Category: Polymer Talks

2019 Fall Talk (Dr. Kim Chaffin, Medtronic plc)

Last Wednesday, we got to talk to, share our research with, and host a talk from Dr. Kim Chaffin, a senior scientist at Medtonic advancing research into polymer in vitro longevity and bio-durability. Predicting in vivo polymer material longevity Kim Chaffin, P.E., Ph.D., Sr. Distinguished Scientist , Technical Fellow,  Bakken Fellow, SSO Science and Technology… Read more 2019 Fall Talk (Dr. Kim Chaffin, Medtronic plc)

2019 Spring Talk (Jeffrey S. Moore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

“Lifecycle Control of Polymeric Materials” Prof. Jeffrey S. Moore, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. Sapp Center Auditorium Abstract In this talk I will discuss the molecular design of organic structural materials that mimic the ability of living systems to protect, report, heal and even regenerate themselves in response… Read more 2019 Spring Talk (Jeffrey S. Moore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

2019 Winter Talk (Theresa M. Reineke, University of Minnesota)

“Enabling Functional Biomaterials Through Controlled Polymer Synthesis” Prof. Theresa M. Reineke, Chemical Engineering/Materials Science, Pharmaceutics Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. Sapp Center Auditorium Abstract Multifunctional macromolecules have a tremendous impact on a multitude of applications. For example, the development of polymer excipients can improve the solubility and bioavailability of intractable drugs, nucleic acid… Read more 2019 Winter Talk (Theresa M. Reineke, University of Minnesota)

2018 Fall Kick-off Talk (Frank S. Bates, University of Minnesota)

“Origins of Frank-Kasper and Quasicrystalline Phases in Diblock Copolymer Melts” Prof. Frank S. Bates, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 4:30 P.M. Sapp Center Lecture Hall Abstract Block polymers have captured the interest of scientists and engineers for more than half a century. In general, the phase behavior of diblock copolymers,… Read more 2018 Fall Kick-off Talk (Frank S. Bates, University of Minnesota)

2018 Spring Talk pt. 2 (James L. Hedrick, IBM)

“Cognitive Macromolecular Therapeutics: New Class of Broadly Applicable Biologics” Dr. James L. Hedrick, PhD,  Integrated Solutions for Life Sciences, IBM Almaden Research Center Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 4:30 P.M. Sapp Center Auditorium Abstract Multi-drug resistant diseases are one of the biggest healthcare challenges society is facing today. The rapid resistance development in microbes, for… Read more 2018 Spring Talk pt. 2 (James L. Hedrick, IBM)

2018 Spring Talk pt. 1 (Donglin Jiang, National University of Singapore)

“Two-Dimensional Covalent Polymers and Frameworks” Prof. Donglin Jiang, PhD,  Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. Sapp Center Lecture Hall Abstract Two-dimensional covalent polymers and organic frameworks are a class of crystalline polymers that enable the incorporation of organic building blocks into periodically aligned structures.… Read more 2018 Spring Talk pt. 1 (Donglin Jiang, National University of Singapore)

2017 Fall Kick-off Talk (Ron Zuckermann, LBNL) and Poster Session

“Sequence-controlled Peptoid Polymers: Folding and Assembly into Ordered Nanostructures” Ronald N. Zuckermann, PhD, Senior Scientist and Facility Director, Biological Nanostructures, Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Wednesday, October 4nd, 2017 at 4:30 P.M. Sapp Center Lecture Hall Poster session and reception (food & drinks) to follow! Abstract A fundamental challenge in materials science is to create… Read more 2017 Fall Kick-off Talk (Ron Zuckermann, LBNL) and Poster Session

Ingo Pinnau: Functionalized Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity for Highly Energy-Intensive Gas Separations (07/21/17)

Functionalized Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity for Highly Energy-Intensive Gas Separations 07/21/2017, 3 pm, Chemistry Gazebo Ingo Pinnau Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center Chemical and Biological Engineering Program Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering Kind Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KSA Abstract Membrane-based gas separation is a rapidly emerging technology that has been well… Read more Ingo Pinnau: Functionalized Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity for Highly Energy-Intensive Gas Separations (07/21/17)

2017 Spring Talk (Nitash P. Balsara, UC Berkeley)

Ohm’s Law, Polymer Electrolytes, and Lithium Batteries  Nitash P. Balsara Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department and Environmental Energy Technologies and Materials Sciences Divisions, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720 Abstract The need for creating safe electrolytes for lithium batteries is significant given the continued safety problems associated with current lithium-ion batteries.… Read more 2017 Spring Talk (Nitash P. Balsara, UC Berkeley)

2017 Winter Talk (Jeannette M. Garcia, IBM)

Our 2017 Winter Seminar will highlight invited speaker Dr. Jeannette Garcia from IBM! Date/Location: Thursday, February 2, 2017, 4:30 pm, Herrin T175 Speaker: Jeannette M. Garcia, PhD, Researcher in Materials, Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, IBM Almaden Research Center Title: Engineering Polymers from Secondhand Materials: Plastics as a Resource for Chemistry & the Development of Reversible Thermosets Talk… Read more 2017 Winter Talk (Jeannette M. Garcia, IBM)