Why
do you think your paper is highly cited?
This has often not been the case. Indeed, my early papers
were poorly cited. I decided recently to enter into
important research areas and move straight to the front. It
paid off.
Does
it describe a new discovery, methodology, or synthesis of
knowledge?
It synthesizes and organizes knowledge that was highly
disorganized and controversial. It created some order where
there was chaos.
Would
you summarize the significance of your paper in layman’s terms?
Nanotechnology is an important frontier, and this paper
deals with an important part of nanotechnology.
How
did you become involved in this research, and were there any
particular problems encountered along the way?
I knew that this was going to be a hot area for the past
15 years. Finally, I was able to secure funding. This was
the most important step.
Are
there any social or political implications for your research?
We hope that these materials will find novel applications
in the body (biomaterials) and in lightweight transportation
systems.
Marc Andre Meyers
Professor of Materials Science
Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, USA
