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Center for Graphene Research and Innovation (CGRI)

CGRI bridges the gap between university-based research and industry-led innovations for graphene

Graphene is a form of carbon made of a single layer of atoms. It is incredibly strong and flexible, and its conductivity lends it to a broad range of applications ranging from roads and bridges to electronics to medicine.

CGRI is working with top research institutions and other experts from Jackson State University, Rice University and the U.S. Army Research and Development Center to explore potential military and civilian applications for graphene. One example is making asphalt and concrete stronger and long laster by infusing them with graphene.

CGRI faculty

AhmedAl-OstazAhmed Al-Ostaz, Director
Professor and Brevard Family Chair, Civil Engineering
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Hunain AlkhatebHunain Alkkateb
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering
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Sasan NouranianSasan Nouranian
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
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Byron VillacortaByron Villacorta
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
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Damian StoddardDamian Stoddard
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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Grace RushingGrace Rushing
Instructor, Civil Engineering
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CGRI in the news

  • Showcasing the power of graphene in Barcelona – faculty and students take part in frontier technology conference
  • Research partnership with ERDC – government and academic collaboration into potential military and civilian uses of graphene
  • UM-created graphene placed on International Space Station – research into if/how this can improve future spaceflight
  • Graphene Innovation & Research Conference – CGRI sponsors event hosted by the National Graphene Association
  • CGRI joins Graphene Academic Council – eight universities set to explore graphene research and commercialization
  • CGRI establishment in 2017 – funding and support for the center
ERDC technician working on graphene-enhanced asphalt
ERDC technician working on graphene-enhanced asphalt. Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Center for Graphene Research and Innovation

C06 Jackson Avenue Center
University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
cgri@olemiss.edu
662-915-1975

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