About the CNCMM

CNCMM Activities include the following five focus areas:

1. Fundamental and applied research on radar transparent, flame retardant, corrosion resistant, imp al materials;
2. Nano-engineered sensors and innovative sensor technology;
3. Database development for nanocomposites and multifunctional materials
4. Service as clearinghouse for academia-government-industry linkage and exchange of information on new technologies resulting from center’s activities, and ;
5. Facilitation of a modern workforce and new industries via technology transfer.

CNCMM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERSHIP

• Dr. Christopher C. Ibeh, Director, CNCMM; PI, "Multifunctional Materials For Naval Structures" Project; Professor, Department of Engineering Technology
• Dr. Charles Blatchley, Chair, Departments of Physics & Chemistry; Research Committee Member
• Dr. Zoran Petrovic, Director, Kansas Polymer Research Center (KPRC); Research Committee Member
• Professor James Otter, Chair, Department of Engineering Technology; Liaison, Office of the VP for Academic Affairs;  Research Committee Member

CNCMM’s PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

• University of New Orleans. PI: Dr. David Hui
• North Carolina A&T University. PI: Dr. Jag Sankar
• North Carolina A&T University, Dr. Kunigal Shivakumar, Director
• University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• Kansas State University. Professor Ken Kablunde

PARTNER COMPANIES

• Northrop Grumman Shipyard, New Orleans, LA
• KASA Industries, Salina, KS
• Custom Signals Inc., Chanute, KS
• Charloma Corp., Cherryvale, KS
• Cobalt Boats, Neodesha, KS
• Able Manufacturing Corp., Pittsburg, KS
• JNR Inc., Baxter Springs, KS
• Raytheon Corp.
• Cessna Corp.
• more partnerships will be established.

CNCMM’s CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

• Dr. Richard Lipka, College of Education, Ed.S Faculty
• Dr. Irene Zegar, Department of Chemistry
• Dr. Dilip Paul, Department of Chemistry
• Dr. Virginia Rider, Coordinator, Pre-Med program, Department of Biology; Committee Co-Chair
• Dr. Serif Uran, Department of Physics; Committee Chair
• Dr. Andrey Beyle, CNCMM

CNCMM’s RESEARCH COMMITTEE

• Dr. Chris Ibeh, CNCMM Director
• Research Associates
• Post-Docs
• Lab Manager
• Lab Technician
• Faculty with CNCMM's Funded Project selected by CNCMM Executive Board
• REU/RET Program
• REACH-RS Program

CNCMM’s ADVISORY BOARD
This board is currently being assembled by the office of the dean of college of technology, Pittsburg State University, and will comprise of representatives of partner companies and institutions from Kansas and nationwide. The advisory board will serve a supporting role for CNCMM especially in the areas of seeking funding sources and project evaluation.