B.S., Chemical Engineering, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 1977. M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1981. Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984.

Surface modifications and coatings to reduce friction, wear, and fretting of engineering components. Surface Characterization and Analysis for MEMS. Exploring research directions and opportunities with an emphasis on creating, maintaining, and enhancing Corporate/University partnerships, joint projects, and technology exchange programs.