ArmorWorks Scientist Serves as Chair on Blast Mitigation.Dr. Ken-An Lou Selected to Chair Solid Materials Symposium TEMPE, Ariz. -- Dr. Ken-An Lou, Chief Scientist at ArmorWorks, has been selected to chair a session of the 2007 Solid Mechanics Solid mechanics is the branch of physics and mathematics that concerns the behavior of solid matter under external actions (e.g., external forces, temperature changes, applied displacements, etc.). It is part of a broader study known as continuum mechanics. Symposium. This yearly convention, hosted by the U.S. Army and Battelle, joins the private sector and the U.S. Military to discuss key vulnerabilities facing the Military. Dr. Lou will chair the session concerning mine blast, a critical concern of the Military. Dr. Lou has immense knowledge regarding mine blast protection. In connection with his work, ArmorWorks has won several Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR SBIR Small Business Innovation Research (program/grant) SBIR Space Based Infra-Red SBIR Speaker-Boundary Interference SBIR Site Backsurface-referenced Ideal Plane/Range (silicon wafers) ) grants related to mine blast mitigation and has developed innovative solutions including a mine blast attenuating crew seat system and a lightweight fasting system to attach blast protection kits to military vehicles Military vehicles include all land combat and transportation vehicles, excluding rail-based, which are designed for or are in significant use by military forces. See also list of armoured fighting vehicles. . Most recently, Dr. Lou has been involved with an SBIR grant awarded to ArmorWorks by the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. to develop regarding the development of software that evaluates the risk of injury before a combat mission is executed and thereby reducing casualties. "I am honored to have been chosen to host this session of the Symposium," stated Dr. Lou. "This is an excellent opportunity to expand awareness of existing technologies and collaborate in the development of better protection for our armed forces." About ArmorWorks ArmorWorks designs and manufactures lightweight body, vehicle and aircraft armor to protect United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. service men and women. Founded in 1996 in Tempe, Arizona, ArmorWorks utilizes next-generation ceramic and composite armor technology that is objectively evaluated and tested to assure its performance in extreme environments. ArmorWorks products are currently being used by the Department of Defense and local law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). . For more information, visit www.armorworks.com. |
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