Alexander S. Mukasyan
- Research Professor
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- University of Notre Dame
- (574) 631-9825
- FAX (574) 631-8366
- Email: amoukasi@nd.edu
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- B.S. Physics, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), 1980
- Ph.D. Phys. & Math., Instit. Chem. Phys., Russian Academy Sciences (RAS), Moscow, 1986
- Dc.Sci. Chemical Engineering, Institute Structural Macrokinetics, RAS, Moscow, 1994
Alexander Mukasyan’s research is primarily focused on fundamental studies of rapid self-sustained heterogeneous reactions. Obtained fundamental knowledge is used for developing energy efficient technologies in different fields of chemical engineering and material sciences. For example, in the framework of U.S. Army CECOM RDEC project, based on the phenomena of reaction wave propagation in the reactive solutions, a novel continuous method for synthesis of nano-powders was developed. By using this approach new families of complex oxide-based catalyst were synthesized. One shows extremely good performance for reforming of sulfur-contained JP-8 fuel to produce hydrogen. The other demonstrates promising results as an efficient anode catalyst for direct alcohol membrane fuel cells. In collaboration with Honeywell Aircraft Landing System (IN) a novel energy efficient technology for joining of refractory composite has been recently developed. Scaling up this technology will allow Honeywell to pair functionally optimized carbon-carbon composite material for optimum cost to performance relationship. Alexander Mukasyan also teaches a course entitled “Science of Eng. Materials”.
Current Energy Related Research Grants
- “Materials for Fuel Cell Applications”, 21-st Century Fund of Indiana State; co-PI
- “Fuel Cells”, U.S. Army CECOM RDEC, Agreement No: DAAB07-03-3-K414; co-PI
- “Joining of Refractory Materials” 21-st Century Fund of Indiana State 2004-2007; PI