Meyya meyyappan biography

Dr. Meyya Meyyappan

Renowned Researcher In The Field Of Nanotechnology

The potential to revolutionize various industries, including electronics, computing, communication, health, energy, environment, transportation, and national security.

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About Dr. Meyya Meyyappan

Dr. Meyya Meyyappan is a renowned researcher in the field of nanotechnology, which has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including electronics, computing, communication, health, energy, environment, transportation, and national security. After spending 12 years in the industry, he joined NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley in 1996 to lead new research projects. Within a decade, he became NASA's Chief Scientist for Exploration Technology.

Dr. Meyya Meyyappan has contributed significantly to the field and holds 22 nanotechnology patents for various applications, including space exploration and everyday needs. His inventions include flexible printable electronics, chemical and bio sensors, energy storage devices, and self-healing electronics for deep space exploration

Meyya Meyyapan

Associated organizations
NASA
Fields of study
Aerospace, Nanotechnology
Awards
Presidential Meritorious Award, Arthur Fleming Award

Biography

Meyya Meyyappan has spearheaded major advancements in the field of space engineering through his pioneering research and development of nanotechnology applications for aerospace and industry. Dr. Meyyappan is chief scientist for Exploration Technology and until recently was director of the Center for Nanotechnology, NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., which he helped found in 1997. The Center is considered the strongest and most creative nanotechnology research laboratory of any of the federal labs. A respected author, Dr. Meyyappan has published more than 180 referenced technical papers, 15 books and nine patents. An IEEE Fellow, he is also the recipient of several awards for his work and leadership in nanotechnology, including Presidential Meritorious Award and the Arthur Fleming Award given by the Fleming Foundation and George Washington University. He holds a bachelor’s from Madras Universit

About Meyya Meyyappan

Dr. Meyya Meyyappan is a renowned researcher in the field of nanotechnology, which has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including electronics, computing, communication, health, energy, environment, transportation, and national security. After spending 12 years in the industry, he joined NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley in 1996 to lead new research projects. Within a decade, he became NASA's Chief Scientist for Exploration Technology.

Dr. Meyya Meyyappan has contributed significantly to the field and holds 22 nanotechnology patents for various applications, including space exploration and everyday needs. His inventions include flexible printable electronics, chemical and bio sensors, energy storage devices, and self-healing electronics for deep space exploration that can last for more than 20 years.

Dr. Meyyappan is a strong advocate of interdisciplinary collaborations and teamwork to explore the full potential of nanotechnology. He served as the Director of the Center for Nanotechnology until June 2006 and was

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