Senior Research Scientist
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:
- 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
- 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
- Advised MS (20) and PhD (3) students including nine military and civilian students in their thesis and research
- Earned best Ph.D. thesis and best oral presentation awards for research excellence in application of nano-materials
Contact Information
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)/UES
2977 Hobson Way, R.: 079, Bldg 651
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765
402.472.8427
Email: sushil.kanel.3.ctr@us.af.mil
Curriculum Vitae