UT Tyler Nanotechnology Research Receives National Recognition

February 10, 2004

Research in nanotechnology conducted by Dr. Robert Greendyke, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler, has received national recognition.

For the third time in as many years, Dr. Greendyke’s research was recognized in the “Year in Review’’ edition of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ Aerospace America Magazine. The edition highlights cutting-edge aerospace engineering research work in the United States for the previous year.

Dr. Greendyke’s work focuses on the computer simulation of the formation of carbon nanotubes.

Dr. Greendyke has been working in conjunction with NASA Johnson Space Center to simulate the production of nanotubes so that the physics of their formation will be better understood and work can begin on improving the means of producing the nanotubes on a more economical scale. He has worked on the problem for three years, assisted by undergraduate engineering students at UT Tyler.