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Dr. Jack Agee Executive Director, CONTACT Program R. E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Rice University |
Speech Title:
"CONTACT – University research for the Air Force and Aerospace" |
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Speech Summary: The Air Force Research Laboratory and seven Texas universities are partners in a nanoscience program called CONTACT. The program focus on Air Force and industry interests includes sensors, nano based composites, surface treatments, thermal management, improved power generation and storage and nanoenergetics. These have potential for major changes in the future of Air Force systems. The paper discusses the areas of interest, some of the projects that are underway, and the role of industry in project selection and in transition to the marketplace. Aerospace and other industry can guide and participate in the research program - a substantial opportunity to gain the benefit of federally and state funded nanotechnology research. The program is an example of the work that is going on as a result of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s vision of a Texas that is strong in the high tech marketplace of the next generation of processes, manufacturing, and products. |
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Bio:
Dr. Jack Agee leads a consortium of seven Texas universities, Rice University, University of Texas at Austin, UT Arlington, UT Dallas, UT Pan American, UT Brownsville, and University of Houston in the CONTACT Program. He leads program to transition technology to the commercial sector and to the Air Force. Jack is a member of the R. E. Smalley Institute of Nanoscale Science and Technology at Rice University. His work prior to joining Rice University included directing the Air Force program of research in physics and electronics at AFOSR. His present research interests include a number of areas of nanotechnology and terahertz research. |
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Sharon Lee Smith Ph.D. Director, Advanced Technology Lockheed Martin Corporation |
Speech Title:
"View into our interests in nanotechnology at Lockheed Martin" |
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Bio: Sharon Smith is the Director, Advanced Technology, for Lockheed Martin’s Corporate Engineering and Technology and for Electronic Systems. She is the prior chair of the Lockheed Martin Steering Group on Microsystems/MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) and is currently the chair of the Corporation’s Steering Group on Nanotechnology. She has over 28 years of experience in management, program management, engineering, and research and development at Eli Lilly and Company, IBM Corporation, Loral, and Lockheed Martin Corporation. She has more than thirty technical publications and has given numerous technical presentations in the US and Europe. Sharon has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry from Indiana and Purdue Universities. |
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Donald A. Hicks, Ph.D. Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy The University of Texas at Dallas |
Speech Title: "Commercialization Strategy Issues for the Molecular-Era Economy" |
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Speech Summary: Today the vast majority of nanoscience knowledge remains locked up inside university, government and industry labs. Ultimately, effective commercialization strategies will depend heavily on detailed knowledge of target industries and understanding of the influence of economic structure and dynamics. My talk will discuss the transformation an innovation infrastructure into a commercialization infrastructure for aerospace/advanced manufacturing capable of exerting “demand-pull” and translating nanoscience advances into targeted industrial solutions. |
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Bio: Donald A. Hicks, Ph.D, Professor of Political Economy & Public Policy, UT-Dallas) His research and consulting activities on technology innovation, emerging technologies and industries. Recent research topics include anticipating demand for “designer” nanomaterials and ultra-precision manufacturing processes; the role of venture capital investment in regional/industrial transformation; emerging technology commercialization; the enabling role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health care service delivery, and time-to-market competitive pressures on product innovation and industry change. |
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Dr. Richard Fink Vice President of Engineering Applied Nanotech, Inc. |
Speech Title: "Applications of Nanotechnology for Homeland Security" |
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Speech Summary: Protecting our homeland from terrorist attacks is a challenge. The Department of Homeland Security recognizes that to preserve freedom and secure America, there is a need for evolutionary improvements to capabilities and revolutionary new capabilities. Innovations and inventions in nanotechnology are paving the way for the realization of many of these evolutionary and revolutionary homeland security applications. This session will give audience members a glimpse of the exciting role that nanotechnology plays in the security of our nation. |
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Bio: Dr. Richard Fink is VP of Engineering for Applied Nanotech Inc., in Austin, TX. His current research focus is on electron and ion sources based on carbon nanotubes. He has collaborations with the Department of Homeland Security, the US Air Force, Sandia National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He currently is inventor or co-inventor of 24 issued US Patents. Dr. Fink co-founded and is active in the Nanomaterials Applications Center (NAC), now at Texas State University – San Marcos. Dr. Fink earned his B.S. degree in Engineering Physics from South Dakota State U. (1981) and an M.S. (1983) and Ph.D. (1988) degree in Physics from the U. of Illinois. |
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Sachi Kanta Kar Senior Manager Central Tool Room & Training Centre, BHUBANESWAR |
Speech Title: "Synthesis of Metal Matrix Nano composites for Space Craft Application" |
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Speech Summary: Nanocomposite materials having high specific stiffness and low coefficient of thermal expansion provide the necessary characteristics to produce lightweight and dimensionally stable structures. The particle-reinforced metals provide very good specific strength and stiffness, isotropic properties, ease of manufacturing to near net shape, excellent thermal and electrical properties, and affordability, making discontinuous metal matrix nano composites suitable for a wide range of space applications. This paper studies a novel method through a casting route for an economical process of bulk lightweight MMNCs. The mechanical properties like hardness, micro hardness and the microstructure of nano SiC in the Al have been studied. |
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Bio: Academic: Experience: Research Activities. Nano-Science application for Aerospace |
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