Focus Areas

Nanotechnology in the Public Interest: Regulatory Challenges, Capacity, and Policy Recommendations

Nanotechnology Interdisciplinary Research Team
National Science Foundation, SES #0609078 (2006-2010)

Christopher Bosso, Lead PI


Carbon Nanotube Synthesis: Assessing Economic and Environmental Tradeoffs in Process Design

NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing, EEC #0425826

Jacqueline Isaacs, Lead PI


Is There a Need for a New Nano Ethic?

NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing, EEC #0425826

Ronald Sandler, Lead PI


The Role of the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Public in the National Nanotechnology Initiative

NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing, EEC #0425826

W.D. Kay, Political Science, Northeastern University
Ronald Sandler, Philosophy, Northeastern University


Graduate/Undergraduate Research

The Implications of High-Rate Nanomanufacturing on Society and Personal Privacy

NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing, EEC #0425826

Ruben Rodrigues, Political Science, Northeastern University
Faculty Advisor – W.D. Kay, Political Science, Northeastern University

Nanotechnology in the Massachusetts Innovation Economy

NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing, EEC #0425826

Ruben Rodrigues, Northeastern University, Political Science
Faculty Advisor – Gov. Michael Dukakis, Northeastern University, Political Science

Nanotechnology and Environmental Restoration

NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing, EEC #0425826

John Basl, Philosophy, Northeastern University
Faculty Advisor – Ronald Sandler, Philosophy, Northeastern University