One Dimensional Nanostructures and their Applications - Dr. M. Meyyappan

Nanotechnology SeminarOne Dimensional Nanostructures and their ApplicationsDr. M. MeyyappanNASA Ames Research CenterHost: Professor Chongwu Zhou, Electrical EngineeringAbstract: The ability to grow a variety of semiconductor, oxide and other inorganic
materials in the form of nanowires with controlled properties and vertical orientation
provides a competitive avenue for applications in logic, memory, data storage, sensors
and others. Growth of these nanowires using a vapor-liquid-solid approach, material
characterization and application development will be discussed in detail. In addition, an
overview of carbon nanotube based chemical and biosensors will be presented covering
CNT preparation, sensor fabrication and sensor performance. The author acknowledges
contributions from Bin Yu, Jeff Sun, Jing Li, Y. Lu and Jun Li.
Biography: Dr. Meyya Meyyappan is Chief Scientist for Exploration Technology at the
Center for Nanotechnology, NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. Until
June 2006, he served as the Director of the Center for Nanotechnology as well as Senior
Scientist. He holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Arizona State University. He is a
founding member of the Interagency Working Group on Nanotechnology (IWGN)
established by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The IWGN is
responsible for putting together the National Nanotechnology Initiative.
For his contributions and leadership in nanotechnology, he has received numerous awards
including: a Presidential Meritorius Award; NASA's Outstanding Leadership Medal;
Arthur Flemming Award given by the Arthur Flemming Foundation and the George
Washington University; 2008 IEEE Judith Resnick Award; IEEE-USA Harry Diamond
Award. For his educational contributions, he has received: Outstanding Recognition
Award from the NASA Office of Education; the Engineer of the Year Award (2004) by
the San Francisco Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics(AIAA); IEEE-EDS Education Award. Dr. Meyyappan has authored or coauthored
over 175 articles in peer reviewed publications and made over 200
Invited/Keynote/Plenary Talks in nanotechnology subjects across the world.

Location: Frank R. Seaver Science Center (SSC) - 319

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

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