Dr. Jagannathan Sankar

Director - NSF/ERC, Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials
North Carolina A&T State University

Dr. Jag Sankar (NCAT Distinguished University Professor and Director of NSF-ERC-RMB) over the past 29 years has developed a high-profile, internationally recognized, advanced materials/nanotechnology activities impacting surface engineering, environmental issues and biotechnology at NC A&T State University. He serves as Director of the Center for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures, Director for the Navy Center for Nanoscience and Nanomaterials, and Site coordinator for the NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center. The ERC-RMB conducts transformational biomedical implant technologies for the economic impact and global leadership of the nation through national/international team of collaborators (scientists, clinicians), industries and economic development boards. Dr. Sankar received his Ph.D in Materials Engineering from Lehigh University and Masters from McGill-Concordia joint program.

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How can business, academia and government partner to build the manufacturing and engineering capabilities needed today and in the future?

How can research produced by universities better align with industry to address real world challenges?

How can research produced by universities better connect with industry to address real world challenges?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

What are the critical skills needed by the U.S. workforce to tackle the Grand Challenges?

What are the critical skills needed by the U.S. workforce to tackle the Grand Challenges?

What are the critical skills needed by the U.S. workforce to tackle the Grand Challenges?

What is North Carolina's competitive edge?

What next steps should be taken at the conclusion of the Manufacturing for the Grand Challenges conference?

What next steps should be taken at the conclusion of the Manufacturing for the Grand Challenges conference?

What next steps should be taken at the conclusion of the Manufacturing for the Grand Challenges conference?

What type of manufacturing can and should be located in the United States?

What type of manufacturing can and should be located in the United States?