Thermal characterization of composite materials

This research opportunity through the Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) involves the synthesis and characterization of materials that have different thermal conductivities. The project encompasses chemical synthesis, development of new experimental measurement techniques and the fabrication of materials for testing. The goal is to explore new materials with high thermal conductivity capable of high thermal diffusivity. The ARL-RAP is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Researchers work with advisors at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to conduct research in diverse fields including material science and technology, nanotechnology, and multifunctional technology. This specific opportunity is under the Science of Extreme Materials (SEM) competency, which focuses on materials and related manufacturing methods addressing mechanical response and performance extremes, including active, adaptive, and flexible/soft materials, as well as novel manufacturing science for energetic materials. Selected participants will work with advisors Daniel Knorr and Faheem Muhammed at ARL.