Nanotechnology
The emergence of nanotechnology, which deals with the manipulation of materials at the atomic and molecular scales, has enabled the development of new materials and devices that exhibit novel properties.
Nanotechnology Expertise
- Synthesis and characterization of nanoscale materials (nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene) for durability, damage sensing, and structural health monitoring
- Processing and characterization for manufacturing of flexible electronics and digital displays
- Scalable nanomanufacturing for battery and sensor applications
- Nanoscale transport phenomena to modify electrical and thermal properties of structures and components
Key Faculty
- David Burris, Professor
- Sambeeta ‘Sam’ Das, Assistant Professor
- Heather Doty, Associate Professor
- Joseph Feser, Associate Professor
- Kun (Kelvin) Fu, Assistant Professor
Terri Connor Kelly and John Kelly Career Development Professor of Mechanical Engineering - M. Zubaer Hossain, Assistant Professor
- Srikanth Pilla, Professor and Director, Center for Composite Materials
- Ajay Prasad, Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor
- Erik Thostenson, Professor
- Bingqing Wei (B. Q. Wei), Professor
- Jun Xu, Associate Professor