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
Areas of 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, Associate Professor
- Tsu-Wei Chou, Unidel Pierre S. du Pont Chair
- Sambeeta ‘Sam’ Das, Assistant Professor
- Heather Doty, Associate Professor
- Joseph Feser, Associate Professor
- Kun (Kelvin) Fu, Assistant Professor
- M. Zubaer Hossain, Assistant Professor
- Ajay Prasad, Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor
and Department Chair - Erik Thostenson, Associate Professor
- Lian-Ping Wang, Professor
- Bingqing Wei (B. Q. Wei), Professor
Spotlight on Research
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Contact
Department of Mechanical Engineering
126 Spencer Lab
Newark, DE 19716
P: (302) 831-2421
F: 302-831-3640
E: me-info@udel.edu