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Epstein Institute Seminar Series / ISE 651 Seminar

Speaker: Xiaochun Li, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and of Materials Science, Program, Director, Nano-Engineered Materials Processing Center (NEMPC), University of Wisconsin-Madison

Series: Epstein Institute Seminar Series

Abstract: Research activities on nanoscience and nanotechnology have enjoyed an explosive growth over the last 10 years, while the transition from nanoscience to scale-up nanomanufacturing (high volume nanoproduction) has been the major bottleneck for nanotechnology to realize its tremendous potential. Incorporation of nanoelements (e.g. nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers, and nano-platelets) into various functional materials can obtain unusual physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. However, it is extremely difficult to realize scale-up nanomaterials manufacturing. This talk will discuss about various scientific and technological aspects that are crucial for forging nanoscience and manufacturing processes to realize scalable nanomaterials manufacturing. It will particularly focus on our research activities on Solidification Nanoprocessing, a novel scalable nanomanufacturing process, for fabrication of light weight metallic nanomaterials. Bulk aluminum and magnesium based nanomaterials with superior structural and functional properties have been successfully fabricated. High performance metallic nanomaterials will significantly improve energy efficiency for numerous applications/systems, reducing use of nonrenewable fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solidification Nanoprocessing promises to become a transformational technology for economical production of high performance nanomaterials.

Biography: Xiaochun Li is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University in 2001. He currently serves as the founding Director of Nano-Engineered Materials Processing Center (NEMPC) at UW-Madison. Dr. Li received NSF CAREER award in 2002, Jiri Tlusty Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award from Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 2003, and 2008 Howard F. Taylor Award from American Foundry Society (AFS).

More Information: Seminar-Li_Xiaochun.doc

Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - Room 309

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Georgia Lum