AKRON, Ohio - Faculty researchers in the University of Akron's College of Engineering received more than $10.9 million in research funding in 2018, the university reported Monday.

The grants were awarded by government agencies and industry partners for projects such as improving cancer treatment and road safety. In all, the grants funded 80 projects and centers in the college.

The Ohio Department of Transportation awarded $4,426,572 in grants for projects such as asphalt mix overlay alternatives and effective repair and maintenance methods for bridge decks. Industry grants amounted to $2,075,243 and National Science Foundation grants totaled $1,697,514.

The total grants awarded to each departments were: civil, $4,566,511; chemical and biomolecular, $2,533,596; mechanical, $1,856,386; biomedical, $1,411,669; and electrical and computer, $568,664.

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