August 5, 2016
Dr. Cao’s research on Electric Propulsion Insulation for ONR has received additional funding of $197,963 to bring the total grant to $280,155 through May 15, 2017. This project is conducted in collaboration with Prof. Ali Bazzi of ECE.
Dr. Cao received a Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) award of $98,077 from ONR to develop “Laser Induced Pulse Pressure for Advanced Dielectric Research for Pulsed Power and Electric Propulsion” through July 14, 2017.
Dr. Cao received an award of $25,000 from Army Research Lab to develop Nanocoating for High Energy Density Capacitor Films through Dec. 22, 2016. This seed project will be conducted in collaboration with Prof. Luyi Sun.

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