RDECOM Soldier Center hosts Multifunctional Materials Workshop

[The Patriot]

It is well known that Soldier lethality, performance, and protection are part of the fabric of a successful Army. It also turns out that fabrics and other materials themselves play a key role in Soldier success.The RDECOM Soldier Center recently hosted a Multifunctional Materials Workshop to bring together leading experts from the Army and academia. The event was organized by the Multi-Functional Materials project team. Team members include Dr. Shaun Filocamo, a supervisory physical scientist, Dr. Chris Doona, a senior research chemist, Dr. June Lum, a research chemist, and Dr. Chris Drew, a research chemist. Dr. Charlene Mello, the RDECOM Soldier Center's chief scientist, supported the team's objectives and provided useful contacts in the field.

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