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Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology

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Vision & Impact

To be a resource of excellence in education and research in the field of smart, multifunctional advanced materials and nanomaterials. Nanoscience researchers from chemistry, biology, chemical and mechanical engineering and computational science will work collectively to develop breakthroughs in structural material, smart structures and nano-sensors to improve performance for commercial applications.

Research Thrust Areas

• Advanced Smart Materials
• Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering
• Nanoengineered Materials
• Nanoscience Basic Research
• Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Cross-Cutting Applications

Facilities

• Nano-Processing and Fabrication Laboratory – Ph.D., HIPping, Fuel Cell Materials
• Composite Processing Laboratory – VARTM, Autoclaves, Pressing, SCRIM Processing
• Electronic Materials and Devices Laboratory – Thermal Evaporator
• Mechanical Testing Laboratory – MTS, Instron, Fiber Testing, Nano Tester, Tribometer
• Micro-Structural Characterization Laboratory – SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD
• Health Monitoring and Smart Structures Laboratory
• Polymer and Biochemical Engineering Laboratory – Synthesis
• Computational Laboratory- Unix/Linux Platforms, Mixed Vendor Hardware, Staff Support

Schools & Colleges

• School of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Engineering
• School of Technology

Collaborations and Partnerships

• NSF - Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology
• DoD - Center for Nanoscience and Nanomaterials
• NSF - Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center
• NSF - Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team
• NSF – Nanoscale Undergraduate Education
• NSF – USA-Euro Perovskite and Coating
• Department of Energy
• NASA
• Air Force Research Laboratory
• Boeing
• Center for Advanced Materials & Smart Structures

Cluster Leads

• Dr. Jag Sankar, College of Engineering sankar@ncat.edu
• Dr. Solomon Bililign, College of Arts & Sciences bililign@ncat.edu

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