Biography
Cheol Park
Senior Staff Scientist
Ph. D., University of Michigan, 1997
National Institute of Aerospace
Address: 144 Research Drive, Hampton VA 23666
Email:
c.park@larc.nasa.gov
Phone:
757-864-8360
Fax:
757-864-8312
Research Statement:
The research activities of Dr. Park include the development of intelligent polymer nanocomposites with nano-scale inclusions for aerospace applications. In recent years, his work has mainly focused on the utilization of carbon nanotubes to control physical properties of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites. Sensing and actuating capabilities of carbon nanotube reinforced electroactive polymer nanocomposites have been studied to improve controlled responses upon various external stimuli during aerospace aviation.
Education:
| 1983-87 | B.S., Textile Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea |
| 1987-89 | M.S., Textile Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea |
| 1991-97 | Ph.D., Macromolecular Sci. and Eng., The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
Positions:
| 2003- | Senior Staff Scientist, National Institute of Aerospace, Hampton, VA |
| 2001-02 | Senior Staff Scientist, Structures and Materials, ICASE at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA |
| 2000-01 | Staff Scientist, Structures and Materials, ICASE at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA |
| 1998-00 | NRC Research Associate, Advanced Materials and Processing Branch, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA |
| 1997-98 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Materials Sci and Eng, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 1989-90 | Second Lieutenant in Korean Army |
Selected Honors:
- Outstanding Achievement Award for Pioneering Technical Contributions to Emerging Materials Technologies (Advanced Materials & Processing Branch, NASA Langley) (2001)
- Outstanding Achievement Award for Development of Multifunctional Nanocomposites (Advanced Materials & Processing Branch, NASA Langley) (2000)
- Exceptional Contribution Award for Development of Novel Surface Treatment Methods for High Speed Research Program (Composites & Polymers Branch, NASA Langley) (1999)
- National Research Council Research Associateship Award (1997)
- SAMPE Outstanding Graduate Student Award (1996)
- Best Poster Award in Michigan Chapter of SAMPE (1996) Korean Government Oversee Study Scholarship (1989)
