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Currently my interests are focused on developing nanocomposites for appliactions in NASA missions. I am synthesizing boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) and preparing nanocomposites with this reinforcement for advanced propulsion applications. BNNT has excellent thermo-mechanical stability to temperatures in excess of 1000C as well as an unique combination of high thermal conductivity with low electrical conductivity. At NASA GRC we have developed the ability to synthesize 2- 4 grams/ day of this material which we have provided to both academic and industrial partners. I also have 20 years of experience in the processing and properties of Ceramic Matrices Composites (CMC).