Program Manager: Dr. Leo Christodoulou
Surfaces are dominant in determining behavior of structures and devices within their environment. They allow for specific chemical and physical interactions with other matter and electromagnetic waves. The objective of this program is to engineer surfaces so that they exhibit specifically designed characteristics and optimized functionality. Surface engineering can take the form of morphological, chemical, and crystallographic manipulation either alone or in combination. The Multifunctional Surface Systems Program will focus on the development of synthesis/processing routes for large scale, extreme surface engineering to achieve functionalities that utilize unique, periodic nano-features.
The initial phase of the Multifunctional Surface Systems Program aims to demonstrate atomic control and morphological structures in five unique surfaces systems that enable superior performance over state-of-the-art materials and processes: carbon nanotube cold cathodes, syperhydrophobic materials, pulse thermal processing, surface wave control and power transmission, and low temperature colossal supersaturation of carbon.
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