Our research connects molecular design with the processing, properties, and end-of-life behavior of polymeric materials. We use synthetic chemistry, polymerization, network design, and comprehensive materials characterization to develop polymer networks that combine high performance with improved sustainability.

Degradable and Sustainable Thermosets

We design thermoset networks that retain the mechanical and thermal performance required for demanding applications while incorporating chemical functionality that enables controlled degradation. Our work examines how monomer structure, network architecture, and degradable linkages govern processing, thermomechanical properties, and end-of-life behavior. Particular interests include biobased building blocks and epoxy–amine, thiol-based, and other network chemistries.

Reprocessable Polymer Networks

We investigate covalent adaptable networks and related dynamic polymer systems that can be reshaped, repaired, or chemically recycled after curing. This work focuses on connecting exchange chemistry and network topology with relaxation behavior, reprocessing conditions, mechanical performance, and long-term stability.

Polymerization and Functional Materials

We use a broad range of polymerization strategies, including thermal, photochemical, and other controlled approaches, to prepare polymer networks, coatings, interfaces, and functional materials. These methods enable control over network formation and provide opportunities to tailor surface, mechanical, transport, thermal, and degradation behavior.