Shull Research Group

Gwen E. dePolo, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Drying Oils during Polymerization, 2023, Current Position: Preservation Scientist, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Qihua Chen, Bulk and Interfacial Fatigue Behavior of Polymer Networks, 2023, Current Position: Senior Research Engineer, 3M, St. Paul, MN.

Anthony J. Silvaroli, Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Silicone-Organic Elastomers, 2023, Current Position: Senior Research Specialist, Dow, Midland, MI.

Matthew D. Eaton, Temperature dependent fracture behavior in model epoxy networks with nanoscale heterogeneity, 2021, Current Position: Data Scientist, Zimmer Biomet EMEA, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

David Delgaldo, High-Fidelity Hydrogel Thin Films Processed from Deep Eutectic Solvents, 2020, Current Position: Data Science Architect, West Monroe, Chicago, IL

Yaoyao Chen, Viscoelasticity and Fracture of Polyelectrolyte Gels and Suspensions, 2019, Current position: Polymer Scientist, E Ink Corp., Fremont, CA.

Kazi Sadman, Non-covalent and Ion-specific Interactions in Charged Macromolecules, 2019, Current position: Senior Scientist, Johnson & Johnson, Jacksonville, FL.

Shawn Chen, Large-strain Deformation Mechanics of Charge Containing Polymer Membranes, 2018, Current position: Basic Energy Science Program Research Fellow, US Department of Energy, Germantown, MD.

Lindsay Oakley, Mechanistic Studies of the Autoxidative Curing of an Oil-Based Paint Model System, 2017, Current position: Post-doc at the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS), Evanston, IL. Former position: Post-doc at Natural History Museum of Denmark.

C. H. Joshua Yeh, Examination of High-Frequency MHz Rheology of Filled Polymer Composites and Photopolymers, 2017, Current position: Materials Engineer, Apple, Cupertino, CA.

Lauren Sturdy, Coating Characterization with the Quartz Crystal Microbalance, 2016, Current position: FITMATCH, Williamsburg, VA.

Elizabeth Martin, Gelation Mechanisms and Characterization of Electrochemically Generated Protein Films at Metal Interfaces, 2015, Current position: Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL.

Chya-Yan Liaw, Micellar Morphologies of Block Copolymer Solutions and Melts, 2014, Current position: Post-doc and lab manager in IBAM lab, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Former position: Post-doc at University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Dr. Crosby’s Group.

Evan Laprade, Mechanical Characterization of Molecular Assemblies at Oil/Water Interfaces, 2013, Current position: Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA.

Wa Yuan, Mechanical Characterization of Molecular Assemblies at Oil/Water Interfaces, 2012. Current Position: Data Scientist, Instacart, San Fransisco, CA

Garret DeNolf, Interfacial Characterization of Rigid Polymer Coatings, 2012, Current Position: Gentex, Holland, MI.

Yan Sun, Studies of Structure and Behavior in Polymer Thin Films: Insights Into Self-Assembly and Thermodynamic Stability, 2011, Current position: AbbVie, North Chicago, IL.

Katie Otim, Mechanical and Fracture Properties of Soft Materials, 2011, Current position: Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI.

Kevin Henderson, Mechanisms Dictating Relaxation and Fracture in Physically Associated and Ionically Crosslinked Triblock Copolymer Gels, 2011, Current position: Dow Chemical Company, Spring House, PA.

Kendra Erk, Applications and Nonlinear Mechanical Properties of Thermoreversible Triblock Copolymer Gels,2010, Current position: Purdue University Department of Materials Science, Associate Professor, Former position: NIST, Polymers Division, NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Daniel Carvajal, Interfacial and Mechanical Properties of Self-Assembling Systems, 2010, Current position: 3M, St. Paul, MN, Former position: Northwestern University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Postdoctoral Research Associate (Stupp/Olvera Groups).

Michelle Seitz, Triblock Copolymer in Gels: Structure, Fracture Behavior and Application in Ceramics Processing (joint with Prof. Faber), 2009, Current position: DSM, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Former position: the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Postdoctoral Research Associate. 

Andy Schoch, Structural Development and Mechanical Response of Thermoreversible Triblock Copolymer Gels and Gel/Nanotube Composites (joint with Prof. Brinson), 2009, Current position: Saint-Gobain Bonded Abrasives, MA, Former position: Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen, MD

Rafael Bras, Structural, Mechanical, and Osmotic Properties of Polymer Gels, 2008, Current position:Wrigley, Chicago, IL, Former position: Procter and Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

David Brass, Contact Studies of Weak Adhesive Interactions in Water with Membrane Enhanced Surface Acoustic Wave Analysis, 2008, Current position: Senior Formulation Engineer, Infineum USA L.P., Linden, NJ.

Aleta Hagman, Studies of Nanoparticle Marker Motion in Ultra-Thin Polymer Films with X-ray Standing Waves, 2007, Current position: Project Coordinator, MRSEC, Northwestern University.

Chau-Jean Lin, Deformation and Fracture of Crosslinked Polymer Gels, 2007, Current position: Company Director, Marulin, London, UK. Former position: ESPCI (Paris), Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Murat Guvendiren, Adhesion in Hydrogels and Model Glassy Polymers, 2007, Current position:  Assistant professor, Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering (CBPE), New Jersey Institute of Technology. Former position: the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Michelle (Lefebvre) Nunalee, Effects of Sequence Distribution and Specific Interactions on the Ordering and Interfacial Behavior of Copolymers (joint with Prof. Olvera), 2006, Current position: Duke University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Nelson Nunalee, Contact Mechanics Studies of Polymer Gels with the Quartz Crystal Microbalance, 2005, Current position: Physics Teacher, Ravenscroft School, Raleigh-Durham, NC. Former positions: Duke University, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Postdoctoral Associate.

Rachel McSwain, Contact Mechanics Studies of Polymer Thin Film Adhesion, 2005, Current position: DuPont, Wilmington, DE.

Rebecca Webber, The Role of Elasticity in the Wetting and Adhesion of Soft Materials, 2004, Current position: Foreign Affairs Officer, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Former positions: ESPCI, Paris, France, Postdoctoral Associate; AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship, Office of Economic and Development Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Rodney Guico, Studies of the Mobility and Organization of Gold Nanoparticles in Polymeric Ultrathin Films by X-ray Scattering and Fluorescence, 2003, Current position: Director of the IPPD Program, University of Florida. Former position: Brown University, Postdoctoral Associate.

Elizabeth Fabbroni Martin, Mechanical and Physical Properties of Nanostructured Polymer Films, 2003, Current position: Mowhawk College, Hamilton, ON, Professor of Engineering Technology, Former position: Intel.

Pete Drzal, The Origins of Mechanical Strength and Elasticity of Acrylic Block Copolymer Melts and Gels, 2002, Current position: Sr. Research Manager, PPG, Pittsburgh, PA, Former positions: Northwestern University, Postdoctoral Associate; NIST, Building and Fire Materials Division

Al Crosby, Deformation and Failure of Thin Viscoelastic Adhesives, 2000, Current position: Professor, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Former position: NIST, Polymers Division, Gaithersburg, MD (National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow).

Cynthia Mowery Flanigan, Adhesive and Structural Properties of Thermoreversible Polyacrylate Gels, 1999, Current position: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI.

Wan-Lin Chen, Hydrophilic Surface Coatings from Acrylic Block Copolymers, 1999, Current position: Lam Research (Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer), Fremont, CA, Former position: Novartis, Greensboro, NC.

Doug Cole, Dynamic Properties of a Poly(tert-butyl acrylate)/Gold Nanocomposite System,1998, Current position: Seagate Technology, Minneapolis, MN, Former position: McKinsey and Co., Dallas, TX.

Shawn Ahn, Interfacial and Bulk Contributions to Elastomer Adhesion: Studies with Model Acrylic Polymers, 1997, Current position: Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI.

Shilpi Vajpayee, Model Investigations of Tribocorrosion in Metal-on-Metal Replacement Joints. Current position: Senior Engineer, LORD Corporation, Raleigh-Durham, NC 

Robin Pourzal, Tribocorrosion Studies of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants and Related Model Systems. Current position: Assistant Professor, Director of Implant Materials Analysis, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center. 

Anny Flory, Adhesion and Mechanical Deformation of Thin Polymer Films. Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI.

Miriam Kunze, Contact mechanics studies with the quartz crystal microbalance. Current position: Battery Specialist, Continental AG, Hannover, Germany.

Chi-Yang Chao, Model bioadhesive molecules. Current position: Professor, National Taiwan University.