Our research team in the Photonic Materials Branch at the AFRL Materials & Manufacturing Directorate focuses on preparing stimuli responsive, high contrast optical materials directed towards the development of next-generation, high performance optoelectronics to meet operational Air Force needs. Ongoing projects and interests include, but are not limited to: microfluidic behavior of colloids, development of nanomaterials for advanced optical applications, high refractive index organic/inorganic polymers, fluorinated elastomers, all organic electrochromic devices, stimuli responsive dopants for liquid crystal devices, and next generation biophotonics. Projects are interdisciplinary and encompass organic/polymer synthesis, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, electrochemistry, optics/photonics, and biochemistry. The Materials & Manufacturing Directorate hosts a suite of modern, state-of-the-art materials processing and characterization facilities, and working as a NRC Associate at AFRL is a unique opportunity to solve important challenges and guide research efforts in an environment that strongly encourages collaboration (government/academic/industry), publication in top journals, and conference attendance. Candidates from all backgrounds are highly encouraged to contact the advisor to discuss research opportunities.