Research Staff - Cheol Park  
Cheol Park, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist

National Institute of Aerospace (www.nianet.org)
Address: 100 Exploration Way, Hampton VA 23666
Email: c.park@larc.nasa.gov
Phone: 757-864-8360
Fax: 757-864-8312

Research Statement:
The research activities of Dr. Park include the development of intelligent polymer nanocomposites with nano-scale inclusions for aerospace applications. In recent years, his work has mainly focused on the utilization of various nanotubes to control physical properties of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites. Sensing and actuating capabilities of nanotube reinforced electroactive polymer nanocomposites have been studied to improve controlled responses upon various external stimuli during aerospace aviation.

Education:
1983-87 B.S., Textile Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
1987-89 M.S., Textile Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
1991-97 Ph.D., Macromolecular Sci. and Eng., The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Positions:
  • 2005- Assoicate Director, URETI-BIMAT Program (www.bimat.org)
  • 2003- Senior Research Scientist, National Institute of Aerospace, Hampton, VA
  • 2001-02 Senior Staff Scientist, Structures and Materials, ICASE at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
  • 2000-01 Staff Scientist, Structures and Materials, ICASE at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
  • 1998-00 NRC Research Associate, Advanced Materials and Processing Branch, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
  • 1997-98 Postdoctoral Fellow, Materials Sci and Eng, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1989-90 Second Lieutenant in Korean Army

Selected Honors:
  • 2005 - NASA Langley Space Act Award for Development of Electrospun Electroactive Polymers
  • 2004 - NASA Langley R&T Team Award for Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Development Team
  • 2004 - NASA Langley R&T Team Award for Inherently Conductive Polymers (ICP) & Piezoelectrics for Planetary Vehicles/Explores
  • 2004 - NASA Langley R&T Team Award for Advanced Polymers for the MISSE (Materials International Space Station Experiment) I-V
  • 1997 - National Research Council Research Associateship Award
  • 1989 - Korean Government Overseas Study Scholarship





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