معرفی
Dr. Himanshu Jain is the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Applied Science and a Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Lehigh University. He leads the International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass and previously directed the Institute for Functional Materials and Devices (I-FMD). His research focuses on advancing glass science through innovations in photonics, bioactive materials, crystal engineering, and laser processing.
Education:
- D.Eng.Sc., Materials Science, Columbia University
- M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology (India)
- M.S., Banaras Hindu University (India)
- B.S., Kanpur University (India)
Research Interests:
- Laser-induced single-crystal architectures in glass
- Optical and electronic functionalities in glass
- Biomedical applications of bioactive glass (e.g., bone scaffolds)
- Thermal and radiation effects on glass properties
- Machine learning for crystal growth modeling
Awards:
- Recipient of Otto Schott Research Prize for atomic fluctuation models
- Zachariasen Award for lithium transport discovery
- Morey Award for defining new glass science horizons
- Fulbright and Humboldt Fellowships
Advising & Grants: Has supervised numerous students and secured grants for interdisciplinary projects. Active in collaborative initiatives like the Lehigh-NC A&T flood damage mapping partnership.
Labs/Teams: Oversees Lehigh's advanced materials facilities, including Sinclair Lab 120A. Coordinates global networks for glass science education and research.
