She has served as PI and co-PI for more than $18-million in research grants, funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), US-Army, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and various industrial companies including GM, Ford, Honda, Samsung, Global Solar Energy, etc. Her research has been implemented in various manufacturing industries including metal forming (stamping, forging, casting, rolling and seamless tubes), automotive, electronics, solar energy systems, etc., which generate significant economic and social impacts.