Agenda

0800-0810

0810 - 0840

0840 - 0910

0940-1010

1010-1015

1015-1100

Warfighter Perspective Dr. Pete Demitry, 4-D Enterprises,

Session Chairs: Mr. Kevin Lyons, National Institute of Standards and Technology and Dr. Mark Tuominen, University of Massachusetts

It is increasingly being recognized that production challenges should be confronted by companies earlier in the design cycle to ensure smoother transition of products from the concept stage to a production level product. This includes all aspects of the production process and includes design, metrology, modeling, information technology (IT), and key standards processes. Design aspects must provide novel methods by which designers can evaluate different designs that solve production problems objectively in a timely manner and preferably in a collaborative environment. Metrology is a key technical thrust that must be incorporated early into the product planning process to ensure that key dimensions are identified and whether they can be adequately measured to the appropriate tolerance and uncertainty levels. Reliable nanomaterials property data, process- property relationships and known levels of process control are vital to optimize product performance and assess manufacturing economics. The establishment of well-accepted occupational safety controls in nanomanufacturing is another important consideration. Modeling of production processes such as self-assembly, hybrid processes, and human-in-the-loop processes will be important components for realizing nanoscale production. This would include traditional modeling and simulation and the immersive environments that could include unique types of sensory feedback devices. It is expected that all of the different systems will require different types of IT systems that would include Integration, Interoperability, and Information Management. Standards processes are essential aspect of addressing nanoscale production challenges and identifying key standards for early introduction and entry into the marketplace will determine the pace of product’s acceptance in the U.S. and internationally.

1300 - 1330

1330 - 1400

1400 - 1430

1430 -1500

1500 -1530

1530 -1600

1600 -1630

Breakfast – Independence B

Parallel Sessions

Session Chairs:
Dr. Chagaan Bataar, Office of Naval Research and
Dr. Charles Lee, Air Force Office of Scientific Research

This session will focus on electro-optical, magneto optical and magnetoelectronic properties of nanoscale materials and structures. Special emphasis is placed on exploiting novel functionalities of nanoscale materials and structures with promises for future applications in national defense and homeland security.

Session Chairs: Dr. Benji Maruyama, Air Force Research Laboratory and
Dr. Jim Thomas, Naval Research Laboratory

Multifunctional materials combine functionality in a single material entity to permit improvements in system performance not possible with single-function (unifunctional) materials. Key to creating useful multifunctional materials is integrated design that links the material constituents, architecture, and interface characteristics to system-level performance. Examples today include the use of carbon nanotubes to achieve structure-plus-conductivity (electrical and thermal), structure-plus-energy storage (stiff/strong battery materials), structure-plus-actuation, silicon nanoparticles to provide structure-plus-abrasion, and structure-plus-conduction transparencies.

Session Chairs: Dr. Harold Weinstock, Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Mr. George Schmitt, Air Force Research Laboratory

This session will feature coordinators of national programs in Taiwan, South Korea and Israel, and leaders of world-class nanoscience centers in Ireland and The Netherlands. Additionally, the Director of AFOSR's International Office will discuss outreach by the Air Force and other service agencies to provide well-leveraged funding of foreign research and to foster collaboration between DoD scientists and contractors with scientists from other countries.

Session Chairs: Dr. Jeff Owens, Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Dr. James Wynne, Naval Research Laboratory and Dr. Andrey Voevodin, Air Force Research Laboratory

Adaptive responsive surfaces are critical for a variety of military applications, such as military system chemical and biological decontamination, antifouling, de-icing, wear and friction reduction, etc. Practical realization of such surfaces became recently possible due to relevant scientific, technological, and industrial breakthroughs in nanotechnology. The session provides a forum for information exchange and technical discussions between government, academia and industry for reviewing state of the art science, technology, and industrial approaches for nanotechnology enabled responsive surfaces. Recent scientific breakthroughs, industrial developments and DoD perspectives for adaptive responsive services will be discussed in a number of presentations, covering basic and applied research and bridging between academia, defense industry and DoD national laboratories.

1300 - 1330

An Overview of the National Nanotechnology Program in Taiwan, Dr. Chia-Seng (Jason) Chang, Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taiwan

1330 - 1400

1400 - 1430

1430 - 1500

1500 - 1530

1530 - 1600

1600 - 1630

1330 - 1730

Friday, 25 April 2008

0800 - 1200