Poster Session

Please take time to visit the posters in the NT4D Exhibit hall. Below is a current list of posters.  Please check back frequently for updates.

NT4D Poster Award Program

The 3rd annual NT4D Poster Award Program will take place this year 17 – 20 November in Chantilly, VA.  Awards will be announced on Tuesday, 18 November.  Previous recipients include:

2014 NT4D Poster Award Winners

• 1st Place Poster: Compatibility of Multifunctionality: Can a Balance of Water Repellency and Water-Loving Reactants be Achieved through Tailored Surface Chemistry and Patterning?,” Dr. Timothy Lawton, U.S. Army – Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
• 2nd Place Poster: Evaluating Nanoparticle Toxicity in Microfluidic Devices, Dr. Narender Singh, CFD Research Corporation
• 3rd Place Poster: Nanofountain Probe Technology for In Vitro Cell Studies, Dr. Wonmo Kang, Naval Research Laboratory

2013 NT4D Poster Award Winners

• Best Poster: Through-process Modeling for Cold Spray Alloy Optimization, Ms. Danielle Belsito, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Honorable Mention: Design of a Superhydrophobic Superoleophobic Liquid Aerosol Barrier, Dr. Hoon Joo Lee, North Carolina State University
• Honorable Mention: The Application of Silver Nanowire Coated Film in Military Electronics, Dr. Robert Monson, Carestream Advanced Materials
• Honorable Mention: Miniaturized Nanoenergetic Divergence Thrusters for Impulsive Projectile Control, Mr. Clay Staley, University of Missouri
• Honorable Mention: Nano-carbon Conductive Elastomer, Dr. Mei Zhang, Florida State University

2012 NT4D Poster Award Winners

• Best Poster: Functionalized Graphene for Formation of Self-Assembled Nanoenergetic Composite with Enhanced Combustion Performance, Dr. Shubhra Gangopodhyay, University of Missouri-Columbia
• Honorable Mention: Direct-Write Technologies for 3D Assembly of Nanostructures, Dr. Kate Duncan, Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate, CERDEC-S&TCD
• Honorable Mention: Innovative Materials for Defense Applications: Composites, Rubber, Batteries, and Foams Enhanced by Molecular Rebar, Mrs. Wendy Hoenig, Designed Nanotubes, LLC
• Honorable Mention: First In Man Synthetic Nanofiber Trachea, Dr. Jed Johnson, Nanofiber Solutions

Posters

Session Chair:  Dr. James Murday, University of Southern California; Dr. Revell Phillips, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and Dr. Akbar Khan, Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Advanced Coatings & Films                                                                                                                                  

• Next‐Generation Carbon Nanotube Solutions for Printed Electronics, Dr. Stephen Gibbons, Brewer Science, Inc.                                       
• Superhydrophobic / Omniphobic Coatings from Liquid Formulations, Mr. Aron Haber, Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. (ISurTec)                                              
• High Intensity Sensor Arrays for Directed Energy Beam Profiling on Target and Threat Detection, Dr. Matthew Lassiter, AEgis Technologies, Inc.
• Hardness Modeling and Verification of Nanostructured Al Powders for Cold Spray, Ms. Baillie McNally, Worcester Polytechnic Institute       
• Vapor Deposited Coatings for Advanced Protection of Defense Electronics, Dr. Scott Morrison, GVD Corporation            
• Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coating for VLF Transmitters, Dr. Israel Perez, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific

Advanced Manufacturing

• Computational Through‐Process Modeling for Cold Sprayed Alloy Optimization, Dr. Danielle Belsito, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• UniMelt™ Process for Nanostructured Material Production and Powder Densification and Spheroidization, Dr. Kamal Hadidi, Amastan Technologies, LLC
• Solid-State Fabrication of CNT Sheets for Scalable, Continuous High-Rate Industrial Production, Mrs. Marisa Haines, Lintec Nano-Science & Technology Center
• Eco‐Friendly Continuous Mass Production of Highly Conductive and "Clean" Graphene Dispersion, Prof. Huixin He, Rutgers University – Newark
• Optical Nanomaterials for Enhancing Tunable Light Extinction in Materials, Coatings and Devices, Dr. Babak Nikoobakht, NanoRods, LLC
• New Technologies for Continuous Production of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanotube Reinforced Metal/Ceramic Matrix Composites with Homogeneous Dispersion, Dr. Elena Pigos, NanoSynthesis Plus Ltd.    
• Micro-Stereolithography of Three-Dimensional Polymeric Springs for Vibration Energy Harvesting, Prof. Cheng Sun, Northwestern University                  

Energy Storage & Conversion  

• Morphology, Transport Properties, and Chemical Stability of Cation‐Containing Ionomers, Dr. Frederick Beyer, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
• Nano‐Enabled Power Systems for Portable Applications, Dr. Kurt Eisenbeiser, The MITRE Corporation
• ZnTe-Based Intermediate Band Solar Cells, Dr. Jules Gardener, RMD, Inc.
• Flexible High Energy Battery Electrodes via Controlled Assembly of Graphene, Prof. Huixin He, Rutgers University -  Newark
• Macro‐3‐D Carbon Nanotube/Metallic Wool Hierarchical Hybrids for High Energy Capacitors with AC Line‐Filtering Performance, Prof. Huixin He, Rutgers University -  Newark
• Thin Film Thermoelectric Generator for Solar Energy and Waste Heat Scavenging, Dr. Matthew Lassiter, AEgis Technologies, Inc.            
• Bio-Inspired Hierarchical Light-Trapping Structure for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion, Prof. Cheng Sun, Northwestern University

Metamaterials

• Fabrication of Robust Plasmonic Nanocrescent Antenna Substrates Using Atomic Layer Deposition, Ms. Cady Lancaster, University of Utah
• A Transformed Luneburg Lens for Aberration-Free Terahertz Imaging, Prof. Cheng Sun, Northwestern University                              
• Selective Localization of Molecules to Plasmonic Hot Spots, Mr. Mark Swartz, University of Utah

Nano‐Biology & Biotechnology for Health

• Enhanced Kinetics of Enzymatic Nanosensors, Dr. Joyce Breger, Naval Research Laboratory
• Mesoporous Oxide Nanoparticles for Controlled Release and Targeted Delivery of Antigens, Dr. Eric Carnes, Sandia National Laboratories
• Rapid Antigen Detection via the Antibody Modified Glass Nanopore Membrane, Dr. Eric Ervin, Electronic BioSciences, Inc.
• Microscale Impedance-Based Live Mammalian Cell Biosensor for Monitoring Bio Threats, Mr. Patrick Guire, Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. (ISurTec)                                       
• Nanofibrous Wound Dressing to Reverse and Prevent Multidrug-Resistant Biofilm Infections, Mr. Patrick Guire, Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc. (ISurTec)   
• Colorimetric Flocculation of Intraband Transitions and Raman Frequency Changes in BioChemical Sensing Applications, Mr. Anderson Hayes, Hampton University [Selected]
• Direct and Rapid Production of Monodispersed Graphene Nanosheets for Near Infrared Photoacoustic Imaging, Prof. Huixin He, Rutgers University -  Newark             
• How to Develop an Effective Safety and Health Program for the Use of Engineered Nanomaterials, Ms. Laura Hodson, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• A Computational Platform for Safety Assessment of Engineered Nanomaterials, Mr. Conrad Housand, The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc. [Selected]                                                       
• Microfluidic Device for Stem Cell Differentiation and Localized Electroporation of Postmitotic Neurons, Dr. Wonmo Kang, Naval Research Laboratory
• Nanofountain Probe Technology for In Vitro Single Cell Studies, Dr. Wonmo Kang, Naval Research Laboratory
• Human Performance Biomarker Detection using Biofunctionalized Sensors, Dr. Steve Kim, Air Force Research Laboratory                                                                                  
• Nanocomposite Optical Sensor Array for Nose‐Like Chemical Sensing, Dr. Sichu Li, The MITRE Corporation
• Nanomedicine Measures for the Warfighter, Dr. Nicholas Panaro, Leidos Biomedical Research, Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory
• Computational and Experimental Analysis of Nanoparticle Effects in Microfluidic Devices, Dr. Narender Singh, CFD Research Corporation                                               
• Environmental Nanomaterial Sampling, Characterization, and Toxicity Evaluation, Mr. Trevor Tilly, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory
• Aquatic Ecotoxicity and Bio‐Security Assessment of Nanoparticles, Dr. Ashok Vaseashta, IASC/ICWI/NUARI

Nanostructured Materials

• Spark Plasma Sintered Tantalum Carbide with Graphene Nanoplatelets: Synthesis, Mechanical Properties and Oxidation Behavior, Dr. Arvind Agarwal, Florida International University
• High-Rate Manufacturing of Parts with Structured Surfaces, Dr. Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Controlled Synthesis of Core‐Shell Hydrogel Particles for Biomolecule and Protein Harvesting, Dr. Barney Bishop, George Mason University
  
• Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Array vs Commercial Thermal Grease: Thermal Interface Materials at Elevated Temperatures, Mr. John Craddock, University of Kentucky CAER
• Novel Magnetic Hydrogels for Biomolecule Harvesting, Ms. Megan Devine, George Mason University                                                                                           
• Low‐Temperature Crystallization of Biomimetically Synthesized TiO2 Nanomaterials, Dr. Matthew Dickerson, Air Force Research Laboratory (UES, Inc.)        
• Nanocellulose ‐ What Is Known and Not Known About Occupational Safety and Handling, Mrs. Adrienne Eastlake, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Thin, Flexible, Highly Transparent Thermoacoustic Carbon Nanotube Sound Projectors for Aerial and Underwater Applications, Mrs. Marisa Haines, Lintec Nano-Science & Technology Center
• Compatibility of Multifunctionality: Can a Balance of Water Repellency and Water-Loving Reactants be Achieved through Tailored Surface Chemistry and Patterning?, Dr. Timothy Lawton, U.S. Army - Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center
• Towards the 3D Selective Reinforcement of Polymer Nanocomposites by Carbon Nanofibers Sprayed Fabrics, Dr. Ahmed Khattab, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Rapid Degradation ofThiophosphate Esters using Ligand‐Free Gold Nanoparticles, Prof. D. Andrew Knight, Florida Institute of Technology
• Novel Polydiacetylene Nanotubes, Dr. Sang Lee, LIG Sciences, Inc.
• Degradation of Chemical and Biological Threats With Brominated Polymer Networks, Dr. Natalie Pomerantz, U.S. Army ‐ Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center
• Polyoxometalate Deposition on Activated Carbon Cloth via Supercritical CO2 for Agent Decontamination, Dr. Natalie Pomerantz, U.S. Army ‐ Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center                                                                                                           
• Redox Nanoparticle Enhanced Activated Carbon Fabrics, Dr. Natalie Pomerantz, U.S. Army ‐ Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center
• Purcell Enhancement of Plasmon-Coupled Semiconductor QDs for Photonic Applications, Mr. Quinton Rice, Hampton University
• Multi‐Component Chalcogenide Glass‐Ceramics for Infrared Applications, Dr. Clara Rivero‐Baleine, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
• Sensitive, Selective, Solid-State Sensors for Gas and Chemical Vapor Detection, Mr. Benjamin Rollins, Vaporsens, Inc.
• The Effect of ECAP on the Microstructure and Micromechanical Response of AZ31, Dr. Tomoko Sano, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
• Durable Superhydrophobic Coatings for Icephobic Applications, Dr. John Shearer, University of Massachusetts
• Functionalized Nanocomposite Energetics for Explosives, Propellants and Pyrotechnics, Dr. Girish Srinivas TDA Research, Inc.
• Grain Boundaries Galore: Tailoring the Composition, Processing, and Structure for Enhanced Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties of Nanocrystalline Metals, Dr. Mark Tschopp, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
• Higher Performing, Less Hazardous Bispectral Obscurants, Dr. Zhiguo Zhou, Luna Innovations, Inc.

Next Generation Electronics

• Diamond Color Centers for Quantum Key Distribution, Dr. Luke Bissell, Air Force Research Laboratory
• Investigation of Laterally-Based IR Quantum Dot Photodetectors, Capt Dustin Guidry, Air Force Research Laboratory
• Nanoforensic Indicator Taggants for Defense and Security Applications, Mr. James Klemic, The MITRE Corporation                                            
• Modeling of the Synthesis and Nano Characterization of ZnO Nanorods for Defense Optoelectronics Applications, Dr. Patrick Kung, University of Alabama
• Graphene Devices for Chemical Sensing: Exploring the Optical Response of Graphene Devices to Amines and Halogens, Dr. Ashok Maliakal, LGS Innovations
• Chemical Sensing with Graphene Chemiresistors, Mr. Eric Nallon, U.S. Army NVESD   
• A New, Industrially Relevant Exfoliation Route to Graphene, Mr. Charles Van Fleet, III, Swan Chemical, Inc.

Warfighter Capabilities/Energetic Materials for Propulsion & Power

• Nanosilicon for Combustion Applications, Dr. David Irwin, Systems and Materials Research Corp.
• Novel Surface‐Enhanced Raman Microfluidic Assay for Direct Monitoring of Enzymatic‐Induced Degradation of Chemical Warfare Agent Simulants, Dr. Vladimir Liberman, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
• Design of a Superhydrophobic Superoleophobic Liquid Aerosol Barrier, Dr. Stephen Michielsen, North Carolina State University
• Nanotechnology and International Security: The Russian Federation, Ms. Taylor Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs