Bio – Thomas Orlando-Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Director-Electron and Photon Induced Chemistry on Surfaces lab, Principal Investigator-Radiation Effects on Volatiles and Exploration of Asteroids and Lunar Surfaces (NASA, SSERVI Center) and Associate Director of the GT Strategic Energy Institute. He was co-founder and past Director of the GT Center for Space Technology and Research, Associate Dean of Research (2008-2013), and School Chair (2003-2008).

Abstract Title: Potential roles of graphene composites and metamaterials in human space exploration

Abstract Body: Human exploration of the Moon requires strong light-weight materials with exceptionally high thermal and electrical conductivities. Polymer composites utilizing reduced graphite/graphene-oxide (rGO) have been developed as potential space-suit “laminates”. These coatings have 10 Ω/□ sheet resistances; sufficient to provide static discharge paths for dust mitigation. The graphene field-effect transistor platform has also been used to develop radiation-sensitive metamaterials. Using CVD graphene transfer, electron beam lithography, and various fabrication methods, two neutron-series prototypes detectors have been developed. Ultimately, these will be integrated into space-suit material and interfaced with helmet displays for real-time active dosimetry during extravehicular activity.