AFRL Nanotechnology Initiative
Subjects of Interest
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) invites nanotechnology proposals
in in the following areas:
(1) Multispectral Detector Arrays,
(2) Chip Scale Optical Networks,
(3) Compact Power for Space,
(4) Nanoenergetics,
(5) Nanomaterials for Structures.
(see below for descriptions)
Recommendation
The AFRL Nanotechnology Initiative supports primarily single investigator and small
group research. Teaming or coordination with AFRL investigators is encouraged (see
AFRL listed researchers at http://nanosra.nrl.navy.mil/laboratories.php).
Submission Procedure
a. General query (via email) to relevant Program Manager to determine if your research is
of interest.
b. If so, you will be invited to submit a formal “white paper” (pre-proposal). Copies of
pre-proposals should be sent to resco@bgu.ac.il
Budget/Duration
To be determined in coordination with Program Manager.
Deadline
On-going, until supersceded
Source: http://www.afosr.af.mil/Documents/funding_AFNanoInitiativeBAA.htm
Contacts at Office of Sponsored Research
Research Liaison Section
Ms. Dori Schneider, Coordinator
Tel: 647 7748
email:dorisch@bgu.ac.il
Tel: 647 2442
Tel: 647 2439
email: danros@bgu.ac.il
email: belabr@bgu.ac.il
International Budget Section
Mr. Daniel Rosenthal, Budget Officer
Ms. Bella Braitstein, Budget Officer
Air Force Nano Interests
covered by this Call for Proposals
Multispectral Detector Arrays: Explore novel detection techniques, nanopatterning and
control of the growth of self-assembled quantum structures, connections to the structures,
and combinations of both, which will lead to detectors for multispectral and hyperspectral
image processing.
Contact: Dr. Gernot S. Pomrenke, gernot.pomrenke@afosr.af.mil ; Dr. Harold
Weinstock, harold.weinstock@afosr.af.mil
Chip Scale Optical Networks: Forward-looking architectural effort that seeks to
develop new concepts in the design, integration, operation, employment, and overall
functioning of aerospace platform photonic networks. Provide viable optical solutions to
the interconnect problems for next generation high-speed processors and aerospace
platform components. Current research interests include, but not limited to,
nanophotonics, plasmonics, photonic crystals, negative index materials, and nano-optic
approaches to silicon photonics.
Contact: Dr. Gernot S. Pomrenke, gernot.pomrenke@afosr.af.mil ; Dr. Charles Lee,
charles.lee@afosr.af.mil ; Dr. Harold Weinstock, harold.weinstock@afosr.af.mil
Compact Power for Space: Increase specific power for solar arrays, fuel cells, and
power storage systems for high power space platforms.
Contact: Dr. Charles Lee, charles.lee@afosr.af.mil ; Dr. Gernot S. Pomrenke,
gernot.pomrenke@afosr.af.mil ; Dr. Harold Weinstock, harold.weinstock@afosr.af.mil
Nanoenergetics: Enable the development of higher performance, less-sensitive
nanoscale energetic materials for applications in munitions and propulsion.
Contact: Dr. Michael Berman, michael.berman@afosr.af.mil
Nanomaterials for Structures : Establish nanomaterial and nanocomposite systems that
will enable reduced system weight or size, increased operational lifetime, and
multifunctional performance of load-bearing aerospace structures.
Contact: Dr. Byung-Lip (Les) Lee, les.lee@afosr.af.mil; Dr. Joan Fuller,
joan.fuller@afosr.af.mil; Maj. Jennifer Gresham, jennifer.gresham@afosr.af.mil; Dr.
Charles Lee, charles.lee@afosr.af.mil; Dr. Jay Tiley, jamie.tiley@afosr.af.mil