Summary of Research and Accomplishments: Nano- and micro-meter scale properties of materials and their applications: nanoindentation modeling and measurements of mechanical properties; growth, structure, and properties of nanostructured materials (e.g., amorphous materials, nano-composites, epitaxial single crystals, single crystal nanowires); microscopic shape memory and superelastic effects; magnetorheological fluids; superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces; ion-solid interactions and ion beam modification of materials; automotive applications of new materials and processes, including electrical contacts, high power-density engines and transmissions, environmentally friendly machining processes, hydrogen sensors, fuel cells, metal hydride batteries, and lithium ion batteries. The research activities have helped create knowledge, deepen understanding, and solve a few challenging materials-related industrial problems as documented in • 7 edited books and special volumes • 143 publications found in the ISI Web of Knowledge; Sum of times cited: 4893; h-index: 37 as of February 4, 2014 • 46 issued US patents and 13 patent applications
