Sushil Kanel

Bio Summary

14 years’ experience after Ph.D. in research and development work with proven accomplishments in physico-chemical treatment, nanomaterials and their application, mid-IR solid laser, mathematical modeling, grants writing, and contract management. Track record includes:

1. Experienced physical chemical treatment and nanotechnology expert with five patents, 45 publications in top-tier peer reviewed journals, 75 conference presentations, 20 invited talks, and six book chapters, >4,800 Citations with H-Index 25
2. Advised and assisted ~152 Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) faculty on proposal development including project scope, budget, and appropriate deliverables for ~800 proposals in FY15- FY19 (Total funding requested~ 100 M) and submitted the proposals to different sponsors (AFRL, US Army, WHCA, DHS, JWAC, NVIDIA, AFOSR etc.); Received over $400,000 in research grants from DoD establishments as a PI and Co-PI
3. Advised MS (20) and PhD (3) students including nine military and civilian students in their thesis and research
4. Earned best Ph.D. thesis and best oral presentation awards for research excellence in application of nano-materials