Harmon's Research

Research Statement

My research philosophy centers on the premise that applied research is most effective when it is basic in nature. In past years scientists often distinguished between basic and applied research. A more current line of thinking stresses the point that scientists are accountable to society to interface with industry and the government in an effort to focus their basic understanding of scientific principles on the pertinent needs of society. While my projects focus on applications, my students unravel the basic science principles that govern the behavior of materials. (JPH)




	J.P. Harmon's Research Team

Home Research Statement Research Projects Publications Grants Funding Lab Tour Team Members		Research Statement My research philosophy centers on the premise that applied research is most effective when it is basic in nature. In past years scientists often distinguished between basic and applied research. A more current line of thinking stresses the point that scientists are accountable to society to interface with industry and the government in an effort to focus their basic understanding of scientific principles on the pertinent needs of society. While my projects focus on applications, my students unravel the basic science principles that govern the behavior of materials. (JPH)

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