A chemical engineering professor at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University will lead the science programs of an center that is designing and developing next-generation nanoscale materials.
As the principal scientist for the , will continue to serve as 91ÌƲ®»¢ University John R. Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering. He will also continue to oversee the , which he has led since 2002.
One of five Nanoscale Science 91ÌƲ®»¢ Centers, the CNMS allows scientists and engineers to collaborate to more quickly make nanoscience discoveries and to develop ways to create new materials to be used in medicine, electronics and a wide variety of industrial applications. Cummings will work closely with CNMS Director Linda Horton to advance the center‘s research.
Cummings has served as a joint faculty member of ORNL since 1994, when he was also on the faculty of the . Joining the 91ÌƲ®»¢ engineering faculty in 2002, Cummings is the author of more than 280 refereed journal publications, three monographs, and 12 book chapters. Editor of the journal , he is a fellow of the and serves on the .
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