The manipulation and study of matter at the nanoscale is increasingly playing an important role in every scientific and engineering discipline.This research and its eventual commercialization have the ability to fundamentally change the way products as diverse as electronics,paints,medical devices,solar cells,and cancer therapeutics are designed and manufactured.Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT) is one of the world leaders in nanoscience and nanotechnology research.As the premier nanotechnology research facility in the region,the Nanotechnology Research Center already serves more than 500 researchers per year,with nearly 40 percent of these coming from other universities,colleges,companies,and government labs.The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) of GIT conducts groundbreaking research,educational programs and economic development initiatives that advance the global competitiveness and security of its customers.GTRI conducts nearly $240 million in research and development each year for sponsors in industry,government,and academic institutions across the nation.Nanotechnology is one of the emerging areas of research at GTRI,and our focus is on carbon nanomaterial (carbon nanotubes,graphene) and related applied nanotechnology projects.