Natural Materials, Systems, and Extremophiles

Program Objective
The goals of this multidisciplinary program are to study, use, mimic, or alter how living systems accomplish their natural functions or to take those biomaterials and systems and use them in new ways such as seen with bionanotechnology. Nature has used evolution to build materials and sensors that outperform current sensors such as a spider’s haircells that can detect air flow at low levels even in a noisy background. Nature is very good at solving the problem of working in a noisy environment. This program not only wants to mimic existing natural sensory systems, but also add existing capabilities to these organisms for more precise control over their material production. The research will encompass three general areas: biomimetics, biomaterials (non-medical only), and biotic/abiotic interfaces.

You are highly encouraged to contact our Program Officer prior to developing a full proposal to discuss alignment of your ideas with our program goals, your proposed methods, and the scope of your proposed effort.

Solicitation
BAA

We have three pages:

• Biomimetics
• Biomaterials
• Biointerfacial Sciences

Collaboration Tools
Following are different ways you can share information with Dr. Gimm and your colleagues.

• View or share files. You can view files Dr. Gimm has uploaded and also share files with her and your colleagues.
• Upload your white paper Fill out the form and attach your white paper for Dr. Gimm.
• Provide feedback or ask questions. You can start a discussion or ask a question using our online forums.

Program Reviews & Meetings

Program Overview
AFOSR Spring Review 2014 Presentation by then program officer, Dr. Hugh De Long
 

Contact Information
Dr. J. Aura Gimm
AFOSR/RTB-2
Email:
afosr.nature@us.af.mil