Jason Lo - Hybrid Composite Technology and Nanotechnology

Name: Jason S. H. Lo
Field of expertise: Hybrid Composite Technology and Nanotechnology
Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University
Works at: Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetMATERIALS Laboratory, Hamilton, Ontario

What he studies

Dr. Lo uses hybrid composite technology and nanotechnology to develop unique materials for the manufacturing industry. These unique materials provide a marked improvement in materials performance over conventional materials. Novel materials currently being developed at CanmetMATERIALS involve armour materials for the protection of Canadian Forces and waste-heat-capturing materials for energy efficiency and conservation.

What is the importance of his research?

With his knowledge of hybrid composites and nanotechnology, Dr. Lo assists the manufacturing industry in developing new and improved commercial products in the defence and energy sectors. This is of particular importance to building an indigenous and autonomous manufacturing industry in Canada. He has developed products for organizations in Germany, the U.K., Japan, the U.S., Singapore, etc.

Interesting fact

A carbon nanotube is a material made of carbon with a diameter of 1/10,000 of a human hair, and yet, it is 100 times stronger than high-strength steel and carries electrical current density 1000 times that of copper. Putting nanotubes in materials to form composites allows us to modify material properties substantially.

Current research project

Fabrication of personal armour for Canadian Special Forces using ceramic composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes.
Fabrication of composite insulation materials for Generation IV nuclear reactors.
Fabrication of thermoelectric materials with Bismuth Telluride nanomaterials.
Fabrication of titanium dioxide nanotubes.

Key publications

S.H. Lo, J.  Santos, R., Kruszewski, J. (2009). Method and Apparatus for Fabrication of Polymer-Coated Fibers, US Patent: 7547361

S.H. Lo, J. and Santos, R. (2009). Low Volume Fraction Metal Matrix Preforms, German Patent, 100 41 971

S.H. Lo, J. and Santos, R. (2007) Magnesium Matrix Composites for Elevated Temperature Applications, Materials Science Forum, SAE 2007-01-1028.

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