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Associate Professor

  
  


Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering

New York State College of Ceramics

Alfred University
 
 

Welcome to the Nanomaterials Processing Laboratory at Alfred University

Our research focuses on the design and fundamental understanding of new synthesis and sintering processes that have the potential for delivering nanostructured materials. These materials can be used in a variety of engineering applications, including both structural and functional (i.e., optical and electromagnetic).

Research Interests

  • Materials processing, especially ceramics and ceramic composites;
  • Processing of transparent ceramics for optical applications;
  • Processing of carbide powders for high-temperature applications;
  • Synthesis and characterization of functional ceramics for sensor and propulsion applications;
  • Luminescent properties of nanophosphors;
  • Sintering of amorphous metal / ceramic composites; and
  • Synthesis of metallic nanopowders for nanofluidic and thermal applications.

Processing Techniques

Materials

Lutetium oxyorthosilicate; aluminum oxide; yttrium oxide; barium aluminum silicate; hydroxyapatite; tantalum carbide; hafnium carbide; tungsten carbide; silicon carbide; zirconium oxide; titanium dioxide; lanthanum hexaboride; iron; copper; amorphous metal alloys.

Characterization Techniques