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Firouzeh Sabri is the first woman to serve as Chair of the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the University of Memphis. She holds a BSc in Physics (First Class Honors) from Swansea University (1995) and a PhD from the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on materials science for space exploration, particularly mitigating dust accumulation in Mars rovers and understanding extreme environmental effects on thermographic phosphors. She contributed to NASA’s Phoenix Lander mission and leads the ISSNL-selected materials payload for an upcoming space station mission.
Education:
- BSc Physics, Swansea University (1995)
- PhD, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge
Research Interests: Her work bridges materials physics and aerospace engineering. Key areas include:
- Designing conductive films for space equipment calibration
- Thermographic phosphors under radiation/temperature extremes
- Sustainable materials for solar energy and cancer research applications
Awards:
- APS M. Hildred Blewett Award (2008)
- Eye of the Tiger Alumni Award (2016)
- Nuffield Foundation Research Bursary (1994)
Initiatives: Founded the MemphisCRESH summer program, connecting high school students with undergraduate/graduate researchers in interdisciplinary fields like space materials and cancer research. Also served as Workshop Leader at the International Space University (ISU) in 2010.
Leadership: Combines academic leadership with active participation in space programs, including roles at NIH/NIDCD and advisory contributions to Mars rover technology.
