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Lenore Dai

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Sch Engr Matter Trnsprt Energy
School Dir (ACD) & Professor
Faculty w/Admin Appointment, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 6106
PSM-Nanoscience
School Dir (ACD) & Professor
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 6106
Biography

Dr. Lenore L. Dai joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University in Fall 2008. Dr. Dai received her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1997. She worked for PPG Industries, Inc. for 5.5 years prior to joining the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University in 2002. Dr. Dai is a recipient of the Fulton Exemplar Faculty Award (2014), ASU Parents Association Special Recognition Award (2012), AIChE-ASU Professor of the Year Award (2010), Top Five Percent Faculty at the IRA A. Fulton School of Engineering Award (2009, 2010, 2012, and 2015), National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2007), Whitacre Engineering Research Award (2007), Lockheed Martin Engineering Teaching Award (2007), Texas Tech Alumni Association New Faculty Award (2005), AIChE Professor of the Year Award (2003, 2005, 2006), 3M Nontenured Faculty Award (2003, 2004, 2005), University of Illinois Young Alumnus Award (2001), and Racheff Award (1996).  She has also been recognized as an Elite Expert (EliteXpertTM).

Research Interests

Surface, interfacial, and colloidal science, rheology and microrheology, materials at the nanoscale, synthesis of novel polymer composites and “smart” materials.

Research Activity
  • Green,Matthew D*, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Dai,Lenore L, Lind,Mary Laura. Materials Discovery: Characterization Equipment to Catalyze Innovation in Materials Design. DOD-AMC(6/29/2015 - 8/14/2016).
  • Jiang,Hanqing*, Dai,Lenore L, Yu,Hongyu, Yu,Hongyu. Integrated Light Sensitive Gels and Hard Materials for Dynamic 3D Displays for the Visually-Impaired. NSF-ENG-CMMI(5/1/2015 - 4/30/2018).
  • Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Dai,Lenore L. Multifunctional Thermoset Polymer Matrix with Self-Sensing and Self-Healing Capabilities. DOD-ARMY-ARO(1/19/2015 - 1/18/2018).
  • Yu,Hongyu*, Yu,Hongyu*, Dai,Lenore L, Garnero,Edward. DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW POWER LOW MASS SMALL AND EASILY DEPLOYABLE PLANETARY BROADBAND MICRO-SEISMOMETER. NASA-GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CTR(6/1/2014 - 6/26/2016).
  • Wang,Liping*, Bryan,Harvey John, Dai,Lenore L, Phelan,Patrick E, Wang,Robert Y.. US-Australia Solar Energy Collaboration (USASEC): Micro Urban Solar Integrated Concentrator (MUSIC). ROYAL MELBOURNE INST TECH(7/2/2013 - 7/1/2017).
  • Dai,Lenore L*, Phelan,Patrick E. EAGER: Dynamic Modification of the Spectral Radiative Properties of a Fluid via Core-Shell Multi-Functional Nanoparticles. (10/1/2012 - 9/30/2015).
  • Dai,Lenore L*, Jiang,Hanqing. Intelligence of Heterogeneous MaterialsStructures. ACS-PETROLEUM RESEARCH FUND(9/1/2012 - 8/31/2016).
  • Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Dai,Lenore L. EAGER: Stress Sensitive Smart Particles for Investigating Damage Initiation in Polymer Composites. NSF-ENG(9/1/2012 - 2/28/2014).
  • Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Dai,Lenore L. Damage Precursor Detection in Polymer Matrix Composites Using Novel Smart Composite Particles. DOD-AFOSR(6/15/2012 - 6/14/2016).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. The Science and Technology of Dispersants Relevant to Deep-Sea Oil Releases. TULANE UNIV(10/1/2011 - 12/31/2015).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. Collaborative Research:Understanding and Optimizing A Supercritical Fluid Process for Recycling of Printed Circuit Boards. NSF-ENG-CBET(9/1/2011 - 2/28/2015).
  • Phelan,Patrick E*, Dai,Lenore L. RUI: Controlling the Spectral Radiative Properties of a Dispersion of Core-Shell Multifunctional Nanoparticles. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIV(5/1/2011 - 6/15/2012).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. RAPID: Oil Clean-up and Recovery through Novel Interfacial Engineering. NSF-ENG(8/15/2010 - 7/31/2012).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. EAGER: Understanding and Developing A Supercritical Fluid Process for Recycling of Printed Circuit Boards. NSF-ENG(11/1/2009 - 10/31/2011).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. CAREER: Heterogeneous and Competitive Self-assembly at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces. NSF-ENG(9/30/2008 - 8/31/2014).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. Exploring the Fundamentals and Applications of Pickering Emulsions. NSF-ENG(9/3/2008 - 8/31/2010).
  • Dai,Lenore L*. Mobility of Microparticles in Solid-Stablized Emulsions. ACS-PETROLEUM RESEARCH FUND(9/1/2008 - 8/31/2009).
Fall 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2017
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2016
Course NumberCourse Title
ASU 101-CHEThe ASU Experience
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 599Thesis
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2016
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 592Research
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2016
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
MSE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2015
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 543Thermodynamics of Chemical Sys
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 599Thesis
MSE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2015
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 584Internship
CHE 590Reading and Conference
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2015
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2014
Course NumberCourse Title
ASU 101-CHEThe ASU Experience
CHE 484Internship
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 590Reading and Conference
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2014
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 231IntroTransport Phenom I:Fluids
CHE 484Internship
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Spring 2014
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
BME 533Transport Processes I
CHE 533Transport Processes I
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Fall 2013
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 498Pro-Seminar
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 590Reading and Conference
CHE 592Research
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation
Summer 2013
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 595Continuing Registration
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
Spring 2013
Course NumberCourse Title
CHE 484Internship
CHE 492Honors Directed Study
CHE 493Honors Thesis
CHE 494Special Topics
CHE 499Individualized Instruction
CHE 590Reading and Conference
CHE 592Research
CHE 593Applied Project
CHE 598Special Topics
CHE 599Thesis
CHE 792Research
CHE 795Continuing Registration
CHE 799Dissertation