Chris Phoenix (nanotechnologist)
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Chris Phoenix is the co-founder (with Mike Treder) and Director of Research of the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
(CRN), and has worked in the field of advanced nanotechnology
for over 15 years. He obtained his BS in Symbolic Systems and MS in Computer Science
from Stanford University
in 1991. Since 2000, he has studied and written about molecular manufacturing. Phoenix, who lives in Miami, Florida
, is a published author in nanotechnology and nanomedical research best-known for his peer-reviewed paper, "Design of a Primitive Nanofactory", as well as his comprehensive outline of Thirty Essential Nanotechnology Studies. Phoenix has authored or co-authored many papers and essays published by the Society in connection with his work for CRN.
Phoenix also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Nanorex, Inc.
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology is a non-profit research and advocacy organization with a focus on molecular manufacturing and its possible effects, both positive and negative...
(CRN), and has worked in the field of advanced nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally, nanotechnology deals with developing materials, devices, or other structures possessing at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometres...
for over 15 years. He obtained his BS in Symbolic Systems and MS in Computer Science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in 1991. Since 2000, he has studied and written about molecular manufacturing. Phoenix, who lives in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, is a published author in nanotechnology and nanomedical research best-known for his peer-reviewed paper, "Design of a Primitive Nanofactory", as well as his comprehensive outline of Thirty Essential Nanotechnology Studies. Phoenix has authored or co-authored many papers and essays published by the Society in connection with his work for CRN.
Phoenix also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Nanorex, Inc.
External links
- Chris Phoenix's Home Page
- "Revolution in a Box: the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology" - interview transcript
- Interview with Nanotech.biz