Ray Baughman, Ph.D. School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry and Director of the Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute
Dr. Baughman is a pioneer in the field of nanotechnology. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2008, he is a prolific inventor and scientist.
His current research focuses in part on developing new technologies for harvesting and storing waste energy; new types of artificial muscles; the fabrication, characterization and application of carbon nanotube sheets and yarns; sensors; new material synthesis; and fundamental structure-properties relationships for materials.
He co-invented the printable indicators that change color due to time and temperature to reflect the shelf life remaining on military “Meals Ready to Eat.” These indicators also help ensure the potency of vaccines and are saving thousands of lives. He holds 58 patents and has more than 290 publications bearing his name.
He received his Ph.D. in materials science from Harvard University.
News Coverage
Baughman Elected to National Academy of Engineers
Baughman, Zakhidov Win Prestigious Medal from Russian Academy of Natural Sciences
NanoExplorers to Probe Microscopic Mysteries
Nanotechnologists Demonstrate Artificial Muscles
UT Dallas Team Produces Strong, Transparent Carbon Nanotube Sheets
Lightest Material Made into Powerful Muscles (Discovery News)
A Conversation with Ray Baughman (podcast)
Updated: February 17, 2010
