Dr. Noureddine Melikechi

Distinguished Professor of Physics and Optics Pioneer · Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences (CREOSA) · Delaware State University

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Academic focus & active research

Dr. Noureddine Melikechi is an internationally renowned optics scientist and member of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory and Mars 2020 missions, developing laser spectroscopy for planetary exploration and early cancer detection.

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Biomedical Optics Planetary Laser Exploration

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Institution: Delaware State University
Department / Faculty: Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences (CREOSA)
Primary Field: Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Campus Location: Dover, Delaware, USA

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