Chris Phoenix (born December 25, 1970) 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 Nanotechnology, also shortened to nanotech, is the use of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale for industrial purposes. The earliest, widespread description of nanotechnology referred to the particular technological goal o ...

for over 15 years. He obtained his BS in Symbolic Systems and MS in

Computer Science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines (includin ...

from Stanford University in 1991. Since 2000, he has studied and written about

molecular manufacturing A molecular assembler, as defined by K. Eric Drexler, is a "proposed device able to guide chemical reactions by positioning reactive molecules with atomic precision". A molecular assembler is a kind of molecular machine. Some biological molec ...

. Phoenix, who lives in northern California, 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 essaysNanotechnology: Science & Technology Essays – 2005
/ref> published by the Society in connection with his work for CRN. Phoenix also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for Nanorex, Inc.

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"Revolution in a Box: the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology"
- interview transcript
Interview
with Nanotech.biz

by Chris Phoenix {{DEFAULTSORT:Phoenix, Chris 1970 births Living people Nanotechnologists