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Carolyn Aita

  • Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Chemistry

Education

  • Ph.D., Materials Science, Northwestern University, 1977
  • M.S., Physics, Queens College-CUNY, 1974
  • B.S., Physics, Utica College of Syracuse University, 1970
  • B.A., Fine Arts and Art History, Brooklyn College-CUNY, 1966

Research Interests

  • Thin film growth and theory.
  • Design and fabrication of complex ceramic nanostructures.
  • Sputter deposition with real-time plasma monitoring.
  • Optical behavior of wide band-gap materials.
  • Coatings for corrosion control, inc. biomedical applications.

Selected Publications

Elia, Dario. Why Write A Book?Ed. Aita, Carolyn M.2011.

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