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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University
2000
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
1997
Bachelor of Science, University Of Tennessee-Knoxville
1995
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KY EPSCoR: FY26: NASA: KY Space Grant Consortium State Match - Match for 3200007110
Martin, A. (PI), Hoagg, J. (CoI), Renfro, M. (CoI) & Smith, S. (CoI)
7/1/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Kentucky Space Grant Consortium Programs 2025-2028
Martin, A. (PI), Hoagg, J. (CoI), Renfro, M. (CoI) & Smith, S. (CoI)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5/15/25 → 5/14/29
Project: Research project
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NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium Programs 2025-2029 NIF Scope account -- Fellowships for Non-UK Awards
Martin, A. (PI), Hoagg, J. (CoI), Renfro, M. (CoI) & Smith, S. (CoI)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5/15/25 → 5/14/29
Project: Research project
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NASA EPSCoR: SCIENCE: R3 STMD RFA-067: Unsteady measurements of ultra-low permeability for TPS samples
Renfro, M. (PI)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
9/1/24 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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NASA EPSCoR: R3 STMD RFA-067: Unsteady measurements of ultra-low permeability for TPS samples
Martin, A. (PI) & Renfro, M. (CoI)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
9/1/24 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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An Experimental Method for Measuring Permeability of Fragile, Irregularly Shaped Porous Media
O’Nan, J. R., Hakim, Y., Brewer, C., Martin, A., Poovathingal, S. J. & Renfro, M. W., Nov 2025, In: Transport in Porous Media. 152, 11, 92.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Erosion behavior of Ti-hBN multifunctional coatings in a custom-made planetary test rig at extreme lunar temperatures
Sukumaran, A. K., Rengifo, S., Aguiar, B., Mohammed, S. M. A. K., Scott, W., Renfro, M., Chu, S. H., Park, C. & Agarwal, A., Feb 2025, In: Tribology International. 202, 110339.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Statistical variance in radiative properties of porous materials
Banerjee, A., Chacon, L., Hakim, Y., Yassin, A. H., Renfro, M. W. & Poovathingal, S. J., 2024, AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024. (AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
5 Scopus citations -
Tribological and radiation shielding response of novel titanium-boron nitride coatings for lunar structural components
Sukumaran, A. K., Zhang, C., Rengifo, S., Renfro, M., Garino, G., Scott, W., Mazurkivich, M., Gray, A., Demengehi, G., Rabenberg, E., Volz, M., Thompson, M., Phillips, B., Jimenez, N., Mora, F., Lum, C., Stephens, K., Chu, S. H., Park, C. & Agarwal, A., Jan 30 2024, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 476, 130300.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations -
Wear and neutron shielding resilience of titanium-hexagonal boron nitride coatings against extreme lunar radiation and thermal cycles
Sukumaran, A. K., Orikasa, K., Rengifo, S., Renfro, M., Scott, W., Gray, A., Garino, G., Hernandez, A. F., Nisar, A., Mazurkivich, M., Demengehi, G., Rabenberg, E., Volz, M., Thompson, M., Phillips, B., Jimenez, N., Mora, F., Chu, S. H., Park, C. & Agarwal, A., Sep 30 2024, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 492, 131185.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations