Characterization and application of elastomers, networks, coatings, and specialized polymeric systems. In collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory and US Army, my work involves military applications of polymers as well as fundamental studies of polymer dynamics. Current projects include designing new polycarbonates for transparent armor applications, testing polymer coatings for blast protection on Humvees, enhancing elastomer performance using bimodal networks, and utilizing polymers to reduce drag on small Navy vessels. I am also interested in chemical education and laboratory development with a number of research students contributing to this work.
