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Chemistry Research Center (CRC)

Two cadets working on a Chemistry Research project at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The Chemistry Research Center (CRC) at the U.S. Air Force Academy focuses on new chemical discoveries from to meet operational Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) mission partner needs as well as private partnerships with academia and industry.

CRC and the Department of Chemistry faculty have proven success through external partnering with academia, industry and national laboratories in order to leverage an expanding technology base.

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Core Competencies
  • Advanced materials and composites processing and fabrication
  • Robust small molecule, biomolecular and macromolecular synthesis and characterization
  • Molecular computational modeling and simulation for predictive chemical properties
  • Senior and post-doctoral associates and faculty with a broad spectrum of specialties to adapt to the ever-changing world of chemistry challenges
  • Support expanding DFC cadet research, faculty professional development, and pedagogical innovation through grant management and resource allocation
Major Projects
  • Light harvesting material for new solar/green technologies towards federal zero net energy goals
  • Stimuli-responsive coatings for the development of chemical warfare nerve agent detection
  • High temperature resins and high strength fibers for next-gen solid rocket motor case composites
  • Metallized composites from additive manufacturing towards structural energetics for propellants with tunable energy output
Contact Us

Dr. Scott Iacono
(719) 333-6005
scott.iacono@afacademy.af.edu