.Qu, K.Lin, S.Seal, D.Zhou and P.Yuan, "Development of an MEMS-based motion testing system for open access cleanroom at BCC," U.S. Display Consortium, $105, 674, 1999-2000.

· J.J.Liou, Z.Qu, et. al., Micro-electronics Design Center at UCF, Presidential Initiative to Fund Major Research Equipment, $145, 465, 1999.

· Z.Qu, et. al., An electrical motion platform, Presidential Initiative to Fund Major Research Equipment, $62; 400, 1999.

· Z.Qu and K.Lin, Research on a soft-touch/multi-arm robotic system with application to handling large-size and thin glass subtrates for at panel display industry, Florida I-4 High Tech Corridor Matching Funds, $50, 000, 1998-2000.

· Z.Qu, P.Yuan and J.J.Liou, "Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Process Automation and Device/Circuit Designs for Semiconductor Manufacturing," National Science Foundation, $301, 494, 1999-2001.

· Z.Qu, "Coordination and Parallel Offering of EGN3373 and MAP2303," A project for Learning Community, College of Engineering, $6, 000, 1998.

· Z.Qu and A.Weeks, "Autonomous optical character recognition system for semiconductor manufacturing," Cirent Technology, $56, 665, 1997-1998.

· Roger Johnson and Zhihua Qu, "Development of Advanced Life Support Automated Remote Manipulator End Effector," NASA Kennedy Space Center, $69, 741, 1997-1999.

· Zhihua Qu, Installation and testing of clean-room equipment for at panel display manufacturing. I-4 Corridor Technology Council, College of Engineering at UCF, and Southeast Display Center, Inc., $25, 200, 1997-1998.

· Zhihua Qu and I.Batarseh, Curriculum development for the Energy Education Program in the State of Florida, $23, 265 out of $1, 000, 000 joint project among Florida Solar Energy Center, Bethune-Cookman College and the University of Central Florida, funded by the State of Florida, 1997.

· Roger Johnson and Zhihua Qu, "Development of Advanced Life Support Automated Remote Manipulator - Phase III," NASA Kennedy Space Center, $61, 292, 1996-1997.

· Z.Qu, Development of a vision based control for ALSARM, Academic Year Extension, Undergraduate Space Research Participation Program, Florida Space Grant Consortium, $6, 000, 1996-1997.

· Zhihua Qu, Development of a vision-based control for ALSARM, Undergraduate Space Research Participation Program, Florida Space Grant Consortium, $4, 000, 1996.

· I.Batarseh, Z.Qu, X.Li, J.Liou, and F.Moslehy, Enhancement of Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Program, Option of Power Engineering, Academic Initiatives in Strategic Planning Award Program, University of Central Florida, $45, 000, 1996-1997. (Additional $40, 720 is allocated for faculty release and travel)

· Zhihua Qu, Dynamic Analysis and Control Design for Epcot Nighttime Spetacular Project, The Walt Disney World, $13, 198, 1996.

· Zhihua Qu and J.J.Liou, Research on Low Cost Motion Platform. Locheed-Martin Corp., $10, 000. 1996-1997.

· Zhihua Qu, Robust Control Design for Nonlinear Uncertain Systems by Merging Lyapunov-Based Techniques with Optimization Methods, Air Force Office of  Scientific Research (AFOSR), $28, 000, 1996-1997.

· Roger Johnson, Zhihua Qu, and Robert Byers, Development of Advanced Life Support Automated Remote Manipulator - Phase II. NASA Kennedy Space Center, $84, 500. 1995-1996.

· Zhihua Qu, Nonlinear learning control design for robotic manipulators, The National Science Foundation, a travel grant to 1995 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Japan, $1, 000, 1995.

· Zhihua Qu, Transient stability assessment and robust control of power systems, Kentex Corporation, CA, $20, 000, 1995-1997.

· Zhihua Qu, Nonlinear Robust Control for Space Applications. Florida Space Grant Fellowship Program, Florida Space Grant Consortium, $16, 000, 1995-1996.

· Zhihua Qu, Development of a virtual environment of advanced launch control system, Undergraduate Space Research Participation Program, Florida Space Grant Consortium, $5, 000, 1995.

· Zhihua Qu, Nonlinear Robust Control and Its Applications in Missile Guidance, Air Force Summer Fellowship, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, $10, 900, 1995.

· Roger Johnson, Zhihua Qu, and Robert Byers, Development of Advanced Life Support Automated Remote Manipulator, NASA Kennedy Space Center, $80, 579. 1994-1995.

· Zhihua Qu, Development of Simulation and Implementation Environment for Robotics Applications in Space, Undergraduate Space Research Participation Program, Florida Space Grant Consortium & NASA, $5,000, 1994.

· Zhihua Qu, Robust Control of Nonlinear Uncertain Dynamical Systems and Applications, Research Initiation Award, The National Science Foundation, $82,000. 1991-1993.

· Zhihua Qu, New Research Initiative on Robust Control of Large-Scale Power Systems, Division of Sponsored Research, The University of Central Florida, $5,000, 1993-1994.

· Zhihua Qu, Fundamental Research in Robust Control Theory of Nonlinear Uncertain Dynamical Systems, Starter Research Projects, Division of Sponsored Research, The University of Central Florida, $5, 000, 1991-1992.

· Zhihua Qu, Basic Research in Nonlinear Robust Control Theory, Engineering and Industrial Experiment Station, The University of Central Florida, $10, 000, 1990-1991.