Physics Seminar: "Butterfly Wings and Beetle Shells: Science for National Defense"

Dr. Viktoria Greanya, Wright State Research Institute

Butterfly Wings and Beetle Shells:  Science for National Defense

Abstract: 

Bioinspired Photonics is the study of micro- and nano-optical systems found in nature. Dr. Greanya will discuss some of the areas of study, and DoD interest.  Dr. Greanya will also speak on her experience with R&D for the Department of Defense and describe some of the federal funding agencies, mechanisms and best practice for competing for funding.

Bio:

Dr. Viktoria Greanya is the Chief Scientist of the Wright State Research Institute, where she leads the institute’s S&T strategy and research functions.  Prior to joining WSRI, Dr. Greanya founded Morpho Sciences, an S&T strategy consulting firm; was a Program Manager funding high-risk, high-reward research at DARPA; and Chief of Basic Research for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program at DTRA.  Her research interests and experience are wide-spread, and have included functional and high performance materials and devices, sensors, bioinspired materials and devices, electronic and photonic materials and devices, diagnostic and detection technologies, novel sensing mechanisms, nanotherapeutics and novel therapeutic paradigms.