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Advanced Nano Composites Dr. Sharmila Mukhopadhyay Sponsors: OBR, OAI, UTC, DAGSI, SC Components This research effort deals with the structures and properties of material bonds at the atomic level. Dr. Sharmila Mukhopadhyay is looking at the interface of solids to investigate different types of materials and better understand the forces that hold them together. One focus of her research involves developing multifunctional aerospace coatings that can be used across a broad spectrum of applications–from providing wearable fabrics with an effective shield against dangerous chemicals, to protecting components in microelectronic circuits, and developing corrosion resistant airframes. Dr. Mukhopadhyay is also involved with high temperature superconductors. One goal is to develop superconducting wires that can make space-based electrical generators lighter and more efficient. Another goal is to investigate the use of superconductor-based antigravity and levitation in space systems. |