Polymers

Prof. Dr. Andrea Pucci

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Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via G. Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
Interests: smart polymeric materials; sensor nanocomposites; mechanochromic materials; self-healing composites
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Prof. Dr. H Jerry Qi

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George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
Interests: polymer physics and mechanics; nonlinear solid mechanics; computational mechanics; soft active materials; shape memory polymers; light activated polymers; polymers with dynamic covalent bonds (vitrimer); 3D/4D printing; design of functional structures using active polymers and 3D printing
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Prof. Dr. Hu-Jun Qian

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State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
Interests: develop and utilize multiscale simulation approaches to study various interesting phenomena in soft matter systems, especially for polymer systems in bulk, in solution and at interfaces

Dr. Yujie Qiang

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National Center for Materials Service Safety, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Interests: corrosion inhibitor; anti-corrosion coatings; 2D materials; hybrid multifunctional nanomaterials; self-assembled film; electrochemistry; molecular modeling
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Prof. Dr. Zhaobin Qiu

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State Key Lab of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
Interests: biodegradable polymers; biobased polymers; polymer crystallization; polymer blends; polymer composites; polymer nanocomposites; structure and properties of polymers
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Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz

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School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
Interests: packaging; materials; coatings; sustainability
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Prof. Dr. Iza Radecka

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School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
Interests: biodegradable polymers form wastes; antimicrobials and bioactive compounds; hydrogels; probiotics; bioremediation
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Prof. Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan

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1. Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
2. Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Interests: multiscale modeling of soft materials; mathematical modeling in insilico oncology; next generation pharmacodynamic models, mechanobiology of cancer

Prof. Dr. Arunas Ramanavicius

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NanoTechnas—Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
Interests: electrochemistry; bioelectrochemistry; molecularly imprinted polymers; conducting polymers; electrochemical sensors; electrochemical deposition
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Prof. Dr. Stanislav Rangelov

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Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev St. 103-A, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Interests: self-assembly; amphiphilic polymers; solution properties; polymer and polymer-hybrid nanoparticles; drug/nucleic acid delivery systems; light scattering
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Dr. Sofia Rangou

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Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Institute of Membrane Research, Max-Plank-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
Interests: polyimides; block copolymer membranes; crosslinking of polymer membranes; gas/liquid separations
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Prof. Dr. Elisabetta Ranucci

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Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, via C. Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
Interests: biodegradable and biocompatible polymers; bioinspired polymers with flame-retardant activity; phytotoxicity of polymers; composite resins from natural fibers for water purification; composite hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue regeneration; polymers from renewable sources
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Prof. Dr. Jean-Marie Raquez

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Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons (UMONS), B-7000 Mons, Belgium
Interests: plastic degradation; development of environmentally degradable plastics; structure–property–process relationships in plastic materials
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Dr. Maria Graça Rasteiro

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Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre (CIEPQPF), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: particle technology, including particle characterization; multiphase processes, including modelling and experimental; rheology of suspensions; tomographic techniques for multiphase flow visualization; aggregation/flocculation of particles; valorization of ligno-cellulosic materials—development of natural polyelectrolytes and lignin-based surfactants; remediation of soils; microplastics identification and removal
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Dr. Esther Rebollar

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Instituto de Química Física Rocasolano, IQFR-CSIC, Serrano 119, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: laser micro- and nanoprocessing of polymers; mechanisms of laser ablation of polymers; laser-induced period surface structures in polymers; polymer thin films; applications of modified polymers; functional polymers
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Prof. Dr. Kenneth L. Reifsnider

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
Interests: durability, damage tolerance and strength-life relationships in material systems; performance and life prognosis, aging, material state changes and long-term behavior; fuel cell science and engineering; functional materials

Dr. Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: polymer-based composites; polymer-based nanocomposites; mechanical behavior
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Prof. Dr. Günter Reiter

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Institute of Physics and Freiburg Materials Research Center, Albert-Ludwig-University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
Interests: behavior and properties of polymers at interfaces and surfaces; growth processes (crystallization) of complex systems; molecular self-assembly and formation of functional structures on surfaces
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Prof. Dr. Marina Resmini

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Department of Chemistry, SBCS, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
Interests: functional nanomaterials; nano gels; drug delivery systems; catalysts; sensors

Dr. Maria Cristina Righetti

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CNR-IPCF, National Research Council—Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
Interests: polymeric materials; phase transitions; crystallization and melting; relaxations; physical ageing; thermal properties; mechanical and viscoelastic properties; interphases; morphology; composites; nanocomposites
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Prof. Dr. Paola Rizzo

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Department of Chemistry and Biology and INSTM Research Unit, Università di Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano -Salerno, Italy
Interests: structural characterization of polymeric materials; polymer films; oriented polymeric materials, and chiral optical materials

Prof. Dr. Miguel Angel Rodríguez-Pérez

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Cellular Materials Laboratory (CellMat), Condensed Matter Physics Department, Universidad de Valladolid, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
Interests: cellular polymers; nanocellular polymers; cellular nanocomposites; biocellular polymers; polyurethane foams
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Prof. Dr. Alberto Romero García

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Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Seville, Spain
Interests: proteins; polymers; biopolymer; scaffolds; rheology; by-products; food packaging; composite film
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Dr. Dan Rosu

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Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
Interests: synthesis and characterization of phenolic, epoxy and vinyl-ester resins; extractions and characterization of natural products; theoretical aspects regarding polymers adhesive and cohesive capacity; correlation of molecular structure characteristics with adhesive properties of macromolecular compounds; aspects regarding synthetic adhesives properties and characterization, methods of control and their testing; complex capitalization of the vegetable biomass, respectively of polymer waste products through pyrolysis; synthesis and characterization of interpenetrating polymer networks; studies of thermal degradation and polymers compatibility (study of decomposition processes, establishing the mechanisms and kinetics of thermal degradation); studies of polymers photochemical behavior. Recent researches regarding polymers aging under light, especially UV radiation from the solar spectrum, as well as polymers photostabilization
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Dr. Swarup Roy

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Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
Interests: biomaterials; edible film and coatings; nanoemulsion; natural compound; active food packaging; smart packaging materials; food shelf life
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Prof. Dr. Artur Rozanski

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Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland
Interests: cavitation during tensile drawing of polymers; structure and properties of amorphous phase in semicrystalline polymers; plastic deformation of semicrystalline polymers, multilayer coextrusion

Prof. Dr. Gregory T. Russell

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School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, 8140 Christchurch, New Zealand
Interests: kinetics; modeling and theory of radical polymerization; emulsion polymerization
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Dr. Pietro Russo

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Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials Institute, Via Campi Flegrei 34, CNR, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
Interests: recycling of polymer-based formulations and nanocomposites; green polymer composites involving bio-based matrix and/or natural reinforcing fibers; polymer materials with improved functional properties; mechanical and damage behavior of composite laminated structures
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Dr. Lilia Sabantina

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Junior Research Group Nanomaterias, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Interaktion 1, 33619 Bielefeld, Germany
Interests: carbon nanofibers; needle-free electrospinning; mycelium Pleurotus Ostreatus /polymer nano-composites; 3D printing; 2D/ 3D design process; pattern design; fashion design; smart textiles
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Prof. Dr. Fabien Salaün

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ENSAIT, ULR 2461 - GEMTEX - Génie et Matériaux Textiles, University Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
Interests: polymer and materials synthesis; microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation of active substances; surface functionalization for enhanced textile properties; thermal comfort; melt spinning; fibers; development of new synthetic methodologies and strategies for the design of new materials
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